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March 2026
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Inside the March Issue |
Vinyl Floor Care Prevent Dirt Buildup via Regular, Scheduled Maintenance
The first step to maintaining any floor
surface is to prevent dirt and debris
from entering the facility in the first
place.
Prevention of the build up of contaminants
will not only keep your floor
cleaner, but it will considerably reduce
maintenance costs and improve indoor
air quality.
Milliken, a manufacturer of flooring
products, including Luxury Vinyl Tile, advises
against using excessive amounts of
water, cleaners, strippers or finishes. Do not
use metal or razor scrapers to remove dirt
or marks, either. This will likely damage the
protective wear layer. Consult cleaning
product manufacturers for guidelines when
cleaning.
Vinyl floors require regular sweeping,
vacuuming (no bristle beater bars), and
damp mopping with a neutral pH cleaner
to remove dirt and grime. For proper maintenance,
avoid harsh chemicals, wax, or abrasive pads, instead using white, light
green, or red pads for scrubbing. Promptly clean spills and use protective mats at
entryways to protect the finish.
Daily Routine Maintenance
Dry sweep or dust mop the floors on a
daily basis and then damp mop the floor
with a mild neutral cleaner, such as daily
cleaners with a pH of 7, or better yet, a
neutral peroxide cleaner.
Most peroxide cleaners are not only
safe for the environment, but can be used
on a variety of hard surfaces and carpet.
There are even peroxide cleaners that disinfect
while they clean. The last rule of
thumb for regular maintenance is to clean
spills as quickly as possible, not only to
protect the flooring, but also to reduce the
potential for slip and fall accidents. Full story »
Graffiti Removal
Know the Many Hazards Workers May Face
Besides chemicals, employees can
face other hazards when removing
graffiti. Here are a few.
Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSIs). When
you remove graffiti, you may spend a lot
of time standing, bending, reaching,
scrubbing, and repeating the same motions
over and over. These activities can
cause fatigue, pain, numbness, or tingling
in your hands, wrists, elbows, shoulders,
neck, back, feet, and legs. Full story »
today's news
ISSA Names McGrath, Friedl Advocates of Year
ROSEMONT, IL -- ISSA has named the recipients of its Advocates of the Year Awards, presented at the association’s inaugural 2026 International Cleaning Week Awards Dinner in Washington D.C. on March 23.
CGA Applauds NULCA Paper on Utility Damages
WASHINGTON – A new research paper describes how unmapped or poorly mapped facilities, excessive one-call tickets, surging infrastructure projects and outdated architecture have created an unsustainable situation for locating and safely excavating around buried utilities.
BreakTanks Ensure Fire Safety, Access
VANCOUVER, WA -- NWPX Park, a designer of water utilities and environmental solutions, is highlighting its BreakTank water storage tanks, a family of non-pressurized, atmospheric storage solutions for secure water storage in domestic water and fire protection systems.
New Corporate HQ in NC for Christeyns
GREENVILLE, NC -- Christeyns North America, a provider of commercial cleaning solutions, has opened a new, state-of-the-art corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility in Greenville, NC.
IKO Opens Two New Manufacturing Facilities in SC
CHESTER, SC -- IKO North America is celebrating the official grand opening of its new fiberglass manufacturing facility and glass mat plants in Chester County, South Carolina.
Network Closes PDA Acquisition
SCHAUMBURG, IL -- Network Distribution, a global distributor of industrial packaging and janitorial supplies, has finalized a strategic alliance with Packaging Distributors of America.
Ecolab Agrees to Acquire CoolIT for $4.75 Billion
ST. PAUL, MN -- Ecolab has agreed to acquire CoolIT Systems, a high-growth, high-margin provider of liquid cooling technology for next-gen AI data centers, for $4.75 billion.
