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How Much Does A Floor Sweeper Cost?: 6 Factors that Affect Price
Are you looking to save time and money on floor maintenance costs? Whether you’re sprucing up a small office or tackling a huge warehouse, knowing what affects the price of floor sweepers can save you time and money. You’ve...
How to Remove Lingering Odors From Hotel Rooms + Key Tips for Eliminating Musty Odors and Smoky Smells
Ensuring a positive guest experience is one of the most important goals of every lodging establishment. It’s also one of the most difficult to achieve. Bad experiences can lead to bad reviews, discouraging repeat visits and scaring off new customers,...
Best Alternatives to Styrofoam Meat Trays: A Grocer’s Guide
Polystyrene foam, sometimes called styrofoam, has been used for over 50 years. Since the 1970s, it has been the industry standard in grocery stores for meat trays. Not only is it inexpensive, but this packaging helps keep the meat fresh by absorbing...
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...
#1 Way to Avoid Paper Towel and Toilet Tissue Stock Outs in Your High Traffic Restroom
Restrooms occupy about 5% of a building’s space but account for nearly 80% of complaints received. Of those complaints, more than half are related to supply shortages or stock-outs. Stock-outs, which happen when you run out of product, are a...
Best Hot Food Containers for Merchandising in Grocery Stores + How to Choose the Right One
Cold and soggy food can be particularly unappetizing for a customer looking to purchase a grab-and-go hot meal from their grocery store. If your customers notice before the purchase, you may lose out on their business just this time. However, if they...
Environmental Service Program 101: Create a Safe and Cost-Effective Chemical Program
For those who manage or are a part of a commercial cleaning team, understanding the nuances of selecting and utilizing chemicals is not just a matter of cleanliness; it’s a critical component for maintaining safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness....
Greensafe Program 101: Create a Sustainability Program with Ease
Do you need help determining what you need to reach your sustainability program goals? Imperial Dade’s Greensafe Program makes going green easy! Industry experts created the Greensafe Program to help your facility develop its sustainability program....
HyProtection Zone Program 101: Enhance Your Cleaning & Hygiene Protocols
Are your staff members trained on the most up-to-date best cleaning practices? Do you need help finding the most efficient means of cleaning your facility? Imperial Dade’s HyProtection Zone Program is designed to help you answer these questions and...
Easy Solutions to Enhance Your School Floor Care Program
Did you know that 78% of students believe that a lack of cleanliness in their schools negatively impacts their health? Maintaining a clean school is vital to the well-being of students, teachers, and staff. A big part of maintaining a clean school...
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...
How to Fix a Slow Draining Grease Trap
There are a million different issues that can cause a commercial kitchen to halt service. You probably wouldn’t expect slow drains to be near the top of the list, but slow drainage can lead to some significant problems. It doesn’t matter how good...
How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 86 million people in the US get sick from foodborne illnesses yearly. Most people know that mishandling and improper food storage can spread foodborne illnesses. Many people don’t...
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...
How to Prevent HAIs: 3 Tips to Keep Your Patients Healthy
A 2019 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study found that healthcare-associated infections, or HAIs, affect approximately 633,000 patients annually. That’s 1 of every 31 hospitalized patients in the United States. Tens of thousands of...
How to Clean Up Bloodborne Pathogens: A Safety and Compliance Guide
Did you know that each year there are approximately three million exposures to bloodborne pathogens in the workplace? Bloodborne pathogens pose a serious risk to the health and wellness of both employees and other building occupants. This risk becomes...
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...
4 Benefits of Implementing Commercial Recycling Practices
Discover how implementing a commercial recycling program can help your business be in compliance with local regulation, increase cost-savings, and reduce its ecological footprint.
Commercial Dishwasher Troubleshooting: A Guide to Dish Machine Repairs
It’s no surprise that dish machines are a key component of any commercial kitchen. These machines clean and sanitize dishes in a timely manner, ensuring proper hygiene and efficient service. Malfunctioning or out-of-service machines can lead...
How to Clean a Grease Trap in 8 Steps
Maintaining a clean and efficient grease trap might not be the most glamorous task in the food service industry, but it is undoubtedly crucial for the smooth operation of establishments, from school lunch programs to bustling restaurant chains. Not...
Tork Foodservice Towels: A New Way to Reduce Cleaning Times
Did you know that restaurant staff spend an estimated 59% of their time cleaning? With so much time spent on cleaning and staff shortages, hands are few and time is precious. Regardless, it’s important that, whether in the front of the house...
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...