Multi-Purpose Cleaner
Envirox — H2Orange2 Concentrate 117 Multipurpose Cleaner-Sanitizer-Virucide is Green Seal certified. The hydrogen peroxide-based cleaner is EPA-registered and kills up to 99.99 percent of common bacteria, including staphylococcus, a common cause of infection.

Steam Disinfection
Advanced Vapor Technologies — The company has developed a proprietary chemical-free disinfection process that uses steam vapor and nano technology called Thermal Accelerated Nano Crystal Sanitation. The process removes minerals from water within the steam vapor unit and converts them to nano crystals activated by heat to destroy bacteria, molds and pathogenic germs by piercing the cell membranes of microbes.
Vacuum
Tornado Industries — The CV38 features a 15-inch-wide base, brush-assisted movement, on-board tool storage, quiet operation and HEPA filtration. The lightweight, wide vacuum is useful for cleaning larger areas, such as hotel lobbies, hallways and meeting rooms.

Carpet Extractor
Kent — The Klenzor™ carpet extractor features single spray-jet technology that extends per-tank cleaning time and reduces refill time. The extractor uses a lower flow rate and a laminar-flow vacuum shoe to recover moisture from the carpet and control water usage to allow carpets to dry faster. The extractor is available in 16- or 18-inch cleaning paths.

High-Solids Floor Care
Simoniz USA — Ultra Line 33 is a 33 percent durable high gloss floor finish utilizing the latest in polymer technology. Strip Away is a highly dilutable floor stripper that can be used on all types of flooring, including vinyl, terrazzo and sealed concrete.

 Acid Replacement Cleaner
Venus Laboratories Inc. — ARS acid replacement cleaner removes rust, calcium deposits, soap scum, lime build-up, mildew stains, grease and other difficult soils from tile, glass, concrete, porcelain, fiberglass and copper surfaces. The cleaner is non-toxic and biodegradable.

Towel Dispenser
Georgia Pacific — The enMotion® Stainless Steel Recessed Dispenser adds touchless technology to high-end restrooms. The dispenser is useful in Class A offices, high-end foodservice applications and restrooms where stainless steel décor is expected.

 Distribution Software
DDi System — Distribution Management Software (DMS) - Version 17 features the company’s Electronic Scanning and Electronic Proof-of-Delivery Signature Capture solutions, plus new sales order management features, and credit card security and authorization enhancements. DMS Version 17 also features Margin Manager, a pricing module that automatically updates and notifies customers of new selling prices.

Floor Stripper
National Chemical Laboratories — Super Sonic floor stripper utilizes AST technology to liquify floor finish build-up. The product is useful on vinyl composition tile, vinyl tile and other resilient floors as well as terrazzo and other non-resilient surfaces.

Facial Tissue
Kimberly-Clark Professional — Kleenex® Anti-Viral Facial Tissue features a patented, super-premium 3-ply design with a moisture-activated middle layer that is treated with an anti-viral formula. When moisture from a cough or sneeze hits the middle layer, the citric acid and sodium lauryl sulfate formula begins killing 99.9 percent of cold and flu viruses.
Hose Cuff
United Electric — The Threaded Swivel Hose Connector is used to connect two lengths of hose and swivel. The cuff is available in gray or black and comes in three sizes: 1.25 inches by 1.5 inches, 1.5 inches by 1.5 inches or 2 inches by 2 inches.

Cleaning Products
Soy Technologies LLC — The company offers a line of environmentally friendly, volatile organic compound (VOC) compliant products in industrial sized, refillable wipes, canisters or 22-ounce trigger-spray bottles. All products are designed for indoor use where low odor and user safety are desired.
Cleaners
Misco Products Corp. — The elements™ brand of environmentally responsible cleaners has received the Green Seal Environmental Standard for General Purpose, Bathroom and Glass Cleaners used for Industrial Purposes (GS-37). Elements’ certified products include organic acid restroom cleaner, non-ammoniated glass cleaner, peroxide-powered cleaner/degreaser and all-surface cleaner.

 Vacuum
Pullman-Holt — The Rug Boss UV5 vacuum offers deep, one-pass cleaning on both carpet and hard-floor surfaces. The 15-inch, dual-motor vacuum features an engineered thermoplastic body and polycarbonate handle to reduce weight, yet withstand heavy daily use.

