The other day a customer called Banner Systems and was wondering why her VCT reception area floor had a hazy, powdery look. As we explained to her, it could be due to a few different reasons. Perhaps the finish was applied without a sealer on a pitted floor, or the finish was applied in extremely cold […]
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“Quick Reference Guide” from Continental / GLIT when deciding which floor pad to use for your specific cleaning job. All Glit®/Microtron floor pads from Continental are made with 100% recycled fiber. The level of aggressiveness that is required for your need is also determined by the maintenance procedure, the cleaning chemical, and the powered equipment being used. This
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Our customers know how we will go the extra mile for them. We give our sweat, our tears, and yes … we’ve even given our blood. One of Dawn Sullivan\’s long-time customers is affliialted with the local YMCA. The \”Y\” was holding a blood drive, and the Red Cross was handing out free \”I Bleed Black and
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A. According to Lynn Krafft, ICAN/ATEX editor, you can scrub terrazzo on a daily basis and not dull its finish, if you do the right things during your process. Start your maintenance procedures by dustless sweeping the floor completely to remove all grit, dust, and litter which you do not want to grind into the
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The subject of many restroom conversations is the debate over paper towels or air dryers. There are many considerations when deciding what method of hand-drying to install in your facility. Here are a few facts from Georgia-Pacific about the difference between paper towels or air dryers. Is Bacteria Blowing in the Wind? A University of Westminster
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When do you reach for the natural bristle broom and when do you rely on synthetic? There are many different broom materials to address different maintenance needs. Natural Bristles There are three main types of natural broom bristles. If you are looking for a broom that is environmentally friendly and sustainable, look for these natural
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It’s not too early for facility maintenance managers to plan for winter snow and weather and many believe Farmer’s Almanac is the best predictor of winter weather. In fact, over the years, the Farmers’ Almanac has been 75% – 85% accurate in its weather predictions. So what is in store for this winter? According to
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What are the differences between aerosols and non-aerosols? Earth Friendly Products shares this information about aerosols: CFCs: CFCs in aerosol sprays have been banned in the US since 1978. However, aerosols can still contain hydrocarbons and/or compressed gasses, which are known to contribute to global warming. Every time you press an aerosol button, you are
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Banner Systems can help you get ready for flu season and help you meet the current LEED-EB green cleaning prerequisite requirement at the same time. According to the US Green Building Council, the current cleaning prerequisite for LEED-EB calls for “development of strategies for promoting and improving hand hygiene, including both hand washing and the
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[column col=\”1/2\”]According to a study published in the Journal of Public Affairs on the impact of office light on employee’s productivity, it appears that having lots of natural light can be one of the most important features that affects employee productivity. To assure your office environment has plenty of natural light to obtain the highest employee
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