to break down fatty oils and grease can accomplish that task — even with low suds. In addition, it would be an excellent idea to visit the National Floor Safety Institute’s (NFSI) website and look for a product that not only breaks down the fatty oils and grease but also gives the floor more traction. Using the right chemicals is just as important as choosing the right tools for the job. Proper Housekeeping A topnotch JanSan professional will sug-gest certain steps be adhered to for routine daily maintenance. Provide a written protocol to the facility manager that outlines a simple schedule for daily maintenance during business hours. Suggest wet floor warning signs, clean mop heads and mop buckets and that special attention be given to public areas, such as beverage service areas and public restrooms, which may be more prone to spills. Remember, when a JanSan profes-sional is seen as a resource, the cli-ent will appreciate suggestions and will better understand the partner-ing relationship that exists. Follow Usage Instructions This is one of the most important steps in any cleaning task. Following the instructions from the manu-facturer includes using the proper water temperature for diluting chemicals, follow-ing recommended application techniques, heeding to suggested dwell time, adequate-ly agitating the chemical and proper rinsing. Leave just one of these important steps out and you may actually be contributing to a slip and fall incident. Safety Is Paramount In a business relationship, the more a JanSan pro-fessional contributes to educating the client, the more they elevate their value. Showing a client ways that can help them reduce costly slip and fall incidents will prove to be invaluable in the future. JanSan professionals have a vast array of information at their fingertips that can prove to be an asset for a client when it comes to slip and fall prevention. Share information with your clients so they can better understand what you are doing to help prevent slip and fall injuries. Make suggestions and share insights by providing them with educational articles and websites to visit. Remember, you are a pro-fessional and, as a profes-sional, you can really make a difference if you follow these five easy steps for reducing slip and fall injuries. CM
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