Tools For Carpet Cleaning

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Worldwide Janitor

Cleaning CarpetWith hundreds of employees walking in and out of your facility daily, it's inevitable that dirt, stains, and spills will appear. This article is directed to help you to identify which products work best when it comes to cleaning and maintaining your carpets.
When it comes to cleaning carpet many focus on the process itself, but spend little time researching and selecting which products work best. Failure to choose the right shampoo will not only waste your time and resources on an ineffective product, but also could put your carpet at risk for damage.
Choosing the best carpet shampoo
There are an abundance of carpet cleaning shampoos out there so how do you know which one is the best for your cleaning needs? The keyword you want to look for when it comes to choosing a carpet cleaning shampoo is zero residue. Always make sure to look for the words “zero residue” when purchasing a rug and carpet cleaner. Continue reading →

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How to Clean Ceilings to Perfection

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Worldwide Janitor

Clean CeilingsIt’s pretty simple to look around many businesses and see what needs to be cleaned or decluttered. However, when was the last time you looked up?
Ceilings need to be cleaned and maintained just as floors, walls and other surfaces in the buildings do. Just because customers aren’t likely to inspect the ceiling doesn’t mean it should be ignored.
By giving special attention to the ceiling, you’ll not only ensure that the business is as clean as it can possibly be, but also have the opportunity to examine it for potential challenges that can directly impact operations.
Ceilings, for example, can indicate a problem with a water leak if you find a spot of mold while cleaning. You’ll also be able to see if you have a serious insect problem as bugs and spiders often prefer hiding out in the corners of warm buildings.

Here are some simple ways for business owners to keep their ceilings clean and ready for business: Continue reading →

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Tips For Cleaning Concrete

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Worldwide Janitor

Cleaning ConcreteHaving the concrete cleaned at your business place, whether a sidewalk, a drive-thru window or a parking lot not only will enhance the beauty of your business, but also can extend the life of the concrete. At first glance the concrete area may appear to not look so bad, but after following the tips below, I guarantee you will notice a world of difference.
The first step to cleaning concrete is recognizing that it is porous by nature. This means that it can hold a lot of dirt and grime. This can make the chore of cleaning it very difficult. Thus, the key to cleaning concrete is selecting a heavy duty cleaner or soap.
Why is soap so important?

When it comes to cleaning concrete many choose to use a pressure washer. While water alone can do an effective job, in order to remove grease or oil from concrete such as found on parking lots, drive-thru window or dumpster areas, it is likely you will need something a bit stronger. An effective soap can break the bond between dirt and concrete allowing it to be easily removed. Continue reading →

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How to Keep Smelly Business Odors at Bay

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Worldwide Janitor

Smelly Business OdorsEveryone has walked into a business at one time or another and smelled something “not quite right.” Whether it was an unpleasant odor from the restroom, an overpowering cooking smell in the kitchen or even a moldy scent from dirty carpets, a business owner has to keep on top of disturbing smells that might chase away business.

Discretion, please. Business owners don't want customers to see mouse traps and ant poison lying around, so it goes without saying that they shouldn't want to advertise air fresheners, either.

Customers should be able to breathe in the fresh scents of the business at hand. For a floral shop, that would the natural, intoxicating scent of freshly cut flowers. For a bakery, warm cupcakes and sweet treats coming out of the oven. For a grocery store, tempting rotisserie chickens. You get the idea. Even a retail store should smell like it is clean, like a load of fresh laundry coming off the clothesline.

The point is to make the scent pleasant and notable without necessarily being noticeable.

Take action. If odors are a problem, invest in a high quality odor neutralizer. These work to eliminate nasty odors, not just cover up their scent. A top-notch product will be able to completely get rid of unpleasant smells in locker rooms, smoking spaces, garbage areas, bathrooms and kitchens with ease. Look for an odor neutralizer that will be able to handle both airborne and surface smells. Continue reading →

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How to Make a Boat Deck Look Brand New Again

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Worldwide Janitor

Shrimp BoatBlood, fish guts, salt, algae, grime. For those who own a boat, chances are their boat deck has seen it all. Whether a commercial fisherman or pleasure boater, everyone needs an efficient, reliable way to erase the activities of the day off their deck.
Keeping a boat deck clean is important because dried-on dirt and debris can seriously harm the boat's surface. Sea salt can also strip away the boat's beautiful finish.
A boat deck is an area that takes plenty of abuse. However, cleaning a boat deck can be less of a challenge if these steps are followed:
–  First, consider the type of boat. Not all materials can withstand a large amount of scrubbing or can be cleaned with harsh products. Fiberglass and teak, for example, should be treated differently. Find the best cleaners and products for the specific boat to be cleaned.

