WAXIE Tucson Creates “Beads” to Encourage Kindness at Ben’s Bells
By: Barbara Shapiro, Sales Administrator, WAXIE Sanitary Supply
Topics: community involvement, Tucson, Ben's Bells
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WAXIE Salutes IRONMAN Arizona Danny Howard
By: David Wax, Executive Vice President, and Briana Smith, WAXIE Sanitary Supply
Topics: WAXIE Sanitary Supply, IRONMAN Arizona
WAXIE Salutes IRONMAN Arizona Danny Howard
We’re excited to share that on Sunday, November 17th, 2013 Danny Howard, a long-time friend of David Wax, competed in and completed the 2013 IRONMAN Arizona Triathlon. He represented WAXIE (unbeknownst to us) in the cycling portion of the race with WAXIE’s blue & yellow colors and logo on his jersey.
The Triathlon started out with a 2.4 mile swim in Tempe Town Lake, which progresses into a 112 mile bike course through the Sonoran Desert, and then ending in a full 26.2 marathon run around Tempe Town Lake and Papago Park. Danny completed the courses in a very respectable time 13:52:10 (hr:min:sec).
A CPA in the Los Angeles area, Danny trained over the past year in preparation for the Phoenix-based event. We salute Danny Howard on his well earned achievement and for wearing WAXIE's colors with pride.
Thank you to Alex Zimmer & Danny for sharing photos!
To read more about the IRONMAN Arizona Triathlon: http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/events/americas/ironman/arizona.aspx#axzz2n6Pwon2O
To see the course maps for the 2013 Athlete Guide for IRONMAN Arizona: http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/events/americas/ironman/arizona/athletes/athlete-guide.aspx#axzz2nmRAjPDV
Topics: WAXIE Sanitary Supply, IRONMAN Arizona
Proper Handling And Use of Enzyme Cleaners
Originally published & reprinted with permission from CleanLink Online
By: Kassandra Kania
In order for enzyme-based cleaners to work correctly, custodial staffs need to be trained on the proper procedures for handling and using these products.
“Enzymes have a very short life cycle,” notes Cadell. “They are kept dormant in a suspension agent until they are diluted with water, at which point they need to find a food source quickly, or they will die.”
Once the enzymes are activated, they need to be applied directly to the surface that needs cleaning.
“These are not the type of products you can toss into your mop water,” warns Cadell. “They’ll start to attack things inside the mop, because the first place the enzyme touches and finds its food source is the first place it’s going to attach and eat.”
Topics: enzymatic cleaners, restroom cleaning procedures, daily cleaning, restorative cleaning
Spa Soaps Gain Entrée In The Away-From-Home Market
By: By Stephanie S. Beecher, Associate Editor | December 5, 2013
Originally published & reprinted with permission from CleanLink Online
The makers of away-from-home hand soaps are taking cues from retail shoppers to create high-end, spa-inspired hand cleansers for the commercial market.Driven by the popularity of retail chains such as Bath & Body Works, and the numerous luxury soap offerings lining shelves at department stores like Target, soap manufacturers are using select fragrances, moisturizers and other natural ingredients to appeal to the changing predilections of the broader public.
Topics: Hand Hygiene, spa soap products
Seven Tips To Zone Cleaning In An Office Area
Originally published & reprinted with permission from CleanLink Online
By: Mickey Crowe
Office cleaning will vary according to whether you utilize zone or team cleaning. Although team cleaning is almost always more productive, some customers and situations require zone cleaning. Zone cleaning is when a person is responsible for cleaning the entire floor or area by themselves including trash collection, vacuuming, dusting, etc. Team cleaning is when a team of four (or more or less) perform certain specialist functions in the same area.
Following are the suggested steps for a zone cleaner to clean an office area:
1. Prepare your cart or barrel for cleaning by making sure that you have all of the supplies and tools necessary to do the job. Be sure that you have access to and are wearing correcting any required PPE’s (personal protective equipment) which also means you need to have read and understand the MSDS information.
2. Check your schedule or organize your route so that you begin in an area and methodically clean a section/area/room at a time. It is recommended your supervisor has provided a job card listing the route (Example: Room 102, then 104, then waiting area, etc.) with time requirements for how long it should take to perform the required tasks.
Topics: zone cleaning, office cleaning, cleaning tips
Minimizing Cross-Contamination While Cleaning
Originally published & reprinted with permission in Housekeeping Solutions on Clean Link Online
By J. Darrel Hicks, BA, REH, CHESP
According to best practices, you should strive to minimize contamination of cleaning solutions and cleaning tools. Bucket solutions become contaminated almost immediately during cleaning, and continued use of the solution transfers increasing numbers of microorganisms to each subsequent surface to be cleaned. Cleaning solutions should be replaced frequently.
A variety of “bucket” methods have been devised to address the frequency with which cleaning solutions are replaced. This best practice will reduce water consumption, save trips to the closet to exchange dirty water for clean, and eliminate spreading germs. Simply set up a bucket with clean solution at the beginning of the shift and then put 15 to 20 clean cloths in the solution.
You must always start with a clean cloth when you wipe or disinfect a surface. Fold the cloth in half and half again. As you wipe each new area, unfold the cloth to an unused portion. This method provides you with eight clean surfaces with each cloth. Add more clean cloths as necessary to complete your day.
Topics: cross-contamination, cleaning tools & equipment, cleaning techniques
America Recycles Day – A Day to Think About Recycling
By: Keith Schneringer | November 14, 2013
America Recycles Day is November 15!
Each year since 1997, the Keep America Beautiful organization has celebrated November 15 as “America Recycles Day”.
What is America Recycles Day?
It is a day dedicated to promoting recycling – a day focused on educating and motivating people to divert more waste from the landfills – and a day to ask people to strive to make their recycling efforts bigger and better for all the other days of the year.
Read MoreTopics: Zero Waste, composting, Recycling
Eight Steps to Cleaning Entrances and Common Areas
Originally published & reprinted with permission from CleanLink Online: Clean Link Minute
By: Mickey Crowe | November 7, 2013
An office area is different enough from entrances and common areas that we will address them separately. Oftentimes these areas are exposed to more traffic and soiling than most offices. If you utilize the 80/20 Rule you will need to identify those areas that capture more soil and require more effort to maintain.
Topics: high traffic areas, cleaning procedures, cleaning tips
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