With even green cleaning products’ safety still in question, many cleaning companies are turning to nature’s cleaners: the enzyme.Humans have been putting enzymes to work for millennia. Enzymes are important in the fermentation process used to produce historically important foods such as cheese, yogurt, bread, beer and wine. And we can’t overlook the fact that [...]
Professional models of vacuums offer the quality, power and longevity to save your company money and deliver amazing cleaning service. In creating and refining your cleaning services, arguably the most important decision you can make is about your vacuum cleaner. Why? Because in the majority of cleaning procedures, the “dry” work comes first for removal [...]
Ensure that your carpet cleaning and care procedures comply with best practices and meet established national standards.The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has published a new Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Inspection of Textile Floorcoverings. To read the announcement from IICRC click here. Or to view an hour-long discussion of what the [...]
“The Virginia statute makes the judge a gatekeeper..."The Virginia Court of Appeals ruled that reviews are not protected under the First Amendment if the Yelp users were not customers of the company being reviewed. The decision could change the rules for internet consumer reviews. Read more.
New materials for homes and businesses create new cleaning challenges for technicians, while old cautions against the use of acidic cleaners and rinses gain a stronger voice.As I returned last month from SURFACES, the giant flooring, tile and stone show in Las Vegas, I reflected on the newest trends in flooring choices and especially the [...]
Every business owner leaves the helm, passes the baton, or just plain retires. So how do you plan for that event?At least once a month on one of the major cleaning industry discussion groups, there's a post about how to sell your cleaning business. Selling your business is usually a simple, cut-ties way of transferring [...]
If you can't prevent food spills from spoiling in the car, use these tips to gently de-odorize and clean them.Though you're focused on cleaning your own or someone else's home, the holidays tend to make our cars into a second home, especially for those who have to prepare a dish for dinner and then transport [...]
Don’t let the holidays sneak up on you. Plan your marketing strategy now…and make sure you’ve got the staff to handle the rush.[EasyDNNnewsToken:Left Justify Embed 300 x 250]Letting the holidays sneak up on you can not only reduce your business’s success at the end of the year; it’s a wonderful chance for your competition to [...]
8 tips for vacuuming that extend the life of carpet and help protect the health of building occupants. 1. Check the filter bag before vacuuming and replace when more than two-thirds full. 2. Select areas to be vacuumed based on the amount of traffic received. Clean high traffic areas regularly or with each cleaning. For [...]
"Pet owners love their pets, but not the hair," said Derek Christian, owner and founder of My Maid Service. "We've discovered some tips that work really well."To download the complete infographic, click here or on the image below. Derek Christian is the owner of My Maid Service with locations in Cincinnati, OH and Dallas, TX, as well as a business coach [...]
