Most of North America greeted 2014 with some unusually cold weather along with snow, ice, and chilling winds. For cleaning professionals, this type of weather can cause an array of cleaning and safety related problems. Powr-Flite , a manufacturer of professional floor care equipment, suggests ways cleaning pros can protect hard-surface floors in these conditions. According […]
Read More...Being aware of risk factors that can cause a slip-and-fall accident is a major concern in all types of facilities. According to forensic reviews of dozens of slip-and-fall injury accidents, these are the 10 most commonly associated risk factors for slips and falls: 1. Surface composition: Refers to the type of floor surface and its […]
Read More...Why is it important to have my grout sealed? A. Grout sealers will help prevent spills from penetrating into the porous surface of the grout (see picture below) and gives you time to clean it up. Simply blot fresh spills with a clean cloth or paper towel. The sealer continues to protect even after repeated cleanings. […]
Read More...Sealing grout with a premium sealer is the only way to protect it from a water or oil-based stain. Grout is a very porous material and without the protection of a premium sealer it will be extremely susceptible to staining. A sealer will simply reduce the chance of a spill from penetrating into the porous […]
Read More...Winter can be tough on floors. Weather conditions amplify floor care problems and make the need for a floor care maintenance program all the more important. Here are a few tips on how to improve your winter floor care from my colleague, David Stanislaw, an engineer and floor care expert at Tornado Industries Grit Control. […]
Read More...WE HELP YOU GET CLEAN AT WORK AND AT HOME With more than 4,500 franchises around the world, ServiceMaster Clean has been in the cleaning and disaster restoration business for more than half a century. We help you get clean and stay that way, at work and at home. ServiceMaster Clean is proud to be […]
Read More...Are You Guest-Ready? The Cleaning Checklist For Hosting Houseguests Unexpected guests have called to surprise you with an impromptu visit. They have asked to stay at your home for the weekend and are sticklers for a tidy house. You have only one day to prepare for their arrival. What do you clean and what do […]
Read More...Keeping Up Appearances: Maintaining the Look of Your Home Thorough cleaning When purchasing living room carpet or a new couch, people are purchasing more than just an item for their home—they are buying an appearance. While carpet and furniture eventually wear and fade from regular use, they do not often need to be replaced, given […]
Read More...Winterizing Your House: Is It Too Tightly Shut Up? When Is a House Too Tight? When winter winds send a chill through the air, homeowners begin to look for ways to conserve energy and reduce drafts in their homes. If the house is too airtight, however, it can cause indoor air quality problems. There are […]
Read More...As a home or business owner/manager, how well do you know your contractors or subcontractors? What is their safety record? Do they carry adequate insurance? Do they pay more for their insurance than other companies in their field do? Their problem, right? Think Again. “Licensed, Bonded and Insured” the ad reads. As an astute manager […]
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