Sizing the equipment to the job is a crucial step in successful cleaning. By: Mike Schaffer R Rarely in the commercial cleaning business will you hear the term, “general cleaning.” That is because each cleaning task is unique; unique cleaning problems produce unique clean-ing solutions. In following this adage, the maintenance of industrial floors is no different. Rather than blindly jumping into an industri-al floor care project, building service contrac-tors (BSCs) and in-house service providers (ISPs) need to formulate an all-encompassing plan that is understood and adhered to by everyone. Included in this plan are things like: Training Michael Schaffer is president of Tornado ® , a manufacturer of professional cleaning equipment, such as vacuum cleaners, floor machines and extractors. He may be reached by calling 1-800-V ACUUMS. for more info Visit www.cmmonline.com and type in search keyword: Industrial . For more information on related products, visit www.cmmonline.com , select SUPPLIER SEARCH from the main navigation bar, and enter keywords: Floor care . Photo courtesy of Tornado Workers must be aware of the equipment's abilities and limits. 14 CM/Cleaning & Maintenance Management ® • March 2009
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