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Avmor: A MORE COMPLETE CLEAN
Avmor - A More Complete Clean. Cleaning prevents the spread of germs! You may have the greatest cleaning products but without the skills and knowledge behind it, you may be doing more harm than good. We can help. Come and listen to Avmor's MasterClass podcast series, where we provide more than textbook information. Principal centered "Tribal Knowledge" is where its at!
Diamonds are a cleaners best friend!
Diamonds are the hardest mineral known to man. They are quite durable therefore they are seen in cutting wheels and diamond floor pads.
How can they help us in the cleaning industry? Listen in to find out more!
Antibacterial Soap: You can skip it! Use Plain soap and water.
One of the biggest misconceptions is that you need to use an antibacterial hand soap to get your hands clean and germ free. Where did all this come from?
Listen in to find out more!
Hop Latent Viroid is wreaking havoc on the Cannabis Industry. In the absence of sanitizers or disinfectants that have a definitive kill claim for this novel Viroid, join in as we discuss best practices and what can be done to help mitigate the dudding effects of HLV on the plant.
Part 2 of our 2 part series on Where will your sales growth come from in 2022? What's trending is a great place to start. Part 2 starts, with a tap of your thumb or click of your mouse.
Part 1 of 2. Where will your sales growth come from in 2022? What's trending is a great place to start. Listen in to our 2 part series as we give thoughts for consideration on what you might focus your sales efforts on.
What does math have to do with the cleaning industry? Accurate dilutions of disinfectants for starters. Listen in as we help navigate this elusive skill set.
Train, train and train some more. If we are going to reach new heights as an industry, we need to adopt the mindset of continual learning. Join in as we discuss how this relates to our industry.
Delta variant. Continuing on as you've done with Covid-19 and keeping current with your Provincial cleaning and disinfecting guidelines for best practice guidance and wisdom.
Back to school- We've learned so much. Bright minds and amazing kids need virus protection in safe and healthy spaces. Let's plan for success and nothing less.
Our industry continues to change. Some things you may not have been aware of on how we got to where we are today that you should know and like Paul Harvey used to say…"And now you know the rest of the story!"
High Vaccination rates open doors. Do you have your new cleaning protocol resources?
- to achieve GBAC certification companies must demonstrate compliance with the programs 20 elements (SOP etec)
- facilities can apply online
New technologies need new knowledge. Electrostatic Sprayers are like a standard transmission. You may know how to drive but this may require some new skill sets. Join in as we level set emerging equipment in our industry.
With all of these robotic autoscrubbers and vacuum cleaners, won't they take all of the cleaning jobs? Join in as we explore the realities of emerging technologies and their impact facing the cleaning industry today.
Free chemical dispensers! Not so fast, there are no free lunches. Join in as we discuss chemical dilution systems and where our industry is today.
Have you ever wondered what all those certification logos on your cleaning bottles are for and what do they mean? Join in as we clear the fog about what you need to know and why they are so important. Cheers to great health!
Covid disinfection recommendations - clean first then disinfect - alot has changed over the last year - CDC released new guidelines on disinfecting - CDC director said that disinfection is not necessary, only recommended in schools or homes where there has been cases in last 24 hours. - CDC has an influence in many countries, there are however concerns with what is being recommended Disinfection is not all about COVID 19 - before covid we cleaned and disinfected so that all of the existing disease pathogens were being held at bay. Those pathogens still exist, some are viruses, some are mold, therefore disinfection is needed.
Link to what CDC said with regards to cleaning and disinfecting:
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Spring cleaning - Fresh and clean doesn't have to be a chore.
How to wash windows like a pro - if you google this you will come across a video called this old house. This is a great video to watch on how to clean clean windows.
Do you know how to clean your carpets from the winter slush and ice melt?
Entry ways are the biggest task in facilities as a whole. The Key is to get a chemical that is sold specifically to neutralize ice melter residue.
Make sure you get all the corners and floor surfaces.
Ideal would be equipment that sprays nano solution.
Want to hear more? Listen in to find out.
Is your sanitizer the right strength? Join in as we discuss methods, such as test strips and titration kits. Find out how to test and why this is important to know when Public Health Inspectors may be asking for both
"Great" ingredients of the past, are gone. Why did they work so well but more importantly, why are they gone.
Disinfecting-A Deeper Dive. You May Be Doing It Wrong. You can look at this pandemic as a knowledge that you can benefit from… Health Canada issued the emerging pathogen guideline back in 2014 based on a pandemic such as Covid-19 as a guideline because we do NOT know what type of virus it is against Covid-19 for hard surfaces and environmental spaces. Just because you purchase a Disinfectant with a DIN that is listed on the Health Canada site does not mean you are disinfecting in any way. Listen to this podcast, to get a better understanding.
