Cleaning Wipes Review | Computer Screen Cleaning

Cleaning your office or homes computer keyboard and monitor screen on a regular basis is highly important. Computer keyboards and screens hold a lot of bacteria and other germs. Typically most cleaning companies do not clean computer’s in one’s home or office and thus it’s important that you clean it regularly yourself.

Dirt, fingerprints and other smudges on a computer screen should be cleaned often. Use a dry microfiber cloth to remove any debris from your LCD computer screen. When cleaning the screen apply very little pressure against the screen to prevent damaging. Never clean your computer screen with Glass Cleaner or other household cleaning chemicals as many have ammonia which can damage your computers screen. It is also highly recommended that when cleaning with whatever cleaning tool you use that your computer screen be cool, try to do it before starting the day.

Recently we did a quick test on several of our computer monitors and keyboards throughout the office. We compared Screen Cleaning Wipes and a LCD Screen Cleaner kit. There are many manufactures of computer cleaning choices like 3M, Fellowes, Read Right and others. We chose to use the manufacture Innovera. Innovera is a manufacturer of technology accessories, supplies and peripherals that offer consumers a lower priced choice compared to other national brand names. The quality of the Innovera line is great with the price even better.

The LCD Screen Cleaner Kit comes with replacement wipes, solution cleaner and a cleaning tool. The Cleaning tool has two different sides, one to squeegee the screen safely after spraying the solution and another side to get between your keypads. The cleaning solution is an alcohol based cleaner and has a strong scent. After cleaning the screen it did require us to use a microfiber to really clean away any final marks. Overall the screen cleaning was OK, though the cleaning tool for the keyboard was great. The cleaning tool got deep between the keypads to clean thoroughly. This was the kit:

The Screen Cleaning Wipes we used were the Innovera Screen Cleaning wipes.

These cleaning wipes did a great job on cleaning the computer screen. They are pre-moistened and are a non-alcohol formula. It comes with 120 cleaning wipes and can be used on LCD Screens and Plasma screens. The job was fantastic and on larger computer screens two were needed as they aren’t very moist to prevent over wetting your monitor. The wipes come in a container and does not come with a cleaning tool to clean your keyboard.

In conclusion all our computers are clean. The preference was the cleaning wipes by a majority of the office team, though many liked the cleaning tool for the keyboards. Both cleaning products are less than $3 and having both in our office will definitely not go to waste. Happy computer screen cleaning!

Discount Cleaning Products Sees Great Success with Customer Review Tool

Discount Cleaning Products has had a fantastic experience working with eKomi over the last six months. The customer feedback service eKomi allows customers the opportunity to share information about the experience they have with online companies. Customers are given the opportunity to review the service they received, a product review, shipping time and multiple other options that will help other online shoppers make an educated decision if they’d like to do business with the company.

Discount Cleaning Products began the relationship with eKomi just over six months ago and now visiting customers have hundreds of reviews to read through about the service they can expect to receive by doing business with the company. Visiting websites online today and making large purchases requires definitely some trust and the eKomi service greatly helps.

Discount Cleaning Products has seen the average order value increase with new customers since beginning the relationship with eKomi and can credit that to new customers feeling more secure reading other customers positive reviews. According to eKomi over 70% of customers read other customer reviews online and close to 80% are influenced by reading other customer reviews. Customers feel secure reading through eKomi reviews as the data can’t be manipulated and customers can get a real sense of who they’re going to do business with.

eKomi is a trusted independent customer feedback system that all other online retailers should consider, stated Jeff Cannon an owner of Discount Cleaning Products. Jeff stated that eKomi is easy to implement on your online storefront and that they’re extremely helpful to work with. Customers greatly benefit with being able to make better decisions when eKomi is offered.

Discount Cleaning Products is an online retailer of cleaning supplies, cleaning tools, office supplies and tools. They offer over 200,000 products from major brand names at really low cost. They have over 25 warehouse locations throughout the US to get orders to business customers much more rapidly. Discount Cleaning Products is a one stop shop to manage all your facility supply needs with dependability!

