Food Service/Restaurants
- By Allen Rathey April 12th 20180 Comments
William Mattos, SRWC Custodial Supervisor, a 30+ year cleaning veteran, applies the empowerment mindset to the cleaning staff of 15 that maintains SRWC facilities comprising 184,000 square feet – with health and safety as top priorities.
Commercial Kitchen Cleaning Hacks to Keep Your Business Strong
By Amy Milshtein March 21st 20180 CommentsRunning a restaurant is hard work, but there are commercial kitchen cleaning hacks that can lighten the load. Keep your customers happy and employees healthy by following some simple commercial kitchen cleaning protocols.<br>
Trash Compacting in Custodial - Good Things in Small Packages
By Allen Rathey March 12th 20180 CommentsTrash compacting with onboard vacuum-pressure rather than using a hand to press down trash, takes Kaivac's systems to a new level.
How to Clean Restrooms: The Definitive Guide to Restroom Cleaning
By Amy Milshtein February 21st 20180 CommentsProper restroom cleaning is essential, no matter the building type . Well-maintained facilities protect the public from germs, viruses and other dangerous pathogens. But the benefits go even further. Clean, fresh smelling restrooms delight occupants and e
How an ATP Rapid Monitoring System Can Help Prevent the Spread of the Flu
By Robert Kravitz January 30th 20180 CommentsMany of us are not sure what an ATP system is or how it works. As a result, we asked Terry Schawe, head of research and development at Kaivac, to bring us up to speed about this technology.
Kaivac Cleaning Equipment Maintenance Tips
By Amy Milshtein January 29th 20180 CommentsCleaning equipment maintenance is too important to overlook, especially for your Kaivac No-Touch Cleaning or OmniFlex system. Well-maintained machines last longer, perform optimally and even smell better.
Cleaning Up After a Norovirus Outbreak
By Robert Kravitz January 4th 20180 CommentsDealing with norovirus and norovirus outbreaks and what cleaning contractors should know to clean-up a vomiting incident caused by norovirus.
Preventing Slip-and-Fall Accidents in Commercial Kitchens
By Amy Milshtein December 5th 20170 CommentsSlip-and-fall accidents are all too common, sending 8 million Americans to the ER each year and costing more than $20 billion. Mistakes happen, but preventing them in commercial kitchens protects workers from harm and employers from liability.
Holiday Cleaning for an Event or Party
By Robert Kravitz December 4th 20170 CommentsThe Holidays can get pretty busy with parties and events in schools, offices, and other types of facilities. This often means the typical cleaning routine can be in for some significant changes.
The Big Chill: Winterproofing Floors
By Amy Milshtein November 13th 20170 CommentsWe may be smack in the middle of Autumn, but winter is coming. For facility managers and building maintenance professionals that means winterproofing floors.
How to Maximize your Restroom Investment
By Amy Milshtein October 9th 20170 CommentsNot only are they expensive to build, restrooms are expensive to maintain. They must be deep cleaned daily and, depending on use, stocked and spot cleaned several times a day, adding hourly costs to you bottom line
KaiTutor™: A Better Way to Train Custodians
By Amy Milshtein September 5th 20170 CommentsWell-trained employees are also empowered employees. They know the technique and equipment and can even troubleshoot potential problems. This leads to fewer service calls, better results and happier clients.
Test Your Knowledge on Floor Spills
By Robert Kravitz May 19th 20170 CommentsWe’re going to test your knowledge on what to do when you see a spill on a floor
What’s Cooking? A Buffet of Restaurant Floor Cleaning Tips
By Amy Milshtein April 20th 20170 CommentsHere’s some restaurant floor cleaning techniques to keep each material safe, sanitary and looking its best.
Restaurant Stops the Mop and Switches to Kaivac OmniFlex System
April 19th 20170 CommentsJake Hibbett faced a cleaning challenge. As assistant Manager of Buffalo Wings & Rings in Greendale, Ind., he needed to create a clean and inviting environment for diners. However, the combination of the dining room’s wood-look tile floor and the mops
Beyond the Restaurant Inspection Checklist
By Amy Milshtein March 28th 20170 CommentsDon’t sell the importance of a checklist short. A good one sets clear expectations between management and staff, outlines protocols and priorities and helps train managers and staff on food safety techniques.
Food for Thought: Restaurant Dining Room Cleaning
By Amy Milshtein January 30th 20170 CommentsProper restaurant dining room cleaning will keep the public, and profits, healthy.
Science of Salt: How Road Salt Melts Ice and Ruins Floors
By Amy Milshtein December 28th 20160 CommentsSalt corrodes cars and trucks, kills plant life and burns the paw pads of dogs and cats. Just imagine what tracked-in road salts are doing to your floors.
Slip and Fall Accidents in Restaurants are on the Rise
By Robert Kravitz September 8th 20160 CommentsNew guidelines to help reduce slip and fall accidents are extensive, but they can be adopted fairly easily with the right tools, training, and equipment.
Top Tips for Cleaning a Commercial Kitchen Floor
By Robert Kravitz July 21st 20160 CommentsLet's face it, cleaning a commercial kitchen floor is one of the most difficult jobs in the professional cleaning industry.
Cutting the Fat: Restaurant Grease Removal
By Amy Milshtein June 24th 20160 CommentsProper and thorough restaurant grease removal keeps kitchens safe and business owners happy.
Restaurant Kitchen Cleaning Checklist: Your Map to Clean
By Amy Milshtein May 31st 20160 CommentsA well-designed restaurant kitchen cleaning checklist keeps operations running smoothly
Cleaning in Food Processing Requires Precision
By Amy Milshtein May 17th 20160 CommentsCleaning in food processing plants is serious business.
