Cleaning Tips | | 24 Apr, 2012 | | | | Although healthcare facilities, schools, retail stores and gyms across the United States are providing disinfectant wet wipes, jan/san distributors say users aren’t necessarily allowing for proper d... |
| | 19 Apr, 2012 | | | | I've seen recommendations for using nail polish remover, baking soda paste, lighter fluid, mineral spirits and even WD-40, so there may be a chemical assist with one of these.
However, before adding ... |
| | 05 Apr, 2012 | | | |
No. If anything, regular burnishing will lessen the need for, and frequency of, scrubbing, stripping, and recoating and here's why.
Burnishing is basically a sanding process, in that each time ... |
| | 08 Mar, 2012 | | | | If the floor is the Formica brand laminate, they recommend only sweeping, mopping, or damp wiping. Avoid using heavy machines. The floor may not hold up to the extra weight and excessive torque, and a... |
| | 07 Mar, 2012 | | | | After refinishing a floor, problems can arise if the finish was not applied correctly. For instance, the finish may appear uneven, hazy or dull. If this occurs, the entire floor may need to be strippe... |
| | 01 Mar, 2012 | | | | In most cases the black stains will be from mold or mildew growing underneath or on top of the spots. These surfaces tend to hold a lot of moisture and soap scum. First try a mild bleach product or pe... |
| | 14 Feb, 2012 | | | | Coffee can be difficult to remove due to the natural tannin dye. There are three methods commonly used. A home remedy is to apply vinegar and blot with a white towel. Diluting a carpet acidic rinse li... |
| | 13 Jan, 2012 | | | |
There are several ways to accomplish this. In a small restroom or around toilets, you could use a scrub pad on a pole. Normally, you use a floor machine or an autoscrubber depending upon the size o... |
| | 13 Jan, 2012 | | | | Here are some recommended dwell times for common disinfectants.
Sodium hypochlorite (bleach): Dwell time – 5-10 minutes
Phenols/chlorinated phenols: Dwell time – Generally 10 minutes
Quaternar... |
| | 13 Jan, 2012 | | | | There are several reasons you may have ended up with this fish-eye effect.
1) You may be applying the finish too heavily and it is unable to level well. Always try to put down thin coats and spread t... |
| | 13 Jan, 2012 | | | | Cleaning should be straightforward. Your cleaning production time should be higher than offices because: a) racks take up a large area, b) there are fewer trash cans and desks, and c) usually dusting ... |
| | 13 Jan, 2012 | | | | Unpleasant odor puts repeat business in jeopardy. According to recent Harris Interactive surveys, 90 percent of U.S. adults would never rebook at a hotel and 85 percent would never return to a restaur... |
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