Cleaning soiled carpets is no different from cleaning a dirty lasagna pan. Just as a dirty pan is easier to clean after an overnight soak in soap and water, soiled carpet is best cleaned with some pre-cleaning. In this week’s ISSA Educational Quick Clip video, learn about five steps—from vacuuming to drying—that can improve your …
For the average layperson, operating a vacuum cleaner seems like a no-brainer: Turn it on, run it across the floor, and empty it when you’re done. But jansan professionals know that it’s crucial to understand proper vacuum operation in order to meet today’s cleaning standards. In this Educational Quick Clip, Richard Bodo reviews the basics of …
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Considering daytime cleaning as an alternative to cleaning at night? In this Educational Quick Clip, Richard Bodo spotlights three cleaning tasks your team can tackle during the day. (And yes, you can vacuum—even with workers in the building.) About the Presenter Richard Bodo is director of training at Kärcher North America in Saint Augustine, Fla. …
Coffee, soda, and gum are all great pick-me-ups, until they end up down on the floor. In this Educational Quick Clip, Darrell Hagan and Chris Hix explain how to tackle these common carpet woes to make sure your cleaning methods are always spot on. Please note: The labels on the chemical bottles used in this demonstration have been removed to not …
Did you know that without preventative maintenance, your floor cleaning equipment costs will be 50 percent higher? In this Educational Quick Clip, Richard Bodo explains why floor care is really about managing assets and the four key components of a successful asset management program. About the Presenter Richard Bodo is director of training at Windsor …
How can you tell if a floor is marble, granite, or terrazzo? In this ISSA Educational Quick Clip, Bill Griffin reveals four techniques to help you determine the material you are dealing with—and how to care for trendy hard floors—from the ground up. About the Presenter Bill Griffin is president of Cleaning Consultant Services, Inc. in …
Did you know a single grain of sand can act like 32-grit sandpaper on your floors? In this Educational Quick Clip, Richard Bodo explains how stopping soil from entering the facility is the first line of defense and just one of four components for carpet and hard floor care. About the Presenter Richard Bodo is …
Do you want to prolong the life of your extractor, while ensuring peak performance? In this ISSA-TV Educational Quick Clip video, Richard Bodo explains how to get the most out of this essential piece of equipment with a couple of simple steps. About the Presenter Richard Bodo is director of business development at Windsor; an …