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One of the most productive types of commercial vacuum cleaners are backpack vacuums.  Switching from the traditional 12-inch upright vacuum cleaner to a corded backpack vacuum with a 14-inch orifice carpet tool can allow your staff to enjoy an increase in productivity by as much as 230%.  Backpack vacuums are lightweight and more versatile than other types of vacuums like uprights or canisters.  They provide janitorial staff with a range of benefits including increased range of motion, improved safety, reduced fatigue and improved ergonomics that ultimately allows workers to complete more work in less time. Backpack vacuums are more expensive than some types of commercial vacuums, but given the large increase in worker productivity you can achieve a full payback in as few as six weeks. 

There are several different types of automatic floor scrubbers available on the market. As you search for the best automatic floor scrubber to maintain your facility’s floors, you will likely realize that each floor scrubber offers its own unique features and benefits. Selecting the best floor scrubber based on your facility's budget and needs can be challenging. The best auto floor scrubber for your business will enable your staff to be the most productive in the space being cleaned. To help you select the right autoscrubber for your facility, we shared a list of the best stand on and ride on floor scrubbers of 2020 and that list includes the Advance® SC1500™.

Even with comprehensive daily and periodic cleaning procedures like vacuuming and cleaning with an autoscrubber, commercial hard flooring will eventually experience damage and begin to look worn. The top of your floor is covered with a finish to protect against wear and damage but over time will begin to accumulate dirt, scratches, and the other effects of foot traffic. Floor finish wears down and daily and periodic procedures are no longer enough to restore your floor’s shine. When this happens, it is likely time to strip and finish your facility’s floor. Pro Tip: A strip and finish is the process of removing old layers of wax and dirt from the floor, preparing it to be coated with new layers of finish.   Performing a strip and finish is time-consuming and expensive, but when performed properly it can revive your floor’s appearance and protect them from future damage. However, there are several mistakes custodial staff often make when stripping the finish from commercial floors.

Adding an automatic floor scrubber into your facility’s cleaning and maintenance program will increase worker productivity, improve cleaning results, and extend the life of your floor. So how do you choose the best automatic floor scrubber for your facility when they are available in varying types and sizes with a range of features.  For large facilities or facilities with open areas, stand-on auto floor scrubbers can maximize worker productivity by reducing fatigue and increasing cleaning efficiencies. In a previous article, we shared a list of the best stand on and ride on floor scrubbers of 2020 and that list includes the Clarke® SA40™. 

Vacuums are an important component of any facility maintenance program. Used in all three phases of floor care, your cleaning staff spends a lot of time using vacuums.  One study found that the average commercial cleaning worker uses a vacuum for 1-3 hours a day.  As one of the most used pieces of equipment, it is critical to select the right one for your facility. The right commercial vacuum will allow your staff to enjoy increased productivity and better results.  There are several different types of vacuum cleaners and each is available to tackle different problems like spot cleaning or wet residue pick-up. Determining the best vacuum will depend on the area, soil, and the level of traffic you are dealing with.

The average commercial cleaning worker uses a vacuum for 1-3 hours a day. Vacuums are a critical component of any facility maintenance program. They are used daily to remove soils, keep your floors looking great, and to protect them from damage. As one of the most used pieces of floor equipment, it is important to select the best type or types for your facility. In some cases, you may need more than one type of vacuum. There are several different types of vacuum cleaners and each is available with several different features to tackle different problems like spot cleaning or wet residue pick-up. The right commercial vacuum for various cleaning applications or areas will allow your staff to enjoy increased productivity and better results.

Selecting the best automatic floor scrubber for your facility will ensure your custodial staff can be as productive as possible. Autoscrubbers can enhance your facility’s level of clean, improve worker productivity, and shorten cleaning times. The best auto floor scrubber for your facility will be based on your facility’s size and budget. However, as you search for the best automatic floor scrubber to maintain your facility’s floors, you will likely realize that there are several different models available. Each autoscrubber offers several unique features and benefits. To help you narrow down the options, we shared a list of the best stand on and ride on scrubbers of 2020 and that list includes the TASKI® Swingo XP–R.

Reducing the spread of pathogens in your facility has likely never been more front-of-mind given the current Coronavirus situation.  One of the best and most effective ways to reduce the spread of pathogens is with handwashing, according to the CDC.  Frequent hand washing is often considered the first line of defense in preventing the spread of illness. It may seem obvious that frequent handwashing is important to staying healthy, but a  2018 study reveals that only about 67% of people always wash their hands after using a public restroom.

When purchasing janitorial cleaning equipment, the main focus typically relies on finding a machine that fits your budget and will provide your facility with a range of benefits such as improved worker productivity and enhanced cleaning results.  

  As you search for the best automatic floor scrubber to maintain your facility’s floors, you will likely realize that there are several different models available. Each autoscrubber offers several unique features and benefits. Selecting the best automatic floor scrubber for your facility will be based on your facility’s size and budget. To help you narrow down the options, we shared a list of the best walk behind floor scrubbers of 2020 and that list includes the Clarke® CA30™ 20B.