Better Cleaning, Better Efficiency: What ISSA Interclean Offers Business Owners
By Eric Michaels May 6th 20160 CommentsThe annual ISSA Interclean show brings business owners the latest in cleaning equipment innovation. Your path to more efficient operations starts here.
Commercial Restroom Cleaning: Tips to Boost Customer Loyalty
By Kim Syrios April 27th 20160 CommentsQuality commercial restroom cleaning is essential to boost loyalty, improve employee morale, and enhance the overall shopping experience.
The Hangover: How to Clean a Bar or Restaurant After a party
By Amy Milshtein April 6th 20160 CommentsBusy nights mean extra mess. Does your staff know how to clean a bar or restaurant after a party?
Ace Your Restaurant Inspection with This Health Code Checklist
By Eric Michaels March 22nd 20160 CommentsHere is a health code checklist that will help your team ace a restaurant inspection and keep customers safe.
Pest Cleanup: Coming Back after a Vermin Infestation
By Amy Milshtein February 29th 20160 CommentsRodents, cockroaches, flies, and other pests will drive your customers out the door, so take proper pest cleanup steps at the first sign of rodents.
Concession Stand Tips: How to Clean during Shows and Sports Events
By Eric Michaels February 25th 20160 CommentsHere are concession stand tips for keeping operations clean before, during, and after events at a busy venue.
E. coli Outbreak Demonstrates Importance of Cleaning Routines
By Anne Baley February 10th 20160 CommentsAn E. coli outbreak can be devastating to your business as well as your community. It's also one of the most preventable outbreaks around.
- By Anne Baley February 5th 20160 Comments
Juice bar cleaning has some unique challenges you won't see in any other restaurant. These tips help make your job go smoother.
Are Automatic Floor Scrubbers Right for Your Business?
By Anne Baley February 3rd 20160 CommentsCleaning large floors in any business can be a major challenge. Find out how automatic floor scrubbers can save you time, energy, and money.
Taking Preventive Measures to Ensure Customer Safety in Your Store
By Robert Kravitz January 29th 20160 CommentsFloor safety is a hot button issue right now. Are your floors a liability?
Sick Employees Can Cost More Than a Labor Shortage
By Anne Baley January 22nd 20160 CommentsKeeping sick employees on the schedule can cost your business in money and reputation. Keep them home to avoid creating damaging epidemics.
Restaurant Equipment Repair: Not Just Fryers and Fridges
By Anne Baley January 7th 20160 CommentsEvery restaurant owner knows the importance of effective restaurant equipment repair. Your cleaning equipment is just as crucial. Find out more.
Large Event Cleaning for Restaurant Staff
By Anne Baley December 18th 20150 CommentsEvent cleaning for large parties can put extra challenges on restaurant cleaning staff. Find three overlooked areas to concentrate on.
How Risk Prevention and Better Cleaning Equipment Go Hand-in-Hand
By Eric Michaels November 20th 20150 CommentsFor companies concerned with risk prevention, investing in better cleaning equipment may be the answer to your problems.
Salmonella Outbreak Highlights the Need for Proper Cleaning Techniques
By Anne Baley November 16th 20150 CommentsA salmonella outbreak and subsequent cover-up resulted in nine deaths and more than 700 illnesses. Proper cleaning procedures could have prevented it.
Urban Restaurant Cleaning: It Starts with the Storefront
By Eric Michaels November 10th 20150 CommentsCleaning up the storefront of an urban restaurant gets tough, especially amid busy streets and energetic customers. Here's how to tackle the job.
Grocery Store Cleanliness: Why Salad Bars and Hot Food Bars Need Your Attention
By Anne Baley October 5th 20150 CommentsIf you add a salad bar or hot food bar to increase your grocery store's traffic, grocery store cleanliness will become an even bigger issue. Here's why.
Keeping Boardwalk Food Establishments Clean Amid the Sand and Surf
By Eric Michaels September 14th 20150 CommentsHere's some help tackling the challenge of cleaning boardwalk food establishments.
Stadium Cleaning: A Huge Job for a Small Crew
By Anne Baley September 8th 20150 CommentsWith thousands of people moving through stadiums each day, stadium cleaning is one of the biggest challenges around. Here are some helpful strategies.
Movie Theater Cleaning: Is Your Crew Up for the Challenge?
By Eric Michaels August 28th 20150 CommentsMovie theater cleaning is a tough assignment for any custodial crew, no matter how experienced! Here's what you need to know about cleaning and equipment.
Office Kitchen Cleaning: How to Tackle Touch Points and Soil Removal
By Eric Michaels August 24th 20150 CommentsOffice kitchens need to be cleaned on a regular basis. Here are some tips and best practices for office kitchen cleaning.
School Cafeteria Cleaning: How to Prepare for the New Academic Year
By Anne Baley August 17th 20150 CommentsHere are some tips on how to clean a school cafeteria quickly and effectively before the new academic year begins.
Mall Food Court Cleaning: Food Counters, Dining Areas, and Floors
By Anne Baley August 14th 20150 CommentsA high-traffic mall food court can be a breeding ground for bacteria. Here are some tips on food court cleaning.
Cruise Ship Cleanliness: Food Service Areas
August 3rd 20150 CommentsCleaning high-traffic food service areas on a cruise ship can be challenging. Here are some tips on cruise ship cleanliness.
Butcher Shop Cleaning in the Summer
July 30th 20150 CommentsHere are some tips on how to ensure that your butcher shop cleaning process is as effective as possible during the hot summer months.
