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June 7, 2015

Low Speed Buffer - The Most Iconic Janitorial Tool in History
The Low Speed Buffer, or 175 R.P.M. Rotary Machine, Swing Machine, Side-by-side Machine, or whatever name you know it by, is the most iconic power tool known to the janitorial industry – and for good reason.
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April 29, 2015

Want a Streak-Free Window? Try Using Newspaper
With a simple trip to the recycling bin, you can turn yesterday's news into today's magic window cleaner. Newspaper has passed down generations in some families as the go-to wipe for cleaning windows and mirrors. Other people are unaware the option exists altogether.
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February 27, 2015

How Maintaining a Clean Humane Society Keeps Pets Healthy
If cleaning up after one or two pets is tricky, try 180. Oshkosh Area Humane Society in Oshkosh, Wisconsin has a fair share of messy monsters, but its staff must maintain a sanitary environment for its furry dwellers and prospective adopters.
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January 23, 2015

The Challenges of Cleaning a Small Airport in the Winter
Once Mother Nature unleashes her snowy wrath, maintenance crews take on a slew of duties. At the Outagamie County Regional Airport (ATW), in Appleton, Wisconsin, a small operation of five sanitation workers keeps the facilities clean for the 20-25 flights that head in and out each day. ATW's crucial winter tasks include keeping the entranceway and sidewalks clear of ice, the floors sparkling and the windows clear.
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January 16, 2015

Washing Dishes By Dishwasher or By Hand--Which is More Effective?
Ever since Neanderthals introduced the first front-loading dishwashers to caves 80,000 years ago, the debate rages on about whether scrubbing dinner plates is more effective by hand or by machine. Okay, maybe the dishwasher became mainstream later than that. We’ll try the 1960s. But still, it’s a curious question: Who’s the better post-dinnertime cleaner-upper, a sponge or an appliance?
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August 19, 2014

5 Successful Cleaning Business Practices
When a business or homeowner is looking for a cleaning service, you want to keep these things in mind to be sure you land that job and the customer is satisfied.
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August 17, 2012

Color Coded Cleaning
Color coded cleaning is the process of using designated colors for different areas when cleaning. Most businesses will benefit from this system by differentiating the color of buckets, towels and cloths while reducing confusion and increasing efficiency.
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October 20, 2011

The 3 T's of Cleaning
The technology of cleaning, although quite sophisticated today compared to early times, relies on some basic knowledge that has remained unchanged over hundreds of years.
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