Industrial
How to Clean an Industrial Facility
By Amy Milshtein April 2nd 2019Cleaning an industrial facility is no small feat. These buildings are large with a diversity of spaces and functions.
How to Clean an Office to Stay Healthy and Productive at Work
By Amy Milshtein January 22nd 2019Cleaning an office sounds pretty straightforward, but it’s not. There’s a variety of spaces with different uses, finishes, furnishings and fixtures to consider.
Clean Machines: Car Dealership Cleaning
By Amy Milshtein January 8th 2019Car dealership cleaning can be complicated. There’s lots of surfaces, different materials and a variety of soils to clean. Luckily, there are tools and techniques to get job done quickly and completely.
How to Clean Your Warehouse Floor
By Amy Milshtein November 20th 2018Protect your people and your business. Know how to keep your warehouse floor clean and keep your facility running smoothly all season long.
- By Amy Milshtein July 30th 2018
Small brewers, distillers and winemakers are creating products that directly reflect their environments. Lots can go wrong before your product gets to the bottle, can or glass if your facility isn’t clean.
The Best Way to Clean Large, Hard-Surface Floors
By Amy Milshtein June 12th 2018Good looking, well-maintained floors are a must for any business. Here is the best way to clean them.
How to Clean a Correctional Facility
By Amy Milshtein April 23rd 2018Correctional facilities, jails and prisons face the same cleaning challenges as any other large, densely-populated facility. But their unique characteristics make the job harder and more crucial.
Trash Compacting in Custodial - Good Things in Small Packages
By Allen Rathey March 12th 2018Trash compacting with onboard vacuum-pressure rather than using a hand to press down trash, takes Kaivac's systems to a new level.
Easterseals’ Gala Honors Kaivac as Outstanding Community Partner
By Robert Kravitz December 8th 2017Brighter Futures Celebration, Easterseals’ annual awards gala, has recently honored Kaivac, Inc. as its 2017 Outstanding Community Partner.
Picker, Packer, Warehouse Cleaner: Cleaning Warehouse Floors
By Amy Milshtein November 27th 2017While customers probably never see or even think about them, an orderly, well-maintained warehouse fills a logistics manager’s heart with joy. Conversely, dirty, unkempt spaces can slow lines, harm workers and effect the bottom line. This makes
How to Maximize your Restroom Investment
By Amy Milshtein October 9th 2017Not only are they expensive to build, restrooms are expensive to maintain. They must be deep cleaned daily and, depending on use, stocked and spot cleaned several times a day, adding hourly costs to you bottom line
Back to School: The Importance of Custodial Training Programs
By Amy Milshtein February 6th 2017A well-trained crew will do their job better, faster and stick around longer. Are you taking training seriously?
Better Stronger Faster: New Cleaning Technologies Ring in the New Year
By Amy Milshtein January 16th 2017Want to know the difference between a flashy add-on and a real upgrade? Here are three new cleaning technologies that are worth the investment.
Technology Company Stops Using Mops to Clean Floors
By Robert Kravitz January 6th 2017At its headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio, BTG Labs researches, innovates, and manufactures specialized surface analysis equipment.
Cleaning in Food Processing Requires Precision
By Amy Milshtein May 17th 2016Cleaning in food processing plants is serious business.
Better Cleaning, Better Efficiency: What ISSA Interclean Offers Business Owners
By Eric Michaels May 6th 2016The annual ISSA Interclean show brings business owners the latest in cleaning equipment innovation. Your path to more efficient operations starts here.
- By Amy Milshtein April 29th 2016
Truck cleaning is important. Knowing how to maintain your vehicle's appearance protects your investment.
Trade Show Cleaning: Who Cleans for the Cleaners?
By Amy Milshtein January 20th 2016As convention centers become more sophisticated, trade show cleaning practices have to follow suit.
How Risk Prevention and Better Cleaning Equipment Go Hand-in-Hand
By Eric Michaels November 20th 2015For companies concerned with risk prevention, investing in better cleaning equipment may be the answer to your problems.
Salmonella Outbreak Highlights the Need for Proper Cleaning Techniques
By Anne Baley November 16th 2015A salmonella outbreak and subsequent cover-up resulted in nine deaths and more than 700 illnesses. Proper cleaning procedures could have prevented it.
The Challenges of Auto Shop Cleaning and How to Tackle Them
By Eric Michaels September 28th 2015When your cleaning crew is charged with the tough job of auto shop cleaning, here are some of the many challenges you'll want to address.
Stadium Cleaning: A Huge Job for a Small Crew
By Anne Baley September 8th 2015With thousands of people moving through stadiums each day, stadium cleaning is one of the biggest challenges around. Here are some helpful strategies.
Office Spring Cleaning: How to Make Your Workplace Sparkle
June 3rd 2015Winter's long gone, and it's time to get serious about office spring cleaning. Here's how you can remove all the dirt and sand that has accumulated.
