Tag Archives: new cleaning technologies

02 Aug

A Conversation About Cylindrical-Brush Technology

Just two decades ago, very few people in the janitorial industry had ever used (or even heard of) cylindrical floor machines. Traditional rotary buffers with a single disc were the standard tool of choice for floor care. Times have changed. Today, cylindrical brushes are more popular than ever. The change is due in large part

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29 Jun

How Automation is Changing the Cleaning Industry

Self-checkout lanes. Video bank tellers. Driverless cars. Delivery drones. As technology advances and machines become more sophisticated, many industries fear the worst, but will robots and artificial intelligence actually lead to the extinction of millions of American jobs? It depends on who you ask. Some predictions from “futurists,” or experts who study technology trends, are

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27 Jun

Tornado Pac-Vac 6 Roam Lithium Battery Technology

With the Pac-Vac 6 Roam we are able to offer cleaning professionals something they have been looking for, a battery operated back pack vacuum with unrivaled comfort. No longer tied to a power cord, team members can clean larger spaces quicker and more efficiently than traditional back-pack vacuums. Why the Pac-Vac Roam? Tornado’s backpack vacuum

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10 May

How Battery Technology is Changing Cleaning Productivity

Chances are good your janitorial closet includes battery-powered equipment. In fact, smaller, cordless equipment is becoming becoming more and more common in the cleaning industry. In the past, batteries typically were used only in larger pieces of equipment, like automatic scrubbers, because the technology at the time for smaller batteries was expensive and they typically

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19 Apr

Helpful or Hype: How to Evaluate High-Tech Equipment

Every year, automakers introduce new lines. Sometimes the differences in models are minor, but every few years the cars are totally reimagined with all the latest bells and whistles. Janitorial equipment manufacturers also release souped-up versions of their machines on a regular basis. With new products frequently flooding the crowded marketplace, buyers can feel overwhelmed.

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04 Mar

Tornado’s Newest Product Additions

In 2015, Coca-Cola™ produced the first bottles made entirely from plants. As well, Apple™ produced a line of 100% beryllium free products. Each year, companies around the world strive to manufacture a better, more sustainable and user friendly product than their previous efforts. Tornado Industries is a leading manufacturer of sustainable cleaning equipment. Like Coca-Cola™,

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01 Mar

Leasing vs. Buying: What is Right for Your Equipment Needs?

Although more than 80 percent of U.S. businesses lease equipment, according to the Small Business Administration, it remains a relatively uncommon practice in the cleaning industry. That means when it comes to choosing between buying or leasing, many facility managers and BSCs feel dazed and confused. In short, a lease allows users to make payments

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10 Feb

Are Battery Backpack Vacs Right For You?

The vacuum cleaner is a key weapon in a janitor’s arsenal. There have been a lot of changes to this key piece of equipment since its invention about 100 years ago, and technological advances continue to improve ease of use, efficiency, and effectiveness. Lately, there has been a lot of talk in the jan/san industry about

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12 Jan

Fast, Easy Fixes for Common Commercial Upright Vacuum Problems

Looking for ways to trouble-shoot and save money on vacuum equipment maintenance to keep your vacuum cleaner running longer? Here are some easy, low-cost fixes for common upright vacuum cleaner problems. Vacuum isn’t picking up dirt and particles effectively. Possible fix #1: Your collection filter bag may be full, and this can reduce air flow

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16 Dec

Cylindrical or Rotary? That Is the Question

What is Cylindrical Brush Technology? Cleaning professionals in Europe and other parts of the world, often implement new cleaning technologies, products, and equipment years before they became popular in the United States. For instance, while microfiber cleaning cloths and mops have been used in Europe for more than 20 years, it has been only in

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