Antiviral residual kill claims? Nothing so far. Join us as we clear the fog on this misunderstood concept.
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The Cannabis industry needs a cold call. Join us as we discuss the merits of a Jan San introduction
- How can the janitorial supply help the cannabis industry?
- Why is cleanup of sap residue and resin oil important in the JanSan industry
- resin oil is the toughest challenge to clean in the cannabis industry
- overexposure to IPA is bad for health
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Disinfectants have their place. Join in as we share some industry wisdom surrounding this discussion.
- if you dont have a dilution control system or the expertise then RTU disinfectants is the way to go
- Nurses, aids often given RTU because they have good accuracy
- Accuracy of the chemical coming from the dispenser is both the manufacturers and the end users responsibility. Muse be able to test for ppm, extra training to know how to dilute
- premixed bottles are easier and less worry
- some bsc clean small facilities and dont have the option to dilute on site
- RTU mostly are made in recyclable bottles
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Part 2 of Restorative projects you can do during this Christmas break.
- Fruit flies - water flow has been limited and not flowing as a result of everything being closed. Biofilm builds up and this causes the flies.
- key is to get drain cover off - may have to be drilled out, dont replace the screws as this allows for easier maintenance
- doing treatments over school breaks - there is alot of drains that are not cleaned often, good time as no one in the building
- carpets also great to tackle during the shut down. with covid we need to make sure they are very well cleaned.
- cleaning does a lot of heavy lifting
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Holiday break is coming up. What restorative work will your team be doing? Part 1
- work can be done while these places are empty
- good time for trials if you are looking for a new product or finish
- since the building is empty you will have all the space needed without interruption
- scrub and recoat is much faster, less product, larger areas in a shorter period of time
- stripping and finishing - removes all imperfections, takes floors down to bare, removes dirt. these products take time and so when the school is closed its the perfect time
Join us as we talk about concentrate Disinfectants as being your best in-use cost opportunity in fighting Covid-19
- concentrate chemicals and in use costing is a big discussion
- why is concentrate more advantageous? you use your own water to dilute instead of paying the manufacturers water.
- saves on fuel, transport
- what is the environmental impact?
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How did Health Canada decide which Disinfectants are appropriate for Covid-19- again?
- how do you choose the right disinfectant
- guidance document that was prepared in 2014 is your bible
- belief that health canada list of approved prodcuts have definitive to kill covid 19 versus the reality of likely to kill it
- some provinces have their own guidelines
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Join us as we provide a situational update on where chemical manufacturing is today.
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Cannabis Resin Cleaning - A better mouse trap. Join in as we talk about alternatives to solvent based cleaning.
- faster growing industry is cannabis
- IPA is what cannabis has been using as a cleaning agent
- resin oil is very hard to remove
- health risks in dealing with IPA for people working with it day in and day out https://www.avmor.com/
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Please join us for a discussion on some fall thinking considerations as we head back to work in our changing weather realities.
Have you validated your cleaning and disinfecting SOP? Data is what calms people. Join on as we discuss why your SOP needs to be validated in the face of COVID-19.
- proper training is important
- proper cleaning and sanitation program is important
- so much information that can be overwhelming
- system to measure the cleanliness of the establishment and then provide validation as proof evidence that the SOP is valid
Check out our flyer on ATP testing: https://www.avmor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/7019_01_atp_testing_flyer_en.pdf
Check out our blog: https://www.avmor.com/news/providing-peace-of-mind-to-staff-parents-and-students/
What's in your back to school shopping cart? Join us as we take a Jan-San approach to requirements for this imminent return to school by many.
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What's up with that smell? Join us as we give the facts on Technical Grade Ethanol in Hand Sanitizers.
- find it in large quantities of hand sanitizers
- for years its been alcohol based, food grade.
- we have become used to the smell of this food grade
- covid 19 brought new challenges, key being supply chain and lack of product being available
- technical grade was available and so health canada authorized the use of technical grade ethanol for use in hand sanitizers
- benefit outways the risks
- must have written authorization from health canada before producing
- must be labelled for personal use
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Join us as we talk about GBAC Star an accredited facility program, an effective cleaning, disinfection and infectious disease prevention program.
Is your disinfectant at the right strength? Listen in as we talk about how you can use simple strips to verify and discuss some other helpful information.