Warehouse Floor Cleaning: Are You Wasting Money on Tools and Labor?
May 20th 2015Warehouse floor cleaning can be difficult for business owners. Here's how to clean floors in a quick and effective manner.
No-touch Restroom Cleaning Machine Saves Time and Labor
February 24th 2014Scores of BSCs and ISPs dream of finding a restroom cleaning machine that can solve their problems, speed up cleaning, and be so cost effective that this "dream" machine pays for itself in just a few months, or less.
Problem Solver, Time Saver, and Cost Effective
January 30th 2014There are probably scores of building service contractors and in-house cleaning professionals that share the same dream.
Kaivac Introduces New AutoVac System
August 14th 2012Kaivac announces that the latest "link" in their popular OmniFlex™
Kaivac Equipment NFSI Certified
January 4th 2012The National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) has awarded "High-Traction" product certification to Kaivac's No-Touch Cleaning®
Dow AgroSciences Cleans Lab Floors Hygienically Using High Flow Fluid Extraction (HFFE) Technology
March 8th 2011While research laboratories must be clean, labs performing biotech work involving cell cultures and molecular biology must be pristine - if not sterile. According to Cathy Peacock, a Senior Microbiologist in the Dow AgroSciences, Indianapolis,
Wisconsin Prison Adopts No-Touch Cleaning
August 16th 2009The Wisconsin Secure Program Facility (WSPF), Boscobel, WI, reports they are now cleaning the facility using No-Touch Cleaning®
Getting In and Out of Prison...Cells
July 22nd 2009The Wisconsin Secure Program Facility (WSPF) is the only institution in the state's department of corrections that has no inmate workers to assist in cleaning. The facility has more than 205,590 square feet and ten custodians who are responsible for maintaining the entire institution, including nearly 2,000 inmate cells. The high-quality cleanliness that they strive for is apparent at WSPF, according to a prison spokesperson.
- October 19th 2007
"When you're cleaning busy airports every day of the year, you just can't have your cleaning equipment break down," says Scott Murray with BG Service Solutions, a large cleaning contractor based in Denver, Colorado.
- November 30th -0001
Pittards, a 200-year-old manufacturer of leather products, makes sports footwear for such famous brands as Adidas, New Balance, and Puma. Recently, the company was having a problem maintaining its worker changing rooms.
Tulsa BSC Makes Grocery Store Clean, Safe, and Healthy
November 30th -0001Those who have been building service contractors (BSCs) for several years know how dramatically the industry's competitive landscape has changed.
How to Clean an Industrial Facility
By Amy Milshtein April 2nd 2019Cleaning an industrial facility is no small feat. These buildings are large with a diversity of spaces and functions.
How to Clean an Office to Stay Healthy and Productive at Work
By Amy Milshtein January 22nd 2019Cleaning an office sounds pretty straightforward, but it’s not. There’s a variety of spaces with different uses, finishes, furnishings and fixtures to consider.
Clean Machines: Car Dealership Cleaning
By Amy Milshtein January 8th 2019Car dealership cleaning can be complicated. There’s lots of surfaces, different materials and a variety of soils to clean. Luckily, there are tools and techniques to get job done quickly and completely.
How to Clean Your Warehouse Floor
By Amy Milshtein November 20th 2018Protect your people and your business. Know how to keep your warehouse floor clean and keep your facility running smoothly all season long.
- By Amy Milshtein July 30th 2018
Small brewers, distillers and winemakers are creating products that directly reflect their environments. Lots can go wrong before your product gets to the bottle, can or glass if your facility isn’t clean.
The Best Way to Clean Large, Hard-Surface Floors
By Amy Milshtein June 12th 2018Good looking, well-maintained floors are a must for any business. Here is the best way to clean them.
How to Clean a Correctional Facility
By Amy Milshtein April 23rd 2018Correctional facilities, jails and prisons face the same cleaning challenges as any other large, densely-populated facility. But their unique characteristics make the job harder and more crucial.
Trash Compacting in Custodial - Good Things in Small Packages
By Allen Rathey March 12th 2018Trash compacting with onboard vacuum-pressure rather than using a hand to press down trash, takes Kaivac's systems to a new level.
Picker, Packer, Warehouse Cleaner: Cleaning Warehouse Floors
By Amy Milshtein November 27th 2017While customers probably never see or even think about them, an orderly, well-maintained warehouse fills a logistics manager’s heart with joy. Conversely, dirty, unkempt spaces can slow lines, harm workers and effect the bottom line. This makes
How to Maximize your Restroom Investment
By Amy Milshtein October 9th 2017Not only are they expensive to build, restrooms are expensive to maintain. They must be deep cleaned daily and, depending on use, stocked and spot cleaned several times a day, adding hourly costs to you bottom line
Back to School: The Importance of Custodial Training Programs
By Amy Milshtein February 6th 2017A well-trained crew will do their job better, faster and stick around longer. Are you taking training seriously?
