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Dirtiest Places in…Your Home

Welcome and thank you for checking out our blog!  This post is our fifth in a series of posts that will explore the dirtiest places found in different environments.  Environments such as your office, your home, the airport, etc.  Click here to follow us on Facebook or click here to connect with us on LinkedIn to be alerted when those posts become available.

When we think of our home, we want a place that is warm and inviting. We also want to have a healthy home. We take care of our home by regularly cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, floors, etc. However, there are some surfaces that are hosts of germs that we miss in our regular cleaning!

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Cleaning Floors and Keeping Them Clean in Winter

December 21 brought the first day of winter. While some areas of the country never see winter weather, most will experience snow or wintry mix at some point. Many cities and businesses, use salt to help cut down on ice buildup and potential accidents.

Salt and snow residue can be tracked into workplaces and cause carpets and floors to look dirty and dingy. If not properly cleaned, the salt and moisture can ruin your flooring. Regular professional carpet and floor cleanings are recommended especially during the winter season. In between those cleanings, here are some cleaning tips to help keep those floor sparkling between cleanings.

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Cleaning Office Microwave

The microwave is one appliance in offices that works around the clock. However, think about how often this handy appliance is cleaned! If you think about the microwave in your workplace, what words come to mind? Slimy, dirty, smelly?

Regular deep cleaning is crucial to help keep the microwave in excellent working condition. While food is cooking, it can spill over and if not cleaned up quickly, can become a breeding ground for germs. In between deep cleanings, there are small steps you can take to prevent that workplace microwave from resembling a science experiment.

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Dirtiest Places in…The Gym

Welcome and thank you for checking out our blog!  This post is our fourth in a series of posts that will explore the dirtiest places found in different environments.  Environments such as your office, your home, the airport, etc.  Click here to follow us on Facebook or click here to connect with us on LinkedIn to be alerted when those posts become available.

The average person spends approximately 30% of their week at the gym. Have you ever stopped to consider how healthy it is? While most businesses try to keep up with routine cleaning, there are some areas that may be overlooked.

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