Ice Cream Shop Cleaning for Summertime Business
July 15th 20150 CommentsThe weather is warmer, and ice cream shop cleaning is becoming a tougher job. Here's how to tackle the job.
Nightclub Cleaning: How to Make a Dance Floor Look Like New
June 24th 20150 CommentsIn nightclub cleaning, you have to keep the dance floor clean and safe for dancing. Here is how you can restore your floor's shine after a busy weekend.
Food Truck Cleaning: Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Tasks
June 22nd 20150 CommentsFood truck owners must take various precautions when preparing their food and keeping their truck clean. Here are some tips on food truck cleaning.
Important Employee Cleanliness Policies
June 8th 20150 CommentsEmployee cleanliness policies will help to prevent cross-contamination and ensure that your workplace is as clean as possible.
Deep Cleaning Your Restaurant Kitchen
May 22nd 20150 CommentsInterested in learning how to do a deep cleaning of a restaurant kitchen? Here's a guide to the steps involved in this process.
Cleaning College Dining Halls: Your Checklist for Success
May 15th 20150 CommentsCleaning high-traffic college dining halls can be difficult. Here are some tips for fast and efficient dining hall cleaning.
Outdoor Restaurants and Their Unique Cleaning Challenges
May 6th 20150 CommentsOutdoor restaurants have unique cleaning challenges. Learn how to safely clean your outdoor dining area.
Dirty Restaurants' Dirty Little Secrets
April 27th 20150 CommentsIt's not just dirty restaurants that have problems with spreading germs. Find the surprisingly dirty parts of your restaurant and how Kaivac can help.
Low-Cost Floor Cleaning System Helps BSC Achieve High Performance Results
April 21st 20150 CommentsJancoa, a leading Cincinnati-based BSC, leverages an innovative low-cost floor cleaning system to deliver superior results for its customers.
Maintaining a Walk-In Refrigerator for Health and Safety
April 20th 20150 CommentsMaintaining a walk-in refrigerator the right way is crucial for the health and safety of your customers and employees. Kaivac has tools to help you do it.
Fast Food Restaurant Cleaning: How to Be Quick and Effective
March 25th 20150 CommentsWith fast food restaurant cleaning, employees have to move quickly without sacrificing effectiveness. Here are tips on maintaining a safe environment.
Restaurant Floor Safety Tips: Slip-and-Fall Edition
March 23rd 20150 CommentsRestaurant floor safety is an important consideration. Here are four tips for cutting back on slips and falls in your food service operation.
Entranceway Cleaning: How to Keep Customers Coming Back
March 16th 20150 CommentsFirst impressions are important, so it's critical to keep the entranceway to your building looking good. Here's how to keep up with entranceway cleaning.
Restaurant Kitchen Cleaning: Surprisingly Dirty Areas
February 13th 20150 CommentsFood prep brings in a lot of germs and bacteria. Restaurant kitchen cleaning is crucial, especially in these surprisingly dirty areas.
Fruit Fly Control in Your Restaurant Kitchen
January 19th 20150 CommentsOne of the most difficult pest problems in restaurants is fruit fly control. Kaivac's Dispense-and-Vac system can help stop fruit flies from multiplying.
Effective Grout Cleaning in Your Restaurant Kitchen
January 15th 20150 CommentsRestaurant grout cleaning is ineffective with brushes and mops. Kaivac's Dispense-and-Vac system does a better job.
Cleaning Bar Countertops More Efficiently
January 12th 20150 CommentsCleaning bar countertops is more than simply wiping the surface with a wet rag. You need the right tools and techniques to remove soil and bacteria.
Restaurant Cleaning to Address Food Allergy Concerns
January 9th 20150 CommentsYour restaurant cleaning system should take into account the rise in food allergies. Here are tips for keeping an allergy-friendly restaurant.
Open Kitchen Cleaning Tips for Best Customer Impressions
December 15th 20140 CommentsHaving an open kitchen means extra cleaning work. Here are some open kitchen cleaning tips for keeping your kitchen looking good at all times.
Restaurant Kitchen Cleaning: The Most Crucial Areas for Daily Cleanup
December 12th 20140 CommentsRestaurant kitchen cleaning jobs have to be broken down into categories: daily, weekly, and monthly jobs. Daily jobs are the most important—here's why.
Restaurant Carpet Cleaning: Easily Overlooked, but Crucial
December 1st 20140 CommentsRestaurant carpet cleaning usually involves expensive cleaning services. Kaivac's No-Touch cleaning system eliminates the problem.
Restaurant Restroom Cleaning: Developing Good Habits
November 26th 20140 CommentsThe best way to ensure efficient restaurant restroom cleaning is to teach your employees good cleaning habits. Kaivac's systems can help.
Window Cleaning: Making a Great First Impression
November 24th 20140 CommentsYour front windows are the first thing that customers see when coming to your restaurant. Use the right tools to save time on window cleaning.
Restaurant Cleaning: Tackling the Bar Area
November 3rd 20140 CommentsHere's how to make sure that your restaurant cleaning system meets the tough challenge the bar area presents.
Neglected Areas of a Restaurant: Hidden Homes for Bacteria
October 31st 20140 CommentsMaking your restaurant look clean is only half the battle. Neglected areas of a restaurant are easy to miss, but crucial to get clean. Here's how.
Restaurant Kitchen Cleaning Mistakes Your Staff Might Be Making
October 29th 20140 CommentsRestaurant kitchen cleaning mistakes can allow dirt and bacteria to grow unchecked, endangering your customers. Here are some tips for better habits.
Proper Restaurant Floor Cleaning for Different Types of Floors
October 6th 20140 CommentsRestaurants have many different types of floors, so restaurant floor cleaning requires a system that can handle all different types of surfaces.
