Archive for August, 2011

Those glasses might look clean, but if you are simply using the dishwasher residue is being left behind that can diminish the quality of the beer.  People who take their beer seriously don’t want any films, oils, or other impurities to remain after the cleaning process. 

 A “beer clean” glass has no residue leftover that can impact the taste of the beer.  Without any impurities or films affecting the beer it will have:

-Enhanced Aroma and Taste – It only takes a small amount of film to affect the taste of the beer, you will be surprised at the difference a “beer clean” glass will make.

-Thick Creamy foam Head – Foam will cling to the sides of the glass when it is not properly cleaned, reducing the presentation of the beer.

-No Aftertaste or Residue – Those small particles leftover in the glass can leave you tasting more than the beer you poured in.

-Clear Beer with no Gas Bubbles – Lint or dust on the glass will lead to those telltale bubbles going up the side of the glass you often see after pouring a beer.

These bubbles are due to residue that is left over after a typical cleaning process.

 So how do you achieve a beer clean glass?  For individual home use, one method is to use baking soda to wash the glass.  Because baking soda won’t leave a film like regular dishwashing soap, if you scrub out the glass with a toothbrush and baking soda, then leave it upside down to dry out in a dish rack, you will get a glass that can be considered “beer clean”. 

In a commercial setting such as bars, restaurants, or special events, there are Beer Clean products that will achieve that sparkling clean with no residue.

Order Beer Clean before September 30, 2011 to save up to $25 with the user rebate form!

Free Samples Available from CleaningProductsWorld.com while supplies last!Email Molly@cicgo.com for more details.

We had 5 customers sample the Marcal Pro recycled toilet paper, and here are the results!

We sent customers a sample package of toilet paper to try for a week. Some already use environmentally friendly, and were happy to try a toilet paper made from recycled paper.

“We try to use recycled paper towels for all our bathrooms and kitchen area,” said Anna Fusco from MA Engineers.

Many customers like the Marcal Pro recycled toilet paper because the rolls of toilet paper are individually wrapped, great for sanitary storage.

Marcal Toilet Paper is made from recycled materials, such as magazines and junk mail. By using recycled paper, no trees are cut down.

More Benefits of Marcal Bath Tissue:

• Hypoallergenic, won’t irritate skin
• Contains no chlorine bleach
• No added dyes
• No added fragrances

Thanks to all the customers who participated in the survey! If you are interested in switching to Marcal Pro, but would like to test it out first, please e-mail me at molly@cicgo.com for a sample.

Hi everyone, today I’ll be talking about recycled toilet paper.

I know.
‘Recycled’ and toilet paper should never land in the same sentence. It gives everyone the creepies.

I mean, I’m SURE it’s NOT recycled from actual toilet paper.
But where DOES it come from?
Because if it’s from old newspapers… that’s awesome! You could be wiping your nether region with a politician’s face! Take that!– (Insert republi—democra— person you don’t agree with.. or Charlie Sheen. Either way.)

Or what if it’s a child’s lately recycled art project?
Ghosts and goblins and badly rendered pumpkins…  I’m sure all the glitter is filtered out, but if not? Great. We all need to celebrate more.

"Dude if it’s from People magazine? That would be the most fabulous. Paris Hilton, Brangelina, The whole Kardashian Krew… all the people you love to hate, simply flushed down the toilet forever."

Dude if it’s from People magazine? That would be the most fabulous. Paris Hilton, Brangelina, The whole Kardashian Krew… all the people you love to hate, simply flushed down the toilet forever.

Imagine it’s your supervisor’s presentation, the one that was crap. And the whole thing landed in the giant green recycle bin. And then you slaved over ‘her’ new presentation for the next 48 hours. Yeah you’d enjoy using that recycled product, wouldn’t you?

It’s time to test this 100% ‘Premium Recycled Paper Content’

My family of 5 did their best. We switched to recycled for one week.
I asked everyone how it worked.

Teen Daughter:
(removes earbuds) Mom! (scowl) Ew. Don’t ask me that!
Tween Daughter:
It was awesome mom! (CanIgotoSarah’s housenow?)
7-YEAR-OLD Little Boy:
I didn’t use it. (Mom: What do you mean?! The Whole Week!? Will you go talk to your FATHER, now?)
The Dad:
Better than most hotels, and softer than leaves. (Now mom says, Ew.)
The Mom:
It’s almost as thick as our regular toilet paper but not as soft. For toilet needs it’s totally fine and everyone likes doing their part to help the environment, right?

