Monday, March 9, 2015

Using The Janitorial Distributors Will Make You A Better Cleaner

By Leslie Ball


Cleaners, your cleaners if you run a custodial firm, can not perform their tasks without things. They need to have tools for various purposes, equipment, both large and small, as well as supplies and chemicals. They, and you, also need information and this all can be gained from a visit to one of your local janitorial distributors.

Brushes, buckets, mops, brooms and putty knives are examples of the many tools that are needed to perform detailed cleaning tasks. All of these and many more will be sitting, standing or hanging in the show room for inspection. Finding the correct items, for each task and the right size, shape and weight for each cleaner is important as ease of use is also critical.

Floor machines, such a vacuums, carpet cleaners and even pressure washers can be examined in detail. Identifying the best possible mix of machines, regardless of brand, will enable you and your cleaners to provide professional service to your clients. Testing them out, in a back room of most of these stores, will assist in learning things you may not have known about their abilities and functions.

Supplies will include things like dusters, cloths and other things that are used by cleaners every night to perform their duties. There are many materials used for each of these items, such as micro fiber or terry cloth and each one has advantages and disadvantages, depending on the chore in front of you. The various shapes will assist you in getting into all of the nooks and crannies that hid dust, grime and bacteria.

Chemicals are the key to being able to work smarter, not harder. The correct formulation, both traditional and environmentally friendly, are available for inspection. Talking with the employees of the store and friendly customers will help you get the right ones and eliminate from your cleaning carts any bad ones. This helps you keep your expenses down to manageable levels.

Federal regulations from OSHA, EPA and, in some cases, the FDA require the presence of Material Safety Data Sheets, or MSDs for all chemicals you use. These stores will assist you in obtaining these, even if they are for chemicals they do not stock. Their database will assist you in making sure you have this information for your employees safety.

One of the best things about these stores is all of the information you can get through the informal training between customers standing in the lobby. They will be in the best position to help you understand how they get things done and how you can gain the same results. This information extends to businesses and private homes that are getting ready to change contract cleaning services.

Cleaning efficiently means getting the right materials and using them properly. This takes the informed knowledge of the employees, all of the discussions with customers and the reading of published pieces about each item. All of this is easier in an atmosphere of friendly camaraderie and a shared cup of coffee, some popcorn and a warm hand to shake.




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