Repairing the Hoover Portapower Canister Vacuum

The Hoover Portapower canister vacuum is one of the best hoover vacuum cleaners. The Hoover CH30000 is highly popular as it is a powerful lightweight canister vacuum that is a commercial vacuum at residential prices. The Hoover canister vacuum is one of the most widely used canister vacuum cleaners by commercial cleaning companies. The Hoover mini vac can be used for so many projects and is a must own for not only commercial cleaning companies but homeowners also.

The Hoover CH30000 is so popular that unfortunately Hoover can’t keep up with the demand at times. The vacuum occasionally goes on backorder typically twice a year as Hoover has difficulty keeping up with the demand. The vacuum is made currently overseas and unfortunately for cleaning companies who depend on this cleaning tool, when the vacuum goes on backorder you need to be prepared. The best way to be prepared is to have either an extra supply of this great canister vacuum or to have the necessary vacuum accessories to repair this lightweight vacuum.

Repairing the Hoover portapower is extremely easy. The older Hoover Portapowers made greater than 2 years ago had carbon brushes that if replaced occasionally the vacuum would be virtually brand new and have its original suction power back. The new Hoover Portapowers made within the last two years does not have carbon brushes and you only need to replace the vacuum motor. When you open up this canister vacuum by removing the casing the only thing inside is really the motor attached by two wires. One wire goes to the switch to turn the vacuum on and the other wire goes to the vacuum cord. You simply remove the old vacuum motor and replace the new one by attaching the two wires as the old one was attached. The Hoover vacuum motor is just over $50, but once your replace the motor you really have a brand new vacuum cleaner again.

If your vacuum isn’t sucking the way it originally was and you have a new motor, the vacuum hose may have tiny holes that take away from the vacuums power. Take the hose off the vacuum and turn the vacuum on. Put your hand up to the vacuum area you attach the hose to and see if your hand can pull the vacuum across your workbench while the vacuum is on. If the vacuum sucks to your hand then most likely you have something stuck in the hose or your vacuum hose has tiny holes and needs to be replaced. You can attach the vacuum hose to the back of the vacuum and turn the vacuum on. This will blow air through your hose to blow out anything that may be stuck.

In conclusion the Hoover Portapower is a phenomenal canister vacuum that is a must own. If you depend on this vacuum as one of your cleaning supplies for your business then make sure to have spare vacuum accessories for necessary vacuum repairs. This vacuum is easy to repair and will truly keep cost down by having to replace the actual vacuum. Cleaning companies will not be disappointed by having this canister vacuum as a cleaning tool.

Mops | Microfiber Mops vs. Cotton Mops

Microfiber Mop	Cotton Mop
Absorbs over 6 times its weight in water	Little Absorbing
No Odor	Smells after few uses
Last for over 100 Cleans	Last for under 2 weeks of Regular use
Doesn’t Grow Bacteria	Bacteria easily grows
No Break In Period	Needs a few uses before performs the best
Attracts Dirt Better	Spreads Dirt Around

If you haven’t tried Microfiber Mops you’re missing out on this great floor cleaning tool.  Try a microfiber mop as one of your floor cleaning tools and you won’t be disappointed! Best Part – Same Prices!

Microfiber Mop

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Cotton Mop

Mops Are a Great Cleaning Tool

Rag mops are still traditionally the most popular way of cleaning a floor. Rag mops are more absorbent than other types of mops made today and allow you the opportunity to get into harder to reach area’s for floor cleaning. Cleaning along floors baseboards and along edges is much easier with a mop.

