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Here’s What We Forgot to Clean During the Pandemic: Drains
During the global pandemic, cleaning professionals made it their mission to clean and disinfect almost everything in a commercial facility. However, there was one area
Quick Tip: Using Citric Acid to Clean Showerheads and Aerators
Schools and universities will be opening soon. Before they do, cleaning professionals should add showerhead and aerator cleaning to their list of pre-opening tasks. The
How to Keep Floor Drains Clean and Healthy
The Inconvenient Truth is That Floor Drains May Be Building Up with All Types Of Debris, Soap Scum, And Pathogens” Whether floors are mopped or
Nine Things to Know About Cleaning Kennels
Cleaning Contractors: Ever thought of expanding your service offering to include cleaning kennels? Possibly you should. One of the most booming sectors in the pet
A New Movie Starring Citric Acid-Based Cleaning Solutions
There’s a new movie starring citric acid-based cleaning solutions. But before telling you more about it, let’s take a look at why this new movie
Learning More About Citric Acid-Based Cleaning Solutions
Citric acid-based cleaning solutions have made it big in specific markets such as food service. They are now making their entrance into the professional cleaning
Lemons, Limes, and Sustainablity
President Joe Biden signed Executive Order 14057 in December 2021 to protect the environment. The order has several initiatives, but its primary focus is on
Can You Use Citric Acid for Cleaning Wheelchairs?
Now that we are marketing our citric-acid-based cleaning solutions on Amazon.com, we are being asked questions about them we had not expected. For example, a
Can You Use Citric-Acid to Clean and Disinfect a Wheelchair?
One of our purchasers on Amazon.com recently asked if our cleaning solutions, sanitizers, and disinfectants can be used to clean wheelchairs. This is one of
The Do’s and Don’ts of using ProNatural Brand’s Cleaning Solutions, Sanitizers, and Disinfectants
To take advantage of the features and benefits of ProNatural’s Citric Acid-Based Cleaning Solutions, cleaning professionals should be aware of the following do’s and don’ts.
From CMM: What You Need to Know About Cleaning Coffee Shops
On the Barista Exchange, a members-only networking organization of coffee shop owners and managers, one member wrote that hiring a “commercial janitorial service can be
Coffee Shop Cleaning for Cleaning Contractors
Coffee shop cleaning can be a business opportunity for cleaning contractors looking for new business opportunities. Why? Coffee shops that hire cleaning contractors often hire
Sustainable Cleaning Matters
Why it’s important for cleaning contractors to use sustainable cleaning solutions. Key Points: A green cleaning solution is manufactured specifically to have a reduced impact
Why You Need to Do a Product Audit Now!
During the pandemic, cleaning contractors selected all types of cleaning solutions and tools to help turn the tide against the virus. Some proved effective at
Do You Know What’s on the Fruits & Vegetables You Eat?
Here’s a short video that tells you what you need to know and how to stay healthy.
A Closer Look at Disinfectants
Disinfectants in the United States are regulated as antimicrobial pesticides. These chemicals kill things, specifically germs, bacteria, and pathogens
Cleaning Restaurants from the Back of the House to the Front
Cleaning restaurants from the back of the house to the front makes sure they are cleaned thoroughly and effectively.
Quick Takes About Citric-Acid-Based Cleaning Solutions
Are citric-acid-based cleaning solutions a new cleaning alternative? No. Citric-acid-based cleaning solutions are certainly not new. Ancient Egyptians used citric acid as an alternative to
Adding a Twist to Spring Cleaning
If Google Trends is any indication, spring cleaning is on everyone’s mind. However, back on December 20, 2022, so few people were doing searches using
What Are Phenolics & Why Should I Care?
While phenolics or phenols are not used as much today, there are some things we should know about them. First, they are often called cleaning
What Are the Three Ps of Citric-Acid-Based Cleaning Solutions?
Most of us have heard of the three Ps of sustainability: people, planet, and profits. These three pillars are typically applied to businesses and organizations
Citrus with D-limonene and Citrus-Acid-Based Cleaning Solutions. What’s the Diff?
Citrus with d-limonene and citrus-acid-based cleaning solutions are both natural, environmentally friendly products made from the peels of citrus fruits, specifically lemons, limes, and oranges.
