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  • 22 Apr 2014 2:43 PM | IJCSA - (Administrator)

    Owning a rug doesn't mean throwing it in a room and leaving it, maybe vacuuming it every now and again. These require some maintenance, though not much to ensure that they last for years and keep them looking great.

    It's essential that you take the time to vacuum the item at least once a week. This removes any dirt buildup and helps the product keep looking fantastic. It also removes any dust particles and allergens, essential for those with asthma and other allergies.

    It's always worthwhile that at least every two weeks, you turn the item over and vacuum the underside, this will help remove any dirt from the base of the fibers and help keep it clean and fresh.

    Depending on the type of product you own will determine what rug cleaning routine is best. Oriental and Persian rugs should be vacuumed and when it comes to cleaning, they should be handled by a professional company with experience with these products.

    Any other rugs, you can rely on baking soda from the kitchen. Sprinkle the baking soda directly onto the item and leave for thirty minutes. Any dirt will be soaked up by the baking soda and you can then vacuum it away with ease, leaving your rug clean and fresh.

    Some people turn to carpet shampoos as a way to eliminate odors and know their item is clean. There are so many different carpet shampoos on the market these days, any one you choose ensure you read the instructions carefully and follow them to the letter.

    If you find that once you've cleaned the item seems very wet, call in the professionals, as you don't want it getting moldy and unhealthy.

    Whatever you do when rug cleaning, do not vacuum the fringes. These get caught in the vacuum and can damage the item. If you have the space and the item isn't too big, place it on the washing line outside and bash the fringes and item with a broom, releasing excess dust before vacuuming.

    Any rug should be rotated on a regular basis, at least every few months. The reason for this is that often you find certain areas are high traffic areas only, which means the item wears more on one side than another. It's the same idea as a mattress, by rotating it, you ensure that all areas wear evenly, reducing the risk of one side being very worn while the rest of the item looks in excellent condition.

    A very important thing to remember is that when you notice a stain, blot it immediately, and don't leave it for too long as you will never get it out. Depending on the stain will depend on what you need to clean it with. In most cases blotting the stain and then gentling dabbing it with water is all that it needs. Soda water works exceptionally well on many stains.

    If you don't feel comfortable with rug cleaning at home, then call in a professional company. You can find a company online that can come and clean your product with ease using environmentally friendly cleaners that will leave the product completely allergen free and clean.

    If you do decide to use a professional company, ensure you do your homework and check to see that they have extensive experience in the industry. Read through any customer reviews you find online, giving you peace of mind that you have chosen a company with an excellent reputation and a reliable service.

    Always read through the services they provide, including collection and delivery service, which is hugely beneficial for larger rugs.

    Find a rug cleaning service here. 
  • 01 Jun 2013 10:35 AM | IJCSA - (Administrator)
    For standard customers who change over to green cleaning?

    In regards to vacuuming: I`m sorry Sir or Ma'am today we felt that using electricity would be a burden on the environment so we skipped the vacuuming till next time.

    In regards to hot water: It was way too cloudy outside today to use the magnifying glass to heat the water for cleaning, of course we did not want to use your precious natural gas resource to heat the water.

    In regards to shoes and the customer asking where there shoes are? Sir or Ma'am surely you understand that shoes are the leading cause of bringing pollutants into the home, all of your shoes along with jackets and simply all of your clothes are outside in a recycled five times cardboard box.

    In regards to customer calling wondering what happened to olive oil on pasta nite? Sir or Ma'am sorry for the bother, we simply ran out during the furniture polishing and did not want to waste the precious gas to go to the store, or put any harm on the environment so we used yours, we will replace it on next visit.

    In regards to no paper products in the bathroom? I`m sorry Sir or Ma'am you will find a daily supply of microfiber towels for all your bathroom needs as all you had present was paper derived from virgin wood pulp. Feel free to wash the towels at your own pace for further use, and please only use homemade or green detergent for your washing needs.

    In regards to no can liners in any trash receptacle: Sorry you were completely out of biobags, and surely we could not used the petroleum based ones. Also in all actuality it is better not to use any, simply walk your garbage can to the other garbage can outside then dump when needed. Please make sure to leave your shoes outside though on the way back in.


    LOL.. 

    Kevin / IJCSA 
  • 01 Jun 2013 10:34 AM | IJCSA - (Administrator)
    3R's
    In the world of green, this standard for Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

    biodegradable
    A material that breaks down with the assistance of microorganisms

    bioaccumulation
    Where toxins taken up by plants and animals from their environment become concentrated in body tissues.

    biodiversity
    The scope of different living things within an area - the plants, animals, fungi and microorganisms and the ecosystems they are part of.

    degradable
    A material that breaks down through chemical reactions rather than through the activity of microorganisms

    blackwater
    Water effluent containing fecal matter and urine - i.e. sewage

    carbon footprint
    the amount of carbon dioxide emissions created by a person or industry

    CFL
    Compact Fluorescent Lamp - an energy saving light bulb rapidly replacing traditional incandescent bulbs.