Tips for Effective Restaurant Cleaning
September 24th 20140 CommentsIt's one of the biggest challenges in the business: achieving effective restaurant cleaning. Here are a few tips for keeping your restaurant clean.
Restaurant Grease Removal: Make Your Floors Safe
September 18th 20140 CommentsRestaurant grease removal has always been the key to safe kitchen operations. Follow these tips for a grease-free floor with improved traction.
Restaurant Health Inspection Hints and Tips
September 16th 20140 CommentsA restaurant health inspection will often focus on a few common, seemingly insignificant details. Focus on these points to increase your scores.
Commercial Cleaning Tips: Don't Ignore These 5 Frequently Missed Restaurant Spots
September 2nd 20140 CommentsThese commercial cleaning tips cover five objects often skipped in restaurant cleaning routines.
Spend Less Time Cleaning Floors by Preventing the Dirt from Coming In
August 28th 20140 CommentsCleaning floors is a crucial part of keeping customers happy, and the best way to keep the floor clean is by preventing dirt from entering to begin with.
Commercial Kitchen Floor Cleaning: Are You Doing It Right?
August 26th 20140 CommentsCommercial kitchen floor cleaning should always be a priority on your cleaning list. Here are some best practices for your restaurant.
Commercial Cleaning Products: How Much Is Too Much?
August 22nd 20140 CommentsMore isn't always better, especially when it comes to commercial cleaning products. Here's why "just enough" is the best option.
How to Know When a Food Contact Surface Is Clean
August 12th 20140 CommentsKeeping a clean facility requires a deep cleaning of each food contact surface, but that's not enough. You have to also be able to measure the cleanliness.
Restaurant Food Safety in the Summer
August 1st 20140 CommentsWhen it comes to restaurant food safety, one of the most important facets is keeping the kitchen as clean as possible to prevent bacteria growth.
Dirty Restaurant Restrooms Will Cost a Business
July 28th 20140 CommentsNo one likes a dirty restroom, but some restaurant owners may not fully understand how important cleanliness can be to their bottom line.
How Kitchen Cleanliness Affects Liabilities Business Owners Face
July 18th 20140 CommentsEvery business owner operating a commercial kitchen has a duty to ensure public health and employee safety.
Commercial Kitchen Cleaning: Why a Mop Won't Cut It
June 20th 20140 CommentsWhen it comes to commercial kitchen cleaning, many food service operators can't shake the habit of using a mop and bucket to clean up. But they should.
Commercial Kitchen Cleaning at a Fraction of the Cost for a Quaker Steak & Lube Franchise
June 10th 20140 CommentsRestaurants are held to a high standard when it comes to commercial kitchen cleaning. And when corners are cut, there are generally consequences anywhere from illnesses and injuries to lost business, or worse, closure.
Clean and Safe Commercial Kitchen Floors
March 19th 20140 CommentsGrease, food and drink spills, and heavy foot traffic bombard commercial kitchen floors daily, all adding up to an accident waiting to happen. To make matters worse, the cleaning tools and equipment that most kitchens rely on can actually perpetuate the p
Unexpected Pathways and Slip and Fall Accidents
January 30th 20140 CommentsFish have a tendency to travel in schools, moving together in large groups in the most unexpected directions.
OmniFlex Helps Prevent Slip-and-Fall Accidents for Franchise Operator
June 11th 20130 CommentsThe restaurant industry spends more than $2 billion each year on slip-and-fall accidents. Sadly, many of these accidents could be prevented with the right cleaning equipment.
National Restaurant Association Announces 2012 Kitchen Innovation Award Recipients
February 9th 20120 CommentsAward recipients will be showcased in the interactive Kitchen Innovations Pavilion in its new central location on the exhibit floor (booth 2440 ) at the 2012 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, set for its new dates May 5-8 at Chicago's McCormick Place.
Kaivac Receives Kitchen Innovation Award from the National Restaurant Association
February 9th 20120 CommentsFor the Kitchen Innovation Award, the judges looked for innovative equipment that improves quality, productivity, service, and sustainability in the restaurant industry.
Clean, Safe Floors are a Priority at Riverbank Cafe
February 3rd 20120 CommentsClean, Safe Floors are a Priority at Riverbank Cafe
Kaivac Equipment NFSI Certified
January 4th 20120 CommentsThe National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) has awarded "High-Traction" product certification to Kaivac's No-Touch Cleaning®
Floor Health and Phasing Out the Mop
By Robert Kravitz October 14th 20110 CommentsA study released in September 2010 regarding cleanliness and kitchen floors may have more sweeping ramifications than anticipated when it comes to protecting human health, especially in facilities such as corrections buildings that have large populations living in relatively small quarters.
Reducing Cleaning Time from Three Days to Three Hours
June 14th 20110 CommentsOn a regular basis, a kitchen grill in a Ohio college had to be removed to allow custodial workers to clean the tile and floor behind it.
- June 14th 20110 Comments
Unexpected Floor Safety
Safer Restaurants for the Youngest Customers
By John Richter February 18th 20110 CommentsSafer Restaurants for the Youngest Customers
- November 30th 20100 Comments
Rolando Brown, supervisor of custodial services for Metropolitan School District, Lawrence Township, IN, is proud her district owns Kaivac No-Touch Cleaning™
When It Comes to Hygienic Cleaning, Coverall Steps Up to the Plate
June 18th 20100 CommentsDeveloping hygienic, healthy cleaning practices has long been a priority in medical facilities, where concerns regarding the spread of infection and nosocomial illnesses are paramount.
