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Marino-Vileda Swep Duo System

The Swep Duo System is an innovative new mopping system from Vileda. It is optimized for health care facilities and nursing homes. The focus of this system is ergonomics and efficiency for the person using it. In addition to the overall design, there is efficiency added because these microfiber mops are double sided! This means you can ensure better cleaning economy for your facility. For a visual demonstration, take a look at Viledas demo video here. If you are interested on pricing please contact us by telephone at (902) 454-0807 or by e-mail at actionjs@eastlink.ca

Two-sided mops = twice the cleaning area
The new Swep Duo System gives you the same great cleaning performance on both sides of the mop. This means up to the double area cleaned by each mop, and half as many mop swaps. It’s quite obvious that this saves cleaning time, b ut it also means a lot of other savings.

Fewer mops = lower costs
If you’re looking for cost cuts, you’ll soon discover that fewer mops have to be purchased, washed and prepared. And fewer mops have to be brought to the cleaning area. Lower costs? Of course, and besides – you can still keep on using your single-sided Swep mops. Which means that the initial investments can be kept down, and you’ll have maximum flexibility right away. 

A new standard in ergonomics = healthier staff
The Swep Duo System is designed to relieve and facilitate, in every detail. One example is the new, ergonomically designed and colour-coded handle with various hand positions and a soft rounded top, shaped Then note the low weight and the quick, distinct handle to suit the palm.length adjustment. Experience the easiness of flipping the frame around, and how simple it is to change mops. No strange features, just smart solutions. But totally unique for the Swep Duo System.

A Complete System = solves every task
 The Swep Duo System is a complete, highly efficient floor cleaning system. Two different types of two-sided microfibre mops cover most application areas, and you can easily clean floors, stairs and walls as well as ceilings with Swep Duo System. Thanks to the trapezoid shape of the frame it’s also easy to clean in corners and other hard-to-reach spaces. The jointed 3D-connection between handle andframe makes it easy to manoeuvre the mop – even in rooms tightly packed with furniture. The Swep Duo System is perfect for office environments, residential properties and schools, but also suitable for healthcare, hotels and restaurants. So if you want to make a difference when it comes to ergonomics and economy – choose Swep Duo System. Twice as intelligent.

 

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Karcher Pressure Washer for Rent

We have had some inquiries about renting pressure washers since we started carrying the Karcher pressure washer line. Unfortunately we did not.. until now!! We carry a full range of pressure washers from Karcher Canada Inc., including the Classic and the Liberty series. These are not the type of machines that you buy at a hardware store. They are all industrial models that are built to last! If you are interested in purchasing a pressure washer please do not hesitate to come in or call to ask a few questions and see what we have to offer! You can find us at 6438 Bayers Road or on the telephone at (888) 454-0807. 

If purchasing a pressure washer is not in your budget at the moment but you could still make use of a pressure washer now and then you can rent one for only $30.00 per day! The unit that we have for rent is the HD 1.8/13 C ed and is pictured below. 

Unit Features Include:
- 1300 psi
- 1.8 gallons/minute
- 2.2 horsepower

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Meadowfields Community School

Summer clean up went well at Meadowfields Community School! Kelley has been working with the Facility Manager of this building for the past five years. This relationship has developed into a great partnership between Nova Learning Inc. and Action Janitorial Supplies Ltd. Meadowfields has been using Buckeye products exclusively for the past five years and the results are excellent! This includes all cleaning products, floor care products, and Buckeye Symmetry hand soap. 

John Parsons (Night Shift Supervisor), Greg Leblanc (Day Porter), Harry Frost (Facility Manager), Tom Warburton (Custodian)

John Parsons (Night Shift Supervisor), Greg Leblanc (Day Porter), Harry Frost (Facility Manager), Tom Warburton (Custodian)

 Well maintained floors can completely change the look and feel of a building and Meadowfields Community School has outstanding looking floors. They began their floor care program using both Castleguard floor finish and Citation floor finish depending on the area of the school. Two years ago Buckeye introduced their newest finish, Clarion. Meadowfields has switched to using only Clarion and they have had amazing results. We are very pleased to see how well our products are working in this school and look forward to a long-lasting relationship here. 

If you would like to try Buckeye floor finish for yourself we would be happy to quote you on some different choices! Clarion is actually a no buff finish. You can buff it, but it doesn't need to be buffed to stay in great shape! This can minimize your labor efforts but quite a bit depending on how often you normally buff your floors. If you would like buffing to continue to be part of your maintenance routine Castleguard is a finish that responds very well to buffing! Please call us for quotes or more information at (888) 454-0807! We can also be reached by e-mail at actionjs@eastlink.ca 

Top 5 Dirtiest Areas in a Restaurant

Do you ever stop frequenting a restaurant because of their cleanliness standards? According to Cintas Corp. many people do. The following are what they have deducted to be the top five dirtiest areas in a restaurant:

1. Floors
2. Bathrooms
3. Tables
4. Staff
5. Kitchen

Luckily for you, we carry cleaning and sanitation products for all five! These would be our recommendations for each problem area:

1. Floors  - Depending on the type of floor your restaurant has, it may need to be coated with floor finish. Floor finish not only makes your floor look shiny and new, it also creates a protective layer on top of your floor. This means that dirt will not seep into your floors and will be easier to clean. We have a range of floor strippers and finishes available for both tile and wood flooring! Our most popular is Buckeye Clarion floor finish because it does not require buffing and stands up well in high traffic areas, such as a restaurant with tables and chairs that will rub against the floor. 

2. Bathrooms  - Bathrooms should not only look clean, they should be properly disinfected on a regular basis. We have tub and tile, as well as porcelain cleaner. We also have hospital grade disinfectant called Sanicare TBX which will disinfect against almost everything! Our warehouse is also stocked with sponges, rags, toilet bowl brushes, etc.

3. Tables  - Of course you must be diligent about clearing tables off but to take cleanliness to the next level you can spray down your tables with Sani Q disinfectant. This product was developed specifically for the food industry and it is completely food safe.

4. Staff  - Unfortunately you cannot always control the appearance of your staff. However, we do have an excellent hand soap that would lead to a significant decrease in the spread of germs. Our Symmetry hand soap comes in a pouch that fits right into a dispenser. This is much more cleanly than a bulk soap dispenser where you pour the soap in because there is no opportunity for bacteria to grow within the bag. Bulk soap dispensers are often full of bacteria unless you take it off of the wall and sanitize it after it becomes empty each time.

5. Kitchen  - Although the kitchen is not usually visible to patrons, it is really the most important place to keep clean. We have many products that are used in kitchens but our most popular are Foodmaster degreaser and Sani Q disinfectant. These products are both specially formulated for use in kitchens and are completely food safe. 

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