The Difficulty of Keeping Restrooms Clean
Six tips to efficiently sanitize restrooms, the locations of top priority in commercial facilities.
Topics: Restroom, Cleaning, cross-contamination, disinfecting
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WAXIE's 2012 List of Favorite Things
Another year has passed, but as we look forward to all that 2013 has to offer it's nice to remember the best of 2012. Here's a list of our top 10 favorite products of 2012. Do they match up with your favorites? In no particular order...
Topics: favorite things, Watermiser, Doggie Waste Bags, Orbot, Power Blitz, Liquid Microbes, Grout, Tile, gloves, BigBelly, microfiber, Autoscrubbers
Ideas for Incorporating Sustainability into Your New Year's Resolutions
By: Keith Schneringer | January 4, 2013
Happy New Year!
You did it – you survived the holidays and the New Year has begun!
As you get back into the routine at the office, you may be excited to have already resolved to do some things a bit differently in 2013 – or perhaps you have made a New Year’s Resolution is to stay far away from any resolutions.
No matter what description above best fits your mood at the beginning of this year, please read on for a few suggestions to help you to incorporate sustainability into your routine in 2013.
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Topics: Water Conservation, Recycling, Sustainability
Windsor's Cleaning Tip of the Month: Carpet Deep Extraction Procedure
Guest Article By: Windsor Equipment | December 27, 2012
Get your carpet cleaner with deep extraction!
Vacuuming and encapsulation are important in keeping your carpet looking good and preserving your investment as long as possible. Ultimately the day will come when you will clean even deeper that that; thorough wet cleaning is an important step to consider when taking care of carpets.
Why is it even necessary to take on challenge like that? Are vacuuming and encapsulation not enough? The answer: no, they are not. Even doing them regularly will not eliminate the need for a deep, restorative cleaning. Luckily extraction is not as difficult as it sounds. Using the right methods and machines will minimize the down-time of the area as much as possible.
To really get down into the carpet structure, you need water, chemical, and a machine that will work the above mentioned items into the carpet as well as get them out of the carpet again! There are two options for this: Use a spray-extraction cleaner or for deep extraction use a carpet extractor.
Read MoreTopics: extraction, procedure, Dominator, Clipper, carpet, Cleaning, Windsor
Getting Rid of Bed Bugs: An Area Treatment Solution
Using WAXIE Bug Off II - Part of an Integrated Pest Management Approach
In treating for bed bugs, the first thing to know is you are not just treating the mattress and box spring – you are treating the entire room. Nothing should be removed from the infested areas without first being treated and/or double bagged. Repeated treatments may be required.
Secondly, training and educating your staff and cleaning crew is vitally important. A well informed staff is your first line of defense both in the prevention and the management (if an infestation is discovered) of bed bugs in your facility. Create and keep checklists with the cleaning carts that consist of pictures of what to look for and a series of instructions listing what one should do once bed bugs are found in a room. Establish a communication protocol so that supervisors and other staff are informed of the problem and what steps have been taken in the removal process.
Topics: maintenance, program, WAXIE Bug Off II, integrated pest management, mattresses, furniture, vacuuming, housekeeping, staff, linens, Bed Bugs, treatment
Water Conservation Tips: Winter – Best Time to Make Landscaping Plans
By Briana Smith | December 13, 2012
Water conservation during the winter? It’s actually the perfect time to research and map out the best way to tackle outside water conservation goals that can then be implemented in the spring.
There are many ways to be water wise in regards to landscaping either at home or the outside spaces at work. With excellent planning, proper installation & general maintenance your low water landscaping can look beautiful & be functional. Don’t forget to check with your local city/county office, as some offer rebates for water conservation-landscaping.
Read MoreTopics: Water Conservation, Sustainability, facility maintenance
10 Questions: 2012 Greenbuild Expo Recap with Keith Schneringer
Bringing us the scoop on this year's 2012 Greenbuild Expo in San Francisco is Keith Schneringer (LEED® AP O+M), Marketing Manager at WAXIE Sanitary Supply.
1) Describe the show in 143 characters or less (tweet sized).
The Greenbuild Expo is the world’s largest conference and expo dedicated to green buildings – this annual event is organized by the US Green Building Council and this year approximately 30,000 people gathered in San Francisco for the show.
Topics: Greenbuild Expo, Technology, Labor Saving, FSC, Trends, green, LEED, USGBC, BigBelly, Sustainability
"Dare to Reuse" Will Showcase Talent By Local Students
CITY OF SAN DIEGO - Environmental Services Department
Topics: Recycling, Dare to Reuse, New Children's Museum, San Diego, City of San Diego, Art
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