Once again, Cavalier is proven to be ahead of the curve, looking out for the health of our customers and their facilities. Over five years ago, we talked about our…
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Cleaning Concentrate Flexibility: On and Off the Wall!
Taking advantage of the economic benefits afforded with cleaning concentrates can be problematic if a facility has a limited number of closets with wall space and plumbing to accommodate wall…
Using Ice Melt Effectively in Norfolk, VA
According to the Farmers’ Almanac, our area should have a winter that is overall warmer than normal with near normal snowfall. It is predicted the first chance for snow is…
Floor Stripping "in the Green" – Tips for Best Results
Have you had difficulties in removing a green floor finish with a traditional floor stripper? Most green floor finishes have calcium interlocks compared to traditional floor finishes that have metal…
Multi-Talented Orbital Floor Machines!
With the onset of “stripping season,” orbital machines (also known as oscillating machines) become more beloved by maintenance crews. There is no comparison for their ability for chemical-free stripping (or…
Gliding Your Way to Awesome Floor Stripping Success
Since traditional floor stripping is so labor intensive, it is prudent to maintain flooring on a regular basis in order to lengthen the time between stripping and refinishing. On average,…
Cavalier Celebration: 10 Years of Janitorial Supplies in Norfolk!
It was ten years ago this summer that the current management took the reins of Cavalier, Inc. with a fresh, new vision of how your janitorial supplies provider should meet…
Elements of a Green Carpet Care Program
There are many factors involved with a comprehensive green carpet care program, including equipment, processes, and products. There is never a “one-size fits all” when it comes to the best…
Seven Steps To Avoid Commercial Vacuum Repair Bills
Many expensive commercial vacuum cleaners repair bills can be avoided by practicing correct equipment usage and implementing a consistent maintenance program. We often see commercial vacuums come in for service…
June 1: Goodbye MSDS, Hello SDS
The next phase in GHS implementation is upon us as we see an end to Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) as they are replaced by Safety Data Sheets (SDS). June…
DfE: Same Program, New Name, New Logo
The EPA has put a new face on an old friend with the introduction of “Safer Choice.” Formerly known as “DfE Standard” or the “Design for the Environment Standard,” the…
OSHA Penalties for Non-Compliance of Safety Glasses in Janitorial Work
How prevalent is eye injury in the JanSan industry? The good news is other industries have a higher incidence rate, however according to the last report by the Bureau of…
How Surfactants in Cleaners Work
Knowing some simple chemistry will help you understand the importance of surfactants in the cleaning process. Surfactant is short for “SURFace ACTive AgeNt”. Surfactants are usually organic compounds, which are…
Five Things to Know About Chemical-Free Floor Stripping
Chemical-free stripping is perhaps one of the most welcomed innovations in hard floor maintenance. After all, who looks forward to the messy, smelly task of floor stripping and refinishing? Here…
Is Logo Matting Worth It?
Many businesses consider extending the marketing of their logo onto the floor with customized logo matting. After all, you can capture a lot of first and last impressions while the…