In this episode of Straight Talk!, sponsored by Spartan Chemical Company, ISSA Media Director Jeff Cross talks to Jason Welch, a microbiologist and formulating chemist with Spartan, about two products frequently used by industry professionals: cleaners and degreasers.
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In this episode of Straight Talk!, sponsored by Kärcher, Gary Ashurst, the company’s Institutional and Aftersales Business Unit executive vice president, discusses how Kärcher is helping building service contractors (BSCs) and facility managers through autonomous floor cleaning equipment.
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In this episode of Straight Talk, sponsored by Zephyr, R.J. Lindstrom, president of Zephyr Manufacturing, discusses the company's rise over nearly 100 years—from humble beginnings to a proven track record of success within the industry.
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Eric Facklam, senior global product manager at Tennant Company, demonstrates how the i-mop® scrubber can be an easy, effective, and even fun solution for your cleaning teams.
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Whether you’re an environmental services worker in a hospital or a custodian in a school or office, the first piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) you most likely reach for is a pair of disposable gloves.
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The first step to a cost-effective floorcare program is increasing the frequency of basic maintenance routines. Well-maintained floors require less-frequent strip and recoating.
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Kärcher has long been known as a global leader for commercial cleaning equipment and continues to be successful with the introduction of Kärcher Intelligent Robotic Applications, or KIRA.
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“The Blacktop,” is a painted wood athletic floor at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan, that is so unique it earns a mention on the Athletics Center O’rena’s Wikipedia page. Oakland University custodians rely on on the battery-powered AutoVac Stretch™ from Kaivac to keep The Blacktop in top shape.
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After an East Coast school district implemented a Betco floor-care system, the floor stripping and refinishing processes at the schools have been shortened to one-third of the time.
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Ameripolish’s daily SmartFloor™ Maintenance System includes the SmartFloor Daily Maintenance Pad and rejuvenating cleaner. The pad features an innovative composite resin abrasive technology that gently refines the surface while cleaning.
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Since ACS introduced the metal sponge in 1939, we have expanded into nonwoven hand pads, sponges, mops, brooms, brushes, and finally floor pads in the early 2000s.
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Resilient flooring, polished concrete, and ceramic tile are among the most common types of hard floors found in nonresidential buildings. Facility managers need to consider whether each type of flooring's strengths, weaknesses, and upkeep requirements make sense for their buildings.
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When you disinfect, what should you use—liquids or wipes? In this demonstration, sponsored by PDI, learn important information about the differences between liquid disinfectants and disinfectant wipes, so that you can make the right choice for your facility.
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In this episode of Straight Talk!, sponsored by Ameripolish, Greg Cabot, the company’s sales and marketing manager, discusses how Ameripolish products and services can help you take proper care of your facility’s polished concrete.
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Cleaning and disinfecting wipes are essential for environmental services (EVS) workers, housekeepers, and those in the jansan industry. In this episode of Straight Talk!, sponsored by PDI, learn more about the innovative infection prevention products PDI provides to the cleaning industry.
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Knowing the difference between cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing will help you and your cleaning crew get the most out of your cleaning products.
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