When Cleaning Kills
Warning: Cleaning can kill. This may be a difficult blog for some cleaning professionals to read. However, as difficult as it is, it must be
It’s Your Janitorial Closet: Take Control
Here is something all cleaning contractors need to know: how your janitorial closet looks is a major reflection on you. A messy, soiled, unorganized janitorial
Why Sustainability is Transforming the Professional Cleaning Industry
Twenty-five years ago, the professional cleaning industry was undergoing a significant transformation. Tools, products, cleaning methods, and cleaning solutions were being introduced that had a
Noroviruses: The Most Commonly Passed Virus In The World
Noroviruses are a family of viruses that cause acute gastroenteritis. They are the most common cause of non-bacterial diarrhea outbreaks worldwide and are transmitted person
What Artificial Intelligence Says About Citrus-Based Cleaning Solutions
There is no mystery as to how articles are written by artificial intelligence, otherwise known as AI. These systems pull from online essays, studies, blog
Reducing Workplace Injuries by Using Less
Workplace injuries are common among custodial workers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, cleaning professionals – whether working in hotels, hospitals, schools, or commercial
What We Learned About Cutting Boards and Christmas Dinners
In home and commercial kitchens, almost every cooking tool is used to prepare Christmas dinner. But now that the cooking’s done, comes the cleaning. Some
The Dark Side of Toys
Santa Claus has paid a visit to millions of young children around the world this holiday season, bearing gifts that will keep them entertained for
White Paper | Citrus-Based Cleaning Solutions are Back in Style
The ancient Egyptians were fixated on cleanliness. As far back as 1500 BC, they used soaps made from natural ingredientssuch as vegetable oils and salt.
Using Lemons and Oranges to Protect Your Floor from Ice Melt and Salt Damage
Winter is here, which means many facilities will use ice melt or salt to melt snow and ice and keep walkways safe. But if this
Reeling In New Gym Members During the Holidays
Many of ProNatural’s customers are healthcare facilities, clubs, and gyms. Because we value your patronage, we are offering some suggestions on how you can attract
Is Your Gym a Hub for Germs and Bacteria?
OK, we all just stuffed ourselves with Thanksgiving dinner. That means, if you are at all like me, you’re looking a bit pudgier. Fortunately, there
How to Prevent Food Borne Illnesses
At the same time COVID-19 was on everyone’s mind, an outbreak of food borne illnesses drew concern from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Do You Know What’s on Your Fruits and Vegetables?
The raw fruits and vegetables we eat raw or cook are typically rinsed quickly during processing before they are delivered to stores and restaurants. But
What Cleaning for Health Looks Like
Let’s assume you are the new facility manager at an established company. You notice that the floors appear shiny, the offices neat and clean, and
Understanding Food Safety Inspections
Every state has food safety inspections of food service establishments. Their job is fourfold: 1. To prevent the possibility of foodborne illness 2. To educate
A User’s Guide to Using Degreasers Safely
We don’t hear about degreasers that often, although they are one of the most effective cleaning products available. Here is more about them.
Is the Soft Serve Ice Cream Business for You?
Are you considering going into the soft serve ice cream business? It’s a funny thing about recessions. More people decide to go into business for
Switching to Citric Acid Cleaning Solutions? If so, here are a few things you need to know.
Citric acid cleaning solutions have been used for centuries for many cleaning applications. These products are naturally made from the juice of citrus fruits such
Looking for Safer Sanitizers and Disinfectants?
Recently, the San Francisco Department of the Environment conducted a search for safer sanitizers and disinfectants to be used in city-owned and -operated buildings. Safer is the
Six Steps to Thoroughly Clean Fruits and Vegetables
Whether you are cooking in a commercial kitchen, a school kitchen, or your own kitchen at home, hopefully, you are adding fruits and vegetables to
Questions and Answers about Citric Acid Cleaning Solutions
Citric acid cleaning solutions have made it big in certain markets such as food service. They are now making their entrance into the professional cleaning
Cleaning For Health: What It Really Means
As you walk into the facility as the new Facility Manager, you notice that the floors appear shiny, the offices neat, the windows clean, and
Disinfectants and the Pandemic: How Much May Be Too Much?
Unfortunately, it took a pandemic such as COVID-19 to awaken the world to the fact that effective cleaning and adequate disinfecting play a vital role
The Value of Citrus Cleaning Solutions: An Interview with Lee Chen
The following is an interview on the value of citrus-based cleaning solutions with Lee Chen, COO of ProNatural Brands, LLC Today we’re going to be
Safety: UV-C Disinfection Systems vs. Citrus-Based Disinfecting Systems
During the pandemic, several technologies were brought on board to help the professional cleaning industry eliminate the pathogen that causes COVID-19 and its variants. Some
Why Facility Managers Need to Take a Closer Look at Lemons and Limes
Facility Managers Need to Take a Closer Look at Lemons and Limes cleaning solutions, which are safe, effective, and sustainable.
Should We Use Something Sweet to Clean
Citric acid cleaning products are becoming more and more common in cleaning all types of facilities including industrial facilities.