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The purpose of a scrub & re-coat procedure is to provide better results in prolonging a floor’s capability to last longer. Scrubbing can remove the first and second layer coats of floor finish, exposing the less damaged coat of the floor finish. This is usually carried out with an

This article aims to stimulate value added service ideas for Building Service Contractors (BSC’s) in how they might use Electrostatic Spray (E-Spray) Disinfecting to improve results and increase revenues. After coming off the worst Flu season in more than two decades employers,

Users of commercial cleaning products are being presented with new sales channels to purchase the products to maintain their facilities.  This article tackles a couple of big reasons why this is NOT a better way. In honor of 2018’s recent Earth Day on April 22nd, we set out to q

Electrostatic technology has been around for a long time and is now common in the cleaning industry. It has helped improve cleaning methods for janitorial personnel. Hard to reach surfaces are made easier to clean with the capability of an electrostatic sprayer. Low and underneath sur

Consumers look at bleach as a great cleaner and disinfectant. Unfortunately, customers are often misinformed about its potential. Professionally we can educate our customers on better and safer cleaning and disinfecting habits. “Bleach Kills Germs” As customers, we think b

Recently, an article appeared in Facility Cleaning Decisions titled “Explaining On-Site Generation” authored by Heidi Wilcox. The article did a good job explaining the various technologies available and was written with a tilt toward the benefits of systems that claim to generate clea

Several new disinfectants have come onto the market (including several from Multi-Clean) promoting faster kill times for pathogens.  While this might offer a way for healthcare institutions to improve infection control, it may take the focus off the real problem, which is the frequenc

Disinfecting and sanitizing of surfaces is critical to prevent the spread of illness and disease. In schools, cold and flu season brings on a dramatic rise in absenteeism related to contagious illness.  Often overlooked, pathogens such as norovirus can quickly run rampant through a sc

Whenever large numbers of people are in close proximity, there is an increased chance of spreading illness. This is especially true in schools, where one student illness can spread quickly enough to cause an outbreak.  For the most serious outbreaks, administrators may even choose to

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes the stomach and intestines to become inflamed. This leads to vomiting and diarrhea. Norovirus is often referred to as the stomach flu or food poisoning. Norovirus is spread by contaminated food and surfaces, and is especially contagio