No Touch Cleaning Helps BSC Provide Lucrative Employment Opportunities to the Disabled Worker
November 30th -00010 CommentsEvery time a factory closes its doors, workers must forge through the devastation and carve out new futures for themselves.
How to Prevent Flies From Plaguing Your Restaurant
By Eric Michaels November 30th -00010 CommentsBefore you have to deal with pest control, learn how to prevent flies from infesting your restaurant in the first place.
Commercial Kitchen Cleaning Hacks to Keep Your Business Strong
By Amy Milshtein March 21st 20180 CommentsRunning a restaurant is hard work, but there are commercial kitchen cleaning hacks that can lighten the load. Keep your customers happy and employees healthy by following some simple commercial kitchen cleaning protocols.<br>
Trash Compacting in Custodial - Good Things in Small Packages
By Allen Rathey March 12th 20180 CommentsTrash compacting with onboard vacuum-pressure rather than using a hand to press down trash, takes Kaivac's systems to a new level.
How to Clean Restrooms: The Definitive Guide to Restroom Cleaning
By Amy Milshtein February 21st 20180 CommentsProper restroom cleaning is essential, no matter the building type . Well-maintained facilities protect the public from germs, viruses and other dangerous pathogens. But the benefits go even further. Clean, fresh smelling restrooms delight occupants and e
How an ATP Rapid Monitoring System Can Help Prevent the Spread of the Flu
By Robert Kravitz January 30th 20180 CommentsMany of us are not sure what an ATP system is or how it works. As a result, we asked Terry Schawe, head of research and development at Kaivac, to bring us up to speed about this technology.
Kaivac Cleaning Equipment Maintenance Tips
By Amy Milshtein January 29th 20180 CommentsCleaning equipment maintenance is too important to overlook, especially for your Kaivac No-Touch Cleaning or OmniFlex system. Well-maintained machines last longer, perform optimally and even smell better.
Cleaning Up After a Norovirus Outbreak
By Robert Kravitz January 4th 20180 CommentsDealing with norovirus and norovirus outbreaks and what cleaning contractors should know to clean-up a vomiting incident caused by norovirus.
Preventing Slip-and-Fall Accidents in Commercial Kitchens
By Amy Milshtein December 5th 20170 CommentsSlip-and-fall accidents are all too common, sending 8 million Americans to the ER each year and costing more than $20 billion. Mistakes happen, but preventing them in commercial kitchens protects workers from harm and employers from liability.
Holiday Cleaning for an Event or Party
By Robert Kravitz December 4th 20170 CommentsThe Holidays can get pretty busy with parties and events in schools, offices, and other types of facilities. This often means the typical cleaning routine can be in for some significant changes.
The Big Chill: Winterproofing Floors
By Amy Milshtein November 13th 20170 CommentsWe may be smack in the middle of Autumn, but winter is coming. For facility managers and building maintenance professionals that means winterproofing floors.
How to Maximize your Restroom Investment
By Amy Milshtein October 9th 20170 CommentsNot only are they expensive to build, restrooms are expensive to maintain. They must be deep cleaned daily and, depending on use, stocked and spot cleaned several times a day, adding hourly costs to you bottom line
KaiTutor™: A Better Way to Train Custodians
By Amy Milshtein September 5th 20170 CommentsWell-trained employees are also empowered employees. They know the technique and equipment and can even troubleshoot potential problems. This leads to fewer service calls, better results and happier clients.
Test Your Knowledge on Floor Spills
By Robert Kravitz May 19th 20170 CommentsWe’re going to test your knowledge on what to do when you see a spill on a floor
What’s Cooking? A Buffet of Restaurant Floor Cleaning Tips
By Amy Milshtein April 20th 20170 CommentsHere’s some restaurant floor cleaning techniques to keep each material safe, sanitary and looking its best.
Beyond the Restaurant Inspection Checklist
By Amy Milshtein March 28th 20170 CommentsDon’t sell the importance of a checklist short. A good one sets clear expectations between management and staff, outlines protocols and priorities and helps train managers and staff on food safety techniques.
Food for Thought: Restaurant Dining Room Cleaning
By Amy Milshtein January 30th 20170 CommentsProper restaurant dining room cleaning will keep the public, and profits, healthy.
Science of Salt: How Road Salt Melts Ice and Ruins Floors
By Amy Milshtein December 28th 20160 CommentsSalt corrodes cars and trucks, kills plant life and burns the paw pads of dogs and cats. Just imagine what tracked-in road salts are doing to your floors.
Slip and Fall Accidents in Restaurants are on the Rise
By Robert Kravitz September 8th 20160 CommentsNew guidelines to help reduce slip and fall accidents are extensive, but they can be adopted fairly easily with the right tools, training, and equipment.
Top Tips for Cleaning a Commercial Kitchen Floor
By Robert Kravitz July 21st 20160 CommentsLet's face it, cleaning a commercial kitchen floor is one of the most difficult jobs in the professional cleaning industry.
Cutting the Fat: Restaurant Grease Removal
By Amy Milshtein June 24th 20160 CommentsProper and thorough restaurant grease removal keeps kitchens safe and business owners happy.
Restaurant Kitchen Cleaning Checklist: Your Map to Clean
By Amy Milshtein May 31st 20160 CommentsA well-designed restaurant kitchen cleaning checklist keeps operations running smoothly
Cleaning in Food Processing Requires Precision
By Amy Milshtein May 17th 20160 CommentsCleaning in food processing plants is serious business.
Better Cleaning, Better Efficiency: What ISSA Interclean Offers Business Owners
By Eric Michaels May 6th 20160 CommentsThe annual ISSA Interclean show brings business owners the latest in cleaning equipment innovation. Your path to more efficient operations starts here.
