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Save on Trash Bags + More

Check out these household deals at CVS starting 11/13. Save on paper towels, detergent, and trash bags.

Do You Know the Germiest Surfaces at the Grocery Store?

Chances are your first thought was the handle of your shopping cart. Now while that is germy since a lot of people touch it, most people think about it and it only landed at #6 on the list of the Germiest Surfaces.

4 Types of Abrasive Cleaners

Abrasive cleaners are designed to remove relatively heavy amounts of soil. They wear off dirt, stains, tarnish, and hard water deposits by scraping them away, facilitating the A for “agitation” in the C-H-A-T cleaning formula: chemical – heat – agitation - time.The degree of abrasiveness of products varies; fine particles are less abrasive, and course particles are more abrasive. Available in both powdered and liquid form, they contain a kind of built-in elbow grease which helps to cut...

How to Kill Mold

Anywhere moisture lurks, mold may not be far behind. You can fight back the attack with a sturdy scrub brush and a few potent cleaning supplies. Here's how to kill mold.

Masonry Maintenance: Extending Envelope Value

Masonry problems can be prevented with an inspection and maintenance plan.

Metal building maintenance is essential

Owners – and prospective owners – of metal buildings often want to know how much maintenance is necessary, and what they need to do. This is information that every metal building system builder should

3 Ways to Minimize Maintenance Costs on Your Building

Don't let the harsh winter weather affect your building and profits. Take note of these 3 tips to avoid expensive maintenance costs this winter.

Using Building Condition Assessments to Plan & Prioritize Maintenance

•Observe how to prioritize spending on maintenance of assets for an individual building or a portfolio of facilities

Track Facility Water Use With Flow Meters

With irrigation management a mature industry, indoor water management technologies are coming of age

Tasks to Tackle This Fall for Home and HVAC Maintenance

It’s the time of year again to tackle fall home maintenance here in Chicagoland. Set aside a weekend to spruce

Dust Control & Soil Stabilization Solutions for Gravel Roads

Proven road maintenance for erosion / dust control & soil stabilization. Products include durablend™, Calcium Chloride, Roadsaver, X-Hesion and more.

3 Ways to Improve Workplace Hazard Communications

Hazard communications should be used anywhere employees may be exposed to chemicals. Learn 3 ways to improve how hazard warnings are communicated in your workplace.

Protect your building from the cold

Arctic temperatures can have a dramatic effect on your building — and your livelihood. Regular maintenance and a winter weather plan can help you avoid any

11 Simple Floor Care Tips

Keeping your floors clean can be a full time job, especially if you have children or pets. If your home is like mine, with people coming and going constantly, and no one person dedicated to cleaning, the job can become overwhelming. These 11 simple tips will help you stay on task. Trevino Flooring Company has cleaning solutions for your hard surfaces, wood floors, and carpets. 1. Leave your shoes at …

Study: Internet of Things Impacts Building Maintenance Strategies

The Right Building Inspection Software Can Improve Community Safety

You are here: Home » Blog » Blog » Building Inspections » The Right Building Inspection Software Can Improve Community SafetyPosted On: September 23, 2014Just about every community with a rich history has an abundance of buildings that add context to the past. These structures, while offering a glimpse into long-gone eras, also present a risk to the community when they aren’t properly cared for. Anyone who has ever bought an older home knows the maintenance on them is continual; the…