Toilet Seat Covers for Personal Protection

Toilet seat covers is not what you think of everyday but it is a very common item in public restrooms and for obvious reason. We all want to be sure we are protected in every way possible from germs and the spread of diseases and the toilet seat covers is another tool that fits the bill.

Simply put, the toilet seat covers are pieces of paper designed to fit the toilet seat allowing the user to avoid contact with the surface of the seat itself. This adds an element of precaution and prevention in the spread of germs and disease. Many public facilities will have them hanging on the wall near the toilet and are easily dispensed. They are, of course disposable.

If you are looking for added protection when traveling when having to use a public restroom, toilet seat covers can be carried easily in the trunk of an auto, tucked into a suit case or folded and carried in a purse.

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Handwashing and Sanitizing

Handwashing is one of the most important things one can do to help prevent the spread of disease.

During the holidays, Rudolph isn't the only one with a red nose. Many ordinary people will be fighting off the cold and flu as the season progresses. To help prevent the spread of infections, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, handwashing is the single most effective way to prevent to do so.

There is a correct way to wash your hands. Putting them under warm running water and using soap is not all there is to handwashing. To be completely effective, a good lather should be worked up and your hands should be rubbed together for a minimum of 15 to 20 seconds.

If soap and water is not available, using an alcohol based sanitizer is an excellent substitute.

Do your part and help prevent the spread of infections by washing your hands.

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Waterhog Mats For Maximum Dirt Removal

Did you know 75 to 80% of contaminates that enter a building come through entryways? A quality matting system stops these contaminates at the door. Stopping these contaminates not only reduces cleaning labor costs and reduces wear on floor surfaces but it also substantially reduces the need for cleaning chemicals that might be harmful to the building occupants and the environment.

Quality matting systems like the Waterhog construction pioneered by Andersen Mating provides the maximum performance for preventing soil and water from entering a building and therefore helping to keep a building “Green”. The BI-level construction that provides an upper surface for walking and a lower area where soil and water are stored until removed by cleaning accomplish this capability.

Waterhog mats utilize this permanent rubber reinforced BI-level construction, thereby, trapping large quantities of moisture and dirt, minimizing the effects of soil and water being tracked further into the facility. Low performance mats such as those with unsupported ribbed or square patterned face yarn will not hold up under foot pressure, thus allowing more water and dirt to reattach to shoes and be tracked into facilities.

A permanent BI-level construction extends the performance life of a mat reducing the need to dispose of mats frequently. Lower quality mats must be replaced 4 to 5 times more often than Waterhog mats contributing significantly more waste to our landfills. Another common problem with lower quality mats is the fact that users of these products do not always understand when the product has reached its useful life. In these cases the lower quality mat is left in place after it stops performing it function. Contaminates are then allowed to enter the facility with all of the ill effects outlined earlier. To learn more about the Waterhog mat, call us at 903-759-2796.

Wood Floor Cleaner - Super Shine All

When the subject of wood floor cleaner comes there is one product that comes to mind above all others, Super Shine All. This is a chemical made by Hillyard and is an all purpose neutral cleaner for all water-safe surfaces. Highly recommended for use with buffing programs and will not harm floor finish. It is perfect for cleaning resilient tile, asphalt tile, vinyl floors, synthetic floors, terrazzo, quarry tile, paver brick, natural stone, and coated wood floors.

Simply mix it with water according to label directions and you are ready to go. This wood floor cleaner has a pleasant fragrance and helps leave your floors clean with a bit of a shine. You can't go wrong with Super Shine All as it is a fantastic wood floor cleaner.

Cleaning Floors With a Microfiber Dust Mop

One great way to keep hard surface floors clean is to use a microfiber dust mop to keep the dust and dirt off the floor and out of the building. Microfiber is one of the best solutions for capturing more dust than traditional cotton dust mops.

A microfiber dust mop is the perfect tool for wood floors, tile, ceramic and other hard surface floors. Keeping the floors cleaned by using a microfiber dust mop will help insure the floor finish will last longer which saves money and time by reducing the number of times required to scrub or strip and wax. How frequently one should clean their floors is determined upon the amount of traffic entering the facility. For schools, hospitals and other high traffic, more than once per day will be necessary. For lower traffic facilities once per day would be sufficient.

