The good news is that salt dissolves readily in water, which is cheap and easy to find. According to Lynn Krafft, ICAN/ATEX editor, the best way to handle your mats is to hang them over racks and hose them down until the water runs clean. You can either wet vacuum or let them drip dry. Carpets will […]
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There is no “silver bullet” for removing magic marker from marble tile. According to Bill Griffin of www.cleaningconsultants.com, there are two possible remedies that might solve the problem. First, try blotting the marker mark with a microfiber cloth that is lightly moistened with denatured alcohol or acetone. Be careful not to spread the marker. If that does
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According to the experts at International Custodial Advisors Network (ICAN), this kind of accident is almost impossible to fix. As they remark, “The Formica website warns us, DO NOT use cleaners nor compounds containing strong acids or strong bases on laminate surfaces. These may mar, etch, corrode and/or permanently discolor or damage laminate surfaces.” However, they
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What are the most vulnerable areas of a facility for “slip and fall?” Crown Mats and Matting has released its second segment in a series of Tribology Training classes, detailing how to handle high risk areas for slip and fall accidents. According to JoAnne Boston, business development manager for Crown Mats, this class focuses on
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Q: Is there a sure way to find out if a floor and surface disinfectant cleaner is doing the job that it should do? Yes, according to Allen Rathey, president of The Healthy Facilities Institute, there are ways to measure these performance aspects. ATP (adenosine triphosphate) measurement devices can detect residual soil in the form of
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Perhaps the most important component in the janitor’s closet is the mobile cleaning cart. With so much focus on chemicals, mops, and floor equipment, the cart remains the constant in the daily work of the cleaning professional. It is the piece of equipment that carries all the tools needed for the job … day in
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Have you ever left the office at the end of the day and had blurred vision, dry eyes, or difficulty reading? The cause might be eye strain, or asthenopia. It is a condition that, according to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health in America (NIOSHA), impacts over 90% of those who use computers on a
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The flu has hit with a vengeance this year as a strain of norovirus is quickly spreading across the country. According to the Centers for Disease Control, about 21 million Americans contract norovirus each year, with symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea. These symptoms come on very suddenly, perhaps within hours after a person has been
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There are many liner choices today, including many environmental options. These choices enable a facility manager to match the liner to the disposal needs for safer, more efficient waste management. When making your liner choice, refer to this Quick Glance Liner Chart for the basics. Bag Configuration / Assets Benefits Types of Waste High Density About
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This fall, the University of Kansas settled a major campus-wide uprising. It wasn’t about a major social issue, the war in Afghanistan, or the unfairness of percentage grade vs. curves. It was against the stocking of one-ply toilet paper. After the student body cried out for higher quality toilet tissue and captured the attention of the alumni and
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