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…
Tag: janitorial supplies
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…
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…
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…
Time for Backpack Vacuums?
One of our customers finally broke down and converted to backpack vacuums. Afterwards, he wondered why it took him so long. That’s because in record time, his team verified industry…
Could Your Stinky Dumpster Get You in Norfolk Code Violation?
With warm weather comes dumpster odor, but could your stinky dumpster put you in violation of a city ordinance? Perhaps it could. The City of Norfolk municipal code states that…
Graffiti Wipe-Out Programs in Norfolk
Did you know there are two active graffiti abatement programs in the city of Norfolk? These programs address the unsightly graffiti created by taggers using paint or markers. The first…
Hydrogen Peroxide and “Green” Disinfectants
The EPA is actively piloting a program for granting some type of registration for more environmentally friendly products that claim disinfecting or sanitizing benefits. The program is being conducted through…
Getting Salt Out of Carpets
It has been a long winter with Norfolk snowfall estimates for the month of January at more than 600% over last year. Where there is snow and ice, there is…
Floor Finish: To Zinc or Not To Zinc
It’s a question that many facility managers ask themselves … do you use a floor finish with zinc in order to achieve that great, hard, beautiful shine or do you…
Wiping Your Hands Clean of Paper Towel Transmitted Bacteria
How “clean” are unused paper towels? For the most part, one would say a paper towel that is fresh out-of-the-box should be pretty sanitary. For that reason, many were surprised…
BioEnzymatic Cleaners ... Beyond the Days of Greasy Drains
When bio-enzymatic cleaners first emerged in the custodian closet, they were primarily seen as effective solutions to clear grease traps and drains. As time has passed, this exciting new genre…
Breathe Easy by Eliminating Air Freshener Phthalates
In the battle of the bathroom odors, are you exposing your tenants to potentially harmful air while trying to provide a pleasant fragrance? A study conducted by the Natural Resources…