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Automatic Air Freshener

Easy Fresh is the only automatic air freshener that uses the fragranced cover of the dispenser cover as the refill itself. This unique concept makes changing the refill much easier since there is no locking cover to deal with. Automatic air freshener is not a new concept but with Easy Fresh, your life just became easier.

Each automatic air freshener cover is composed of unique material containing twice as much fragrance as most other air fresheners which is released over a period of thirty days. Easy Fresh refills are composed of 100% recyclable material and they are VOC compliant.

One huge advantage of the Easy Fresh automatic air freshener refill is the fact that it will continuously freshen for thirty days eliminating the peaks and valleys that the traditional fresheners offer. One other advantage is there is no spray or fall out with these automatic air fresheners.

The statement “batteries not included” does not apply with these devices as each automatic air freshener refill does come with a battery. When it is time to change the fragrance refill, you have everything you need in one package, including the battery.

These devices come with a fan unit which you mount on the wall, the automatic air freshener fragranced cover and a battery. Each time the refill is changed, a new battery is installed as well. This insures the fragrance is continuously supplied. They also come in several different fragrances the most popular being, honeysuckle, mango and spice apple. One good tip is to change the fragrance each time one is needed to be refilled insuring the notice ability of the fragrance.

Everyone wants their space to always have a fresh smell or fragrance that will have visitors making positive comments. Using the Easy Fresh automatic air fresheners and refills is one sure way to do this.

NCL 24/7 Is a Customer Solution

In my last post I was talking about customer solutions and I wanted to continue this with a follow up. When it comes to floor finish, NCL 24/7 is the choice of many of the schools in our area. We can provide product training as well as a floor demo for you at your facility. Just give us a call. Take a look at some of the results. http://www.baxtersales.com/solutions.htm

Janitorial Cleaning Supplies and Cleaning Equipment

When our customers are looking for solutions to their problems, whether it is to find a better cleaning system, reduce their janitorial costs or if they simply need a new piece of equipment, they know they can count on Baxter Sales. We have been providing janitorial cleaning supplies and equipment since 1937 as the regional leader in our field.


Baxter Sales stocks thousand of janitorial cleaning supplies and cleaning equipment making it easy for you to find and get the products you need that are vital to the operation of your business. From soap and paper to the latest in janitorial cleaning supplies and equipment, we are the ones to contact. In addition to our local area delivery of products to your door, we also offer service on the equipment you purchase. We want to make doing business with us as easy as a phone call. 903-759-2796

Janitorial Cleaning Equipment Videos

A new addition to our main website is Janitorial Cleaning Equipment Videos. You can find a few videos already posted. Be sure to check out the Hillyard C-3 no touch restroom cleaning machine. Anytime you need janitorial cleaning equipment, we can help.

Best Product to Clean Wood Floors

How many times a day do I get asked, what do I use to clean my wood floors? It seems that is one of the most asked questions I get and the answer is always the same.

If you just want to know how to clean wood floors, first dust mop and then damp mop using Super Shine All. Made by Hillyard, Super Shine All is the perfect chemical to use if you simply want to clean your floor. It is formulated to remove the dirt and leave behind a shine. Once you use it, you will never use anything else.

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Eliminate Odors At The Source with Kil-Odor

If odors are a problem, then you can eliminate them at the source. Kil-Odor contains Prozyme, a blend of natural bacteria that produces odor digesting enzymes. Prozyme attacks, digests & eliminates the odor at its source. Use anywhere odors are a problem. Great as a drain maintainer. Use alone to deodorize surfaces. Use as an additive with carpet and hard surface cleaners. Fortified with a unique blend of odor counteractants that prevent unpleasant odors from being detected. Cherry Almond Kil-Odor.

Indoor Air Quality Tools For Schools

EPA developed the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Tools for Schools Program to reduce exposures to indoor environmental contaminants in schools through the voluntary adoption of sound indoor air quality management practices.

The IAQ Tools for Schools Program is a comprehensive resource to help schools maintain a healthy environment in school buildings by identifying, correcting, and preventing IAQ problems. Poor indoor air quality can impact the comfort and health of students and staff, which, in turn, can affect concentration, attendance, and student performance. In addition, if schools fail to respond promptly to poor IAQ, students and staff are at an increased risk of short-term health problems, such as fatigue and nausea, as well as long-term problems like asthma.

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How To Select A Carpet Spot Remover

I used a carpet spot remover but the stain didn't come out of my carpet. What do I need to do to get it all out?