–  Follow the rules. When cleaning a boat deck, make sure to follow all EPA rules and local regulations. Responsible boaters don't want to pollute the waterways by allowing the runoff from caustic toxic to flow into protected waters. Be clear what is and isn't allowed and then abide by those rules. Failure to do so could not only harm natural resources, but also result in a substantial fine. Continue reading →

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Tips For Commercial Window Cleaning

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Worldwide Janitor

Window WashingIt has been said that a business with dirty windows is like having a nice smile, but yellow teeth. For a business owner, having clean windows is essential to making a good first impression. The thought of cleaning ones own windows can seem overwhelming. Here is what you need to know when it comes to washing windows.
What You Will Need
Professional Strength Window Cleaning Solution – this product works great in cleaning windows with a squeegee, but it also can be diluted into a spray bottle and be used along with a micro fiber rag for cleaning mirrors and general touch up.
Squeegee – Used to remove the window cleaning solution off of the window, leaving you with shiny, streak free glass.
Sponge – Makes it easy to apply window cleaning solution to window as well as do some light scrubbing on the glass if needed.

Window Cleaning Scraper – An effective and easy way to remove any stuck on debris from the glass.

Microfiber Cloth – What makes these cloths great is they can absorb so much water and yet can clean glass without leaving streaks. Thus making it an essential piece of your window cleaning equipment. Continue reading →

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Keeping Commercial Stovetops Clean is the Key to Quality Food

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Worldwide Janitor

Commercial StovetopEquipment that businesses depend on for daily operations needs to be cleaned and well-maintained. A kitchen stovetop is among those essential items for any restaurant, institution, organization or other food-based business.
Taking care of this daily cleaning chore may also impact the bottom line is ways that some business owners could never even imagine. Consider this:
–  With a clean stovetop, it is easy to spot any problematic heating issues or prevent them in the first place.
–  Food left under a burner or heating element will eventually produce a burnt smell as the residue burns off the surface.
–  A build-up of grease, burnt-on food or sticky food crumbs on a cooktop can create a fire hazard and possibly attract rodents, bugs and other pests.

It sounds pretty simple to take care of – and it is – but there is a technique involved to cleaning a stovetop. Here are some tips to help. Continue reading →

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How to Clean Television Screens

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Worldwide Janitor

Television SETTelevision screens are everywhere these days. Many restaurants feature them to draw patrons who want to watch sporting events, hotels and hospitals need them to make their guests feel comfortable, schools have them to show educational films and broadcast announcements and retail stores stock for them for sale.
Whatever reasons your business uses a television for, whether personal or business use, it needs to be kept just as clean as other aspects of the building.
Dust is the major enemy for television screens. The electricity emitted from these devices naturally attracts dust. However, because of their sensitive components and new technology, cleaning isn't as simple as running a dampened wash cloth over the surface. In fact, you should NEVER wet a cloth to clean a television or its screen.

Since you've paid good money for the televisions in your business and don't want to harm them, void the warranty or have to replace them, here are some other tips for cleaning the television screen and the surrounding area:

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How to Protect Upholstered Furniture

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Worldwide Janitor

Carefully decorated office lobbies and waiting rooms are a must for many types of businesses. It’s important for them to make a good impression and for their customers, clients and patients to be as comfortable as possible while they wait to be seen.
In addition, hotels must outfit their rooms with upholstered chairs, couches and sofa beds to make their guests feel right at home.
Indeed, there is a large place for upholstered furniture in a business environment.
However, if this investment in furniture is not taken care of regularly, it can quickly turn sour. Normal wear and tear can produce ripped seat cushions and worn upholstery over time, but fabrics and furniture that are not well maintained will deteriorate at a much faster pace.

Here are some simple ways for business owners to keep their upholstered office furniture looking like new for years to come:

Give it a coat of armor. Business owners can’t wrap their upholstered furniture in plastic to prevent rips and stains, but they can give it a protective coating before placing it in public areas. This magic solution is fabric protection. Continue reading →

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How to Use a Commercial Fogger to Control Pests

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Worldwide Janitor

Commercial Insect FoggerOne little bug is an annoyance. Ten insects become more of a concern. But more than a dozen bugs here, there and everywhere is a problem – one that must be taken care of quickly no matter what the nature of your business is.
While your first instinct may be to grab the nearest fly swatter, bee trap or bug spray, employees can’t really be killing insects in full view of customers. It’s unsightly and will give customers a wrong impression about the business and how it operates.
If you have a serious problem with insects, you may want to consider employing the services of a commercial bug fogger. These products contain chemical pesticides that are released all at one time in an isolated area. Typically they are used to treat hard to get rid of insects that hide in small crevices like cockroaches, fleas and bed bugs.