  • 15 Dec 2010 5:28 AM | IJCSA - (Administrator)

    A duo of Eco Green® chemicals cleans concrete and handles a range of applications on sealed, polished, unfinished or rust-stained surfaces.

    Online PR News – 14-December-2010 –WOBURN, MA, U.S.A. – December 14, 2010 – Daimer Industries Inc.®, recognized for its biodegradable Eco-Green® cleaning formulations, has now shipped a duo of concrete cleaners for floors. The first product, Multi-Purpose Hard Surface Cleaner, has been formulated for use on finished and polished surfaces, while the other, Concrete Cleaner with Rust Stain Remover, was designed for use on unfinished concrete and stain cleaning. The products are manufactured for both commercial and industrial environments.

    “These two concrete cleaners offer earth-safe alternatives for tough cleaning jobs on heavily trafficked floors,” explained Matthew Baratta, a Daimer.com sustainable stone cleaning products spokesman. “These new green formulations utilize the same plant-derived, proprietary chemistry that forms the basis for all Eco-Green® cleaners and preparations.”

    Concrete Cleaners without Toxic Additives

    The two new green concrete cleaners were designed for use on a variety common concrete floor surfaces.

    The multiple purpose product has been designed for use on non-porous, polished or sealed concrete floor surfaces. The solution is formulated to be simple to apply manually or via powered cleaning machines.

    The stain and rust removing solution includes concrete cleaners for us on any type of concrete flooring, ranging from driveways to parking lots to pavers to standard sidewalks. This new green chemical also can be applied to indoor surfaces found in garages and basements. The formulation is usable straight out of the bottle for lifting tough rust/stains or diluted with water and dispensed with powered cleaning systems.

    The new concrete cleaners have been tested and approved for environmental safety and biodegradability.

    For more information about Daimer®'s concrete cleaners, concrete sealers, grout tile sealer preparations or green cleaning products, visit www.daimer.com/eco-green-chemicals/ or call Matthew Baratta at (888) 507-2220.

    About Daimer Industries, Inc.®: Daimer®, www.daimer.com, is a major supplier and worldwide exporter of the cleaning industry's leading line of KleenJet® steam cleaners/vapor steam cleaners/steam cleaning equipment; Super Max™ commercial and industrial pressure washers, including cold water, hot water, and steam pressure washing machines; XTreme Power® floor cleaners, including carpet cleaners, hard surface cleaners, and floor buffers/scrubbers/burnishers; and the line of Micro-Blasting® Eco-Green® environmentally friendly cleaning products that employ unique technologies and a patented, proprietary chemistry.

    Matt Baratta
    16 Tower Office Park
    Woburn Massachusetts, 01801
    888-507-2220
    http://www.daimer.com

     

  • 14 Dec 2010 1:54 PM | IJCSA - (Administrator)
    What does everyone like to use when a customer wants a Green Cleaning but also a disinfecting. I was using Simple Green to clean with, but haven't really looked for/found a green disinfector. Any suggestions or thoughts?

  • 14 Dec 2010 1:54 PM | IJCSA - (Administrator)
    Had an appointment with a client oh about two weeks ago. Billing issues. He gets cleaning 5 times a week, which was changed to 2 times a week.

    Moved into an all green program, lowered his cleaning rate by 5% also. All in all, kept a client that was ready to cancel and start to do the cleaning on his own.

    Anyone else go through this?



  • 14 Dec 2010 1:52 PM | IJCSA - (Administrator)
    GREEN=NATURE
    Do you have a green program you are currently using? Share it w/ the rest of us. I don't know a lot about green programs but through some research i have designed a simply aproach to cleaning in a "green" manor. i am, however, trying to find a new biodegradable cleaning product that is actually "green". look at the label. in order to be a true "green" product it:
    1) must be bio based
    2)there must be no petro dyes in products...(no blue greens, yellows or any other colors unless provided by natural means) ; and
    3)no artificial petro- perfumes ( no pines, mints, cherries vanillas, cherries or lemons unless provided through natural means ).
    also, remember that a true green product should not be harmeful or toxic to humans in "diluted form"
    so..... if your cleaning products contain any of the following chemicals, they ARE NOT GREEN.
    1)Octyl-2 Pyrrolidionone
    2)Hydroxyacetic Acid ( better known as "Glycolic Acid" )
    3)Malic Acid
    4)Octyl Decyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride
    5)Ethyl Alcohol
    6)Didecyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride
    7)Dioctyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride
    8)Hydroxyacetic acid
    9)Alcohol Ethoxylate
    10)Potassium Dodecylbenzene Sulfonat
    11)Diethylene Glycol Butyl Ethe


  • 14 Dec 2010 1:52 PM | IJCSA - (Administrator)
    Hello everyone,

    I am hoping that I can get some help and insight from other members with experience/knowledge on what green products to use when cleaning commerical restaurant kitchens things like appliances, floors, walls, ovens, hoods, stoves etc.. Any and all feedback is greatly appreciated.

    Thanks

    DSG
    Definitive Services Group

  • 14 Dec 2010 1:51 PM | IJCSA - (Administrator)
    Does anyone know a reputable company who sells green cleaning products at a affordable rate?

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