Archive for September, 2011

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Cleaning for a Reason is a nonprofit organization serving the entire United States and Canada that partners with maid services to offer professional house cleanings to help women undergoing treatment for cancer. Already more than $1 million has been donated , helping more than 4,000 women with cancer.

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Here at CleaningProductsWorld we wanted to make you aware that Lysol Brand II IC Disinfectant Spray has undergone a slight change to its formula.  The change is to comply with California Volatile Organic Compound Limits of less than 70%.  This product has changed from 78.9% ethyl alcohol to <70% ethyl alcohol in order to meet compliance.   This is the only change that was made to the formula – the product has not been discontinued, the sku number remains the same, and the product still offers all of the same features and benefits including:

 - Tuberculocidal, Virucidal, fungicidal, and bactericidal

- Kills 99.9% of germs on hard, non-porous surfaces

- Kills Pandemic 2009 H1N1 Influenza A Virus

- Effective against MRSA, Norovirus, Hepatitis A Virus, Hepatitis B Virus, HIV 1 (AIDS Virus)

- CONTROL FLO valve produces a wetter spray, enhancing surface coverage

- Meets CDC, EPA, and OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standards.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact a helpful and knowledgeable representative at cs@cleaningproductsworld.com.

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Most people have a proper hurricane preparedness kit, but do you have the necessary safety items for the cleanup afterwards?  With most of the East coast recovering from hurricane Irene, the most damaging storm we’ve seen in about 25 years, it is important to use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) during clean-up and follow general safety guidelines. 

While cleaning debris, you’ll likely be using power tools – make sure you have the right PPE for your tasks.  Protective eyewear is important anytime you are using a powertool, each year 2.5 million eye injuries are reported in the U.S. that could have been prevented, and 50,000 of them result in permanent vision damage. 

A good pair of gloves and boots will make the task go faster, within reason you’ll be able to step wear you want and grab objects with less difficulty than using bare hands and regular shoes.  Lastly if you are cleaning up near the side of the road, reflective gear will be necessary so cars going by can see you clearly.  Below is a brief list of items you should have:

• - Safety glasses or face shields
• - Earplugs
• - Heavy-Duty Gloves
• - Safety Shoes, steel-toed boots
• - Hard Hats
• - Reflective Vests or Clothing

For general safety tips, the most striking aspect of the hurricane to me was the amount of downed power lines in my neighborhood.  First and foremost, never go near downed power lines, call the appropriate professional utility workers and allow them to do their jobs.  Second, though most trees come down during the actual storm, be wary of trees that were damaged and may topple any time in the days or weeks following the hurricane.

Take the necessary precautions during your hurricane cleanup, and wear the appropriate protective equipment to keep yourself safe from harm this season.

Cleaning your printer will not only make it look better, but it will prolong the life of the machine. It will also help you avoid smudges and ink blotches on printouts, skipped areas, and paper jams by removing any dust that could cause malfunctions. By doing a simple cleaning once or twice a year, you can save money and avoid having to buy a new printer. You can’t just take a wet cloth or cleaning fluid to the inside of a printer, though. There are a few things to keep in mind if you are cleaning your printer for the first time and want to avoid damaging anything important.

1. First and foremost, unplug your printer and allow it to cool down if it has been in use. Using a damp cloth while cleaning can be dangerous with a plugged-in electronic.

2. Remove the ink cartridges and clean them one at a time, carefully wiping away any excess ink. Use a lint-free cloth, so that there won’t be any fibers left on the port or microchip.

3. Sometimes, if a piece of paper is taken in incorrectly and the printer still tries to print the image or text, ink can build up inside the machine. This can cause ink blotches on other document. If you can take your printer apart easily, look inside and wipe any excess ink away.

4. With a slightly damp cloth – never dripping – clean any dust and dirty out of the paper basket and off of the outer shell of the printer.

5. If your printer has been out of use for a while, go to the printer’s control panel and perform a print head cleaning. You can do this at any time and it might eliminate any skips or anomalies in printing that you are getting.

6. Clean your printer at least twice a year, in winter and spring. Pollen and dust are worse at these times of year and can get into your printer.

7. When you use a cloth to clean your printer and its components, you can moisten it with water, alcohol, or a combination of water and vinegar to keep smudges in scanning parts at bay.