We hear this often and normally the person trying to remove the spot did not select the right carpet spot remover. Most don't realize there are different classifications of spots and stains. There are two basic types, either alkaline or acidic with the most common being acid based.

First we need to understand the difference between a spot and a stain. The simplest answer is time. A spot simply has not dried and set in yet while a stain has had time to set into the fibers of the carpet. This is why it is always easier to remove a spot before it does become a stain.

With most soils being acid based you would need to use an alkaline based carpet spot remover. The reason is these are opposite and we all know opposites attract. So using the alkaline based chemicals they will attract the soils which are acid based.

This being said, the first product to try is an alkaline based carpet spot remover. Apply to the soiled area and let it dwell or sit for a few minutes in order for the chemical to start breaking down the soils. Next, blot with a clean white towel so that no colored die from the towel gets transfered to the carpet.

I suggest applying the carpet spot remover again and this time after a few minutes agitate the spot from the outside toward the center as not to spread the soiled area. Blot again.

This should take care of removing most spots and stains from your carpet. However, there are specialized carpet spot removers such as P.O.G (paint, oil, grease), ink removers, and even red dye removers that are designed for specific soils.

Hopefully you now have a better understanding of which carpet spot remover you should use.

Take a look at our list of carpet spot remover.

Hillyard Top Shape Review and Product Information

Top Shape® is a quality, acrylic copolymer floor polish formulated to provide a clear, wet-look, protective shine on your floors. Top Shape's advanced formula is perfect for resilient tile, terrazzo, unglazed ceramic, quarry tile, paver brick, natural stone, sealed wood, or concrete flooring.

Top Shape has outstanding detergent resistance. It will maintain a beautiful gloss even after repeated scrubbings...the gloss will not wash away. And if your maintenance program calls for gloss restoration, Top Shape's deep gloss will increase with spray buffing using Hil-Glo® and high speed buffing, or ultra-high speed burnishing, using H.R. 2000® restorer.

Top Shape goes down quickly and easily with thin, self-leveling coats that provide a uniform film thickness. With its clear, quick-drying formula, multiple coats can be stacked in a single day to build up a deep, protective gloss that will keep your floors looking their best.

Top Shape is classified by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.® as to slip resistance, 186S. Top Shape is available in one gallon, five gallon, and 55 gallon containers. Just another example of high quality from Hillyard.

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Advance Spectrum Commercial Vacuum Cleaner

When evaluating commercial vacuum cleaners before purchasing, many professional cleaners often look for equipment that operates a little faster, a little cheaper and easier to use. One other attribute that should always be considered as well, is the machines effectiveness and environmental performance.

When selecting a commercial vacuum cleaner, one thing to look for is one that is certified with the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) Green Label. Selecting a vacuum with this rating can lead to simplified operation, improved cleaning speed as well as reduced labor costs. One that carries the CRI certification means it passed various tests, which verify its ability to remove soil, contain dust and retain quality carpet appearance. Many cleaning professionals are also finding that by choosing a CRI green-certified machine they are able to see a marked improvement in their cleaning productivity.

The Advance Spectrum vacuum cleaner is the perfect choice for cleaning professionals.

There Are More Mops Than You Know

So what's in a mop? Most people when asking for a mop simply have one type in mind and that is what we call the rotten cotton. However, there are actually many more mops to consider for the type of job you are doing.

Select your mops here: http://www.baxtersales.com/catalog/CatalogMain.aspx?ci=JMTMOP&cl=3

While the cotton mop is still a good all purpose mop, the blend mop is in many cases much better for general purpose mopping. This type mop is made from cotton fibers as well as a synthetic material.

Then ther is the rayon or nylon mop which is often times called a finish mop, a great choice for laying down floor finish. These mops leave less lint behind therefore allowing your floors to reflect maximum light.

And let's not forget the looped mop. This is an excellent choice for floors with more texture. They will last longer since the mop strings are not easily pulled out. And there are also mops with tailbands, blue mops, orange mops, saddle mops and screw type mops.

One other thing to think about too is the mop handle. Several choices here as well. So as you can see, there are more to mops than you know.

Take a look at our selection of mops on our online catalog: http://www.baxtersales.com/catalog/CatalogMain.aspx?ci=JMTMOP&cl=3

PS...There is also microfiber mops. More on this later.