Commercial Restroom Cleaning: Tips to Boost Customer Loyalty
By Kim Syrios April 27th 20160 CommentsQuality commercial restroom cleaning is essential to boost loyalty, improve employee morale, and enhance the overall shopping experience.
The Hangover: How to Clean a Bar or Restaurant After a party
By Amy Milshtein April 6th 20160 CommentsBusy nights mean extra mess. Does your staff know how to clean a bar or restaurant after a party?
Ace Your Restaurant Inspection with This Health Code Checklist
By Eric Michaels March 22nd 20160 CommentsHere is a health code checklist that will help your team ace a restaurant inspection and keep customers safe.
Pest Cleanup: Coming Back after a Vermin Infestation
By Amy Milshtein February 29th 20160 CommentsRodents, cockroaches, flies, and other pests will drive your customers out the door, so take proper pest cleanup steps at the first sign of rodents.
Concession Stand Tips: How to Clean during Shows and Sports Events
By Eric Michaels February 25th 20160 CommentsHere are concession stand tips for keeping operations clean before, during, and after events at a busy venue.
E. coli Outbreak Demonstrates Importance of Cleaning Routines
By Anne Baley February 10th 20160 CommentsAn E. coli outbreak can be devastating to your business as well as your community. It's also one of the most preventable outbreaks around.
- By Anne Baley February 5th 20160 Comments
Juice bar cleaning has some unique challenges you won't see in any other restaurant. These tips help make your job go smoother.
Are Automatic Floor Scrubbers Right for Your Business?
By Anne Baley February 3rd 20160 CommentsCleaning large floors in any business can be a major challenge. Find out how automatic floor scrubbers can save you time, energy, and money.
Taking Preventive Measures to Ensure Customer Safety in Your Store
By Robert Kravitz January 29th 20160 CommentsFloor safety is a hot button issue right now. Are your floors a liability?
Sick Employees Can Cost More Than a Labor Shortage
By Anne Baley January 22nd 20160 CommentsKeeping sick employees on the schedule can cost your business in money and reputation. Keep them home to avoid creating damaging epidemics.
Restaurant Equipment Repair: Not Just Fryers and Fridges
By Anne Baley January 7th 20160 CommentsEvery restaurant owner knows the importance of effective restaurant equipment repair. Your cleaning equipment is just as crucial. Find out more.
Large Event Cleaning for Restaurant Staff
By Anne Baley December 18th 20150 CommentsEvent cleaning for large parties can put extra challenges on restaurant cleaning staff. Find three overlooked areas to concentrate on.
How Risk Prevention and Better Cleaning Equipment Go Hand-in-Hand
By Eric Michaels November 20th 20150 CommentsFor companies concerned with risk prevention, investing in better cleaning equipment may be the answer to your problems.
Grocery Store Cleanliness: Why Salad Bars and Hot Food Bars Need Your Attention
By Anne Baley October 5th 20150 CommentsIf you add a salad bar or hot food bar to increase your grocery store's traffic, grocery store cleanliness will become an even bigger issue. Here's why.
Keeping Boardwalk Food Establishments Clean Amid the Sand and Surf
By Eric Michaels September 14th 20150 CommentsHere's some help tackling the challenge of cleaning boardwalk food establishments.
Stadium Cleaning: A Huge Job for a Small Crew
By Anne Baley September 8th 20150 CommentsWith thousands of people moving through stadiums each day, stadium cleaning is one of the biggest challenges around. Here are some helpful strategies.
Movie Theater Cleaning: Is Your Crew Up for the Challenge?
By Eric Michaels August 28th 20150 CommentsMovie theater cleaning is a tough assignment for any custodial crew, no matter how experienced! Here's what you need to know about cleaning and equipment.
Office Kitchen Cleaning: How to Tackle Touch Points and Soil Removal
By Eric Michaels August 24th 20150 CommentsOffice kitchens need to be cleaned on a regular basis. Here are some tips and best practices for office kitchen cleaning.
School Cafeteria Cleaning: How to Prepare for the New Academic Year
By Anne Baley August 17th 20150 CommentsHere are some tips on how to clean a school cafeteria quickly and effectively before the new academic year begins.
Mall Food Court Cleaning: Food Counters, Dining Areas, and Floors
By Anne Baley August 14th 20150 CommentsA high-traffic mall food court can be a breeding ground for bacteria. Here are some tips on food court cleaning.
Cruise Ship Cleanliness: Food Service Areas
August 3rd 20150 CommentsCleaning high-traffic food service areas on a cruise ship can be challenging. Here are some tips on cruise ship cleanliness.
Butcher Shop Cleaning in the Summer
July 30th 20150 CommentsHere are some tips on how to ensure that your butcher shop cleaning process is as effective as possible during the hot summer months.
Ice Cream Shop Cleaning for Summertime Business
July 15th 20150 CommentsThe weather is warmer, and ice cream shop cleaning is becoming a tougher job. Here's how to tackle the job.
Nightclub Cleaning: How to Make a Dance Floor Look Like New
June 24th 20150 CommentsIn nightclub cleaning, you have to keep the dance floor clean and safe for dancing. Here is how you can restore your floor's shine after a busy weekend.
Important Employee Cleanliness Policies
June 8th 20150 CommentsEmployee cleanliness policies will help to prevent cross-contamination and ensure that your workplace is as clean as possible.
Deep Cleaning Your Restaurant Kitchen
May 22nd 20150 CommentsInterested in learning how to do a deep cleaning of a restaurant kitchen? Here's a guide to the steps involved in this process.
