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8/24/2021 3:21 PM
This summer the region has experienced an unusual amount of rain, which can lead to the growth of mold and mildew. To ensure that your home, building or facility is free of unwanted mold and mildew we’ve offering advice...
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4/27/2021 4:51 PM
Cleaning, Disinfecting and New CDC Guidelines: What Commercial Cleaners Need to Know
Just in time for many offices, facilities, and public spaces to reopen, the CDC has rolled out new guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting against COVID-19. While...
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4/13/2021 1:26 PM
When we think of Earth Day, we like to think about ways that we can protect our environment.
by Steve Blumberg, Regional Manager, Spartan Chemicals
Using chemicals for cleaning and floor maintenance that are labeled as environmentally safe...
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4/2/2021 7:47 AM

April Showers are a welcome sign of spring, but they may cause unwelcome water damage. Here are five tips for dealing with water at your facility.Remove water. Get water out as soon as possible. A few inches of...
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3/23/2021 2:25 PM
Facility maintenance during COVID-19 has brought to light the importance of bringing your cleaning team to the table when discussing purchases, procedures and protocol.
As we prepare for business and building reopening, it’s time to take a...
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3/2/2021 8:55 AM
by Kendall Yulish 

Restrooms are hubs for spreading germs and bacteria. They are high-traffic spaces with a lot of people in and out, this poses a significant risk for germ transmission. It is vital to maintain...
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2/22/2021 2:56 PM
by Steve Blumberg, Regional Manager, Spartan Chemicals
The best foods come from a clean kitchen and properly managing the cleaning chemicals used inside your kitchen is paramount to keeping your patrons and employees safe and healthy. Today, I will...
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2/5/2021 2:30 PM
It just makes sense.

Lithium-ion technology is all around us—cell phones, computers, cordless devices—but its place in the cleaning industry is just beginning. In this article, we’ll focus on the incredible advantages of the...
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2/5/2021 11:45 AM
Sure, we talk a lot about cleaning and disinfecting around here, but we still have to eat! Check out some of our staff's favorite Super Bowl recipes and best of luck to whichever team you're rooting for... ...
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1/14/2021 11:21 AM

Now more than ever, it is critical to clean with health in mind. As part of that effort, it is important to consider Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) when vacuuming and dusting your facility. Bacteria, pollen, dander and dust trigger...
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1/6/2021 11:51 AM
2021 has just begun and with COVID-19 vaccine underway, people are looking forward to a time when we can gather again in public spaces for work, school and entertainment.
How can you reassure the public that your facility...
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12/16/2020 4:20 PM
By Sandy Hanberry

Historically Pittsburgh and surrounding areas receive the most snow in January, so you still have time to prepare before winter arrives.
It is best to first develop an action plan for inside and out...
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12/10/2020 11:18 AM
Most people seem to know the guidelines the CDC is recommending to prevent getting sick. Some of the updates to prevent the seasonal flu include social distancing and wearing masks when around others. One should also continue to regularly wash...
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11/24/2020 2:28 PM
by Sandy Hanberry
In celebration of Thanksgiving, Colker Janitorial Supplies will be closed this Thursday and Friday and will be doing our best to make all deliveries before the holiday.To all of our customers we wish you a...
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