Protection From MRSA Staph Infection

MRSA is a super bug that you don't want to mess with. It can be deadly. Prevention of MRSA starts with washing your hands and proper hygene. Disinfectants should be used when cleaning areas such as athletic mats, and equipment as well as shower areas. For a list of disinfectants you can search our online catalog at: http://www.baxtersales.com/catalog/CatalogMain.aspx?ci=JMTDSF&cl=3

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Protection From MRSA Staph Infection
By: Ocha Nix

MRSA is a mutation of the staph infection, a bacterial infection, which can be a serious threat if it is not treated promptly and thoroughly. This is why it is important to be able to recognize MRSA symptoms. In the past, most MRSA cases were accounted for in hospital settings among people with weakened immune systems. Now, it has spread outside of hospitals and into locker rooms among young, healthy athletes. There are an increasing number of outbreaks that have occurred in various schools, and articles have been written concerning MRSA in magazines including Sports Illustrated and Men's Health.

What are some characteristics of MRSA symptoms?

Early symptoms of a staph infection may be a small, red bump resembling a bug bite or pimple on the body. Common areas where it may be found are in exposed areas such as arms and legs. It is also found in areas that sweat more including the underarm, buttocks, and groin. The pimple-like bump quickly becomes painful, red and enlarged. There can also be several in one area. This infection acts quickly, often causing flu-like symptoms such as fever and vomiting. It is a serious infection that can also be deadly.

These MRSA symptoms are right on as I can relate to the infection I had on my knee many years ago. It was amazing how fast this infection increased in size and yes, it is painful. Once in the hospital and treatment began, it took over a week for this staph infection to subside. Had I not recognized the symptoms, the outcome could have been much worse than a few days in the hospital.

How is MRSA contracted?

MRSA is transmitted from skin to skin contact among people with cuts and scrapes, but it can also be spread through contact with fitness equipment, dressing areas, wrestling mats, showers, restrooms, towels and clothing.

What can be done to kill MRSA?

Many commercial manufactures of disinfectants have products with MRSA kill claim as well as other antibiotic strains of Staphylococcus Aureus. Janitorial supply distributors carry many of these disinfectants which are known as quats or quaternary disinfectants. Proper cleaning procedures is critical in controlling this super bug. To help prevent it from spreading, know the MRSA symptoms. More About MRSA

I have worked in sales and sales management for over 27 years. I always try to provide my customers with information they can use. My personal experience with MRSA and being in the cleaning industry for the past 7 years has given me an insight into knowing and preventing MRSA.

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Disinfectant Wipes Are More Popular Than Ever

Disinfectant wipes are more popular than ever and they are everywhere. One of the most popular places are in schools with little children. They are used to wipe their small hands, counters and tables as well as toys. Disinfectant wipes are a great way to control the spread of germs and the Lysol or Clorox wipes work great for this purpose. Read details.

This article is a great source for more information on disinfectant wipes.

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With rising concerns over bacteria, disinfectant wipes are now more popular than ever You see individually wrapped hand wipes and antibacterial wipe dispensers literally wherever you go, and there are many uses for disinfectant wipes.

Disinfectant Wipes

By Burt Schwartz

With rising concerns over bacteria, disinfectant wipes are now more popular than ever. You see individually wrapped hand wipes and antibacterial wipe dispensers literally wherever you go, and there are many uses for disinfectant wipes.

The bottom line, of course, is protection against harmful bacteria and germs that can transfer diseases (such as the swine flu) from person to person through high traffic areas or heavily used objects.

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Commercial Use of Disinfectant Wipes

Large corporations typically offer disinfectant wipes in a dispenser, and in a number of locations throughout their businesses. Employees may be required to disinfect hands throughout the day. Cashiers, for example, handle a lot of money throughout the day. Money is a heavily used object that can transfer many harmful germs and bacteria. If employees are required to disinfect hands, then work productivity is increased by decreasing the number of sick days.

Aside from expressing concern over the health of employees, customers themselves should be offered disinfectant wipes to clean off shopping cart handles, hands, etc. While you can?t require customers to use disinfectant wipes, having them available does encourage the use of antibacterial wipes and this is a friendly gesture that will be remembered and builds customer loyalty.

Smaller Business Use of Disinfectant Wipes

You can find antibacterial wipes in the most unlikely of places these days. Naturally, a medical office would provide disinfecting wipes, but what about legal offices and other smaller places of business? Both employees and customers appreciate the benefits of protecting against harmful germs and bacteria? no matter where you go.

