Entrance Matting- Looks Great AND Saves Money!

Keeping your building looking it’s best while providing a safe environment for employees and guests can be challenging.  The International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA), the world’s largest cleaning association, has discovered up to 80% of the dirt that enters a facility is tracked in as people enter the building. This dirt and debris can cause health risks, extra cost in maintenance to flooring and be a serious slip/fall problem.  The proper entrance matting can stop as much as 90% of the mess! 

10-15 feet of entrance matting is suggested.  Be sure to incorporate both outside and indoor scraper mats!

Check out the video explaining the Mat Entrance System HERE!

The Wrath of Ice Melt Residue

It's coming. After the first big snowfall. That white residue tracked in at all entryways. It’s a nuisance on carpets and hard floors. This is essentially a hard water/scale residue brought on by ice melters- like what you would see in restrooms. This does not mean you would use a bowl cleaner on your floors- PLEASE do not do this. There are cleaners made specifically to handle this problem without ruining your floors!

A good neutral cleaner will be safe for floor finishes and can also remove the ice melt residue without streaks. We like Double DutyNeutral Floor Cleaner. It’s economical, and it does a great job cleaning everyday traffic on floors without removing the finish. 

If you have a major ice melt tracking problem and it also involves carpeting, we recommend Concept “915”. It easily wipes out the white crust on hard floors and on carpeted areas.

 Preventative Measures:

• Although Ice melt is a must, you can minimize tracking by trying to keep walkways clear of ice and snow.
•  Use Ice-Melt sparingly- more is not always better! 
•   Entrance matting. Entrance matting. Entrance matting- 10-15 feet is ideal. You want to get as much ice melt off feet before they hit your floors. This also minimizes slip and fall hazards!

Call AMS Advanced Maintenance Service for a quote on keeping your facility looking it's best during any season! 815-547-7952.

OH My Aching Back!

Safety is a major concern for AMS Advanced Maintenance Service. Unfortunately, all cleaning staff is at high risk for injury because of the cleaning chemicals and equipment they use daily.  Here are some tips we follow to ensure the safety of our staff: 

Dress the part

To prevent slips and falls, wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes with non-slip tread.  Long pants, eye protection and gloves are also a necessity when working with cleaning chemicals.

Match the tool to the person

You wouldn’t expect a small person to use a large mop- the same goes for a larger person using a small mop.  Neither scenario is efficient. Both workers are wasting motion, taking longer to complete the task. They are more likely to be exposed to injury from repetitive motion. 

Watch your posture

Incorrect posture is stressful on the body. Be sure you are using different parts of your body for assistance. Lift with your legs. Use your arms for support when leaning over or crouching.

Read the label

Read ALL cleaning chemical labels to ensure proper usage. Be sure to have the SDS (Safety Data Sheet) on hand in case of an emergency.

Stay safe everyone!

Advanced Maintenance Service   815-547-7952