Archive for February, 2010

How Did Total Supply Solutions Become The Environmental Leader In Australia’s Cleaning Supply Industry?

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

TSS Green Approved Logo for Natural Cleaning ChemicalsMany companies are now actively looking to reduce their environmental impact. To assist you make the right decisions for your business we have included below some steps that might help. These steps have helped make Total Supply Solutions an environmental leader in Australia’s cleaning supplies and equipment industry.

At TSS we have made a commitment to minimise the impacts of our operations on the environment by means of a program of continuous improvement.

In particular we…

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The Secret To Big Profits… Qualify Your Hard Floor Cleaning And Restoration Enquires

Friday, February 19th, 2010

Success and Failure Road Sign - The Secret To Big Profits… Qualify Your Enquires For Tile and Grout Cleaning, Marble Polishing, Stone Restoration and Other Hard Floor ServicesIt’s so important to always qualify your enquiries. For your own satisfaction and profitability, making sure the job is something you can and want to do is crucial. Remember, every transaction you enter into must be a win-win. A win for you and a win for your client. It is a good idea to pleasantly ‘shut down’ all win-loss and loss-loss scenarios. There is nothing wrong with telling a client that ‘sorry, I can’t help you’, as long as you do it nicely of course.

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The Hygiene Inspection Black Light Tells You The Truth About The Cleanliness, Hygiene, Image And Efficiency Of Your Organization.

Friday, February 19th, 2010

Hand Held Black Light - The Hygiene Inspection Light Tells You The Truth About The Cleanliness, Hygiene, Image And Efficiency Of Your Organization.Most people see the Hygiene Inspection Black Light as a total mystery. While the bulb itself only emits a faint purple light, when turned on various substances will glow. The Hygiene Inspection Black Light lets you see what can’t be seen by the naked eye. It accurately indicates the hygiene and cleanliness standards of your bathrooms, carpet or hard surfaces. Now you can quickly and easily identify bacteria growth and bad odours at the source. You will be amazed and shocked at what is lurking on the surfaces you touch everyday and assume is clean.

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30 Marketing and Business Growth Ideas That Work For The Cleaning, Floor Care and Marble Polishing Industries

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

Ride The Growth Image - 30 Marketing and Business Growth Ideas That Work For The Cleaning, Floor Care and Marble Polishing IndustriesHere’s a list of ideas to help you achieve more success in your professional cleaning, floor care or marble polishing business. Use one or use them all… hope they help.

1. Get a business coach

2. Professional branding, logos, slogans and stationary

3. Uniforms

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Vacuum Cleaner Suction vs Vacuum Cleaner Wattage: Have you been fooled? The mystery is revealed.

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Vacuum Cleaner Suction Performance Guage (Suckometer) - Vacuum Cleaner Suction vs Vacuum Cleaner Wattage: Have you been fooled? The mystery is revealed.It can be confusing to get your head around the truth about vacuum cleaner performance. Discussing suction is a little more detailed than the simple explanations that are often offered. The issue of whether wattage equals suction is quite simple, as the answer is NO.

It is probably best to address the easiest issue first. Does higher wattage mean greater suction? Most people believe the answer is yes. The simple fact of the matter is that wattage is only a measurement of how much power (or electricity) will be consumed. So a 1000W vacuum cleaner will use 1kilowatt (1000 Watts) of electricity in 1 hour. The point being made here is that it is a consumption measurement, rather than a power output measurement…..it tells you nothing about suction. If you want to use more electricity, then use a vacuum cleaner with higher wattage.
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18 Point Checklist Of What You Should Expect From Your Supplier Of Cleaning Chemicals, Products And Equipment.

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Tick In Blue Box - 18 Point Checklist Of What You Should Expect From Your Supplier Of Cleaning Chemicals, Cleaning Products And Cleaning Equipment.Is your Current Supplier Of Cleaning Chemicals, Cleaning Products And Cleaning Equipment Letting You Down?

Here’s an 18 point checklist of what you should expect and get. Your current supplier should be helping you in the following ways…

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5 Ways To Stop Slip Problems On Your Floor.

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Caution Slippery When Wet Sign and Caution Wet Floor Sign - 5 Ways To Stop Slip Problems On Your Floor.1. Analyse the CLEANING PRODUCTS, procedures and floor sealers you currently use to eliminate the possibility of dirt, soil, residue, inappropriate sealer etc contributing to the poor slip co-efficient of the floor. Are you using the correct cleaning chemical (residue free) and floor scrubber machine combination?

2. Ensure an effective safety & entrance FLOOR MATTING SYSTEM is in place. Instead of sealing, why not consider a safety or entrance matting option.

3. Consider a suitable NON-SLIP FLOOR TREATMENTS for your floor.

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8 Guidelines For Handling And Using Cleaning Chemicals

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Long Red Safety Gloves and 8 Guidelines For Handling And Using Cleaning Chemicals1. Consider all cleaning chemicals HAZARDOUS. Read label directions and Material Safety Data Sheets prior to use.

2. NEVER EVER MIX CHEMICALS.

3. Make yourself aware of the colour and characteristics of the cleaning products you use.

4. Only use cleaning chemicals that are labeled or correctly identified. Always replace any damaged or illegible labels.

5. Avoid splashes, always wear safety glasses and suitable gloves where applicable. Wash after each use, then store in a clean dry location.

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Mattress Cleaning And Sanitisation: Your sheets might be clean but…

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
Close Up Of Dustmites - Mattress Cleaning And Mattress Sanitisation: Your sheets might be clean but…

Dustmites

Your sheets might be clean but untreated mattresses will still cause itchiness, eye irritation, allergy symptoms, tiredness and a poor night’s sleep…

Are you suffering?

When was the last time your mattresses were given an anti-microbial sanitisation?
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How To Remove Hard Water Stains From Glass

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

Girl Cleaning Glass With A Window Squeegee - How To Remove Hard Water Stains From GlassWhat causes hard water stains?
1. Sprinkler systems spraying hard water onto glass.
2. Hosing concrete paths where lime bounces up onto glass
3. Lime leaching out of cement from buildings onto glass.
4. Silica leaching out of seals onto lower sheets of glass
5. Iron leaching out of metal flyscreens onto glass.
6. Spots or water left to dry on shower screens or non-squeegeed glass
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Fixed Cost Cleaning Chemical Contracts, Great Value or Big Joke? Insider Reveals All…

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
Chemical Proportioning DispenserIs your cleaning department costing you to much?

Many industry experts now believe fixed cleaning chemical contracts in the healthcare and hospitality industry have lead to higher labour costs, ineffective cleaning programs and lower facility standards. These arrangements in many cases make budgeting easy at the expense of hygiene standards, higher labour costs and lower profits. So there is good reason to beware of a fixed chemical price per room (housekeeping), per cover (kitchen) or per kilogram (laundry).

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How To Clean and Maintain Your New Floor Mat

Monday, February 15th, 2010

Chevron Entrance Mat - How To Clean and Maintain Your New Mat - The Care, Cleaning and Maintenance Of MatsThe Care, Cleaning & Maintenance Of Floor Mats

Mats supplied by TSS are all made by highly reputable manufacturers using the best materials available. To get the most out of your floor mat or matting system, great care needs to be taken both in where your mat is positioned and how you look after it. Correct maintenance and positioning of your new floor mat will maximise it’s effective life and ensure you get the best value for money.
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