Then, with a switch of a button, the clean-ing professionals can turn on the vacuum and perform vacuuming duties on hard sur-face floors and low-pile carpets. Making these transitions between clean-ing tactics more quickly is essential to sav-ing time, especially when cleaning during the day. Lately, there has been a major trend in the industry toward day cleaning versus cleaning after business hours. The key to making day cleaning work is minimizing interruptions — the ability to get everything done in one pass provides an answer. Interruptions come in many forms, but noise is a major concern, so reducing the noise level of the cleaning process contin-ues to be a top priority. For instance, hotel managers don’t want their guests disturbed by a noisy vacuum cleaner in the hallway. So, when looking for a cleaning system that supports day cleaning, consider a one-pass solution with a vacuum at or below 65 decibels (dBA), which is designed for any noise-sensitive environment. Safety And Cost Savings “Direct labor is responsible for more than 60 percent of the overall costs of con-tract cleaners, so products that increase worker productivity have a tremendous impact on the bottom line. One-pass cleaning solutions provide end-users with an innovative tool to address worker pro-ductivity and cost issues,” states Andre Motta, global business team leader of cleaning equipment for Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLC. In addition to reducing non-productive labor time, one-pass systems can help save money. Cost savings can be accomplished by ensuring the safety of cleaning profession-als by using a solution that can be maneu-vered easily. This is especially true in an industry where time is money and back injuries are the number one reported workplace inci-dents — averaging $24,000 per workers’ compensation claim. Ergonomically designed arched handles should be incorporated into a one-pass solution to keep the user’s wrist and fore-arm bones aligned for optimum leverage and maneuverability. This design will ensure safer operations with less risk of injury, which helps reduce workers’ compensation claims and lost time. Support System When choosing a one-pass cleaning method, it is important to evaluate the level of service and support that comes with the solution. Look at the overall services and support program and find a product that offers a smart service program via an extensive, nationwide certified repair network with unique web tools that include a 24/7 trou-bleshooting guide for quick fixes. Combining three steps into one cleaning approach will not only simplify the cleaning process; it will help save time and money in the long run. CM Circle Product Information no. 252 on page 32 www.cmmonline.com 31
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