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  • 18 Sep 2014 5:06 PM | David Vivas

    Cleaning as a general is an important part of any facility maintenance program. Companies use different kinds of products for cleaning purpose. Green cleaning refers to the use of products and process that are environmentally safe and free of health hazards. It has been shown that when a green cleaning program is implemented the overall health of the occupants improves as no harsh chemicals are used that could cause allergies, reducing sick time and increasing productivity; at the same time that it does not harm the environment as water consumption is reduced and a more energy efficient equipment its used .

    It is been said that the green cleaning process its expensive, but the reality is that as the use of multiple solutions is reduced, the use of pre-packed or concentrated solutions reduce the space used to store them, it facilitate a more accurate inventory control and cost, at the same time that overuse is reduced, a more energy efficient equipment is used reducing the energy consumption (and monthly electric bill). In short, implementing a green cleaning program would reduce the contaminant and allergens left by the traditional cleaning process, it reduces the energy consumption at the same time that helps to converse the environment.

    How to find a green cleaning service?

    Finding a green cleaning service provider is the most important decision of the green cleaning program process. Hiring the correct green cleaning service provider would ensure they are cleaning your facility without using any harsh chemical and processes that would harm your well-being or the environment. No doubt, finding the perfect and authentic greening company is really a challenge in these days, as there are many companies that claim that they give you green cleaning service, but in reality they are not.

    In order to find a green cleaning company, you can search using the internet or by references. While choosing the best green cleaning services, do not forget for looking some qualifications like the company should have a green certification from a reputable organization, are the staff members trained?, They should provide you with a list of all the products to be used in your facility, you should review the comments of current and past customers about the services offered by the company. 

    Once you authenticate all these things, you can get rest assure you are hiring the correct Green Cleaning Service Provider for your facility.

  • 13 Sep 2014 12:20 PM | IJCSA - (Administrator)

    IJCSA Green Cleaning Companies Are The Best!! 


    IJCSA GREEN CLEANING COMPANIES known worldwide for our green commercial cleaning services, is a reputation we truly treasure. And part of upholding that reputation requires us to stay on top of our industry and the newest coming trends. 



    One of the newest and most beneficial trends has been eco-friendly products and green cleaning services.  

    Find A Green Cleaning Service Here



  • 13 Sep 2014 12:15 PM | IJCSA - (Administrator)
    Find a carpet cleaning service or rug cleaning company in your area. ... The IJCSA Carpet Cleaning Service Directory:




    Find A Local Cleaning Carpet Cleaning Service Here!


  • 13 Sep 2014 12:11 PM | IJCSA - (Administrator)

    FIND A BIO-HAZARD CLEANING COMPANY HERE


    IJCSA technicians are highly trained in rapid response. We do it with experience, skill and most importantly, compassion. That is why we are known as experts. 

    We're on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, because your property and peace of mind depend on it.

    Biohazard CleanupServices Include:

    • Blood and Body Fluid Remediation
    • MRSA Decontamination and Protection
    • Suicide and Homicide Cleanup
    • Unassisted/Accidental Death Cleanup
    • Advanced Odor Treatments
    • Gross Filth Cleanup and Pack Rat Cleanup Services
    • Sewage Cleanup and Sanitation Services
    • H1N1 Decontamination


  • 13 Sep 2014 12:08 PM | IJCSA - (Administrator)

    Has anyone used this? Good or Bad? 

    WindTunnel 2 Rewind Pet Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner Model # UH70832


    On a budget but still want a quality machine to manage all your cleaning challenges in a busy household with family members including pets. The hoover windtunnel 2 rewind pet bagless upright vacuum comes equipped with what you need to get at the stubborn pet hair but still get deep down cleaning. It's designed with exclusive windtunnel 2 technology that lifts and removes deep-down, embedded dirt with 2 channels of suction. The windtunnel 2 rewind pet helps you manage all your vacuuming and cleaning needs with convenient features like a reusable, easy-rinse filter and a rubberized pet tool accessory pack that remove stubborn pet hair where ever it may be hiding. And when you're done vacuuming, simply empty the debris with its convenient bottom-release (x-large) high capacity dirt cup.

    • Exclusive windtunnel 2 technology creates two channels of suction to lift and remove surface debris and deep down embedded dirt, vacuums without windtunnel technology rely on only one channel of suction
    • Automatic cord rewind retracts the cord in seconds
    • Reusable easy rinse filter regularly rinse the filter under running water for long-lasting us
    • Convenient bottom-release cup hold cup over a trash receptacle and empty debris with the push of a button, without getting your hands dirty
    • Dual-cyclonic air passes through not one, but two cyclonic stages to filter dirt and debris from the air path; no loss of suction
    • Carbon and HEPA media filter made with HEPA media and an odor-absorbing carbon layer; HEPA media traps 99.97% of dirt, dust, and pollens down to 0.3 microns
    • Rubberized pet tool pack to help remove stubborn pet hair and get into hard to reach places which includes: pet turbo tool, pet upholstery tool, extension wand, crevice tool
    • Above floor cleaning up to 10 ft. of cleaning reach; 8 ft. Hose; 25 ft. Cord length; 5 position height adjustment
    • Sold exclusively at The Home Depot