Walk-Behind Scrubber
Advance — The Micromatic M17B automatic walk-behind scrubber is useful for smaller facilities. The autoscrubber features a 6-gallon capacity in both the solution and recovery tanks and Smart Solutions™ low water-usage system. Scrubber models are available with wet-acid or gel batteries or an electric-cord.

 Carpet Cleaner
Scot Laboratories — Tuff™ FoamDry with StainResist encapsulating brush and bonnet cleaner blends detergents, emulsifiers and advanced polymers to remove dirt from carpet, reduce soil-attracting residues, and minimize wicking. The built-in stain protection allows spills to be cleaned up easily, even if not responded to immediately.

Floor Sweep

Hamburg Industries Inc. — This orange polyester floor sweep features a .014 border with a .022 center for fine to medium sweeping. The product also features a full 3-inch trim of orange polyester and is available in 18- or 24-inch foam blocks.

Mop
O-Cedar Commercial — The Readi-Clean™ All-In-One-Mop is a bucketless, hard-floor surface cleaner. The mop features microfiber pads and a compact reservoir tank, which eliminates the need to change water, refill mop buckets or wring out mopheads.
Stripper
Buckeye — RipSaw floor stripper cuts through both floor finish and sealer in one application. The stripper’s Automatic Dilution Indicator feature helps reduce overuse. When diluted at approximately 1:4, the stripper solution will turn cloudy, indicating the desired dilution ratio.

Deodorizing Cleaner
Nilodor — H2O2 Oxy-Force all-purpose deodorizing cleaner reduces odors and carpet spots, and cleans and deodorizes with the power of hydrogen peroxide and citrus oils. The product is a safe alternative to harsh cleaners and spotters and can be used on both carpeted and hard surfaces.

Squeegee
Haviland Corp. — The Easy Clean squeegee is a duro-extruded squeegee and features open ends. The squeegee is chemical resistant, hygienic, dishwasher safe and color coded. The product can be used on almost any surface.

Cleaning System
CFR — The Pro500/750 cleaning system produces 1.35 to 1.5 GPM at up to 750 psi of deep cleaning power. The machine combines the company’s patented continuous-flow and solution-control technology to offer high performance cleaning on carpeted and hard surfaces.

Hand Dryer
Excel Dryer Inc. — The Xlerator hand dryer dries hands in 10 to 15 seconds and uses 80 percent less energy than traditional hand dryers. Instead of evaporating water droplets, the hand dryer blows them off hands using a focused high-velocity air stream and a specially designed nozzle.

Microfiber Products
Tuway American Group — The Advanced Microfiber Products line includes damp pads, dust pads, wiping cloths, wet mops, mitts, carpet bonnets and applicator pads in a variety of sizes, colors, weights and quantities. The products are useful in schools, universities, hospitals and food-service areas.
Pre-Moistened Wipes
Quest Chemical Corp. — EZ Wipes Multi-Purpose Hand Cleaner features a citrus fragrance and is gentle on hands, but can also be used for tools, spills and work surfaces. Each canister contains 72 dual-textured, meltblown polypropylene wipes pre-moistened with a high powered versatile cleaner.

 Tissue Products
Wausau Paper/Bay West — OptiCore™ bath tissue features a two-part core for controlled use. The tissue’s coordinating dispensing systems ensure maximum use of each tissue roll before advancing to the next roll. The tissue is available in premium DublSoft® or Green Seal certified, 100 percent recycled EcoSoft™.
Vacuum
Eagle Power — The SmartVac™ 24-inch battery-operated vacuum and sweeper can clean up to 31,000 square feet an hour and is quiet enough for daytime operations. The vacuum’s compact size allows it to vacuum congested areas and under tables and chairs. The vacuum edges as it cleans and the brush automatically adjusts from carpet to hard floor.		 Ice Melt
North American Salt — Safe Step® ice melter won’t harm concrete, plants, shoes or carpet and is available in durable poly bags. The product melts ice and snow to below zero degrees Fahrenheit (minus 18 degrees Celsius) and contains MG 104®, an ice melting catalyst that helps prevent refreezing.




POSTED ON: 4/1/2005