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  • 13 Feb 2017 7:36 AM | IJCSA - (Administrator)

    Two local cleaning services companies are seeing steady growth without advertising.

    Elaine Meyers, president of Meyers Cleaning Service in Jenison, said her company’s services were in such high demand last year, they had to turn customers away.


    “We had a lot of companies that actually called us,” she said. “We weren’t out beating anyone’s doors down. We get a lot of referral business from companies who want to make a change in their cleaning service.”

    Meyers Cleaning, which offers commercial janitorial services, residential and commercial carpet and upholstery care, and cleaning of grouted tile and hard floors, saw West Michigan revenue of $1,259,000 in 2016 over $1,132,885 in 2015.

    More at source: GRBJ

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  • 09 Feb 2017 8:05 AM | IJCSA - (Administrator)

    All-Star Game Press Conference 2

    More than a year after they expected New Orleans’ “living wage” law would give them a raise, workers who clean city buildings are suing Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s administration for, in their view, failing to abide by the law. United Labor Unions Local 100, which represents the 40 to 50 workers on the city's janitorial contract, filed suit Monday in Civil District Court alleging that the city owes them back pay for extending a contract with their employer without making it comply with a mandate in the law signed by Landrieu requiring them to be paid more.

    More at source: New Orleans Advocate

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  • 07 Feb 2017 7:07 AM | IJCSA - (Administrator)

    According to the complaint, the plaintiff alleges that between 2010 and 2015, plaintiff was an employee and worked solely for Tavares Janitorial Services Inc. but was misclassified as an independent contractor. He alleges he worked for the defendant in excess of 40 hours within a work week and should be compensated at a rate of one-and-one-half times his regular hourly rate. 


    The plaintiff holds Tavares Janitorial Services Inc. and Tavares responsible because the defendant allegedly failed to pay overtime premiums for all the overtime hours, and showed reckless disregard for the provisions of the FLSA and Internal Revenue Code for not withholding taxes from the plaintiff’s earnings.

    More at source: Florida Record

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  • 01 Feb 2017 8:53 AM | IJCSA - (Administrator)

    The global janitorial services market is primarily segmented into two categories: residential and commercial. The residential market consists of maid services, window, carpet, window and other services. The commercial cleaning segment primarily focuses on window cleaning, vacuuming, floor care, and related services.


    Among the two segments, the commercial segment accounts for a relatively larger share of the janitorial services market. Janitorial service is a highly labor intensive market and growth of the market largely depends on growth of the real estate market.Due to its dependence on the real estate market, the janitorial services market suffered a downturn during the economic recession post-2008. The market also suffered a decline due to collapse of various mortgage obligations. Many government entities and industrial companies make a long-term contract to clean facilities, such trends help in the growth of global janitorial services market.

    More at source: Open PR

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  • 26 Jan 2017 8:12 AM | IJCSA - (Administrator)

    You wash your dishes but what about the underside of your taps? The dish drainer? You’ll eat more safely when these things are clean.

    The drawers in your fridge are a hot spot for nasties.

    1. Toothbrush holder

    Sure, you disinfect your toothbrush on a regular basis, but have you ever thought about the holder? One study found it was the third most germ-infected place in the home. Start by rinsing the holder with hot water, then use a pipe cleaner to dislodge any grime and dried toothpaste from the holes. Fill the holder with antibacterial mouthwash, allow to sit for a few minutes before rinsing with hot water. Then leave to air dry before using again. 

    More at source: Domain.com

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  • 23 Jan 2017 11:44 AM | IJCSA - (Administrator)

    Many millennials are still reluctant to use a housecleaning service themselves. It can be seen as a an unnecessary luxury, or something that’s easier to just do yourself. But there are some who swear by their regular house cleanings.

    It can be easy to see why: With work weeks growing longer, it can be hard to find time to do a good deep clean yourself, even with the aid of modern appliances. “With two dogs and both of us traveling for work, we want to enjoy what little free time we get,” explains Hannah Bowers. A newlywed, Bowers found that many of her friends already employed a cleaning service of some kind. The thing she kept hearing? Having one is a “marriage saver.” 

    More at source: Refinery 29

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  • 18 Jan 2017 7:56 AM | IJCSA - (Administrator)

    CUPE 543 President Mark Vander Voort speaks to Windsor City Council about outsourcing custodial jobs on January 16, 2017.

    Local labour leaders and concerned citizens clashed with Windsor city councillors in an emotional meeting Monday night as a motion to outsource janitorial and caretaking jobs at Huron Lodge Long-Term Care Home narrowly passed. 

    The decision to sign on with Aramark, an international services company which will take over janitorial duties at the city-run long-term care home, carried in a tight 6-5 vote despite pleas from citizens to keep the contracts local.

    More at source: CBC

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  • 16 Jan 2017 11:52 AM | IJCSA - (Administrator)

    Technavio has published a new report on the global industrial floor cleaner market from 2017-2021. (Graphic: Business Wire)

    The industrial scrubber segment dominates the global industrial floor cleaner market. These scrubbers are extensively used to clean oil or grease, floor marks, dust particles, and light debris. With the increase in the adoption of technology in cleaning practices, end-users prefer to use natural and eco-friendly products. As these products provide effective results without using chemicals, the market for industrial floor scrubbers is expected to be driven by the rising emphasis on chemical-free cleaning,” says Abhay Sinha, one of the lead analysts at Technavio.

    More at source: Business Wire

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  • 13 Jan 2017 11:47 AM | IJCSA - (Administrator)

    Joemel Panisa was cleaning out his house and found an envelope with a lottery ticket he had forgotten about. 


    It turned out to be a winner — he claimed a $1 million prize eight days before it expired.

    More at source: NPR

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  • 10 Jan 2017 8:14 AM | IJCSA - (Administrator)

    Self-Clean Using High Heat 
    The cycle can take 90 minutes to 6 hours, using heat that's 800° F or higher. The door latches shut, ensuring that it can’t be opened while the oven is set to this high temperature. Smoke and a strong odor might occur as the heat breaks down the food soils, leaving ash that easily wipes away with a damp cloth. 

    Inside a self-cleaning oven

    “High temperature self-clean is still the most effective of the self-clean methods,” says Tara. "For most ranges with high-temp cleaning, you can choose from a few cleaning times, say from 3, 4, or 4 hours, depending on the level of soil in your oven.”

    More at source:  Consumer Reports

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