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Avoid these seven pitfalls that will deactivate your disinfectant

Disinfecting is a critical step in your cleaning routine. It keeps everyone who moves through your facility healthy and safe. Disinfecting, when done correctly, kills unseen bacteria, germs, and odors and helps prevent the spread of disease. But it's possible that you may be inadvertently lessening the efficacy of these germ-fighting products.

Here are seven things to keep in mind to make sure your disinfectant is working exactly as it should:

Leader Letter: Mixing Family and Business

Leader Letters are monthly letters from the Maintex Leadership team. This month, Maintex President Linda Silverman discusses what it means to run a family business.

While it can sometimes feel like large corporations are the dominant force in business today, successful family businesses remain a mainstay of the U.S. economy. The Conway Center for Business reports that family businesses represent 62% of the country’s employment and account for 78% of all new job creation. However, it also notes that fewer than 10% of family businesses survive through three generations.

Product Spotlight: The innovative, sleek, and sustainable enMotion® Flex Paper Towel System

Imagine a restroom where towel dispensers require half the maintenance; they are waste-free, jam-proof, and so sleek they actually add to the restroom’s ambiance. This might sound like a dream, but it’s not. It’s reality, thanks to the enMotion ® Flex Paper Towel System, the newest addition to the Georgia-Pacific Professional (GP PRO) Premium Restroom Collection.

Successfully crossing the "finish" line: 10 tips for selecting a floor finish that won’t let you down

When it comes to floor finishes, all are not created equal. A lesser formula can cost more than you might imagine in wasted product and labor, only to achieve subpar results.

Here are the top 10 things to consider when choosing the best floor finish for your job:

The Maintex Leadership Series kicks off with a judge's perspective on workers compensation

Last week, Maintex held the first installment of the Maintex Leadership Series, an exclusive seminar providing leadership perspectives and education for our valued customers. Guests were treated to a luncheon at the DoubleTree in Commerce, CA as they learned all about Worker's Compensation from the Honorable Patricia Frisch (Ret.).

Leader Letter: In networking, authenticity is key.

Leader Letters are monthly letters from the Maintex Leadership team. This month, Maintex President Linda Silverman discusses the value of networking.

Reduce labor costs and improve indoor air quality in one fell swoop with a customized matting program

Floor matting is an under-appreciated part of maintaining a clean and safe facility. Different mats have different purposes, but one primary role is to keep dirt and water contained from the minute someone walks through the front door of the building. The right mats can reduce cleaning time, improve the appearance of your facility, and reduce the risk of slip and fall injuries.

Turn your team into floor care experts with Maintex's Hard Floor Care Certification program

Maintex has been hard at work developing the latest addition to our growing catalog of high quality janitorial education programs. We're very excited to announce the successful launch of our Hard Floor Care Certification Program!

Behind the Clean: Our Formula for Quality Chemicals

Since our doors opened in 1960, Maintex has operated a state-of-the-art on-site chemical laboratory and private manufacturing facility. A rigorous quality control process ensures that our products meet the highest standards for performance and reliability.

Leader Letter: Three Important Reasons to Value People Who Work in the Cleaning Industry

Leader Letters are monthly letters from the Maintex Leadership team. This month, Maintex President Linda Silverman spent some time reflecting on the "Value of Clean" and why the cleaning industry is so important.