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How to remove stubborn glue from floor surfaces
When removing glue from floor surfaces, there are some important things to consider and keep in mind. More specifically, here are some questions you should ask yourself before removing glue for a client: What type of floor surface is the glue stuck to? You will mostly come across glue that ... read more
Carpet Cleaning Tools Every Commercial Cleaner Should Consider
When cleaning commercial carpets, the first question to ask yourself is: How much time do you have, and how much money do you want to spend? That’s because each method of carpet cleaning requires specific equipment and tools, uses different processes and can take different amounts of time to ... read more
The Top 6 Vacuum Tools Every Professional Cleaner Should Consider
Selecting the right commercial vacuum tool / accessory for the right job can make all the difference in the world when it comes to getting superior vacuuming results, in less time. So, how do you choose the best vacuuming tool / accessory for any particular vacuuming job? Well, depending on ... read more
How To Choose The Right Tools For Overhead-Cleaning (also known as High-Dusting)
So, what exactly is overhead cleaning? Sometimes overhead cleaning is referred to as high dusting. While we tend to clean the areas that we can reach and see, dust really collects in all areas of a facility. Examples include high windowsills, overhead vents, HVAC ducts, plumbing pipes, and ... read more
Three Critical Things to Remember When Training a New Employee on an Industrial Shop Vac
An industrial shop vac is a great way to help keep commercial floor surfaces clean. As a commercial floor professional, you have likely used a wet and dry vacuum plenty through the years. However, when you have a new employee ready to take on this important task to assist you, it’s vital that ... read more
What Tile and Grout Cleaning Machine Do Many ‘Professionals’ Use?
As a floor cleaning professional, you’ve most likely used a number of different machines and cleaning methods through the years. As a commercial cleaner, you know that professional companies like yours rely on top-quality equipment like a floor scrubber machine (or floor buffing machine) in order ... read more
Concrete Is Hard: Choosing the Best Concrete Floor Grinder Shouldn’t Be
Polished concrete floors look amazing. The truth is when you own a professional cleaning business or are a floor restoration specialist, polishing concrete is a wonderful service to offer because it a) polished concrete floors look great, and b) polished concrete floors last a long, long ... read more
Why You Need to Consider a Concrete Floor Polisher for Your Commercial Facility
When you manage or own a commercial facility, the maintenance of your floors makes a world of difference. If neglected, floor surfaces can wear out quickly and will need to be replaced far more often than you might like. That’s why, if you have even the most basic concrete surfaces, a concrete ... read more