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Archive for Cleaning Solutions
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Revolutionizing Hospital Cleaning with Automation
August 24, 2024 7:25 AM by Tennant CompanyHospital cleaning is crucial for maintaining a safe, sterile environment where patients and healthcare providers can thrive. But keeping up with all the cleaning tasks is challenging as hospital EVS staff and BSCs have to balance increased workload with cleaning responsibilities. Factor in persisting labor shortages, and the challenges mount exponentially. That’s why hospitals need to embrace the revolution occurring with automation for hospital cleaning equipment.
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New Era of Retail Cleaning Begins with Latest AMR Innovations
August 07, 2024 8:18 AM by Tennant CompanyRobotic floor cleaning is no longer an outlier in the retail industry. They currently help retailers overcome labor shortages and meet heightened consumer expectations for clean. The latest innovation for retail cleaning has entered the scene—Tennant’s next-generation X4 ROVR autonomous mobile robot that is like nothing the retail industry has ever seen.
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The Big Picture for Industrial Floor Cleaning
August 05, 2024 7:36 AM by Tennant CompanyThere’s no such thing as one-size-fits-all when it comes to keeping industrial floors clean. That’s because manufacturing environments have myriad spaces—large and small—that need to be kept clean, sanitary, and inviting. Keeping all these spaces clean and safe requires a wide range of specialized industrial cleaning machines.
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Evaluating Floor Cleaning Machines for your Business? Consider Reconditioned
June 05, 2024 9:05 AM by Tennant CompanyReconditioned floor cleaning machines are often the best choice for organizations with tight budgets and short-term needs. Tennant provides reconditioned equipment in three tiers: certified pre-owned, used and as-is. Explore which tier is the best option for your organization.
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9 Reasons Your Cleaning Machine May Not Be Working Optimally—and How to Fix It
February 14, 2024 10:11 AM by Tennant CompanyDiscover 9 expert tips to optimize floor cleaning machines, preventing malfunctions and costly repairs. Maximize efficiency with proactive troubleshooting and preventative measures for peak performance.
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Soft Floor & Carpet Care Tips
August 30, 2023 8:25 AM by Tennant CompanySoft floor and carpet care maintenance is an important part of keeping your facility looking neat and clean, but vacuuming alone isn’t enough. Read our soft floor cleaning and carpet care best practices to keep your carpets looking fresh.
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Time for Food Prep Locations to Look Down—at the Floor
August 15, 2023 7:55 AM by Tennant CompanyCleaning is a high priority in food prep locations like quick serve restaurants (QSRs), school cafeterias and the like. The traditional mop-and-bucket approach to cleaning is typically the go-to in tight, smaller spaces like food prep areas. But like many conventional practices, they evolve over time. While mops have advanced slightly over the years, there hasn’t been enough innovation to overcome the primary problem with conventional mops—they just move dirt around, not lift it.
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Bringing Industrial Cleaning into Clear Focus
July 26, 2023 8:04 AM by Tennant CompanyIndustrial cleaning requires a multi-pronged approach. There are so many spaces to consider—from the warehouse to the break room and everything in between. In fact, a staggering 80% of dirt in warehouse buildings is tracked in on feet from the parking lot and loading dock. Without a prevention plan, a sq/yard of carpet can collect one pound of dirt, which typically costs $600 to remove.
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Autonomous Mobile Robots Usher in a Retail Cleaning Revolution
July 19, 2023 8:12 AM by Tennant CompanyIn recent years, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) have burst onto the retail floor as a practical and increasingly essential cleaning strategy for retailers. It’s no longer unusual to see robotic cleaning machines working alongside humans, tackling the more repetitive and routine jobs such as floor cleaning. In fact, analysts predict that robotics adoption in retail will surge through 2030—with use of robotics in retail expected to grow nearly 40% annually.
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7 Benefits of Canister Vacuums
July 12, 2023 7:58 AM by Tennant CompanyChoosing a type of commercial vacuum usually comes down to preference, budget and use. For example, if an organization wants less disruption and noise during business hours, they’re likely to choose a canister vacuum because they’re quieter than an upright vacuum. Learn more about canister vacuums and how they could be a perfect fit.
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Facility Cleaning Trends for 2022
January 18, 2022 7:43 AM by Tennant CompanyOver the last two years, facility cleaning has received more attention than ever before and faced unprecedented challenges. While the central theme of 2020 and 2021 was adapting to the unexpected, the pace of change in the facility cleaning industry keeps accelerating. Here’s a look at the key trends that will shape facility cleaning in 2022.
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Five Types of Floor Cleaning Machines and Their Purpose
January 06, 2022 12:55 PM by Tennant CompanyThe right cleaning machine for the job depends on the type of floor you’re cleaning, the types of soils you’re dealing with, the size of the space, the set-up of your facility and more. Here’s a quick guide to five basic types of floor cleaning machines and their purpose.
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Types of Cleaning Equipment and Their Purposes
March 31, 2021 9:50 AM by Tennant CompanyIf you’re new to the cleaning industry, the different types of floor cleaning equipment and what they do can cause confusion. This post will explain the types of cleaning equipment and the applications in which to use them.
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3 Tips for Cleaning Laminate Flooring
March 24, 2021 9:50 AM by Tennant CompanyThere are a lot of rules for how to properly clean laminate flooring — for some help remembering them, just think about how cleaning laminate flooring is like doing the laundry.
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Tennant Launches New Robotic Floor Scrubber T16AMR
March 17, 2021 9:50 AM by Tennant CompanyThe T16AMR robotic floor cleaning machine is the first robotic scrubber designed specifically for large warehousing and 3PL facilities. Offering big productivity for big spaces, the T16AMR can help your business achieve results-driven cleaning.
