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Equipment and Products
Residential cleaning services must use their own products to ensure a professional appearance. To do your job well and make your homes look great you need to use the right equipment and supplies. Your cleaning company can choose from thousands of products in the marketplace today. How do you know which product and how much of a product you should use in a particular situation? Cleaning equipment can take a large chunk out of your budget. Taking proper care of your cleaning equipment - whether it's a vacuum or a dust mop - will save you time and money. Follow the tips in these articles to not only buy the right product to begin with, but to keep it running a long, long time!
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What Your Cleaning Company Needs to Know About the Hazard Communication Law
Jean Hanson
As a cleaning company you use various chemicals in your day-to-day operations. Products such as floor finish, toilet bowl cleaners, disinfectants, carpet spotters and all-purpose cleaners contain various ingredients that can pose a hazard to your employees' health and well-being. This article clarifies your responsibilities to your employees' safety, as stated in the "Right To Know Law". . . .
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INTERVIEW: John Schwery of Maid Easy Software
This is an audio interview with John Schwery of Maid Easy Software. Listen as John talks about how he got into the residential cleaning business and how the need for management systems paved the way for creating his own customized software solution for his cleaning business. John's software has been in use by maid services all over the country since 1996. . . .
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How to Choose The Right Dusting Tools For Your Cleaning Company
Steve Hanson
Dusting is a time-consuming task required in any type of facility or residence. What is the best product to use to accomplish this? Not all dusting equipment is created equal. As with any purchase you make, you get what you pay for. Skimping on your dusting supplies may save you money on your initial purchase, but in the long run you may spend more in labor costs and by having to replace cheaper products more often. . . .
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What To Do When Your Vacuum Cleaner Stops Running
Steve Hanson
Has this ever happened to you or your employees? You plug in your vacuum cleaner, turn it on and nothing happens. You turn the switch off and on, wondering what is going on. You check the wall outlet and everything seems fine. Now what? . . .
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Health Effects of Traditional Cleaning vs. Green Cleaning in Residential Companies
Jean Hanson
"Green cleaning" is an often used buzzword in the cleaning industry. There is a lot of information available about green cleaning products and principles, but what it comes down to is providing a healthy work environment for your customers and your own employees. People may think that this isn't as important in residential cleaning as for commercial cleaning, but even there are hazards even in the home environment. So what does that mean? . . .
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What Types of Protective Gloves Should You Use In Your Cleaning Business?
Steve Hanson
As a responsible cleaning business owner, the safety of your employees and customers should be at the forefront of your daily operations. Concerns over cold and flu viruses, and other communicable diseases are rapidly growing. The use of disposable gloves in the janitorial industry is not new, but many are unaware of the types of gloves available and their uses. . . .
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VIDEO: How to Clean With Microfiber Cleaning Cloths
Most of you probably already clean with microfiber cloths. But HOW you clean with them can make a big difference on how quickly your microfiber cloths need to be replaced. It also makes a big difference on how efficiently you and your employees are cleaning. Even if YOU are using the method shown in this video, are you sure your EMPLOYEES are doing it correctly? Watch the video to find out the right way to clean with microfiber cloths. . . .
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Microfiber: More Than Just a Cleaning Cloth
Jean Hanson
This article was originally seen in the Cleaning PRO Tips column in Home Cleaner Magazine's June 2009 issue. The column is written by MyHouseCleaningBiz.com founders, Jean and Steve Hanson. Microfiber is no longer a "buzz word" that is taking the cleaning world by storm - it's a basic cleaning tool that most cleaning companies are now using every day. However many cleaning companies simply replace their old cotton rags with microfiber cloths without ever training employees on how to properly use and care for them... . . .
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Should You Mix Your Own Cleaning Chemicals?
Steve Hanson
Many people want their homes cleaned with products that are made from common household ingredients such as lemon juice, baking soda and vinegar. They may have read information on websites who offer tips on mixing up their own home made concoctions, so they want to do the same. They may even ask you to clean their home using these same products. . . .
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Purchasing Supplies; What's Best For Me? Sams, Walmart, Supermarket, Janitorial Supplier?
Sharon Cowan
As a business owner, one of your priorities is expense control, which will lead to profitability, which will lead to growth, which will lead to diversification, which will lead to financial security, all of which will make you happy! In today's business climate, being aware of every saving possible is one of the keys to survival. The more you are open to new ideas and methods, the better opportunity you have to put these new ideas into play and add to the profitability of your company. . . .
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Back Pack Vacuums - Use the Correct Fit and Technique
Jean Hanson
Back pack vacuums are an ideal way to make your job easier than you ever thought possible. Instead of excessive bending, as with a regular vacuum unit, this ergonomically designed machine was made to fit in order to provide maximum comfort. This is achieved through all of the extra gadgets that come attached with the back pack vacuums, which are used for distributing the weight properly. . . .
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Why Your House Cleaning Company Should Buy From Janitorial Distributors
Jean Hanson
There is no getting around it - your cleaning business needs high quality cleaning supplies and equipment so you and your employees can effectively do the job of taking care of your clients' buildings. There are several places you can buy the chemicals you need to clean. Despite low prices, buying from a big box retailer might not be the most economical way for you to buy your cleaning supplies. . . .
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How to Choose the Right Microfiber Cloth for the Job
Steve Hanson
If you use microfiber cleaning cloths, then you've probably discovered that there are different grades of cloth available for different tasks. Most manufacturers will carry at least 3 different types of microfiber cloths. So how do you know which one to choose? . . .
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Microfibers - The New Cleaning Technology
Steve Hanson
Haven't heard about mcrofibers? It's not surprising. Although mcrofibers have been used in Europe for over 20 years, it has only been in the past few years that microfibers have made their way into the daily routine of cleaning companies. Using microfiber cloths and mops are a more efficient way to clean and can save your cleaning company money! . . .
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