You will expect to see disinfectant wipes in a restaurant, a spa/salon, and a health and fitness center. But there are places that you would not expect to find hand wipes, and when you do find this is offered?. You will remember.

Other Uses for Disinfectant Wipes

Naturally, the most important places to offer antibacterial wipe dispensers are in any high traffic area. The top 3 locations that come to mind are (1) public restrooms, (2) airports and other public transportation areas and (3) gas stations.

Remember that everything you touch has already been handled. If you are in a high traffic area, or about to touch something that has been handled many times before you? you never know what germs and bacteria might lie on that object you are about to touch.

Germ phobia is spreading like crazy, and for good reason. There are more and more transferrable bacterial and viral diseases that can even be fatal, and all it takes to catch one is to touch your nose or mouth with your hand after touching a contaminated object or surface.

The most important use(s) for disinfectant wipes are to protect against such germs and bacteria by wiping off the hands and any surface -- before and after you touch it.

Disinfectant Wipes in the Home

Disinfectant wipes are available in smaller dispensers for home use, and are smarter for cleaning up spills and messes than using paper towels. For example, wiping up spilled milk with a paper towel or sponge does not disinfect against the bacteria that the milk leaves behind. If you plan on eating or cooking on that same counter? you might want to use an antibacterial wipe to be sure you and your family are kept healthy.

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Latex Powder Free Gloves

Using gloves when cleaning as a part of personal protection is one of the most important matters to consider. There are several types to choose from and one of the most common is the latex powder free gloves. These disposable gloves provide excellent protection from germs, disease and all the bugs the person doing the cleaning is trying to get rid of.

Most people using gloves will simply pull a pair out of the box and put them on without a thought. Even though these gloves are inspected during manufacturing, they still need to be inspected before using them to insure their integrity. The way to do this is to blow air into the glove to determine if there are any holes.

Latex powder free gloves come packaged in boxes of 100 in small, medium, large and X-Large. Disposable gloves are also available in vinyl for those whom are allergic to latex.

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Cover Your Cough

Stop the spread of germs that make you and others sick. This is such a simple thing and it really does help stop the spread of germs. You can print out a really nice page to post in your facility at: http://www.baxtersales.com/ on the bottom left of the page.

Green Cleaning - Eight Step Guideline

The caring and cleaning of a commercial or institutional facility is a huge task. Developing and implementing a green cleaning program that will effectively protect the occupant's health while minimizing the cleaning's impact on the environment is equally significant. By following these eight guidelines you will find that implementing your green cleaning program will be much easier and much more successful.

Find out what the 8 steps are here.

Cleaning Carpet With The Advance Aquaclean 16ST

Restorative cleaning focuses on removing soil that can't be removed dry or with an interim method, which means you'll want a machine that provides superior cleaning performance. Because restorative cleaning is all about maximum soil removal, you'll want a machine that uses ample water — specifically, a self-contained extractor, like the Advance Aquaclean 16ST, that combines solution flow, pressure, agitation and recovery. Such an extractor allows the water to get deep enough into the carpet that it targets and removes the soil, but not so deep that it causes over-wetting that can substantially increase dry times. An extractor that relies on agitation is necessary to physically remove the soil without causing carpet damage, and recovery is necessary to remove the dirty water from the carpet. The Advance Aquaclean is one of the best carpet extractors in it's class. Easy to use and cleans carpt as good as anything on the market. Get the details

Product Selection Guide

Many times each day we get asked which product is best for a particular cleaning task. There is not always a clear cut answer as to one specific product that is better than another. In order to help you we have begun developing a "product selection guide" on our website that will give you more detailed information about the cleaning task and the products we think would be your best choice.

We will be adding various products and tasks to the guide quite frequently so you will need to visit often if you don't see your topic. You can also send us an email to suggest a topic or cleaning task that you would like to see on our new Product Selection Guide. ocha@baxtersales.com

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Baxter Sales Now On Facebook

Hey everybody, I just wanted to post this quick note that Baxter Sales is now on Facebook. Be sure to check us out. Baxter Sales On Facebook

We look forward to seeing you there.

Janitorial Cleaning Supplies at Baxter Sales

When selecting janitorial cleaning supplies your choices are so numerous that it can be a daunting task. From general purpose cleaners to hospital grade disinfectants and just about everything else that comes under the category of janitorial cleaning supplies, finding the cleaner for your task takes time.

