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Holiday floor care (continued from previous page) 96 percent of bacteria. They work well on concrete and wood floors, allowing them to dry quickly, and are streak-free. Microfiber damp mops are ideal for single-use applications, providing all the benefits of other microfiber mops, while requiring less water and chemical than traditional mops. Damp mops can be used on a wide variety of hard surfaces, but have shown exceptional results when used on stone surfaces such as marble, granite, or slate. All microfiber mops should be used in combination with a dual compartment bucket to separate dirty and clean water. Dual bucket mops help reduce chance of harmful cross contamination, especially in areas where people are at most risk, like nursing home facilities and hospitals. Many of these areas are exposed to high-traffic volumes at different times, which means they require careful and regular cleaning throughout the day. potential for painful lifting, straining or cramping. Cleaning organizations should introduce a few ergonomic tools at a time and work with cleaning staff to ensure they understand how to use the tools, as well as explaining the benefits of use. IEHA Board of Directors President—Marvin Ellsworth, REH (2-year term) • Village Shalom • 201 Dawn Avenue, Belton, MO 64012 • (913) 266-8449 • Fax (913) 266-8442 • mellsworth@ieha.org [2008-‘10] President-Elect—Eric Bates, REH (2year term) • Bethesda Lutheran Homes • 700 Hoffman Drive, Watertown, WI 53094 • (920) 262-6523 • Fax (920) 2626521 • ebates@blhs.org [2008-‘10] Secretary-Treasurer—Sherry Sidwell, REH (2-year term) • Community Hospital • 1515 N. Madison Avenue, Anderson, IN 46011 • (765) 298-5158 • Fax (765)298-5864 • ssidwell@ecommunity.com [2008-‘10] Director-at-Large—Debra Archbald, CEH (4-year term) • Peabody Hotel Orlando • 9801 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 • (407) 345-4402 • Fax (407) 345-4459 • Debra.archbald@ peabodyorlando.com [2008-‘12] Director-at-Large—Michael Patterson, REH (4-year term) • Circle Family Care • 10138 South Prairie, Chicago, IL 60628 • (773) 307-4129 • Fax (866) 466-4026 • iehadirectoratlarge@comcast.net [2008-‘12] Director-at-Large—Tom Jones, REH (4-year term) • W.F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration • 10748 Hawes End Court, Las Vegas, NV 89123 • (702) 895-3728 • Fax (702) 895-4872 • tja10748@cox.net [2008-‘12] Director-at-Large—Diana Ronning, CEH (2-year term) • Swedish Medical Center • 747 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122 • (206) 386-3436 • Fax (206) 386-2875 • diana.ronning@swedish. org [2008-‘10] Director-at-Large—Anna Rodriguez, REH (2-year term) • Valley Regional Medical Center • 100 A E Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX 78526 • (956) 3507820 • Fax (956) 350-7823 • anna. rodriguez@hcahealthcare.com [2008‘10] Director-at-Large—Janet Wiggins, CEH (2-year term) • Villa de San Antonio • 8103 North Hollow, San Antonio, TX 78240 • (210) 882-2010 • Fax (210) 679-4950 • monarch7121@yahoo. com [2008-‘10] Clean Frequently Proper floor maintenance will increase the life of the floor finish and decrease the frequency of stripping and refinishing. Train cleaning workers to clean hard floor surfaces daily to reduce the amount of floor care products used over the long term. In addition, stripping and finishing should be scheduled according to wear patterns, such as following spikes in floor traffic during the holiday season and not according to a standard calendar schedule. The Economics of Ergonomics Getting to the Bottom of Hard Floor Care Even when cleaning staff have received the best training possible, the use of traditional cleaning tools can still cause painful injuries, which decreases efficiency and increases costs. An organization is constantly challenged to keep staff safe while at the same time keeping workers’ compensation and insurance costs at a minimum. If left uncontrolled, these potential costs can prevent organizations from becoming industry leaders. To help reduce worker injury while maintaining the best looking hard floor surfaces, cleaning professionals should switch their cleaning tools to ergonomicallydesigned cleaning tools. Ergonomic tools have been proven to reduce workers’ compensation claims and lower insurance costs. They are designed using lightweight materials and generally fit comfortably in workers’ hands, lowering the By maintaining hard floors on a regular basis, cleaning professionals can prolong the life of the floor and provide a safe and pleasing environment to guests during the holidays. In addition to providing a good first impression, a hard floor program that includes microfiber mops, dual compartment buckets, and ergonomically-designed tools can also help keep cleaning staff and guests safe. By taking the time to review wear patterns and implement a comprehensive hard floor care program, cleaning professionals can help preserve the floor’s condition and reduce opportunities for wear damage to keep floors looking great through future holiday seasons. W Brian Alexson is Vice President of Sales for Unger Enterprises. For more information, please visit www.ungerglobal. com, or call 1-800-431-2324. 22 Executive Housekeeping Today/November 2008 http://www.ungerglobal.com http://www.ungerglobal.com

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Executive Housekeeping Today - November 2008 Contents Executive Corner The Most Unwelcome Guests Good Housekeeping: Eliminating Pests from the Equation Frugal Housekeeper Director-at-Large Distribution Don’t Just Clean up After Birds—Get Rid of Them! Monday Night is Fly Night Green Pest Control Practices Executive Profile The Green Scene Keeping Hard Floors Clean For the Holidays Inside the Industry Product Highlights New Members Joint IEHA/ISSA Members Advertisers’ Index Calendar of Events Inside IEHA What IEHA has Done for Me

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