- industry validates with quat papers, bleach papers, hydrogen peroxide strips
- manufacturer will tell you what the ppm needs to be at to ensure the chemical is appropriately mixed
- in absence of manufacturers information - 1 part of brand x to 500 parts of water - if you dont have the information from the manufacturer. this will achieve 200 ppm
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Listen in as we talk about newbies who will take on disinfecting responsibilities but may be Ill equipped to do so.
- cleaning and disinfecting is everyones responsibility
- opportunity for orientation and training
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Cleaning and Disinfecting will be everyone’s task. Listen in as we talk about how certain industries will need to adapt going forward to face our new world reality.
- bus drivers now have to disinfect bus in the morning after drop off and at the end of the day. not something they used to do
- they have never had this challenge before, its a big task
- restaurants will now have to do the disinfecting in between of clients
- offices doing regular business with people going into their conference rooms, they will now have to disinfect as well
- many different industries are now going to have to take on this task
- they will need the help of the cleaning industry to provide solutions that are better, faster and sustainable.
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You've got Vinyl Asbestos Tiles. Now what? Join in as we discuss the identification and a path to follow for care, restoration and remediation.
- schools concerned if they can replace the cracked and broken tiles.
- when was the building built and are your tiles original and what size?
- size is important for determining if the tiles will have asbestos
- can be safely removed and stripped if proper precautions are taken
- always better to be sure and know what you are dealing with
- if tiles are chipped have an abatement company come in
Listen in as we talk about Mass Spraying of Disinfectants in Public Spaces. Shades of the Summer "Fog Truck" of the 1960's.
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Reducing Absenteeism in Schools and Buildings. Listen in as we offer some ideas for consideration for providing healthier spaces.
- its the little things that make the difference
- hand hygiene practice is the best way to prevent the spread of infection
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As you head back to work, do your cleaning parameters reflect Global 2020 realities? Join us as we talk about cleaning scope of work and changes that are immediately required for safe and healthy spaces.
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Has the concrete stained stands at your hockey arena got you stumped on how to clean it up? Listen in as we talk about what you can do to remove stains and protect these surfaces, for a more pleasing environment.
- coffee and hot chocolate pose a challenge in cleaning because of the staining on the concrete floor -chemicals being used for daily cleaning is inadequate
- make sure there is no finish on the concrete
- once concrete is exposed you will need an acid, chemical
- mix product , apply mixture and allow 10 min dwell time
Black Mold in Shower caulking is a really tough cleaning challenge. Join in as we talk about what you can do to get rid of this unsightly mold in showers.
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Cleaners are finally being recognized for their work during this pandemic and how important it is to clean, now about that wage rate.
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COVID-19 is not hard to kill. As Joan Rivers would say "Let's get real". Listen in as we talk about how this disease is like a pesky infectious kid who needs a good bath and "grounded" to stay indoors. We don't need the Avengers on this one. It's not Thanos.
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No hand sanitizer available? Try this CDC hack to keep your hands disease free
gather these ingredients and listen to pour podcast - spray bottle and trigger -bleach - cold water - paper towels - hand cream - fresh batch daily
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In the world of Disinfectants many get their words crossed between Canadian and US guidelines. Join in as we help to better understand this reality.
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A Pandemic Part 2. You may have some time on your hands. Join in as we look at this reality from a custodial vantage point.
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A Pandemic with a Novel virus. Join in as we talk about how to choose a disinfectant that is most prudent for an unknown pathogen.
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Concerned that your wood floor coating may peel and become dangerous? Join our talk as we discuss a method you can use to test your floors before anything unfortunate happens.
- when peeling happens one of 2 things has gone wrong. maybe the wood floor wasnt prepped properly. floor coating could have had a bad batch
what can you do? - perform a cross hatch test (tape adhesion test) - you need tape, sharp exacto knife. tear off 8 inch piece of tape, fold a small piece back, stick the sticky side to the sticky side to create a tab. do an inconspicuous area. take the knife and cut through the tape down to the floor finish. make two little parallel lines. then do it in the other direction over the lines you just made. pull off the tape, look to see if any of the finish has come off.
listen to find out more
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Oven cleaner is not just for ovens! Join in our talk where we explain the many uses of this amazing cleaner and degreaser and surfaces you can clean with it. Great industry hack info.
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Outbreaks, now what? Join us as we talk about the important factors and action steps for you to execute upon and consider when a pandemic has been issued by public health.
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Has parts per million got you confused? Listen in as we put this into terms you can understand, retain and put into immediate use.
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Have you been disillusioned with Polished Concrete? Listen in as we give some background on what that Is and some thoughts to consider on sustaining your investment
Cannabis facilities will need our help. Listen in as we talk about some of the key aspects required in a Cannabis Production facility.
