Category Archives: General Cleaning

Everything is awesome when your wipes fit in a cupholder!

I watched the Lego movie with my kids, and ever since this song is stuck in my head. So every time I really like something, I start off with “everything is awesome….”♪♫♫♫ Seriously though – these are awesome because I am obsessed with having clean hands, and because most cans of antibacterial wipes are too big for the cupholders in … Continue reading

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6 Benefits of the S-Pack Storage System

The S-Pack storage system is a whole new way of organizing your cleaning product space. The system consists of the S-Pack rack, which stores cleaners vertically, utilizing space that many facilities waste. Four great cleaning products are specifically designed for use in the S-Pack system. Unlike most liquid cleaners, which are in plastic bottles, S-Pack cleaners are stored in sturdy … Continue reading

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Your New Favorite Cleaning Product: Oxy Care

While browsing cleaning products on Worldwide Janitor, you may have noticed a product called Oxy Care.This amazing organic stain-removing product is in a category all on its own because it is so unique and has a wide variety of uses. In many ways, it’s like a magic cleaner! Before we talk about all the ways it can be used, what … Continue reading

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How to Clean Up an Ebola Virus Mess

The recent Ebola virus outbreak has a lot of people  scared, and with good reason. According to the CDC: “First, by way of background, Ebola virus disease is very frightening.  It is frankly a dreadful and merciless virus.  The current outbreak is bad.  It’s the biggest, most complex and the first time it’s been present in this region of the … Continue reading

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5 Reasons Why You Need Quality Floor Mats For Your Facility

With all the supplies needed to keep your school, office, church, or factory clean, it’s sometimes difficult to justify the purchase of quality floor mats. But the truth is that floor mats are one of the most important purchases you can make. They provide countless benefits for your employees and facility visitors. Here are just a few of the reasons … Continue reading

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5 Products for Toilet Bowl Cleaning (and the Pros and Cons of Each)

handi-When it comes to bathroom cleaning products for your home, office, school, or other facility, there are few things more important than your toilet bowl cleaner. For the health and comfort of those using your facility, it’s essential that your toilets are not only clean, but deodorized and sanitized. While there are plenty of products out there, the trick is … Continue reading

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How To Use A Disinfectant

The Problem with Clean: So you’ve taken the time to wipe down every wall, got down on your knees to clean each corner, and mopped your way out of the room without leaving a single footprint. But is the room really clean? Did you get all of the germs? It seems every time we check our Twitter feed a new … Continue reading

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Now Accepting Bitcoin on Worldwide Janitor

Yesterday we were happy to announce that we are now accepting Paypal payments, and today we decided to take things a step further by adding Bitcoin to our list of available payment methods. At Worldwide Janitor, we value freedom and liberty, so the fact that Bitcoin is a currency not tied to any one government entity makes it appealing to … Continue reading

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Now Accepting Paypal on Worldwide Janitor

We are happy to announce that we are now accepting Paypal as a method of payment for goods purchased on WorldwideJanitor.com. At Worldwide Janitor, we want to make the buying process as convenient and safe as possible for everyone. Many consumers prefer to use Paypal because of the additional layer of security it provides when making online purchases. It also … Continue reading

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Why You Shouldn’t Do It Yourself

Home Sweet Home: Home remedies have recently gained popularity. Do-It-Yourself (DIY) cleaner recipes are seemingly everywhere, most of them boasting a healthy amount of vinegar, ammonia, bleach, borax or baking soda. Throw in your choice of oil and poof you have a natural cleaner. Then again, the “poof” may actually be the result of that vinegar and baking soda mixture, … Continue reading

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How To Treat Carpet Stains

How Stains Occur: Little Olivia is a very sweet girl. She picks dandelions for her grandmother whenever she visits, colors every inch of her favorite coloring book, and shares her fruit punch with all of her dolls. She brightens every room she walks into, and leaves a mark wherever she goes…a very noticeable mark. Olivia jaunts through the mud on … Continue reading

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How To Maintain Floors

Molecules: The term “hard” floor maintenance is misleading when you take a closer look at the molecule makeup of the floor. Whether it is vinyl composition tile (VCT), terrazzo, concrete, ceramic tile, or synthetic every type of flooring is porous. Those pores act like a colander: water and soil drain right through the holes. Unlike the boiling pan of pasta … Continue reading

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What Does Biodegradable Mean?

Definition Please: Biodegradable items are capable of decaying through the action of living organisms.[1] They break down into water, carbon dioxide, and other naturally occurring materials, seamlessly merging with the earth without leaving any toxins.[2] Conversely, a non-biodegradable item decomposes into either a harmful chemical or substance that harms the environment. Oxygen Required: Whether or not an item is biodegradable, … Continue reading

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How To Clean Windows

A child pushes a door open with both hands, but she isn’t tall enough to reach the push bar, so she leaves two small hand prints on the window pane. It is a common transfer of dirt and oils that happens thousands of times a day throughout the world, so it stands to reason that the cleanup process is equally … Continue reading

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What Is Green Cleaning?

The pH of Green: One of the most common complaints about Green chemicals is their inability to handle cleaning tasks in the same manner, or with similar efficiency, as their less than Green counterparts. In some situations, this may be true. Nevertheless, it is important to understand the science and process behind Green before the accused is sentenced to a … Continue reading

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How Do Neutral Cleaners Work?

Shifting into Neutral: Have you ever walked into a restroom and suddenly felt like you were walking on fly paper? That sticky floor experience most likely means the facility is taking the time to mop with a disinfectant. That’s a good thing. It also means they are using too much of the product, or they are using the product too … Continue reading

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Is It Safe To Use Alkali Chemicals?

History of Alkali: Legend has it there was a sacrificial altar on Mount Sapo that was surrounded, as is typical in such environments, by ashes and animal remains. When storms came the rain would send this mixture of animal fat and ash down the slopes of Mount Sapo into the banks of the Tiber River below where women were washing … Continue reading

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How To Clean Upholstered Furniture

Without a doubt outside maintenance is important to a company, as this can make a lasting impression of what your company represents to the community. Equally, if not more important to outside maintenance is regular maintenance to the inside of your business as well. A common thing that is often missed when it comes to indoor maintenance is cleaning your … Continue reading

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How To Polish Wood Furniture

How is the wood furniture looking in your main lobby? Have the arm rests and the legs begun to lose their luster? Are scratches in the surface beginning to become more noticeable? Make your wood furniture look new again by giving it a quick polish. Polishing your wood furniture isn’t as hard as it sounds. Here are some simple steps … Continue reading

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How To Clean A Chandelier

When it comes time to cleaning your chandeliers, it can be a very time consuming process. For that reason many resort to just a light dusting from time to time. Overtime however, the chandelier can to begin to collect dust and cobwebs, not to mention, lose its luster. Rather than enhancing the beauty of your facility it can begin to … Continue reading

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