Sustainable Green Cleaning

Managing the journey to a sustainable facility

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Trade Show Education Roundup

Trade Show Education Roundup

Business and Management

ISSA/INTERCLEAN® North America 2015 offered nearly 50 education sessions for professionals in the commercial cleaning and facilities management industries.

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Add-On Services that Can Have a Phenomenal Effect
Erin Brereton

Add-On Services that Can Have a Phenomenal Effect

Business and Management

It's possible to add specialized services for your clients without blowing your budget in the process.

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A Facility’s Guide to Composting
Nicole Bowman

A Facility’s Guide to Composting

Facility Management

Composting is not only a growing trend in waste management, but it’s a national priority and a simple solution that can reap significant environmental rewards.

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green cleaning
Stephen P. Ashkin

Sustainable Green Cleaning

Health and Safety

Creating a sustainable cleaning program involves more than implementing green cleaning products. Learn why.

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Departments

Cold- vs. Hot-water Washing

Cold- vs. Hot-water Washing

Health and Safety

While using cold water instead of hot may help to minimize a facility’s carbon footprint and save on costs, this environmental effort still raises questions.

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customer service
Jim Harris Sr. & Jeff Merrihew

Part 2: Developing a Plan for Customer Retention

Business and Management

It is important to create value in taking an organized approach to the renewal process.

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LEED With Your Pest Control Program
Patrick Copps

LEED With Your Pest Control Program

Facility Management

As you continue striving for the most eco-friendly—and economical—solutions for your building, start by incorporating the following pest management solutions.

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What’s that Smell?
W. Marion Ivey

What’s that Smell?

Restrooms

What causes the persistent restroom odor that just won’t go away, regardless of the cleaning chemical used or the cleaning process applied?

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Columns

From the Mop to the Money
Judy Gillies

From the Mop to the Money

Business and Management

If you are a cleaning operations manager—whether in-house or contracted—you walk a tightrope every day.

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Where is the Big Money in Cleaning?
William R. Griffin

Where is the Big Money in Cleaning?

Business and Management

Higher-paying cleaning and maintenance jobs may involve specialty services that require more training, higher risks, and a limited number of competitors.

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Sponsored Content

Crystal Quick Restore CQR: Revolutionizing Restorative Cleaning
Sponsored by R. E. Whittaker Co., Inc.

Crystal Quick Restore CQR: Revolutionizing Restorative Cleaning

Carpet

The Whittaker Company innovated low-moisture encapsulation cleaning over 25 years ago.

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Introducing The Unger Stingray: The Ultimate Indoor Window Cleaning Tool

Introducing The Unger Stingray: The Ultimate Indoor Window Cleaning Tool

Products

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NEW Mobile App Streamlines Floor Maintenance

NEW Mobile App Streamlines Floor Maintenance

Products

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Your Leading Janitorial Software Solution

Your Leading Janitorial Software Solution

Technology and Trends

If your cleaning company is trying to cut costs, streamline communication, and win new business, take a look at CleanTelligent Software.

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Products & Services

Chemical-free Cleaner
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PathoSans Cleaning Technologies

Chemical-free Cleaner

The PathoSans system generates cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting solutions—for just pennies per gallon—using electrolysis, tap water, and salt. Using advanced physics, PathoSans eliminates the need for pumps for the electrolytic generator, producing an on-site generation of greener cleaners simply and cost-effectively.

Purification System
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AeraMax Professional

Purification System

AeraMax® Professional is a commercial grade air purifier that can eliminate airborne flu particles and features patented EnviroSmart™ technology that automatically adjusts based on changing conditions within the room. Its granular-activated carbon filter completely absorbs odors and VOCs without the use of chemicals for a hazardous-free clean. This product is available in both floor-standing and wall-mounted units.

Deep-cycle Battery
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Trojan Battery Co.

Deep-cycle Battery

Reliant™ AGM with C-Max Technology™ is engineered to increase performance, reduce downtime, and extend the battery life of floor cleaning equipment. It is also designed to power equipment for locations where regulatory mandates require the use of non-spillable batteries, such as airports, healthcare facilities, shopping centers, and educational institutions. AGM batteries are low-temperature tolerant, and shock and vibration resistant.

Command Center
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Tennant Co.

