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Product Spotlight: Peroxide Ready to Use All Purpose Cleaner and Disinfectant

The pandemic has made frequent disinfecting more important than ever. Fortunately, Maintex offers a variety of disinfectants that are EPA-approved for use against the novel coronavirus.  We are pleased to launch our newest product, a cutting-edge formulation that utilizes hydrogen peroxide.  Maintex Peroxide RTU is a safe, ready-to-use disinfectant cleaner that is effective against novel coronavirus on hard, non-porous surfaces with a fast 3 minute contact time.

Product Spotlight: Sanitize and Disinfect Large Areas Easily

In the fight against the COVID-19 virus, frequent, full-coverage disinfecting is more important than ever. Maintex is proud to introduce our latest solution that will save you time, money, and labor. Watch this short video to learn about the many features and benefits of the new MXDMS product line. 

Leader Letter: Does success come from luck or hard work?

Leader Letters are monthly letters from the Maintex Leadership team.Prompted by a popular podcast, Maintex president Linda Silverman examines what factors play a role in business success.

Living in Southern California, I spend a lot of time in my car. A great way to make the commute more bearable is listening to podcasts, and one of my favorites is an NPR show called “How I Built This” hosted by Guy Raz. The program features innovators, entrepreneurs, and idealists who discuss the stories behind the businesses and movements they have created.

How can we protect ourselves from Coronavirus right now?

You've heard about the Coronavirus outbreak in China. What can you do today to protect yourself and others from this scary new viral outbreak?

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.

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!

5 ways to protect yourself during flu season

Flu season occurs from October to April, but February is the peak. Do you know how to protect yourself? Today, we're sharing our top five tips for protecting yourself from the flu.

The History of Maintex

Maintex was founded in 1960 by Ralph Silverman. In the past 6 decades, the company has grown to support two offices, three warehouses, and over 100 employees.

Our Founder

Ralph Silverman grew up in New York and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in World War II. After he graduated from Indiana University, he was trained as a chemist. In 1960, he drove across the country from New York to to Southern California with his wife and two young children to pursue an opportunity to start a business on the West Coast. That's the year he founded Maintex. 

The Maintex Cleaning Academy is the high-quality employee training you need

If you run a contract cleaning business, meet your new favorite website!

The Maintex Cleaning Academy is an industry-leading online training toolkit. It's powerful, easy-to-use, and completely free.

Watch this one minute video tour to see how it works: