We received more than 100 product releases. You'll notice some common threads that run throughout:
- Efficiency: You'll see products that use less water to cut dry times, and floor finishes designed to dry faster.
- Agility: New, smaller floor machines can maneuver in the tightest of quarters.
- Ease of use: These are products designed with people in mind.
- Safety: There are many more environmentally preferable products, especially paper and chemicals.
Ramps Link Mfg. — The redesigned Model LT30 line of mounted aluminum loading ramps features an increased length of 119 inches and now can be completely straight. The ramps are designed for the loading of automatic scrubbers and feature an adjustable leg which can be lowered for equipment with shallow clearances. |
Floor Finish Betco Corp. — Express® floor finish utilizes highly durable, internally cross-linked polymers specially blended to minimize drying and cure times. The floor finish is formulated with Max-Cure Technology™ so each coat of finish dries and can be recoated in as little as 10 to 15 minutes. The floor finish is useful in environments where minimal downtime is crucial such as 24/7 retail and healthcare facilities. |
Restroom Floor Mat Restroom Essentials LLC — SaniPro disposable restroom floor mats fit beneath urinals and around commodes to reduce slip-and-fall accidents and control odor. The mat features an absorbent core made with Trilex 20™ micro fibers. Every square-inch of the mat will hold more than two milliliters of liquid. |
Matting Crown Mats and Matting — The Diamond multi-directional textured mat brushes away dirt and absorbs moisture. The mat is useful for any décor with a multitude of rich, deep colors that remain bright and vivid. The Fan mat combines the company’s diamond and fan patterns to give the facility entrance an attractive, upscale appeal. |
Rider Scrubber Clarke — The Focus rider scrubber features i Drive™, an integrated steering-control system that uses a joystick instead of a steering wheel and foot pedals. The joystick control system improves driver comfort, safety, and adds a level of fun to the job. |
Urinal Mat Hygolet USA — HygoMat® is a disposable restroom floor mat treated with a non-toxic antimicrobial agent. The mat fits under urinals or in front of commodes to capture urine spills, protect floors from staining, and reduce slips and falls. |
Wipes Chicopee Inc. — DuraWipe® Xtra Wipes feature textured cleaning surfaces, added bulkiness, wet and dry strength, enhanced absorption, and compatibility with cleaning solvents and oil. The wipes are available in a variety of put-ups, including pop-up boxes for easy dispensing. |
Chemical Delivery System Daley International — The APM chemical delivery system includes an extensive line of highly concentrated chemical cleaners and dispensing units. The system features dilution control for accurate dilution ratios and a 3-gallons per-minute fill rate. |
Chemical Proportioning Systems Dosatron — The D25 series of water-driven proportional dispensers are useful for a variety of hygiene applications, from conveyor lubrication to cleaning and disinfection. The dispensers are available in dilution ratios ranging from 1:10 to 1:1,500 and in both standard and high chemical-resistant versions. |
Hand Tool Procter & Gamble — Mr. Clean Magic Eraser™ removes tough soils without the use of any cleaning chemicals. Users wet the product with water, then use it to remove scuffs and black marks from walls and other surfaces. |
Pre-Measured Cleaners Stearns Packaging Corp. — GS Extra-Strength Cleaner Concentrate, GS Neutral Cleaner Concentrate and GS Window Cleaner Concentrate pre-measured cleaners have been Green Seal certified. The products meet Green Seal’s environmental, safety and performance standards for industrial and institutional cleaning products. |
Hand Sanitizer Scott Paper — FeelFresh waterless hand sanitizing spray eliminates 99.9 percent of the most common germs and bacteria on contact. The product’s portable size makes it mobile and convenient for foodservice, healthcare, schools and public facilities. |
Safety Sign Continental Commercial Products — The Multi-Use Floor Safety Sign features four separate, built-in multi-lingual message centers. Having the one sign for multiple purposes reduces the number of individual units needed by the end user, thus increasing storage space and convenience. The sign features bold, two-color imprint and a 26-inch height. |
