Do you have the right equipment for spring cleaning?

Spring cleaning is the biggest household expense of the year. So, it's worth being well prepared and having the right equipment and accessories. That's why I wanted to share with you some truly effective spring cleaning equipment and accessories.

What equipment do you need to clean the exterior?

First, parking lots, whether indoors or outdoors, need to be cleaned regularly, but especially in the spring. You want to remove debris and excess dirt. Depending on the size of the parking lot, you'll have several options for cleaning equipment.

No, no, no! You don't do that with a house broom! If you have to clean the sidewalks and their edges, you could use a mechanical broom like the one below (push or battery powered). If your parking lot is much larger, you will need a device to self-propelled

Window washing revolution

If you're not familiar with pure water washing, you need to update your knowledge. You'll be surprised to learn that this technique is used with just water, no chemicals! It's a completely eco-friendly process. This equipment will also allow you to wash windows at heights of up to 3-4 stories. It's also useful for washing the exterior of vehicles and buildings. Here's a article on this subject. A well-known supplier of this type of equipment is WCS, located in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu. You can reach them at this phone number: 1-866-659-5648.

Washing walls, ceilings, baseboards

No more question of washing the walls with a cloth or a mini mop! We are well-served by suppliers for this arduous task. Several systems exist. I prefer the Vileda one, among them, well-designed, easily washable, and economical. They also offer 3 types of flat mops. Easily transportable and disassemblable too, which is practical. Vileda is sold at most major retailers.

Carpet or upholstery extractor

Despite the fact that there are fewer carpets in our buildings, we should be washing common areas much more frequently. Sometimes I have to stay in hotels and I freak out every time. When it smells of dust in the hallway and rooms, it's not normal! And at the same time, you need equipment that is adapted to the building. For example, for a hotel, it is essential to have an extractor that can fit into tight spaces. Make sure you have a sturdy metal handle and a "hand" as we commonly call it. This will allow you to wash the furniture as well.

I also like having the option of a portable hand-held extractor. This allows for quick cleaning of chairs, armchairs, partitions, etc. Several models are available from most major manufacturers. I prefer the metal "hands" which are less fragile.

Self-scrubbing and mini scrubber

As explained in this article, we have been very spoiled in recent years. Distributors have thought of all those tight spots that we couldn't clean with a regular-sized scrubber. I find it important to request a demo for certain areas to ensure not only its operation but also its effectiveness. Whether it's a locker room, restroom, kitchen, restaurant, or hallway, you'll be happy to see your floors truly clean. Because the beauty of such equipment is that it washes a floor with only clean water. I particularly like the NaceCare Turbo Mop. It also serves to effectively scrub a dirty floor. In this photo, a tight-fitting rubber floor that was difficult to clean with a regular mop. The turbo mop did an excellent job with just one pass!

Washing cloths

You can't wash with cut-up sweater scraps! It's completely ineffective! Use good-quality microfiber washcloths. It's the least you can do.

The strength of microfiber according to Vileda:

• Vileda's microfiber is, first of all, the finest you can find on the market. That is, the microfiber you find on the market is divided into 16 segments. Vileda's is divided into 32 segments. This allows for much more efficient cleaning.
• Collects 99.99% of bacteria
• Leaves no trace of water drop
• Easy to rinse and spin.
• Soft on the hands and pleasantly proportioned
• Leaves no lint
• Resistant to 400 washes and more!

So, don't hesitate, equip your janitors with the best tools. Microfiber washes very well in the washing machine and can go in the dryer. However, avoid adding fabric softener. This will reduce its effectiveness. Did you do it? No problem, rewash your clothes and this time, don't add fabric softener.

Dry steam washing

With the pandemic we are currently experiencing, the dry steam washing is a must-have tool. Whether it's for disinfecting, degreasing, or decontaminating, dry steam will be very beneficial to you. Here's an article about it. I recommend the one available from Nacecare. Its price is very affordable and easily transportable.

Wet-dry polisher and vacuum cleaner

I've kept the most popular to finish this article... Unfortunately, I see a lot of this type of equipment literally falling apart! It must be taken into account that this type of equipment breaks relatively infrequently. So, we pay very little attention to it. The equipment is often filthy because it is not washed after use. The electrical wire is exposed very often. This is not acceptable. Here is an article onpreventive maintenance of equipment and accessories housekeeping.