For more on bug foggers, follow these simple tips:

Evaluate the problem. Before deciding whether or not to use a fogger, walk around your business and evaluate where you stand with the bugs. A fogger is designed to address a major infestation; it is not for just a few miscellaneous insects flying around. It is a serious response to a serious situation. Continue reading →

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How to Jumpstart Recycling Efforts in the Workplace

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Worldwide Janitor

Recycling Trash CanAs business owners look to squeeze as much as possible from thin budgets, there may be one area that they overlook: Recycling and garbage. In this era of increasing collection fees and supply expenses, garbage costs continue to rise, impacting the bottom line of businesses everywhere.
The answer to addressing these growing expenses may lie with recycling efforts. By removing items from garage cans, business owners can better manage overall garbage expenses.
Why recycle?
The answer to this question is multifaceted. Let’s take a look at some of the benefits of recycling in the workplace:

–  It helps to promote environmental consciousness by reducing the amount of trash going into landfills

–  It makes employees feel good that they can easily contribute to a good cause

–  It extends the recycling efforts that many employees are already engaged in at home

–  It’s a cost effective program that can save time, energy and money

–  It can reduce clutter in work environments, save space and eliminate nasty garbage odors in lunchroom situations

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How to Take Care of Challenging Floor Problems

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Worldwide Janitor

Wood FloorMaintaining a floor’s shine is about more than just overall appearance. By properly taking care of flooring, business operations can be enhanced to their fullest potential and the workplace will maintain high quality safety control standards.
Sometimes floor issues require more than weekly deep cleaning, daily mopping and instant spot cleaning. They need solutions to specific floor challenges that are inherent to certain industries. Let’s look at some of these:
Dust
Whether hardwood, tile, vinyl or laminate, all flooring needs to be safe and slip-free for customers and employees. However, some industries simply generate more dust than others. To solve this problem, be proactive and use a product designed to control dust as much as possible.
WorldwideJanitor.com carries two products called Dust Mist Floor Treatment and Floor Mist that help keep dust off merchandise while sweeping as well as the floor. They work by attracting dust to the mop surface so it doesn’t fly into the air. Both treatments are perfect for concrete, wood, vinyl and tile surfaces. Continue reading →

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How to Clean a Garage Floor Quickly and Efficiently

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Worldwide Janitor

Metso Green Concrete CleanerThe garage floor is the workhorse of all floors. It is meant to be – even made to be – filthy. Oil stains, paint splatters, grease marks, heavy-duty cleaning solution spills, you name it and the garage floor has seen it.
Businesses with a garage working area, such as automotive repair shops, service stations, machine shops, even home businesses with a garage door entry, need to keep their garage floors clean for two purposes: Appearance and safety.
Keeping up with appearance
A clean garage immediately says that this is a business that pays attention to details. Scrubbing away oily residues and grease puddles also reduces the risk that these hard-to-clean substances will be tracked into a carpeted, lobby area of the business.
For this reason, don’t wait until the end of the day to hose down the garage floor. Soak up spills immediately to prevent any harmful liquids from damaging the floor’s surface and causing possible staining discoloration.

An easy way to quickly trap a wet substance is Continue reading →

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Tips for Keeping the Galley Clean and Tidy

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Worldwide Janitor

92846305The galley of a ship can be home to some of the most pleasant smells and some of the most pungent odors. It is the place where food is prepared and memories are made yet nobody likes to clean the galley because messes abound here there and everywhere.
Unlike a home kitchen, cooks in a galley are subjected to the constant movements created by rollicking waves and raging storms. They must cook in all kinds of conditions and while galleys and the cooking equipment in them are specially designed with these unique needs in mind, there are still sure to be some spills and messes to wipe up.
Smaller space, bigger responsibilities. When the galley space is small, one might think that it is easier to clean up in general. In fact, sometimes a small space demands more attention because there is no room to fall back on.
Didn’t feel like doing dishes at home? Just stash them in the dishwasher or stove or pile them on the counter. Didn’t feel like doing dishes on the boat? Leave them in the sink. Now, when meal preparation rolls around again, who is still going to have space to work? Not the galley cook, that’s for sure. Continue reading →

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How to Clean a Commercial Refrigerator

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Worldwide Janitor

87632038For a restaurant or other food service operations, there’s nothing more important than keeping the refrigeration unit tidy, clean and well maintained. After all, the refrigerator is the heart and soul of any food-based business.
There are many different components to keeping a commercial refrigerator clean:
–  First, the food must be rotated and culled on a frequent basis so that only the freshest food is served to customers.
–  Secondly, food must be properly stored in appropriately labeled containers and separated according to health code regulations so that cooked and raw foods are not in contact with each other.
–  Next, the shelves, drawers and bins must be kept clean so that harmful bacteria don’t begin to grow and foul odors are kept at bay.
–  Mechanical elements such as the door gaskets and coils need to be cleaned and maintained regularly to keep the unit in good working order and the temperature at proper levels. Continue reading →

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How to Care for and Clean a Stainless Steel Sink