Shopping online for janitorial cleaning supplies is easy at BaxterSales.com and we have been in the janitorial and cleaning industry since 1937. Our user-friendly catalog is online and there you will find many of the hundreds of cleaning products, which we represent, are in stock in our warehouse and not some off-site location. In most cases, we offer same day shipping to destinations outside of our local delivery area. When shopping online with us you also have the option to call for assistance with your order.

Baxter Sales carries many of the name brand janitorial cleaning supplies such as Lysol and Clorox as well as many commercial brand products like Hillyard, NCL and Buckeye. Also among our product offering are floor finish products, cleaning equipment including vacuum cleaners, floor machines auto-scrubbers and wet/dry vacuums to name just a few.

If you are uncertain about a particular product or need help selecting the right janitorial cleaning supplies, we have experienced people to help. We provide on-site training for our local customer to insure they not only use the correct products but know how to use them too. Our product knowledge is considered among the best in our industry and we are always happy to assist our customers as well as those who may become a valued customer in the future.

Just because you may not be in our local area does not mean you cannot take advantage of our experience and product knowledge. Ordering your janitorial cleaning supplies online is easy at Baxtersales.com everyday.

Urinal Blocks And Restroom Deodorizing

Urinal blocks or urinal cakes, as many call them, are small round blocks that look similar to a hockey puck, and lay in the bottom of a urinal to help control odors in restrooms.

Urinal blocks are air activated and are place above the drain in the urinal. When in contact with the air, they will dissolve providing the deodorizing properties controlling the odors. They do not dissolve in water and therefore they do not deodorize the flushing water or the urine.

The chemicals composing the urinal blocks will vary with the most common base chemical being Para dichlorobenzene, which is a paraffin, type chemical. However, this chemical has been recognized to have carcinogenic risks and now urinal blocks are available in a “free” version.

Each block is enhanced by saturating it with a scenting compound of fragrances such as cherry, which is the most common. A urinal cake comes in either 3 ounce or 4 ounce sizes, though other sizes are available. Each urinal block will last approximately 30 to 60 days.

The Odors: If you have ever walked into a restroom and the urine odor is so fowl that it will knock you down, then using urinal blocks will help control those odors. This is not to say that you do not have to clean the restroom. The cleaning process is to rid the area of germs and bacteria that will cause the odors in the first place. Once the restroom is cleaned placing urinal blocks in the urinals will do their job keeping the room filled with a pleasant fragrance. There are other deodorizing products that can also be used to help fight odors.

For a selection of urinal blocks and other deodorizing products, click here.

What Do I Use To Clean...

This is a question that people are asking everyday, what do I use to clean. There are thousands of cleaning products all designed for cleaning specific type products. From restrooms to floors, kitchens to showers there is a product designed for each specific cleaning task.

In the janitorial cleaning business the question is asked everyday, many times per day. To make it easier to answer what do I use to clean, take a look at this cleaning chart.

It's not a complete list but it gives one a good starting point.

So what do you use to clean?

Hospital Grade Disinfectants

Disinfectants are antimicrobial agents that are applied to non-living objects to destroy micro-organisms, the process of which is known as disinfection. The choice of the disinfectant cleaners to be used depends on the particular situation. All disinfectants have a kill claim indicating the percentage of micro-organisms they will kill under specific lab conditions. Most disinfectants will have a 99.9% rating.


Some disinfectant cleaners as well as hospital grade disinfectants have a wide spectrum (kill nearly all microorganisms), while others kill a smaller range of disease-causing organisms but are preferred for other properties such as their cleaning ability. Most all of these products manufactured today will have both properties, disinfecting and cleaning. Therefore, depending on the exact application, one would have to choose which product would be the better choice.

Another factor that comes into play when choosing the right disinfectant cleaners is the dilution ratio. How much of the product to be used per gallon of water can make a difference in the end use cost. Some may dilute at 4 ounces per gallon while others may dilute at only 1 ounce per gallon of water. These may cost a bit more up front but usually they will cost less in the long run.

Levels of Disinfectants: Many of the disinfectants manufactured today are classified as hospital grade disinfectants but there are also other grades as well. So what are the different levels of disinfectants? There are 3 basic levels: Hospital Grade Disinfectant, General Disinfectants and Low Grade Disinfectants.
Hospital Grade Disinfectants.

General Disinfectants will have a kill claim with 400 ppm, while low grade disinfectants are less than 400 ppm.

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