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Flooring There are dozens of types of flooring material found in homes. Many specialized materials have very specific care instructions from the manufacturer, which should be followed as closely as possible. Woven flooring tiles, commercial grade marmoleum, terrazzo, or finished concrete are occasionally found in homes, although because they usually require professional care, we will …
I started using a small plastic squeegee in my shower to keep the hard water stains and soap stains to a minimum, although it didn’t last long (too cold to be cleaning the shower down after the water stopped). You should clean hard water and soap stains away regularly. The longer they sit, the harder …
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Abrasive A substance used to scour, scrub, smooth or polish. Abrasive particles can be found in products such as cleansers, pumice stones, scouring pads and hand cleaners. Accessories A variety of tools that may be used in conjunction with cleaning machines and equipment. For example: a dusting tool with a wet/dry vacuum. Acid A water …
Dogs are not known for their hygiene, but without a doubt their health can be affected if we do not clean stainless steel dog bowls or toys regularly. In stainless steel dog bowls, the mixture of food and dog saliva can cause a gross film to stick to the bowls surfaces. Yuck. This leftover gunk …
Microfiber Cloths – How They Work Microfiber cloths are the best, easiest and most effective cloths to use when cleaning. In order to truly appreciate how well these cloths clean, it helps to understand what microfiber actually is. How Microfiber is Made Microfiber is synthetic fibre made up of tiny strands that are smaller than …
The Ebola virus and its devastating affects are one of the top health issues in the media these days. Ebola hemorrhagic fever (EHF) is the severe, life-threatening disease caused by infection with the Ebola virus. EHF is a serious disease with a high mortality rate. Ebola viruses are transmitted either: Through direct contact with blood …
Preventing the flu is serious business. Every year we are inundated with news of the latest version of Flu panic that will lead to the next pandemic. At least that’s what the media wants you to believe. Preventing the spread of the flu virus in dentists and or medical doctors offices may seem to be …
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When it comes to your janitorial budget, do you look exclusively at hourly costs? Do you sometimes also factor in supplies? These are the normal costs that property managers consider when determining their commercial cleaning costs. However, as you dig into the details of your bids, budget, and balance sheets, you might be surprised to …
ActiveIon’s Ionator HOM is a battery operated cleaning machine that is a green alternative to the everyday chemicals people use in cleaning. It ionizes the water by giving it a slight electrical charge. Intended as a replacement for endless bottles of spray cleaner, the device converts regular tap water into an ionized mist that lifts …
Thanks Dan at www.cleanitsupply.com for this great Glossary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z – A – Abrasion The action of wearing away a floor’s finish film by friction. Abrasion Resistance The …