Better Stronger Faster: New Cleaning Technologies Ring in the New Year
By Amy Milshtein January 16th 2017Want to know the difference between a flashy add-on and a real upgrade? Here are three new cleaning technologies that are worth the investment.
Cleaning in Food Processing Requires Precision
By Amy Milshtein May 17th 2016Cleaning in food processing plants is serious business.
Better Cleaning, Better Efficiency: What ISSA Interclean Offers Business Owners
By Eric Michaels May 6th 2016The annual ISSA Interclean show brings business owners the latest in cleaning equipment innovation. Your path to more efficient operations starts here.
- By Amy Milshtein April 29th 2016
Truck cleaning is important. Knowing how to maintain your vehicle's appearance protects your investment.
Trade Show Cleaning: Who Cleans for the Cleaners?
By Amy Milshtein January 20th 2016As convention centers become more sophisticated, trade show cleaning practices have to follow suit.
How Risk Prevention and Better Cleaning Equipment Go Hand-in-Hand
By Eric Michaels November 20th 2015For companies concerned with risk prevention, investing in better cleaning equipment may be the answer to your problems.
The Challenges of Auto Shop Cleaning and How to Tackle Them
By Eric Michaels September 28th 2015When your cleaning crew is charged with the tough job of auto shop cleaning, here are some of the many challenges you'll want to address.
Stadium Cleaning: A Huge Job for a Small Crew
By Anne Baley September 8th 2015With thousands of people moving through stadiums each day, stadium cleaning is one of the biggest challenges around. Here are some helpful strategies.
Office Spring Cleaning: How to Make Your Workplace Sparkle
June 3rd 2015Winter's long gone, and it's time to get serious about office spring cleaning. Here's how you can remove all the dirt and sand that has accumulated.
Warehouse Floor Cleaning: Are You Wasting Money on Tools and Labor?
May 20th 2015Warehouse floor cleaning can be difficult for business owners. Here's how to clean floors in a quick and effective manner.
Easterseals’ Gala Honors Kaivac as Outstanding Community Partner
By Robert Kravitz December 8th 2017Brighter Futures Celebration, Easterseals’ annual awards gala, has recently honored Kaivac, Inc. as its 2017 Outstanding Community Partner.
No-touch Restroom Cleaning Machine Saves Time and Labor
February 24th 2014Scores of BSCs and ISPs dream of finding a restroom cleaning machine that can solve their problems, speed up cleaning, and be so cost effective that this "dream" machine pays for itself in just a few months, or less.
Kaivac Introduces New AutoVac System
August 14th 2012Kaivac announces that the latest "link" in their popular OmniFlex™
Kaivac Equipment NFSI Certified
January 4th 2012The National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) has awarded "High-Traction" product certification to Kaivac's No-Touch Cleaning®
Technology Company Stops Using Mops to Clean Floors
By Robert Kravitz January 6th 2017At its headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio, BTG Labs researches, innovates, and manufactures specialized surface analysis equipment.
Problem Solver, Time Saver, and Cost Effective
January 30th 2014There are probably scores of building service contractors and in-house cleaning professionals that share the same dream.
Dow AgroSciences Cleans Lab Floors Hygienically Using High Flow Fluid Extraction (HFFE) Technology
March 8th 2011While research laboratories must be clean, labs performing biotech work involving cell cultures and molecular biology must be pristine - if not sterile. According to Cathy Peacock, a Senior Microbiologist in the Dow AgroSciences, Indianapolis,
Wisconsin Prison Adopts No-Touch Cleaning
August 16th 2009The Wisconsin Secure Program Facility (WSPF), Boscobel, WI, reports they are now cleaning the facility using No-Touch Cleaning®
Getting In and Out of Prison...Cells
July 22nd 2009The Wisconsin Secure Program Facility (WSPF) is the only institution in the state's department of corrections that has no inmate workers to assist in cleaning. The facility has more than 205,590 square feet and ten custodians who are responsible for maintaining the entire institution, including nearly 2,000 inmate cells. The high-quality cleanliness that they strive for is apparent at WSPF, according to a prison spokesperson.
- October 19th 2007
"When you're cleaning busy airports every day of the year, you just can't have your cleaning equipment break down," says Scott Murray with BG Service Solutions, a large cleaning contractor based in Denver, Colorado.
- November 30th -0001
Pittards, a 200-year-old manufacturer of leather products, makes sports footwear for such famous brands as Adidas, New Balance, and Puma. Recently, the company was having a problem maintaining its worker changing rooms.
Tulsa BSC Makes Grocery Store Clean, Safe, and Healthy
November 30th -0001Those who have been building service contractors (BSCs) for several years know how dramatically the industry's competitive landscape has changed.