Cleaning Challenges in Schools and Busy Hallways

Keeping a learning environment clean has its own set of challenges. That's why Clarke® works hard to bring you reliable cleaning equipment to meet your daily cleaning demands day-in and day-out.

Here are some ways to give your school a True Blue Clean:

1. Do more with less. Keep it cleaner and safer for staff and students.

We know you face tight budgets, staff shortages and equipment breakdowns. Plan ahead by reviewing your cleaning programs and equipment inventory with your cleaning crew. This could be the year to try new cleaning solutions designed to boost productivity and provide a cleaner clean every time. Read more >

See the solutions Clarke® has to offer and request a demo today!

2. Bring in green cleaning ideas for busy learning environments that can help everybody feel good.

Even if it’s not a major focus for your facilities maintenance program, adopting green cleaning practices early on will protect student and staff health and support a more sustainable future.

Find out what laws and programs are working so far in the global green schools movement. Read more > Green Cleaning Initiatives for HealthierSchools: Promoting Student Health And Sustainable Cleaning

3. Implement best practices to keep education environments clean and lower absenteeism.

You can learn more about cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting best practices in the NEA Healthy Futures video series, “Clean Schools, Healthy Schools.” Read more > Clean Schools: Help KeepYour Students, Staff, and Building Healthy

Provide your crew with cleaning tools and technology they can count on to overcome those everyday challenges.

Clarke MA10™ 12E: 

The scrubber that cleans those hard-to-reach spaces the first time so you know germs and dirt are gone for good.
If you’re looking for a machine to replace the traditional mop and bucket and bring your cleaning into the 21st Century, then look no further than the Clarke MA10™ 12E Upright Scrubber. Find out more >

BOOST® scrubber technology:

BOOST® scrubber technology can help you reach a true blue clean in education and healthcare environments. Reduce the chemicals, water and time spent using smart and reliable cleaning tools. Watch video to learn more >

Clarke SA40™ scrubber:

The new SA40™ stand-on scrubber makes daytime cleaning possible. By providing a quiet mode option with sound levels lower than competitive machines, the Clarke SA40™ scrubber overcomes the challenges of cleaning busy hallways and aisles. Download a brochure now >

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Quiet Cleaning

With more and more facilities going to daytime cleaning, maintenance staff is expected to clean quietly and blend in to busy environments. To do this effectively you need the right tool, and if the right tool makes you feel like a Ghostbuster, all the better! Read more:

Selecting Floor Cleaning Machines: Satisfying Requirements & Budgets

As more cleaning standards are put in place, and maintenance budgets decrease, facility managers struggle to find effective methods to clean floors without increasing costs. Facilities such as hospitals and schools are subject to daily, continuous foot traffic, which can result in floors becoming heavily soiled very quickly. Soiled floors not only detract from the overall appearance of the facility, but slick dirt and grime can cause slip and fall hazards while dust and other particles can impact indoor air quality.

To overcome these challenges and meet current sustainable cleaning requirements, healthcare and education facilities should utilize cleaning equipment that maximizes soil removal without increasing labor or effecting the environment— satisfying industry standards while keeping the cost of cleaning within budgets.

Today, cleaning professionals can select from a variety of cleaning equipment that is designed to provide flexibility and meet cleaning needs. By understanding and identifying their cleaning challenges, facility managers can select the ideal cleaning solution(s) that promote facility sustainability—minimizing labor, chemical and water requirements without sacrificing results.

Learn more about this important topic by reading the full article.

BOOST® Your Cleaning Benefits: Chemical-Free Floor Finish Removal

Save the money and just use water! That’s all you need to remove floor finish. Just put on a surface preparation pad, fill the tank with clean water and reduce your speed. Using only water also helps to reduce the chance for slip and falls, as chemicals can cause slippery floors, keeping floors dry, safe and ready for recoating. BOOST® Technology is not only an ideal choice for removing floor finish, but is also great for evenly deep scrubbing floors. Chemical-free removal of floor finish with BOOST is ideal for diverse applications, including use in education and healthcare facilities when air quality and daytime cleaning is critical.

Stay tuned next week for the next post on cleaning benefits.

Ready…Set…Clean!

Welcome to the new Clarke Cleaning blog, created to bring you the latest technology, trends and tips on efficient, sustainable floor and surface cleaning solutions. The Clarke Cleaning blog will include information, strategies and equipment we can offer to enhance your productivity and deliver effective cleaning results. The blog will also focus on relevant industry news and issues, sustainability and green cleaning initiatives.

With participation from a variety of Clarke representatives, from product development and technology, marketing and sales, we guarantee detailed technical information and knowledgeable opinions on a variety of cleaning industry topics, from green cleaning to satisfying even the most demanding jobs.

Clarke is a brand of Nilfisk-Advance, one of the world’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of professional cleaning equipment. The company has developed professional cleaning equipment for over 100 years. Nilfisk-Advance has production facilities in North America, South America, Europe, and China, and has an extensive network of sales entities in 43 countries and is represented in more than 100 countries around the world. With the Clarke brand, Nilfisk-Advance is committed to providing versatile equipment that supports facility cleanliness, the health and safety of occupants, as well as the environment.

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