Microfiber Line Zephyr Mfg., Co. — The company’s microfiber line of products includes a flat damp-mop system, wet cloths, dusting cloths and polishing, mirror and glass cloths. When used wet, the products hold eight times their weight in water. Used dry, the dusting and polishing cloths attract dirt, pollen and dust mites from any surface. |
All-Purpose Cleaner Spartan Chemical Co., Inc. — Clean on the Go® Clean by Peroxy™ 15 all-purpose hydrogen peroxide-based cleaner removes soils and greasy residues from windows, mirrors, floors, carpet, walls, restrooms, kitchen surfaces, tile and grout. The cleaner and odor neutralizer is formulated without alcohols, glycol ethers, caustics, ammonia, chlorine bleach or d-Limonene. The product is Green Seal certified. |
Cleaning Chemicals The Knockout Group — George Foreman’s Knock-Out® Cleaning System features a multi-purpose, deep stain remover, streak-free glass cleaner and disinfectant spray. The cleaning system features Encapsulation™ Technology that penetrates, encases, lifts and removes dirt and grease without harming people or the environment. |
Microfiber Cleaning System Jones Cos., Ltd. — Speeds Microfiber Cleaning System features patent-pending cleaning pads that combine the cleaning efficiency of microfiber with the absorbency of a multi-fiber blend. The system’s cleaning towels are useful for cleaning small surfaces. Also included in the cleaning system are flat-mop handles and frames. |
Back Vacuum Electrolux Home Care Products — The Sanitaire® back vacuum is lightweight and its ergonomic back harness makes it easy for users to manage. The vacuum features in adjustable wand, carpet nozzle, bare-floor nozzle, crevice wand, upholstery tool and dusting brush. The vacuum features a 71-decibel rating for whisper-quiet operations. |
Safety Footgear Jordan David — Grippers for Strippers™ increase traction in wet, soapy, waxy and oily areas to help reduce slips and falls during floor stripping and mopping duties. The safety footgear fits conveniently over work shoes and boots. |
Waste Receptacle United Receptacle — The Architek® steel outdoor receptacle Side Door model features an ergonomic liner delivery system for easy emptying: The 38-gallon capacity liner is conveniently delivered as the door opens. The receptacle line features clean contoured lines with horizontally patterned perforated steel. |
Absorbent Xynyth Mfg., Corp. — Yellow Sign Easy Clean-up™ absorbs oil, grease, water, solvents and more. The absorbent features A3Ch® technology that enhances the recycled fiber products to increase absorption. The organic formula contains a dust-control agent. |
Toilet Partitions Bobrick Washroom Equipment — Sierra Series Solid Color Reinforced Composite Toilet Partitions feature GraffitiOff™ Surfaces to provide complete, non-ghosting graffiti removal and superior resistance to scratching, gouging and impact. The partitions are useful in the school market and other heavy-use or vandal-prone washroom environments. |
Wiping Towels Bro-Tex Inc. — Micro-Spun is a microfilament fabric that is lint free, washable, highly absorbent and durable. The wiping towels can be used on windows for a streak-free clean or as a duster throughout the office. The towels will hold up to heavy solvents and other cleaning chemicals. |
Floor Finish Enviro-Solutions — ES 81 floor finish is made from a multipurpose blend of polymers with excellent durability, gloss and heel-mark resistance properties. The floor finish is designed for multiple coats and is useful for scrub and recoat applications, buffing, or high-speed burnishing floor maintenance programs. |
Gripping Tool Unger Enterprises — The NiftyNabber® gripping tool features strong overmolded steel fingers to retrieve small, out-of-reach items in both indoor and outdoor environments. The tool’s lightweight, eight-foot handle with ergonomic grip acts as an extension of the arm and minimizes wrist strain. |
Carpet Extractor Kleenrite — The Edge 3 carpet extractor features a 100 or 300 psi adjustable pump, dual high-performance 2-stage vacuums and 1,750-watt immersion heater that is capable of heating the 11-gallon solution tank to 190 degrees. Both models operate on a single 15-amp circuit. |
Autoscrubber Pioneer Eclipse — The PowerStar Z1 propane autoscrubber features longer run times since there are no batteries to recharge. The autoscrubber also features 35-gallon solution and recovery tanks, 250-psi scrubbing force and a vacuum for water pick-up. The autoscrubber is useful in environments such as malls, supermarkets, warehouses, airports and manufacturing facilities. |
POSTED ON: 4/1/2005