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How to Clean Kick Plates in 3 Easy Steps
Are you struggling with dirty kick plates? Also known as the often overlooked strips of metal found at the base of push doors, these panels protect doors from scuffs and damage from daily foot traffic and janitorial equipment. They easily accumulate...
Unlocking Efficiency: How Advanced Floor Care Equipment Transforms Small Space Cleaning
Discover how advanced floor care equipment can improve cleaning efficiency and safety in small spaces like restrooms, kitchens, and aisles. Learn about the benefits of upgrading from traditional methods to modern solutions for a cleaner, safer environment.
The Ultimate Guide: How to Strip and Refinish VCT Floors for a Professional Finish
Many commercial buildings feature VCT (vinyl composite tile) floors in high-traffic areas like hallways, lobbies, and offices. Over time, these floors become scuffed, dirtied, and dulled by constant foot traffic, rubber wheels, and accidental spills....
How to Use a Floor Sweeper: 7 Steps to Effective Operation
Have you recently purchased a floor sweeper machine? Has it been a while since you operated your floor sweeper machine? Properly operating a floor sweeper machine is a simple process, and this article will guide you through it. Floor sweeper machines...
How to Use a Pressure Washer in 9 Steps (+ 5 Best Practices)
Did you recently purchase a pressure washer? Or maybe you already had one, and it’s just been a while since you operated it? Don’t worry. This article will guide you through properly operating a pressure washer. Commercial pressure washers can...
3 Best Industrial Floor Sweepers of 2024
In the evolving landscape of facility maintenance, transitioning from traditional sweeping to the advanced technology of industrial floor sweepers represents a huge leap in cleaning effectiveness. These state-of-the-art sweepers excel in tasks that...
Industrial Floor Sweepers 101: Everything You Need to Know
The right janitorial equipment is crucial for maintaining cleanliness in large warehouses, industrial areas, factories, and other facilities. What do I mean by the “right” equipment? Most cleaning tasks can be completed with a variety of...
Commercial Pressure Washer Troubleshooting: How to Fix a Pressure Washer
Any business with a commercial pressure washer knows by now that it can be a powerful addition to its fleet of cleaning equipment. These machines swiftly remove dirt, grime, and stains, restoring surfaces to pristine condition with efficiency and effectiveness....
How Much Does a Pressure Washer Cost?
Have you been looking for a way to save time and money when it comes to outdoor maintenance costs? You’ve likely already looked into purchasing a commercial pressure washer and have noticed that they come in a wide range of prices. Depending on the...
Commercial Pressure Washers 101: Types, Sizes, Everything You Need to Know
Discover the power of commercial pressure washers with this guide. Inside, you’ll find answers to common questions like “How much does a pressure washer cost,” “Can you rent a pressure washer,” and “how does a pressure washer work” by exploring...
Commercial Floor Buffers 101: What is a Floor Buffer?
Maintaining your hard floors is not just about appearances; it’s a critical aspect of effective facility management. Clean floors not only leave a lasting positive impression on customers but also contribute to a healthier environment for...
How to Troubleshoot a Wet/Dry Vacuum
Wet/dry vacs are perfect for cleaning up a wide range of messes, from liquid spills to dry debris. However, like any piece of equipment, wet/dry vacs can encounter problems that impede their performance. In this comprehensive article and video,...
How to Use a Wet/Dry Vac in 5 Steps
Whether dealing with liquid spills on a carpet, messy slurry on your tile floors, or even a large chunk of dry debris, the wet/dry vac can handle it all. Coming in a wide variety of sizes and shapes, these cleaning machines are a must-have for any...
Wet/Dry Vacs 101: What is a Wet/Dry Vacuum?
If you’re trying to up your cleaning game and tackle a wide range of messes on your hard or carpeted floors, a commercial wet/dry vac could be your new best friend. Versatile, durable, and capable of handling both wet and dry messes, this cleaning...
3 Best Wet/Dry Vacs of 2024: How to Choose the Right One For Your Business
In facilities such as commercial kitchens, construction sites, and warehouses, commercial wet/dry vacs prove essential for efficient and thorough cleaning. These vacuums are designed to handle wet and dry materials, making them indispensable in environments...
How to Choose the Best Janitorial Equipment Service Center
Looking for an equipment service center doesn’t have to be a time-consuming or difficult process. Read this how-to article for the six steps you’ll need to find the best equipment service center for your business.
Are Paper Towels More Sanitary Than Hand Dryers?
Hand dryers are a popular replacement for paper towel dispensers, but are they more sanitary? Hand dryers promote cross contamination by spreading germs from the air, to your hands, and eventually to other surfaces. Here are a few reasons why paper...
Encapsulation Carpet Cleaning: 5 Best Practices to Achieve Best Results
Five tips you need to effectively perform encapsulation carpet cleaning. Each of these tips are geared towards saving you time, labor, and costs.
How to Maintain an Autoscrubber in 10 Easy Steps: An Operator’s Manual
Keep your automatic floor scrubber in peak condition by following these 10 key autoscrubber maintenance steps.
5 Benefits of Preventive Maintenance for Janitorial Equipment
An essential part of being able to clean and maintain your facility is keeping your janitorial equipment in working condition. Not only will your cleaning staff need to perform basic maintenance procedures before and after each use, but your machine...
6 Best Carpet Extractors of 2024: What’s The Best For Your Facility?
Carpet extractors are an important piece of janitorial floor maintenance equipment that can be used to deep clean the commercial carpets in your facility. Commercial carpet extractors differ in size, type, power source, and other factors that will...
How To Change a Floor Pad or Brush on an Auto Scrubber
Is it time to change the floor pad or brush on your auto scrubber? The pad driver or brush on your machine needs to be removed and stored after each use. Pads also need to be changed regularly in order for you to achieve the most effective clean possible....
How To Use An Auto Scrubber To Clean Your Commercial Hard Floors
Knowing how to use an auto floor scrubber is key to cleaning commercial hard floors safely and more efficiently. With an automatic floor scrubber, cleaning your commercial hard floors can be done with just one pass. An auto scrubber can be used in...
Auto Scrubber Maintenance: How to Maintain a Floor Scrubber After Use
Keeping your auto scrubber in peak condition will make sure that your team is able to clean your floors thoroughly and efficiently throughout the year.
How To Change An Auto Scrubber Squeegee Blade To Get Clean, Dry Floors
Have you noticed that your auto scrubber isn’t leaving your floors clean and dry after use? You may need to check your auto scrubber’s squeegee blades. The squeegee blade on an auto scrubber is used to collect water and cleaning solution from your...