But would I use it on my face or nose? Probably not. It’s not soft enough.
I’m curious to know if Marcal tissues are softer for your nose though?

The Real Point

“If every home or workplace in America switches to any Marcal product just once this week, together we could save over 1 million trees!” – Marcal packaging.

And THAT is a lot of old Walmart ads gone to good use.

Full Disclosure: Cleaning Products World asked Carissa Rogers to write a review in exchange for Marcal Toilet Paper.
In a former life, she was a molecular biologist. In her current life she is the chief researcher of blogging karma, parenting dos (and some don’ts) and for spice she pretends to be a photographer…a mom of all trades. Please find her on Twitter, she’s happy to talk recycled TP with you!

TOMORROW: See what customers thought of Marcal Pro Toilet Paper.

We all know gyms can be dirty places, I’ve walked into a few and it was quite evident by the floors and condition of the gym equipment that proper upkeep was not taking place.   Even gyms that appear clean often have areas that you wouldn’t think twice about that can make you sick.  On one hand, germs are unfortunately everywhere and a part of daily life, and they shouldn’t stop you from going somewhere and doing what you want.   On the other hand there are simple steps you can take to help you avoid getting sick.  So what are the germiest culprits in the gym and what precautions can you take?

 #1 As a frequent avoider of drinking fountains, it doesn’t come as a surprise that the germiest place reported in gyms is the drinking fountain.  Drinking fountains can often have more germs than the toilets!  Solution – Bring your own water bottle from home.

 #2 Child care centers – This one is pretty self-explanatory, unfortunately if you need to use this particular service at a gym there isn’t a lot you can personally do to avoid germs.  If you know the area isn’t being cleaned as well as it should, having a discussion with the gym management would be appropriate.

 #3 Free weights, Mats, and Machines – Lots of people come into contact with the various pieces of equipment in the gym.  Most gyms offer some type of cleaning product or GymWipes so you can wipe down the machine.  Wipe down your equipment before and after its use to help reduce germ exposure.  Most mats provided by the gym never get washed or cleaned by the staff, so be sure to wipe these down if you use them.  Also, while working out try to avoid touching your face or mouth, or rubbing your eyes – we all do it more than we realize, about 18 times an hour for the average person!

 #4 The Locker Room – I’ve always set up my schedule and routine so I would be going straight home from the gym.  If you are able to head straight home, you’re probably better off just washing your hands off after the workout and showering once you get home rather than in the locker room.  Never go barefoot in the gym showers, and bring your own towel and toiletries. 

 While it doesn’t do any good to live in a constant state of fear over germs, these are some simple precautions you can take to stay healthy at the gym.

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Back to school for either the college dorm or apartment living with roommates can be stressful. Pier 1 recently ran a list of solutions to common roommate problems.

Here are some solutions to roommate cleaning and clutter issues:

Strange Smells – Combat mysterious odors with air freshener sprays. These are great if you like the smell of candles, but dorm regulations forbid open flames. They come in a variety of fragrances and many even work to neutralize the smell, not just mask it.

Dish Duty – One of the tasks that most people hate is cleaning up dishes, even if you have an automatic dish washing machine! Try stocking up on a great scented dish washing soap, one that you would also wash your hands with, if possible. Remember to wash hands frequently before cooking and after handling raw meat.

Combat Clutter – Try using reusable storage boxes to keep clutter at bay. You can even use plastic bins to store away seasonal clothing with limited closet space.

It’s almost that time of year again!  Back to school shopping will be in full swing shortly, kids will be needing everything from backpacks to books and binders, teachers and janitors will be shopping for cleaning products, and moms will be needing everything from napkins to laundry detergent.

Not sure where to shop?  We’re here to help.  Here at CleaningProductsWorld, we are offering a $5 coupon off of your entire order, and as always, free shipping on orders over $50.  Whether you are a teacher looking for items for your classroom, a janitor stocking up on supplies, a mom shopping for her children, or a student yourself, we are sure to have the back to school items you need!