  • 13 Sep 2014 10:37 AM | IJCSA - (Administrator)

    Guidelines For Best IJCSA Shout Out

    • You can copy and paste from your website, but change the text up so you are not putting duplicate content onto the web. 
    • Post your city name, state name, province name.  
    • Copy and paste pictures, and use different colors and different types of text fonts.
    • Post a new ad daily. 
    • Include your business contact information and services in each Shout Out 

    Example: 



    Layne Maid Services located in Newark New Jersey will provide all products and equipment needed to clean your house or office, and you will not have additional costs. Our rates are fixed, no hidden fees, we offer free estimates and you do not have contracts to sign.

    Our New Jersey Cleaning Service is family owned and operated, we have respect for human beings, we clarity in our communication, ethics, truth, courage and excellence in quality of service, we don’t keep secrets, we want our clients to know everything pertaining to their cleaning service with us.

    Please contact us anytime for the best cleaning service in New Jersey!

    Free Cleaning Quotes! Great Service! Friendly Cleaning Staff!

    Layne Maid Service Phone: 1-201-877-3888 | www.laynemaidservice.com

    Cleaning New Jersey Since 2013 



  • 23 Aug 2014 11:54 AM | IJCSA - (Administrator)
    For many homeowners, maintaining a clean and presentable home at all times is quite difficult. Some homeowners work long hours and are rarely home to clean, whereas others have large families that prevent their homes from remaining clean for more than a few hours.

    Regardless of the reason, keeping your home clean is often unfeasible. Therefore, it is often necessary to enlist the services of a cleaning contractor to help you do so. A professional IJCSA home cleaning contractor has experience and expertise to ensure you receive the highest quality of services available and that you are completely satisfied with your clean home.

    There are many benefits to hiring a cleaning contractor, and it can be helpful to know some of these when deciding whether to hire one to clean your home.

    To find a professional home cleaning company, and receive a free estimate and consultation visit: http://ijcsa.org/House-Cleaning-Services


  • 07 Jul 2014 11:12 AM | IJCSA - (Administrator)

    The Great American Rug Cleaning Co.



    From historic family heirlooms to everyday living room throws, the employees at The Great American Rug Cleaning Co. in Tomball take pride in ensuring each customer’s household rugs are treated with care.

    “We anticipated the growth in the area and also the growth in rugs,” co-owner Kevin Ashe said. “At first look somebody might think, rug cleaning, so what? But when you have a $10,000 rug, don’t you want somebody that specializes in that?”

    The business first launched in 1993 under the name ProSteem Carpet Care and continues its original mission to offer in-home cleaning services for carpets, ceramic tile and stone.

    About three years ago, Ashe and co-owner Richard Middleton relocated the company from Magnolia to Tomball and added a new division in 2012 known as The Great American Rug Cleaning Co., which specializes in high-tech, in-plant rug cleaning exclusively. Ashe and Middleton own and manage services for ProSteem Carpet Care and The Great American Rug Cleaning Co. from the same Tomball location.

    Using a 10-step process, the company has streamlined rug cleaning with new technology such as a Centrum Star Wash Tub and Centrum Maxx Rug Wringer to thoroughly remove dirt and debris with about a 14-day turnaround, Ashe said.

    “We were cleaning rugs the old way a long time ago in 1993, and so we developed the expertise over all of those years with training and certifications,” Ashe said. “With this better technology, it’s progressed to where it’s more feasible. It’s what we’ve always done, but now we do it better.”

    Middleton said the business cleans and repairs an average of 200-300 rugs a month and boasts a 30 percent growth in annual sales. ProSteem Carpet Care and The Great American Rug Cleaning Co. are located in an 8,000-square-foot facility, and there are plans to expand the cleaning warehouse by 2,000 square feet possibly beginning next year to accommodate growth, Middleton said.

    More than 10 people are employed at the two businesses, and more staff members are expected to be added along with new equipment as business continues to grow, Middleton said. The company’s customer base stems largely from Tomball and Magnolia as well as The Woodlands, Champion Forest, Klein and Conroe, Ashe said.

    “We service an existing customer base and of course new customers as well,” Middleton said. “There’s only a handful of people in the Greater Houston area that actually do repairs [on rugs]. That’s very unique for up here.”

    Although they are Magnolia residents, Ashe and Middleton said they enjoy the business climate in Tomball and plan to keep The Great American Rug Cleaning Co. at its Main Street location.

    “We’re very grateful and blessed to be here on Main Street Tomball,” Middleton said. “We see that as a great opportunity for business, the community and our lives in general.”

