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Types of mop bucket and
wringers
Metal buckets are great
when it comes to durability. The buckets stand up to the test of time
as well as the punishment of day to day use. Most metal mop buckets are
made from electroplated steel to prevent rust of janitorial equipment.
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Types of wet mops
Looped end mops are
probably the most common wet mop used today in the cleaning equipment
industry. The looped ends on the mop give it extra surface area
allowing it to hold more liquid and cover more of the floor with one
swipe. The lopped ends on this type of mop also stop the mop from
snagging and catching on corners or under furniture. Looped end mops
are typically a little more costly than cut end mops but last a little
longer and do a better job. The looped ends on the mop also will make
it unlikely that the mop will fray or unravel. Some of these mops are
launderable and can be cleaned and reused countless times.
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Dust mop overview
On the cut end dust mop
strands protrude from the dust mop and then are cut. These dust mops
have less surface area to pick up dust and debris but can pick up finer
particles of dust because the end fibers in each strand are shoeing at
the cut.
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Which mop bucket and
wringer is right for you
With all the different mop buckets on the
market today it's hard to know which on to pick. The first thing you
should consider is the amount of area you will mopping. This is what we
recommend:
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Types of vacuum
cleaners
In the world of vacuum
cleaners there many types of vacuums each having its own specific task.
Residential vacuums are usually inexpensively priced and are light
weight. Commercial vacuum cleaners come in two common forms, the upright
vacuum cleaner and the back pack vacuum cleaner. Floor maintenance
personal will usually utilize a wet dry vacuum for removing old stripper
and water from newly refinished floors. Contactors and construction
crews will usually use a commercial heavy duty vacuum for construction
cleanup and renovations.
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The newest types of
residential and commercial vacuum cleaners
There have been some
really great new innovations in types of vacuum cleaners that have come
on to the vacuum cleaner market in recent years. It seems that vacuum
cleaner manufacturers are really starting to listen to the commercial
cleaning companies and modeled new vacuum cleaners to fill niches for
specific vacuum cleaning tasks. What would be the perfect vacuum
cleaner? The perfect vacuum cleaner would be different for certain types
of vacuum cleaner tasks but might cross over into other areas of
vacuuming if needed.
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The difference between
bagless and filter vacuum cleaners
When it comes to vacuum
cleaners the two main types of upright vacuums are vacuum cleaners that
use bags and vacuum cleaners that don't. These two types of vacuums work
on the same principal of suction but differ in the types of filtration
systems they have on board. Filtration in vacuum cleaners is the
separation of air from debris as the air is forced through the
filtration system core.
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How to properly
maintain a vacuum cleaner
If you own a cleaning
business you know how crucial maintaining your vacuum cleaner fleet can
be. Properly maintained vacuum cleaners can save valuable time and labor
while keeping your clients floors looking great. Keeping your vacuum
cleaner suction system void of debris and obstacles can increase the
life of your vacuums motors in turn saving you money on internal parts
and labor. A simple monthly inspection can save you time and money while
increasing your vacuum cleaners efficiency.
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The history of the
vacuum cleaner
Before the vacuum
cleaner the simple task of cleaning floors was not so simple. Area rugs
would need to be taken outside, hung from posts and beaten by a large
wooden beating stick. Floors were swept and the the debris was picked of
by hand and then discarded. Today when we vacuum our floors and carpets
it usually takes about ten minutes, but before 1880 cleaning carpets and
floors was an all day task.
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How vacuum cleaners
work
Before the vacuum
cleaner the simple task of cleaning floors was not so simple. Area rugs
would need to be taken outside, hung from posts and beaten by a large
wooden beating stick. Floors were swept and the the debris was picked of
by hand and then discarded. Today when we vacuum our floors and carpets
it usually takes about ten minutes, but before 1880 cleaning carpets and
floors was an all day task.
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Tips on purchasing a
commercial vacuum cleaner
Commercial vacuum
cleaners range in cost from 200 to 2000 dollars . When you purchase a
commercial vacuum cleaner you should look at the purchase as an
investment. If you are purchasing the vacuum for a residential or
commercial cleaning company you need a vacuum cleaner that won't
breakdown, is inexpensive to repair and is user friendly. Some
commercial vacuum cleaners can have a life span of up to 15 years
whereas single motor vacuum cleaners can loose power after just one
year. There are three factors to look at when buying a vacuum cleaner.
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Money saving tips for
purchasing cleaning equipment and cleaning products
With today’s rising
fuel costs everything just seems to get a little more expensive every
day. When you own a business you know that every penny saved can help.
Cleaning supplies and cleaning services can eat a big chunk out of your
bottom line but there are things you can do to save up to 50% on these
types of expenses. Having your facilities cleaned and having to stock
your bathrooms with toilet paper and soap are a necessity but there are
ways to save hundreds if not thousands of dollars each year on
commercial cleaning and cleaning supplies.
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What to know about
latex gloves
Latex is a natural substance found in
nature that comes from the rubber tree. The milky white fluid is
drained from the tree and when this is left to dry it becomes sticky and
gooey. Several chemicals are added into the rubber to make the latex
used for latex gloves.
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Things to know about
vinyl gloves
Vinyl gloves are a economical and
stronger than latex gloves. The vinyl used is latex gloves is a
synthetic polymer than is more resistant to tearing and puncture than
latex. Used widely in the food preparation and handling industries
vinyl gloves can give you an almost bare hand feel when grasping items.
Unlike latex vinyl is a synthetic substance that very rarely causes an
allergic reaction. Vinyl gloves are also used widely in the cleaning
industry as barrier against bacteria and infection in restroom and
hazardous biological material cleanup.
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