To mop a floor you should first vacuum the floor or sweep the floor with a broom to remove all loose debris. Vacuuming floors before mopping makes for easier floor cleaning. You’ll want to fill a bucket with hot water and your floor cleaning chemical of choice. It is much more convenient to have a wringer for the mop to not over saturate the floor with water when cleaning which can cause damage. Start in the furthest corner of the room and work your way towards the exit always standing on the non-mopped area. Pull the mop towards you verse moving in a back and forth motion. Pull the dirt towards you and regularly rinse your mop with new clean hot water. Once your floors are complete and dry go with a clean rag along the edges to pick up any debris remaining.

To keep your mop sanitary and as clean as possible you should also take some necessary steps. As often as possible, rinse your mop with new clean water to remove all dirt and loose debris. When the floors are complete and your mop has been rinsed thoroughly you’ll want to squeeze out as much of the remaining water. To prevent bacteria from growing on your mop make sure to leave the mop head upside down with the top facing up to allow it to dry. Mop heads should also be replaced often to avoid washing floors with a dirty mop.

In conclusion a floor that has been freshly mopped with a good maintained mop in the proper cleaning format will look much better than a floor cleaned with other cleaning tools. A mop and bucket might not always be the fastest way to clean a floor, though it is one of the best ways to clean. Make sure to have a mop as one of your cleaning tools and happy floor cleaning.

Perfect Stick Vacuum Receives Overall Great Reviews

The Perfect B101 Stick Vacuum Cleaner gets the job done and has the customer reviews to prove it. This is not a cheap vacuum, but a low cost vacuum. This commercial Stick Vacuum is a lightweight vacuum that is extremely powerful. The Perfect Vacuum has a water lift of over 100” and out-powers so many of its competitors at a fraction of the cost. The Perfect broom has a 3 stage filtering system and a dirt cup that is easy to empty. The vacuum comes with a 28 foot vacuum cord and is great for your office, home or facility.

 

The following are 4 recent reviews of the Perfect B101 Vacuum:

Product Perfect B101 Broom Bag-Less Vacuum Cleaner

November 4, 2011 Reviewer: Anonymous Person from ANN ARBOR, MI United States GREAT PRODUCT FOR THE MONEY, VERY POWERFUL.



Perfect B101 broom great

October 9, 2011 Reviewer: LinInTenn from Baxter, TN United States> I am very happy with the B101 broom. It has great power and picks up dog hair easily. I love the long cord.



Love this vacuum!!

September 3, 2011 Reviewer: Patricia L Bour from Bowling Green, KY United States I bought this vacuum cleaner for my hardwood floors. It is amazing - has so much suction and best of all, you can sweep under the furniture and it gets right up close to the cabinets. It also does a great job on rugs. I definitely recommend this!



Disappointing

August 21, 2011 Reviewer: CM from New York Powerful suction is the only good feature of this vacuum which is incredibly loud, heavy and especially awkward and difficult to push on carpet. Even the attractive low price cannot make up for the serious negatives which seem more and more aggravating with each use.

What Odor | 10 Ways to Keep your College Dorm Room Odor Free

College dorm rooms unfortunately come with an inevitable odor. It is difficult to prevent a smelly dorm room when you move 2 or more individuals squeezed into a small area to live. The average size of a dorm room is roughly 150 square feet, equivalent to the size of your average prison cell, what odor. Typically dormitories garbage isn't as accessible as most would like, leaving unfinished food to sit in rooms longer than it should. Do you smell odor, well dirty laundry also doesn't have the laundry room to sit in like at home and adds to the smell that lingers in this 150 square foot room, not to mention probably no cleaning tools.

Here are a few suggested steps to take in keeping that dorm room smelling fresh and odor free!

1. Set a specific cleaning schedule and responsibilities immediately for each roommate before it becomes a problem. Setting specific responsibilities will assure the room is kept clean verse assuming the other roommate will take care of it. Holding each person accountable for their own responsibilities is much easier than assuming each other will chip in.

2. Purchase trash bags that are able to be sealed shut to keep dirty laundry in until wash time. Imagine the parties with cigarette smoke on clothes or stinky gym clothes full of sweat sitting in a room not sealed what odor!

