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Today's back pack vacuums are designed for safety and Ergonomics. Back pack vacuums have greatly increased worker productivity in the cleaning industry. Not only do they increase productivity, they contribute to safety as well. Ergonomics involves making workers comfortable and safe while they work, and most back pack manufacturers are making their vacuums with that in mind....
How to Improve Cleaning Quality With Home InspectionsProviding your clients with quality cleaning is the foundation of any successful, customer-centered residential cleaning company. Performing home inspections is an important part of the company's quality assurance program since it is what helps an organization achieve its quality objectives; to assure clients that it is positioned to deliver quality services on a regular basis. Home inspections measure and track cleaning services for each client. The company can then see how they are performing and what improvements may need....
How to Choose The Right Dusting Tools For Your Cleaning CompanyDusting is a time-consuming task required in any type of facility or residence. So how do you choose the right dusting tool for your cleaning company? 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....
Cleaning and Erasing Stains with Melamine Foam Sponges (A.K.A. Magic Erasers)Years ago it was discovered that melamine foam could be used as an effective abrasive cleaner. The open cell foam is micro porous and its polymeric substance is very hard, meaning its inner fibers are very thin, so it works like extremely fine sandpaper. The Mr. Clean Magic Eraser that we are all familiar with was first introduced in 2002 by Proctor & Gamble and quickly became a popular household cleaning product....
Ceramic Tile Training ProgramCeramic tile is one of the most common floor surfaces used in buildings today. It is durable and long-lasting, and after the floor is sealed with a penetrating sealer it needs little maintenance. But over time, tile and grout can become dirty and impregnated with soil. This training program walks you through maintenance procedures, step-by-step and gives you the tools you need to make your floors look great...
Episode 56: Should You Use Subcontractors To Offer New Services In Your Cleaning Business?One of the best ways to grow your cleaning business and increase profitability is to offer more services to your existing clients. But what do you do if you don't know how to perform the service? This video explains the pros and cons of learning how to provide the service yourself versus subcontracting the work....
Stone Floor Care PacketThis packet of information on stone floor care was provided by Parish Maintenance Supply - www.Parish-Supply.com. #1 - Types of Stone Floors. #2 - Restoration / Refinishing of Natural Stone Floors. #3 - Methods of Polishing and Restoration. #4 - Wet Polishing for Terrazzo and Marble Floors. #5 - "Three Step" Terazzo Resurfacing & Polishing Procedures. #6 - An Education in Crystallization. #7 & 8 - Twister System Handbook and brochure....
Steam Cleaners and What NOT To Use Them OnWe had a few questions about "steam cleaners" in the discussion forum and Rick Hoverson from Advanced Vapor Technologies gave a very detailed answer that we didn't want to lose in the forum so we're posting the article here. Now that steam cleaners are the rage, reports of damage to various surfaces are beginning to surface. One question addressed is if heat can soften protective finishes on hardwood floors and how the moist heat might affect adhesives on linoleum and vinyl tile floors....
Backpack Vacuums: Do They Work For Home Cleaning Businesses?I'm sure you've heard the old adage about using the right tool for the right job. This holds true for the cleaning industry as well. Our tools include mops, microfiber cloths, cleaning chemicals, and dozens of other items to increase productivity and performance. In the home cleaning industry, the single most expensive tool we need to buy is a vacuum cleaner. For years, the standard has been the familiar upright vacuum cleaner. For many applications, an upright may indeed be the right choice. But as our industry changes, so do the tools we use to increase efficiency and remain competitive. While not new, the backpack vacuum has become the tool of choice by many home cleaning companies....
Proper Leather Care and Cleaning Methods - Part 2In Part one of our article, we talked about the different types of leather. This week we will discuss how to care for and clean leather properly. Caring for leather is necessary to protect an expensive investment. Routine vacuuming and dusting is required to keep your leather look good and last longer. Sometimes, a professional leather cleaning company may be needed to properly clean your leather, but if you follow these tips, you can help keep your leather furniture looking good....
With all the talk about back pack vacuums these days, you'd think upright vacuum cleaners would have vanished by now. Not so! Upright vacuum cleaners are still the popular choice for residential cleaning companies....
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?...
Health Effects of Traditional Cleaning vs. Green Cleaning in Residential Companies"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?...
What Types of Protective Gloves Should You Use In Your Cleaning Business?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....
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......
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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