Cleaning College Dining Halls: Your Checklist for Success
May 15th 20150 CommentsCleaning high-traffic college dining halls can be difficult. Here are some tips for fast and efficient dining hall cleaning.
Outdoor Restaurants and Their Unique Cleaning Challenges
May 6th 20150 CommentsOutdoor restaurants have unique cleaning challenges. Learn how to safely clean your outdoor dining area.
Dirty Restaurants' Dirty Little Secrets
April 27th 20150 CommentsIt's not just dirty restaurants that have problems with spreading germs. Find the surprisingly dirty parts of your restaurant and how Kaivac can help.
Maintaining a Walk-In Refrigerator for Health and Safety
April 20th 20150 CommentsMaintaining a walk-in refrigerator the right way is crucial for the health and safety of your customers and employees. Kaivac has tools to help you do it.
Fast Food Restaurant Cleaning: How to Be Quick and Effective
March 25th 20150 CommentsWith fast food restaurant cleaning, employees have to move quickly without sacrificing effectiveness. Here are tips on maintaining a safe environment.
Restaurant Floor Safety Tips: Slip-and-Fall Edition
March 23rd 20150 CommentsRestaurant floor safety is an important consideration. Here are four tips for cutting back on slips and falls in your food service operation.
Entranceway Cleaning: How to Keep Customers Coming Back
March 16th 20150 CommentsFirst impressions are important, so it's critical to keep the entranceway to your building looking good. Here's how to keep up with entranceway cleaning.
Restaurant Kitchen Cleaning: Surprisingly Dirty Areas
February 13th 20150 CommentsFood prep brings in a lot of germs and bacteria. Restaurant kitchen cleaning is crucial, especially in these surprisingly dirty areas.
Fruit Fly Control in Your Restaurant Kitchen
January 19th 20150 CommentsOne of the most difficult pest problems in restaurants is fruit fly control. Kaivac's Dispense-and-Vac system can help stop fruit flies from multiplying.
Effective Grout Cleaning in Your Restaurant Kitchen
January 15th 20150 CommentsRestaurant grout cleaning is ineffective with brushes and mops. Kaivac's Dispense-and-Vac system does a better job.
Cleaning Bar Countertops More Efficiently
January 12th 20150 CommentsCleaning bar countertops is more than simply wiping the surface with a wet rag. You need the right tools and techniques to remove soil and bacteria.
Restaurant Cleaning to Address Food Allergy Concerns
January 9th 20150 CommentsYour restaurant cleaning system should take into account the rise in food allergies. Here are tips for keeping an allergy-friendly restaurant.
Open Kitchen Cleaning Tips for Best Customer Impressions
December 15th 20140 CommentsHaving an open kitchen means extra cleaning work. Here are some open kitchen cleaning tips for keeping your kitchen looking good at all times.
Restaurant Kitchen Cleaning: The Most Crucial Areas for Daily Cleanup
December 12th 20140 CommentsRestaurant kitchen cleaning jobs have to be broken down into categories: daily, weekly, and monthly jobs. Daily jobs are the most important—here's why.
Restaurant Carpet Cleaning: Easily Overlooked, but Crucial
December 1st 20140 CommentsRestaurant carpet cleaning usually involves expensive cleaning services. Kaivac's No-Touch cleaning system eliminates the problem.
Restaurant Restroom Cleaning: Developing Good Habits
November 26th 20140 CommentsThe best way to ensure efficient restaurant restroom cleaning is to teach your employees good cleaning habits. Kaivac's systems can help.
Window Cleaning: Making a Great First Impression
November 24th 20140 CommentsYour front windows are the first thing that customers see when coming to your restaurant. Use the right tools to save time on window cleaning.
Restaurant Cleaning: Tackling the Bar Area
November 3rd 20140 CommentsHere's how to make sure that your restaurant cleaning system meets the tough challenge the bar area presents.
Neglected Areas of a Restaurant: Hidden Homes for Bacteria
October 31st 20140 CommentsMaking your restaurant look clean is only half the battle. Neglected areas of a restaurant are easy to miss, but crucial to get clean. Here's how.
Restaurant Kitchen Cleaning Mistakes Your Staff Might Be Making
October 29th 20140 CommentsRestaurant kitchen cleaning mistakes can allow dirt and bacteria to grow unchecked, endangering your customers. Here are some tips for better habits.
Proper Restaurant Floor Cleaning for Different Types of Floors
October 6th 20140 CommentsRestaurants have many different types of floors, so restaurant floor cleaning requires a system that can handle all different types of surfaces.
Tips for Effective Restaurant Cleaning
September 24th 20140 CommentsIt's one of the biggest challenges in the business: achieving effective restaurant cleaning. Here are a few tips for keeping your restaurant clean.
Restaurant Grease Removal: Make Your Floors Safe
September 18th 20140 CommentsRestaurant grease removal has always been the key to safe kitchen operations. Follow these tips for a grease-free floor with improved traction.
Restaurant Health Inspection Hints and Tips
September 16th 20140 CommentsA restaurant health inspection will often focus on a few common, seemingly insignificant details. Focus on these points to increase your scores.
Commercial Cleaning Tips: Don't Ignore These 5 Frequently Missed Restaurant Spots
September 2nd 20140 CommentsThese commercial cleaning tips cover five objects often skipped in restaurant cleaning routines.
Spend Less Time Cleaning Floors by Preventing the Dirt from Coming In
August 28th 20140 CommentsCleaning floors is a crucial part of keeping customers happy, and the best way to keep the floor clean is by preventing dirt from entering to begin with.
Commercial Kitchen Floor Cleaning: Are You Doing It Right?