Command Center

IRIS Asset Manager was developed with a focus on providing customers easy access to powerful insights. Using a desktop, laptop, or tablet to access information, the IRIS dashboard is accessible through the My Tennant portal, displaying clear charts and graphs of critical data points. IRIS allows users to view machine usage and email critical alerts.

Dispenser
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Dreumex USA, Inc.

Dispenser

Dreumex's EX4000 dispenser holds three hand cleansers, which remove medium to extreme industrial soilings. The dispenser contains a four-liter cartridge, which will give approximately 800 hand washes per cartridge. The dispenser features a special “anti-leak” exit valve and a new pump with every new cartridge for improved hygiene. The powerful pump ensures full usage of the product.

Recycling System
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Rubbermaid Commercial Products

Recycling System

Configure is a made-to-order modular recycling system that can be tailored to complement the design of commercial environments. Customers can select from different receptacle sizes, color options, and finishes, and can insert graphics and logo options. Configure also features an easy-access front door that allows for ergonomic emptying of waste and a magnetic connection that keeps containers arranged in an order that best fits the space.

Touch-free Dispenser
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Deb Group

Touch-free Dispenser

The CTF Ultra™ dispenser is Deb’s high-end counter mounted foaming soap dispenser. TouchFREE technology eliminates many points of contact with germy surfaces. One set of D-cell batteries will last up to three years or 90,000 hand washes. This product features a smart sensor to automatically detect hands, and a low-refill and low-battery LED indicator to notify facilities when maintenance is required.

Indoor Window Cleaner
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Unger Global

Indoor Window Cleaner

The Unger Stingray is for cleaning indoor glass and windows, glass partitions, showcases, mirrors, glass refrigerator doors, elevators, washable doors, tables, etc. The Stingray makes cleaning high spaces easier with a reach of up to 18 feet and also features a low-profile, triangular head for cleaning hard-to-reach areas. With no open-air spray, the Stingray is ideal for public areas.

Portable Extractor
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VersaClean Systems

Portable Extractor

The VersaClean portable lineup includes two 200-PSI models and two 500-PSI models that are ideal for carpet cleaning, and an adjustable high-pressure unit for multi-surface cleaning called the 1200MS. The units incorporate a dual-stage vacuum motor featuring a 6.6-inch-diameter fan. The 1200MS multi-surface cleaning unit offers adjustable pressure in addition to auto-fill and auto-pump out functions.

Floor Care System
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Bona US

Floor Care System

The Bona® SuperCourt™ Athletic Floor Care System is ideal for any type of athletic wood floor and is specifically designed for primary and secondary school environments. The Bona SuperCourt Floor Care System includes various finishes, water-based game line paint, floor cleaner concentrate, mops, and microfiber pads. All finishes and cleaners are water-based, VOC compliant, and Greenguard Gold-certified for indoor air quality.

Batteries
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EnerSys

Batteries

NexSys® Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) technology batteries use only the highest purity lead in the positive and negative plates, and a high-purity sulfuric acid to minimize the potential risk of corrosion and sulfation common to conventional lead-acid batteries. Virtually maintenance-free, these batteries feature AGM separators that provide high-electrolyte absorption and stability to help enhance cyclic capability.

Dilution Control System
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Sealed Air Diversey Care

Dilution Control System

The Pro Series Smart Mix ProTM/MC dilution control system in a pouch is ideal for smaller businesses with tight budgets and limited storage space. To mix the solution, add one gallon of water to the pouch, close the cap, and burst the inner pouch of a concentrated chemical by squeezing it. Smart Mix Pro creates less plastic waste than traditional ready-to-use quart bottles and reduces transportation energy consumption.

Cordless System
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Hoover Commercial

Cordless System

The M-PWR™40v system includes a cordless and upright option. The cordless backpack maximizes productivity by allowing the user to swap batteries without removing the backpack; a HEPA filter and self-sealing disposable bag traps dust and reduces emissions. The cordless upright has a hose and tools for above-floor cleaning. A diagnostic panel displays the battery level and alerts users to issues with filters, brush jams, or if bags are full or clogged.

Website and Mobile App
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Kimberly-Clark Professional

Website and Mobile App

KCP Advantage is a new website and mobile app designed to help distributors grow their businesses by providing access to Kimberly-Clark Professional product information. KCP Advantage enables distributors to estimate segment-specific product usage; cross-reference products to identify the best Kimberly-Clark Professional solutions; simplify product options with recommendations, and claim rewards via direct access to the KCPzone rewards program.