3. Immediately dispose of all unfinished food that won't be consumed verse having it possibly sit overnight in the dorm room.

4. Purchase an air purifier for the room. A low cost purifier like the Thermax Air Purifier cost less than $40 and can make a big impact. It removes unpleasant odour, purifies, vaporizes, sterilizes and can even repel insects.

5. Have a stick vacuum in your dorm room. Stick vacuums are extremely convenient to use quickly, are lightweight and extremely quiet. Some of the best are the Hoover Linx, Hoover Sonic, Oreck Hoky, Oreck Sweep-N-Go and Karcher Sweeper. Each have no cord and do a good job in cleaning debris and dust off the floor.

6. Purchase some air fresheners and deodorizers. Time Mist is a great low cost option. Time Mist is the leader in metered dispensers and is set on a timer to mist your room a few times an hour keeping your room smelling fresh.

7. Purchase a good trashcan with a lid and not a can with nothing to seal the garbage. Don't forget to empty the can frequently also!

8. Purchase an easy mop to use to clean floors weekly. The Bona Mop is easy to use, less than 2 minutes to mop the floor after a quick vacuum.

9. Have some rags to clean spills. It's inevitable that something will be spilled and having something to clean it up will help. A cleaning solution to use or some water and vinegar mixed can clean anything.

10. Shower frequently. Proper hygiene from all roommates and guest will assure a pleasant smell and an odor free room.

2 Great Cleaning Tools all Facilities will Love!

The right cleaning products and cleaning tools can make any project at work or home much more efficient and enjoyable. There are so many manufactures of various useful cleaning tools that choosing what to have around your home or shop can be a difficult decision. As Discount Cleaning Products is a distributor of over 100,000 different tools, office and cleaning supplies we regularly receive samples from all our manufactures for us to try. The following 2 products we’ve tried and now use regularly around our office and our homes as they truly make everything much easier.

Kimberly Clark | Scott Rags in a Box

Kimberly Clark has manufactured a phenomenal product that is a must own cleaning tool for every home, garage, shed or business with the creation of Rags in a Box. Rags in a box are strong for all your tough jobs around home or work. These towels absorb like a sponge and more importantly are extremely durable. The box comes with 200 rags and the uses are many. Great for using when painting and looking for something that is easily disposable after cleaning.

The Rags in a Box are also great for keeping in your shed for quick clean ups of your lawn equipment like mowers, tools or gasoline cans. Kimberly Clark made the box that the rags come in extremely useful for a shed by including an 8 inch ruler on the top of the box for handy measuring, 2a common conversions table for measuring and even a diameter guide for measuring drill bit sizes.

The box has a nice pop out handle on the side for easy carrying and a nice pop-up dispenser area for quick access to the towels. The towels fibers are soft, yet the towel is extremely durable when wet. Rags in a box are great for your facility and even keeping your trunk for quick cleanup after kids sporting events. These Kimberly Clark wipes are less than $10 with Discount Cleaning Products and you won’t be disappointed with these great multi-purpose rags.

Gojo Hand Cleaner | Gojo Natural Orange Pumice Hand Cleaner

Gojo hand cleaner is such a great hand cleaner to own. Like the Rags in the Box by Kimberly Clark, you’ll also want GoJo Hand Cleaner in the shed. No water required as you just simply use the handy pump to put some in your hands and rub them together to remove any soils. Its quick acting formula works on removing oils, industrial soils, grease and so much more easily. The pumice scrubbing particles are natural & nontoxic and helps remove the toughest dirt and grime from your hands.

Gojo hand cleaner even does a great job removing paint. It has a nice orange citrus scent left behind on your clean hands after use. Gojo hand cleaner is safe for children and so handy to have for a quick cleaning when water isn’t available. Use it in your warehouse, school, laundry room, shed and so many other useful places. A one gallon container is less than $20 and will last you such a long time. Like all of Gojo hand sanitizers, you won’t be disappointed with this must own hand cleaner.