No name

05/20/2015

Insights for cleaning professionals. Cleaning professional learning focus: infection control, germ, k-12, ronnie garrett, direct exposure, indirect exposure, cold and flu preparation

05/20/2015

Insights for cleaning professionals. Cleaning professional learning focus: hand sanitizer, kids in schools,

05/29/2014

Recycling isn't just for the kitchen. Add a pop of color to your bathroom habits.

Make your own recycling bin in just 7 steps. Try it out! http://ulever.us/RecycleBinDIY

02/06/2014

Studies show that your cellphone is one of the dirties things you come in contact with on a daily basis. Here's a list of five surprising objects that contai...

09/27/2013

Natural Aromatherapy House Cleaning
Essential Oils 101

When you clean your clients home with natural aromatherapy products, you not only give them a clean and healthy home, but one that is filled with the intoxicating scents of aromatherapy!





Ok. So they smell good but do they work and kill germs?
Absolutely. Aromatherapy Naturals products are extraordinary in both performance and scent. As for the germs? Pure essential oils are strongly antibacterial in nature and for this reason our natural cleaning products are infused with an abundance of them.

Natural Germ Killers
When you here the word "essential oils" you normally think of pleasing scents right? But pure essential oils have impressive cleaning properties too? Pure essential oils are known for their antibacterial, disinfectant, anti fungal and antiseptic cleaning properties.

Essential oils don't just mask bad smells, they neutralize the unpleasant odors and airborne bacteria that linger in our homes, cars, workplaces etc.

A great many of the household cleaning products we rely on to keep our homes looking their best can be down-right toxic to our bodies. It’s natural to assume the rows of cleaning products that line the shelves of our most-frequently-shopped-stores are perfectly safe for daily use…quite simply because they’re there, but government regulations will typically allow for a chemical to be used until it is proven beyond a doubt to be dangerous to the public. In the year 2000 alone, everyday cleaning products were responsible for nearly 10% of all toxic exposures reported to the U.S. Poison Control Center.

09/27/2013

Because slip-and-fall accidents are of heightened concern today, cleaning professionals must take added measures to ensure that the floors they maintain are safe and slip-resistant. However, sometimes it is difficult to figure out exactly why a floor may be slippery. Because of this, Powr-Flite addresses some of these issues — including why floors may be slippery right after refinishing — along with possible solutions.

“The most common reason a floor may be slippery is that it simply has not been cleaned properly or as frequently as needed,” says Mike Englund, a professional cleaning trainer and product manager for Powr-Flite. “Many slip-and-fall hazards are eliminated just by properly cleaning the floor and using the right tools, chemicals, and equipment.”

Some of the other causes of slippery floors and their solutions include:
• Wrong or inferior chemicals were used: The floor finish should always indicate that it is “slip resistant.” Further, use higher quality products. They may cost more, but are often well worth the investment.
• Too many or too few coats of finish were applied: Both situations can result in a slippery floor. Apply three or four coats and then test the floor for slip resistance.
• Oily or over-treated dust mop: Rinse or machine scrub the floor, then dust mop using non-oil dust mop treatments. Always apply dust mop treatments per label instructions.
• Soiled tools: Especially when refinishing a floor, tools such as mops and buckets should be thoroughly cleaned. Often, cleaning professionals use brand-new mops for floor refinishing, which is a very good idea. Coat the bucket with a fresh liner to make sure it is clean as well.

“In some cases, a slippery floor may need to be stripped and refinished,” adds Englund. “But, before going through all that trouble, machine scrub first. Oftentimes, this will remove any soiling or film on the floor that may be causing it to be slippery.”

09/25/2013

Happy day Facebook Fans! Only a few more days until the weekend. Hang on a little longer, we’re almost there!

09/17/2013

To clean a microwave oven, add four tablespoons of lemon juice to one cup of water in a microwave-safe bowl. Boil for five minutes in the microwave, allowing the steam to condense on the inside walls of the oven. Then wipe them with a soft cloth

09/16/2013

Did you know that the bathroom sink is the most contaminated thing inside a bathroom and harbors more germs than your toilet seat.

09/13/2013

Studies have shown that the average work desk has more bacteria than a toilet seat. This is probably because so many people eat at their desks, and so few clean them. According to one survey, only slightly more than a third of respondents cleaned their work areas every week. One of the most important things workers can do to stay healthy is to clean their desk, computer keyboard and mouse at least once a week, or to hire office cleaners who will do it for you.

09/12/2013

Technology continues to play a vital role in today’s businesses. Our advanced systems and continued approach to adapting new technologies has helped us provide “Measurable Cleaning and Guaranteed Results. “

09/12/2013

This is interisting.......

A recent study conducted by Initial Washroom Hygiene stated that a woman's purse or handbag could contain more germs than an average toilet seat. - Health dna