8. If you have hard water in your home, using distilled water will minimize leaving behind any mineral residue.

9. If you want to use a cleaner that comes in a spray can, do not spray it directly into your printer. Always spray it on the cloth beforehand.

10. Make sure that you are using cleaning products that are safe with your printer. Check the owner’s manual to make sure what you are using won’t harm any components. If using a prepared cleanse, be sure that it is safe for both the plastics in your computer and electronics.

11. Don’t use compressed air to clean inside your printer. The propellant in compressed air can add moisture to the inside or the printer. This is bad for any electronics, as well as damaging to any scanner components that your printer might have.

12. Never use household vacuum cleaner attachments on your printer. Home printers are delicate and a vacuum cleaner has a chance of damaging parts.

13. Clean the area where your ink cartridges snap in. Ink can build up here and cause problems, including clogged cartridges.

14. Use a cotton swab to clean the corona wire – the thin wire hanging inside your printer. You can damage this by using other cleaning implements.

15. Printer paper, especially cheaper varieties, can leave lint inside your printer. This can clog up the printer rollers. Make sure you check the rollers for lint and other debris and wipe it away.

16. You can buy printer roller cleaner sheets made to clean ink and paper lint from the rollers. These are convenient. However, you might want to be careful with them. If your printer has a habit of getting paper jams anyway, these will jam up because they have a sticky surface that allows them to collect dust and lint.

17. You can find special, miniature vacuums specifically for use in computer and printer parts. With these, you can safely remove dust and debris without endangering the delicate inner components of your printer.

A great extra tip: read your owner’s manual. Manufacturers often give tips on printer maintenance in the documents that are included when you buy your printer. If you have lost the manual, most manufacturers provide support for their printers, including previous models, on the product website.

Today’s guest article was authored by James Adams who writes and is a product analyst with CartridgeSave, a store where you can order Dell cartridges in Great Britain.

The Scott Slimroll Towel System is an innovative new paper towel dispenser system for smaller spaces. Now you can save 10% on Scott Slimroll Paper Towel Dispensers and Paper Towel Rolls with coupon code SLIMROLL, valid through September 30, 2011.

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A breakthrough in touchless hard roll technology,the Scott Slimroll Towel System fits into places that weren’t possible with a larger industrial towel dispenser.The Scott Slimroll Towel Dispenser allows users to only touch the towel they need, for increased sanitation and less spread of germs in the workplace or commercial bathrooms. The touchless dispenser also requires no batteries or electricity, making it an eco-friendly choice for your hand drying needs.

A 10″ pre-cut sheet is dispensed, delivering almost 700 towels per roll. Hard roll towels are a more efficient hand drying method than folded hand towels. There is less mess and waste with a controlled dispensing system. The emergency feed knob on the side of the dispenser reduces the need for maintenance.

We’ve all had it, fever, chills, cough, body aches, fatigue.  It’s the flu and according to the CDC it affects between 5% and 20% of the population every year.  With flu season looming its ugly head, we should all take note there are several things we can do to lessen our chances of getting sick. 

Avoid touching your hands and face in public places or at the gym – Most people don’t really think about it, but on average we touch our faces up to 18 times an hour.  If you are touching objects or surfaces that are touched by others often, consciously avoid touching your face until you can wash your hands.

Know the difference between sanitizing and disinfecting – Sanitizing lowers the number of germs while disinfecting kills germs.  Many cleaners can do both, but they have different instructions.  Disinfecting usually requires the solution to sit for a longer period of time before washing it away. 

Clean surfaces that get touched often – As far as viruses go, the flu virus is somewhat fragile.  Cleaning surfaces that get touched often like doorknobs, counters, or elevator buttons will help keep the virus from spreading from surface to person.

Keep up with routine cleaning – Again because the flu virus is relatively fragile, routine cleaning of bathrooms, kitchens, and other areas that should be cleaned regularly will help prevent the spread of the virus.

Wash hands regularly - I personally don’t believe in excessive handwashing, but a good guideline for washing hands is after using the restroom, when the kids come back from playing, or if you’ve been touching a lot of surfaces that a lot of other people have touched using an antibacterial soap or no rinse hand sanitizer is a good practice.

While there is no guaranteed way to avoid the flu, following these tips can help reduce your chances of getting sick this flu season.

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