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Worldwide Janitor

147008822Stainless steel sinks are very functional because they don’t chip or stain like porcelain or plastic. However, their sleek and stylish beauty and high quality practicality do come at a cost.
Stainless steel sinks can be a pain to keep clean as they easily reveal each and every fingerprint that connects with its surface. The skin basin can also dull over time as grime builds up on the surface.
Why should you and your employees care about having clean stainless steel sinks? First and foremost there is absolutely nothing more important that a clean kitchen sink. This area is famous for harboring potentially harmful bacteria and should be cleaned and sanitized frequently.
Secondly, a clean sink helps develop pride among employees. If the kitchen sink is kept clean, that habit can spread to other areas of the business, like the counter space, nearby office desks, appliances and more. In short, it is a morale booster that can have a powerful domino effect. Continue reading →

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How to Choose the Best Brush or Broom for Your Project

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Worldwide Janitor

Push BroomThere are many types of brushes and brooms on the market today. Some are commonplace in homes and businesses, like straw brooms and deck brushes, but others are more specialized for larger projects or business-related applications.
While many employees just grab a broom without a second thought, choosing the best broom or brush for the job can take less time, increase efficiency and produce better overall results.
In addition, if your company purchases brooms and brushes frequently, choosing the right one can also favorably impact the business’ bottom line by requiring fewer replacements.
There is overwhelming number of choices in the marketplace today: Deck brushes, vehicle brushes, scrub brushes, push brooms, street brooms, carpet sweepers and counter brushes to name a few. All of these materials come in different sizes as well with varying ranges of brush thickness, length and materials. Continue reading →

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WorldwideJanitor.com Adds Liquid Fabric Softener to Line of Commercial Laundry Products

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Worldwide Janitor

(PRWEB) October 02, 2013

02 lfsLiquid Fabric Softener, a liquid concentrate manufactured by Snee Chemical Company, is available for immediate purchase online at WorldwideJanitor.com. It is ideal for both home and institutional applications and can be ordered in bulk sizes for high volume washing needs including pallet quantities of 48 cases, making it an economical choice for businesses in the commercial laundry industry.
Professional tests have consistently proven that liquid softeners outperform dryer sheets in removing static and making clothes softer. WorldwideJanitor.com is proud, therefore, to introduce Liquid Fabric Softener into the online marketplace as a quality and preferred softener option. This product conditions individual fabrics, counteracting the agitation and harsh damage that occurs when laundry detergent alone is introduced into the wash cycle. It also controls static, maintains towel absorbency, and softens clothing.

“It actually makes ironing easier,” said Chris Hartwell, President of Inlayout, LLC, the parent company of WorldwideJanitor.com. “Liquid fabric softener is relatively new technology, but we’ve already seen a major shift in the marketplace. Consumers are replacing their dryer sheets for a wash-cycle softener much like we once exchanged the washboard for a washing machine, so it makes sense for WorldwideJanitor.com to offer this product to our online customers whom we know to be very interested in modern advances that result in better results.” Continue reading →

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How to Clean Brass and Make it Shine Like New

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Worldwide Janitor

136256514When it comes to managing a business, attention to details is crucial. Restaurant patrons don’t want to see take-out litter scattered in the parking lot, hotel guests don’t want to walk to the front desk on cracked sidewalks and hospital visitors would rather not be accosted by an antiseptic odor when they walk through the door. Clearly, success is all about the details.
Brass objects such as frames, bell ringers, engravings, candlesticks, fixtures, doorknockers, wall signs and stair railings add a luxurious look and feel to any business. They add a unique richness that is hard to duplicate with any other metal.
However, while customers and staff members alike appreciate the stylish appeal of brass, it’s not always the easiest material to get clean and polished.
Brass tends to show every little smudge and fingerprint, but that’s no reason to let these marks build-up or for brass to tarnish so it looks old and dated, distracting from the overall appearance of the business. Continue reading →

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Keeping Tires Well-Maintained Protects Against Deterioration

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Worldwide Janitor

153178736If your company depends on a delivery fleet to provide service to customers or transport products, then you know how important tires are. Day after day employees get in and out of vehicles to make their deliveries but most never think about the condition of the tires until there is a problem and they are stranded on the side of the road.

Keeping tires cleaned and well-maintained can go a long way to extend their life. In addition, as you are bent down cleaning the rubber and rims, you will be more likely to notice potential problems, like excessive wear and tear, before a blow-out or other catastrophe occurs.

Start with high quality products. If you arm yourself with tools that make cleanups simple and time-efficient, the job is practically already halfway done. Professional cleaning suppliers like Worldwide Janitor, carry complete lines of wholesale, commercial  automotive cleansers that are sure to help. At Worldwide Janitor, you will find an array of products from the Snee Chemical Company that are formulated for many different applications. Continue reading →

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