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As schools begin to re-open and regain some normalcy, cleaning and disinfecting are more important than ever before. But with so many options, how do you choose a safe and effective disinfectant?

Although we cannot predict what old man winter will bring us this year, we should prepare for the worst. Inclement weather can wreak havoc on floors and carpet and if left unaddressed can cause irreversible damage to coatings and fibers. Every time someone enters a facility and leaves a trail of snow, ice melt, salt or sand melting...

As we start to re-open businesses, falling into our daily work routines and habits can happen quickly. Let’s face it, we are all anxious to get back to the grind. Just as businesses are responsible to follow general guidelines to help protect their employees and customers, employees must also be responsible during this crisis. There...

The Issue: Gum in Carpet The Situation You arrive at your customer’s home as she guides you from room to room during your pre-inspection. Among other issues, she points out gum stuck in the carpet in the kid’s room and several spots downstairs in the playroom. This is her biggest concern as she has guests coming this weekend and is...

Carpet cleaning can be lucrative business. Most residential homes and commercial buildings have some type of carpet, matting, or rug. The color varieties, types, and designs seem endless. As with any floor covering or floor surface, carpet requires maintenance to keep it clean, prolong its life, and help with IAQ (indoor air...

VCT, or Vinyl Composite Tile, is a popular floor covering found in a broad range of commercial buildings. The color varieties, the ease of maintenance, and the low cost make VCT a practical choice. As with any floor covering or floor surface, proper maintenance is crucial. Start by selecting a finish that is designed to hold up to...

If not addressed quickly, wet carpet can be a nightmare. Costly damage to furniture, carpet, walls, and sub flooring can happen quickly. The good news is that with a little know how and a quick response, these problems can be avoided.

The work environment can have a positive impact on the health and safety, productivity, and well-being of all employees. No matter the industry, maintaining workplace cleanliness will help keep staff safe, healthy, efficient, and happy.

Let’s face it. Stripping VCT floors is labor intensive, expensive, and doesn’t always go as planned. Have you spent countless hours scrubbing, stripping, and scraping only to get the result pictured below?

As an equipment technician, I see my share of do it yourself fixes (or should I say temporary band-aids). Duct tape, electrical tape, and DIY wire splicing jobs are commonplace. The neglect and abuse on equipment that comes in for service used to surprise me. Not anymore. Nor does the quality of equipment that is brought in for...

Tile is a durable and easy to maintain flooring option that can beautify your home or business. The options and styles seem endless. Natural stone, vinyl, ceramic, slate, and porcelain just to name a few. Tile is generally easy to clean. But grout, now that can be a challenge. Especially if the grout has been neglected. Because its...

Cleaning is a part of life. We clean our homes and workplace for aesthetics, we clean because it makes us feel good, but most importantly, we clean for our health and safety.