CM/Spotlight: Restroom Care tion concentration, the greater the risk of cross contamination. With so many potential risks, the big ques-tion is what alternatives are available for cleaning workers to hygienically clean rest-rooms while still protecting their own health? Image courtesy of AGorohov/iStockphoto/Thinkstock Alternatives And Options During the past several years, new clean-ing technologies have greatly improved restroom cleaning effectiveness, including pathogen removal. For instance, microfiber cleaning cloths and flat mops tend to be more effective at re-moving contaminants than traditional clean-ing cloths and string mops. Microfiber mops and cleaning cloths remove contaminants in restrooms better than traditional towels and string mops. CM/Spotlight: Restroom Care Kaivac Inc. Floor Machine The OmniFlex can be transformed in minutes into an automated, high-performance floor machine that rivals the performance of an autoscrubber. Offering a fast, simple approach to clean, safe floors, this system is perfect for high-speed cleaning of hard sur-face areas, such as hallways, cafeterias, lobbies, warehouses, fit-ness areas and more. It’s as fast and effective as an autoscrubber without the added cost or complexity, making it perfect for building service contractors and facility managers alike. Product Information no. 123 Kaivac Inc. Cleaning System The Kaivac 2150 wields a 21 gallon fresh water tank and a 19 gal-lon recovery tank, along with a powerful 500 PSI pressure spray for fast and effective cleaning in larger facilities. An indoor pres-sure washer combined with chemical injection and wet vacuum technologies empower workers to deep clean without ever having to touch soiled, contaminated surfaces. Product Information no. 124 18 CM/Cleaning & Maintenance Management ® • October 2013
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