    Services and products

    • Cleaning and repairs for various rug types such as Persian, Pakistani, Afghani, Chinese, Indian, antiques, silk and handmade
    • Pet odor removal
    • Protective coatings
    • Custom fit rug pads
    • Moth guards
    • Rug appraisals

    Specials and deals

    • Free pick-up and delivery of rugs
    • 15 percent “cash and carry” discount for customers who bring their own rugs into the store
    • Senior citizen discounts
    • $10 discount via the company’s website

    The Great American Rug Cleaning Co. , 212 E. Main St., Tomball • 281-255-0024,greatamericanrugcleaningcompany.com, Hours: Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.–2 p.m.


  • 23 Jun 2014 6:25 PM | IJCSA - (Administrator)

     undefined ITW Professional Brands today announced that its Spray Nine Multi-Purpose Cleaner & Disinfectant Wipes are now available and provide the industry’s highest level of protection against germs and disease. The wipes prevent the spread of disease and germs with 44 kill claims, twice as many as Clorox and three times as many as Lysol.

    “Spray Nine kills more bacteria, viruses and fungi than any other cleaner and disinfectant available,” said ITW Professional Brands Product Manager Cesar Vargas. “Customers can now access the power of Spray Nine in a convenient and efficient wipe, making it easier for organizations to provide the highest level of protection against germs and disease.”

    Spray Nine multi-purpose wipes kill 99.9 percent of bacteria in 15 seconds. The strong, thick wipes are bleach free and leave no streaks behind. Providing a fresh lemon scent, the Spray Nine wipes feature the correct chemical dilution within each wipe, making cleaning, deodorizing and sanitizing one easy step.

    Spray Nine is a 50-year-old brand with well recognized cleaners, degreasers, disinfectants and deodorizers used in factories, offices and government settings. The new wipe brings a fresh offering to the line for industrial and institutional facilities.

    In addition to Spray Nine, ITW Professional Brands manufactures SCRUBS® pre-moistened wipes and Atlantic Mills® disposable food service wipers, along with other products focused on industrial and institutional hygiene markets for the industrial MRO (maintenance, repair and operations), Jan/San (janitorial and sanitation) and food service industries.

    For more information about ITW Professional Brands, visit www.itwprofessionalbrands.com or call 1-800-443-9536.

    About ITW Professional Brands

    ITW Professional Brands manufactures and markets products for industrial and institutional hygiene markets. Primary industries and distribution channels are industrial MRO, jan/san and food service. The brand portfolio contains five well-known industry brands including SCRUBS® pre-moistened wipes, Spray Nine® disinfectants and degreasers, DYKEM® industrial marking products, Dymon® specialty cleaning products and Atlantic Mills® disposable food service wipers. Backed by years of formulation expertise, the five brands from ITW Professional Brands offer products that are among the most trusted and effective products available today. ITW Professional Brands is located in Olathe, Kansas with an additional distribution center in Lakewood, New Jersey. For additional information regarding ITW Professional Brands, call 1-800-443-9536 or visitwww.itwprofessionalbrands.com


    Read more here: http://www.heraldonline.com/2014/06/23/6081365/new-spray-nine-multi-purpose-cleaner.html?sp=/100/773/385/#storylink=cpy
  • 17 Jun 2014 1:49 PM | IJCSA - (Administrator)

    Phil Smith

    Phil Smith is one of the owners of Details Cleaning Service.

    Business: Details Cleaning Service

    Location: Lower Township

    Owners: Phil Smith and Noel Trokey, Lower Township

    Employees: Owner-operated

    Phone: 802-793-7830

    Details Cleaning Service is a strictly residential cleaning company.

    We had the business for six years in Stowe, Vt., but my partner, Noel, and I wanted to be closer to the shore.

    Talking with real-estate companies and telling them about our service, they thought we'd do really well in this area.

    It was important for us to commit to an area and get the business re-established.

    One of the things that sets us apart is we're not a large company. There are only two of us.

    We had about 28 households we took care of on a daily basis. People felt they could trust us. The business just grew on word of mouth. We actually did very well. People were upset when we told them we were relocating.

    The name of our company says a lot. I'm a little OCD (obsessive) when it comes to that. When I clean the kitchens, there is no stone unturned. Everything shines just like a brand new penny when we're done.

    A couple of our clients said when they came home they were just so pleased with the way the property looked. They said it almost felt like they were coming home to a staged home.

    Entry: I was working for Green Mountain Coffee in the packaging department. One of the ladies I worked with was doing some cleaning. She gave me one of her clients.

    Then a friend found out I was picking up some cleaning. I picked up additional clients through word of mouth.

    We just formed our LLC. We're licensed and bonded.

    Future: People often ask about expanding or taking on employees. But we feel you lose the personal touch that you can offer to a client when you have other people coming into their homes.

    If there are any problems, there is nobody to blame but ourselves.

    We feel by keeping it small and personable, it sets us apart.

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