IICRC Master Technician Bruce Vance with useful tips for cleaning business owners in the aftermath of Harvey's destruction
House cleaning businesses whose service areas have been impacted by hurricane Harvey will face many challenges in the days ahead. There are a number of risks including safety, regulatory and legal that they will have to manage. Bruce Vance, IICRC Master Technician and Owner of
Town and Country Cleaning Services gave us an interview to share some useful tips to help cleaning business owners better manage these risks.
FAQs
Q: Why does cleaning science matter to a professional cleaning company? A: Understanding soil, surfaces, chemistry, dwell time, agitation, and removal helps technicians clean effectively while reducing damage and unnecessary product use.
Q: How should cleaning products be selected? A: Match the product to the soil and surface, follow label directions, confirm compatibility, use required personal protective equipment, and avoid unsupported chemical combinations.
Q: What is the difference between cleaning and disinfecting? A: Cleaning removes soil and reduces contaminants; disinfecting uses an appropriately registered product on a pre-cleaned surface for the specified contact time.
Q: How can a cleaning company reduce health and safety risks? A: Use written procedures, product training, labels and safety data sheets, exposure controls, appropriate equipment, and incident-reporting practices.
Q: When should an older cleaning-procedure article be updated? A: Update it when product labels, public-health guidance, standards, equipment, referenced research, or accepted professional practices have changed.
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Tom Stewart is a CEO and industry thought leader focused on scaling residential cleaning businesses through strategy, systems, and leadership development, translating complex concepts into actionable frameworks. With his wife Janice Stewart, he co-owns Castle Keepers, the first company to achieve CIMS certification. Tom is the founder and CEO of MaidCentral Software, the leading business management platform for professional home cleaning companies in North America, and the founding editor and publisher of Cleaning Business Today. Learn more at TomStewart.com.
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