August 26th 20140 CommentsCommercial kitchen floor cleaning should always be a priority on your cleaning list. Here are some best practices for your restaurant.
Commercial Cleaning Products: How Much Is Too Much?
August 22nd 20140 CommentsMore isn't always better, especially when it comes to commercial cleaning products. Here's why "just enough" is the best option.
How to Know When a Food Contact Surface Is Clean
August 12th 20140 CommentsKeeping a clean facility requires a deep cleaning of each food contact surface, but that's not enough. You have to also be able to measure the cleanliness.
Restaurant Food Safety in the Summer
August 1st 20140 CommentsWhen it comes to restaurant food safety, one of the most important facets is keeping the kitchen as clean as possible to prevent bacteria growth.
Dirty Restaurant Restrooms Will Cost a Business
July 28th 20140 CommentsNo one likes a dirty restroom, but some restaurant owners may not fully understand how important cleanliness can be to their bottom line.
How Kitchen Cleanliness Affects Liabilities Business Owners Face
July 18th 20140 CommentsEvery business owner operating a commercial kitchen has a duty to ensure public health and employee safety.
Commercial Kitchen Cleaning: Why a Mop Won't Cut It
June 20th 20140 CommentsWhen it comes to commercial kitchen cleaning, many food service operators can't shake the habit of using a mop and bucket to clean up. But they should.
Unexpected Pathways and Slip and Fall Accidents
January 30th 20140 CommentsFish have a tendency to travel in schools, moving together in large groups in the most unexpected directions.
Floor Health and Phasing Out the Mop
By Robert Kravitz October 14th 20110 CommentsA study released in September 2010 regarding cleanliness and kitchen floors may have more sweeping ramifications than anticipated when it comes to protecting human health, especially in facilities such as corrections buildings that have large populations living in relatively small quarters.
Safer Restaurants for the Youngest Customers
By John Richter February 18th 20110 CommentsSafer Restaurants for the Youngest Customers
How to Prevent Flies From Plaguing Your Restaurant
By Eric Michaels November 30th -00010 CommentsBefore you have to deal with pest control, learn how to prevent flies from infesting your restaurant in the first place.
National Restaurant Association Announces 2012 Kitchen Innovation Award Recipients
February 9th 20120 CommentsAward recipients will be showcased in the interactive Kitchen Innovations Pavilion in its new central location on the exhibit floor (booth 2440 ) at the 2012 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, set for its new dates May 5-8 at Chicago's McCormick Place.
Kaivac Receives Kitchen Innovation Award from the National Restaurant Association
February 9th 20120 CommentsFor the Kitchen Innovation Award, the judges looked for innovative equipment that improves quality, productivity, service, and sustainability in the restaurant industry.
Kaivac Equipment NFSI Certified
January 4th 20120 CommentsThe National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) has awarded "High-Traction" product certification to Kaivac's No-Touch Cleaning®
- By Allen Rathey April 12th 20180 Comments
William Mattos, SRWC Custodial Supervisor, a 30+ year cleaning veteran, applies the empowerment mindset to the cleaning staff of 15 that maintains SRWC facilities comprising 184,000 square feet – with health and safety as top priorities.
Restaurant Stops the Mop and Switches to Kaivac OmniFlex System
April 19th 20170 CommentsJake Hibbett faced a cleaning challenge. As assistant Manager of Buffalo Wings & Rings in Greendale, Ind., he needed to create a clean and inviting environment for diners. However, the combination of the dining room’s wood-look tile floor and the mops
Low-Cost Floor Cleaning System Helps BSC Achieve High Performance Results
April 21st 20150 CommentsJancoa, a leading Cincinnati-based BSC, leverages an innovative low-cost floor cleaning system to deliver superior results for its customers.
Commercial Kitchen Cleaning at a Fraction of the Cost for a Quaker Steak & Lube Franchise
June 10th 20140 CommentsRestaurants are held to a high standard when it comes to commercial kitchen cleaning. And when corners are cut, there are generally consequences anywhere from illnesses and injuries to lost business, or worse, closure.
Clean and Safe Commercial Kitchen Floors
March 19th 20140 CommentsGrease, food and drink spills, and heavy foot traffic bombard commercial kitchen floors daily, all adding up to an accident waiting to happen. To make matters worse, the cleaning tools and equipment that most kitchens rely on can actually perpetuate the p
OmniFlex Helps Prevent Slip-and-Fall Accidents for Franchise Operator
June 11th 20130 CommentsThe restaurant industry spends more than $2 billion each year on slip-and-fall accidents. Sadly, many of these accidents could be prevented with the right cleaning equipment.
Clean, Safe Floors are a Priority at Riverbank Cafe
February 3rd 20120 CommentsClean, Safe Floors are a Priority at Riverbank Cafe
Reducing Cleaning Time from Three Days to Three Hours
June 14th 20110 CommentsOn a regular basis, a kitchen grill in a Ohio college had to be removed to allow custodial workers to clean the tile and floor behind it.
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Unexpected Floor Safety
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Rolando Brown, supervisor of custodial services for Metropolitan School District, Lawrence Township, IN, is proud her district owns Kaivac No-Touch Cleaning™
When It Comes to Hygienic Cleaning, Coverall Steps Up to the Plate
June 18th 20100 CommentsDeveloping hygienic, healthy cleaning practices has long been a priority in medical facilities, where concerns regarding the spread of infection and nosocomial illnesses are paramount.
No Touch Cleaning Helps BSC Provide Lucrative Employment Opportunities to the Disabled Worker
November 30th -00010 CommentsEvery time a factory closes its doors, workers must forge through the devastation and carve out new futures for themselves.