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You can't bring acids into this building. Join us as we talk about the myths and misunderstanding of some acids we need to use to effectively clean some cleaning challenges we are faced with.
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Soft carpets are critical for a proper carpet care program. Listen in on why that is, and what you can do help you achieve this.
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Please join as as we talk about staining or ghosting on non glazed porcelain tile flooring. Understanding is key to clean floors.
Join us as we discuss the tedious task of removing hardened ice melters from entrance matting and floor surfaces.
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Stripping floors is tough enough. Don't add more work by improper use of Sealers and Finishes. Listen in to our industry wisdom on how and why each product had a specific application.
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Listen in as we talk about Terrazzo floors, specifically the coved area against the wall and some maintenance ideas on how to deal with this part of your flooring.
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Join us for our discussion about Neutral Floor Cleaners as we discuss why they are in our world, what they were intended for and are they still relevant today
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Budget Tightening Technological Improvements. Listen in to our latest podcast as we talk about the rumours of a down turn in economy, the impact it has in our cleaning industry and some ideas to consider in dealing with shrinking budgets and making course corrections to help you along this path.
The key question here is can you afford to have perfect looking floor and more importantly, do you need to? Listen in as we talk about this reality and discuss degree of gloss level and the interpretation of the floors we maintain in the eyes of the stakeholders who use the facilities we clean. This podcast will make you rethink how you look at your maintenance programs!
Most floors are not installed equally. Some have serious issues with being perfectly level. A floor machine that rides on a 20” floor pad will tend to ride over the high spots and miss all of the low spots. This is frustrating but doesn’t have to be with this tip. Listen in as we help to make your life and work a little easier with this simple technique.
What is it with garbage bags for odour control? In this podcast, listen to a new twist on how you can use a garbage bag(s) to remove odour from floors. From elementary school boys’ washrooms to long term care homes, stubborn odours can be eliminated with this garbage bag hack. Your chemical is probably the right one, it just needs a bit of help!
Ring around the bowl? No need to look for the water shut off. Here’s a quick solution to get at that unsightly ring and clean the entire bowl for a pristine clean. This time saving hack is a quick way to get your head out of the toilet! Trouble navigating bacteria? A UV light is the best way to see what your eyes can’t. You’ll love this discussion on how using a UV light as a teaching tool can help improve the overall cleanliness in what is arguably, a biohazard transfer station.
IS GROUT GIVING YOUR GRIEF? Have you been told to clean grout with an acid? Let’s rethink this! What goes into a body or comes out of a body, is acidic. Remember your chemistry class, to neutralize, use an opposite pH. The following podcast deals with squarely with this principal. Find out what the right equation to use to know how much product Listen to the following podcast, to find out how Avmor can help you get that grout safely cleaned.
CLEANING STAINLESS STEEL What effect do you want on your Stainless Steel? Do you want a polished brighter look or a darker high-end look? Find out the difference between a Cream Cleanser and a Mineral-Based Cleanser and how they can help you to achieve the desired look. We will also talk about how to maintain it!
GUM REMOVAL FROM CARPET? Has it been a challenge to remove gum on carpet? No need to replace the carpet altogether. We can show you how you can remove gum by using a stainless steel spoon and a solvent. Learn how a solvent has no pH that cannot set a stain and what to do next as a step 2 process if a solvent does not work.
WHY DOES MY DRAIN SMELL? Do you know how to remove biofilm in your floor drain? Biofilm can be unsightly. Sometimes chemistry alone cannot remove the biofilm. Find out what “action” is required to remove that nasty biofilm. You do not want moth flies growing out from your drains. Listen to our quick solution as to how you can remove that biofilm from your drain.
CARPET CLEANING: REMOVING A STUBBORN STAIN FROM A CARPET. What do you use when you tried EVERYTHING and still the stain remains on your carpet? No need to cut the carpet out or replace the entire carpet. Listen to how you can use an everyday household item to help you do the trick!
With 70 years’ experience in the cleaning industry, Avmor is launching its MasterClass podcast series, where you would be taught ‘Cleaning’ not found by textbook knowledge but by industry experts. Thank you for joining us on our very first podcast on ‘How to Wash a Wall?’ Sounds simple enough, right? Do you know that something as simple as washing a wall can differentiate you from being a novice or an expert in the cleaning industry? Come and listen to Avmor’s masterclass series podcast to find out to ‘How to Wash a Wall?’ Subscribe to our podcast series and our YouTube channel for further training. Please send inquiries to marketingteam@avmor.com. We look forward to hearing from you and to have an opportunity to turn one of your questions into a podcast!