Absorbent
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American Green Ventures, Inc.

Absorbent

SpillFix® Industrial Organic Absorbent is now available in the United States and Canada. Made of 100 percent renewable organic material, SpillFix instantly absorbs hazardous liquid spills, including oils, fuels, solvents, paints, and chemicals. SpillFix is made from a byproduct of the coconut, which is an organic, renewable resource that is non-carcinogenic, contains no chemicals, and is silica free.

Scrubber
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Tornado Industries

Scrubber

The battery-operated BD 17/6 Compact Scrubber is perfect for small-to-medium sized spaces, or hard-to-clean areas underneath counters where a custodian would traditionally use a mop. The BD 17/6 offers a six-gallon recovery tank and an integrated parabolic squeegee for immediate solution pickup. The system has an eco-friendly AGM battery that also requires minimal maintenance.

Air Freshener
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Vectair Systems Ltd.

Air Freshener

Vectair V-Air® SOLID multi-phasing air freshener is VOC-exempt, free from any aerosols, propellants, and batteries—categorizing it as one of the safest air fresheners available. The Vectair V-Air® SOLID cartridge, is constructed from ceramic, infused with perfumes, and then complemented by an integrated internal-fragrance core. These combine and diffuse key fragrance note that is subtly different.

Dispensing System
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FoodHandler, Inc.

Dispensing System

The oneSAFE Single-Glove Dispensing System line is a proprietary dispensing system for food service and health care that enables users to pull out a single glove by the cuff and put it on without touching the glove’s handling surface. This simple difference reduces the risk of cross-contamination. The oneSAFE system decreases waste by helping to control the number of gloves pulled.

Fill Station
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CleanCore Technologies

Fill Station

The Fill Station from CleanCore™ Technologies is available as a compact system that fits underneath sinks, in janitorial closets, or mounts to walls for easy distribution of the CleanCore solution. The aqueous ozone is produced on site and on demand, eliminating the need to store most chemical cleaners. CleanCore also helps to control and eliminate odors.

Workforce Management System
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EPAY Systems, Inc.

Workforce Management System

EPAY Systems introduces Blueforce7™, a cloud-based time and attendance system that offers managers and payroll administrators streamlined time tracking and labor management. From a single platform, users can track and manage complex variables, including blended overtime, wage rates, shift differentials, schedules, and labor laws to streamline payroll administration and reduce compliance risk.

Robotic Floor Scrubber
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TASKI Intellibot

Robotic Floor Scrubber

The SWINGOBOT 1650, a green, hands-free robotic floor scrubber, uses an advanced four-stage purification system to provide clean, reusable water. A built-in UV light kills bacteria and viruses in the cleaning water, limiting the spread of infections. SWINGOBOT has nine pre-programmed cleaning patterns to autonomously clean floors in areas such as hallways and lobbies, which can free up employees for other tasks.

Cleaning System
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IPC Eagle

Cleaning System

Cleano, a lightweight indoor window cleaning system, allows you to easily clean those hard-to-reach spots without the hassle of moving furniture. Cleano is ideal for indoor glass, windows, walls, glass partitions, elevator walls and doors, counters, and workbenches. With Cleano, which is available in multiple sizes, you can work safely from the ground but reach up to 50 feet high.

Orbital Floor Machine
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Advance

Orbital Floor Machine

Advance introduces the FM810 ST and XP orbital floor machines. Both the FM810 SP standard model and XP deluxe model improve operator productivity by getting floors cleaner with fewer passes thanks to a 1.5-horsepower motor, 160 pounds of down pressure, and a 3,540-rpm pad driver. Thanks to strategically placed vibration-dampening materials, the FM810 is quiet, even at high speeds.

Cleaner and Protector
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3M

Cleaner and Protector

3M Stainless Steel Cleaner and Protector is a water-based, oil-free cleaner designed to clean pesky fingerprints, smudges, and stains. A protective layer builds up with repeated use, making it easier to clean stainless steel surfaces. Scotchgard technology allows for less frequent cleaning and easier spot cleaning. This cleaner is designed for facilities such as hospitals, schools, offices, and retail spaces.