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Top Benefits of Robotic Cleaning For Your Facility
March 10, 2021 9:50 AM by Tennant CompanyRobotic floor cleaning equipment can offer many benefits for a variety of facility types and industries. Learn about the ways robotic floor scrubbers can help your business, no matter which industry you work in.
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Why You Should Use OEM Parts on Your Equipment
March 03, 2021 9:50 AM by Tennant CompanyOEM stands for “original equipment manufacturer,” which means the replacement parts you’re using for your cleaning machine were made by the company that made the machine itself. Here’s why that matters.
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Introducing the T290, T390, and T581 Floor Scrubbers
February 24, 2021 9:50 AM by Tennant CompanyLearn how Tennant's newest floor scrubbers, the T290, T390 and T581, will help you clean more efficiently to enhance your facility's image.
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Top Tips for Keeping Your School Clean
February 16, 2021 9:50 AM by Tennant CompanyRead our 10 Tips and Tricks to Create a Safe, Satisfying and Clean Education Experience, to discover how keeping up with a simple, but methodical, cleaning program can help keep your facility clean, safe and inviting.
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How To Change Brushes and Pads
February 08, 2021 9:50 AM by Tennant CompanyAre you changing, maintaining and replacing your brushes and pads on your floor scrubber properly? Learn best practices for changing your scrubber’s brushes in pads by watching these how-to videos.
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6 Cool Robots We Want as Our Sidekicks
December 01, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant CompanyRobots are being designed for all kinds of cleaning tasks today. From industrial cleaning robots to residential ones, we explore some of the robots that can change our lives.
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5 Ways A Wet-Dry vacuum Helps You
November 09, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant CompanyIt’s easy to see why many people enlist the help of wet-dry vacuums for cleaning up spills and messes around their homes — here’s why it can help in commercial and institutional settings.
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Best Practices for Burnishing Floors
October 28, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant CompanyHigh-speed burnishers operate under a different set of rules than buffers and other floor cleaning machines — make sure you’re using them correctly.
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How Robotic Cleaning Machines Can Improve Productivity
October 14, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant CompanyFind out why so many cleaning professionals are turning to robotic cleaning machines to boost productivity while ensuring consistent results.
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4 Questions You Should Ask When Choosing a Floor Cleaning Liquid
October 07, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant CompanyFloor cleaning liquids or detergents are specialized to clean various floor types in different ways — answer these four questions to choose the right one for the task you’re trying to accomplish.
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8 Things to Consider When Purchasing a Ride-on Carpet Sweeper
August 21, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant CompanyA ride-on carpet sweeper makes for efficient floor cleaning, but it might not be right for every facility. Learn how this machine can make floor care more productive for your custodial team.
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How to Extend Cleaning Machine's Life
July 23, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant CompanyThe life of your cleaning machines depends on the vigilance of you and your team members throughout three phases of its use: before, during, and after. Paying attention to each of these phases can make a big difference.
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Summer Hours: 3 Tips for School Cleaning While School's Out
July 06, 2020 3:15 PM by Tennant CompanyStudents might get the summer off, but maintenance staff certainly don’t. There’s a whole lot that needs to get done in the summer, so here are some tips that can help you make sure you get to all of it.
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Floor Machine Pads 101
June 26, 2020 12:15 PM by Tennant CompanyFloor machines/floor buffers are flexible cleaning machines that can help you in a variety of ways. Take a step back and make sure you’re making the most of your floor machine by using the appropriate floor pads for various tasks.
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5 Ways We’re Living in the Future of Cleaning Technology
June 08, 2020 12:15 PM by Tennant CompanyWhen it comes to cleaning technology, advancements have led to more productive, efficient workforces and safer and cleaner spaces. Here are five trends and innovations in cleaning products that are making us feel like we’re living in the future.
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4 Reasons to Invest in Floor Cleaning Machines
May 19, 2020 3:45 PM by Tennant CompanyIs a floor cleaning machine right for you? There are a number of reasons why your floors might be telling you that they’re ready for a deeper, more specialized clean than they’re currently getting.
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Top IoT Trends for Better Cleaning Business in 2020
April 01, 2020 8:05 AM by Tennant CompanyTop trends and innovations in the Internet of Things are improving robotic cleaning equipment, fleet management and data capabilities for cleaning businesses.
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Disc vs. Cylindrical Brushes 101
March 19, 2020 8:05 AM by Tennant CompanyAn in-depth review of disc and cylindrical floor scrubbers, typical applications for disc and cylindrical brushes, benefits of each type of brush, and how to properly maintaining brushes.
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7 Benefits of Canister Vacuums
October 09, 2019 10:20 AM by Tennant CompanyThe benefits of canister vacuums include versatility, ease of use, quiet cleaning and more. Read about the benefits of canister vacuums and decide if one is the right fit for your cleaning team.
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5 Tips for Maintaining Polished Concrete Floors
July 10, 2019 9:00 AM by Tennant CompanyPolished concrete floors are attractive and easy to maintain—but there are still steps to take to keep your floors looking great. Read these five tips.
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Mops vs. Mechanised Cleaning in Schools
March 27, 2019 2:40 PM by Tennant CompanyA lot has changed since the invention of the mop in 1893, but the use of mops in schools is not one of those things. Learn the advantages of mechanised cleaning over mops.
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How Tennant Integrated a Robotics Solution into an Existing Product
February 20, 2019 7:50 AM by Tennant CompanyIntegrating robotics solutions into an existing platform or process can be a challenge for any business. As we launched our T7AMR robotic cleaning solution, we had to change our own processes and design to incorporate new, more complex components like sensors and software.
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