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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
How to Prevent Pathogens from Climbing Out of Drains
In March 2017, a study was published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology to see if pathogens in sink drains could transfer to people washing their hands in
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
How to Easily Remove Common Carpet Stains
Carpets can accumulate a variety of stains over time, especially in busy facilities where spills are common. While some facility managers and cleaning contractors may
Where Not to Use Citric Acid-Based Cleaning Solutions
Citric acid-based cleaning solutions are gaining traction in the professional cleaning industry in 2023, according to Hannah Jonasse, marketing director of ProNatural Brands, which markets
Quick Tip: Money Laundering with Citric Acid-Based Cleaning Solutions
If you are like some people, you may be fussy about the coins in your pocket. You may not want to touch dirty coins and
Here’s a Little Secret: It Was Facility Managers that Advanced Green Cleaning
Many facility managers remember when the professional cleaning industry first transferred from traditional cleaning solutions and products to more environmentally friendly ones. The goal then,
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
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
ProNatural Brands Tip of the Week: Don’t Shower
Background: A study conducted by the University of Colorado Boulder questioned whether showerheads – found in homes, schools, and gyms – can become contaminated and
Have a Clogged Drain? Here’s What to do.
Clogged drains are a problem for facility managers and homeowners. The first solution considered is to call a plumber. As we shall discuss, calling a
Six Reasons Why Drains Clog Up?
Six Reasons Why Drains Clog Up? When we hear about clogged drains, we usually think of drains in residential settings. What frequently causes a clogged
Here’s How to Make Your Stainless Steel Shine
Use LEXX, from ProNatural Brands, LLC Cleans, sanitizes, and leaves no streaks. Learn more about LEXX® Sanitizer & Cleaner on Amazon WARNING: May Need Your
ProNatural Brand’s Tip of The Week: Using Citric Acid to Clean and Disinfect Patient Chairs in Medical Offices
Most medical facilities have programs in place to clean and disinfect patient chairs. But since the pandemic, those protocols have increased dramatically, all with the
ProNatural Brands Tip of the Week: Making Stainless Steel Shine
Do you have smudges on your stainless-steel kitchen appliances? How about streaks, grease, or oil buildup? As popular as stainless-steel appliances are, it is often
Six Ways to Keep Commercial Kitchens Clean
Whenever you walk into a restaurant, you expect it to run like a well-oiled machine. When it does, your food arrives within minutes after you
Nine Reasons Why You Need a Drain Maintenance Program With LEXX®
At home, every time we wash and rinse dishes or bathe or shower, debris such as food remnants, hair, and soap scum go down the
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
Happy – Healthy – July 4th Weekend, Everyone!
All of us at ProNatural Brands hope you are taking time out to relax and enjoy the holiday weekend with friends and family. But we
What We Need to Know About Pesticides – and how to remain safe.
Pesticides are used to control pests on fruits and vegetables, such as insects, weeds, and fungi. While they can be effective in preventing crop damage,
Questions About Washing Fruits and Vegetables The Ones We Eat Every Day
With the introduction of our fruit and vegetable wash, we have received several questions about washing fruit and vegetables. “It’s like lots of people have
Amazon.com Announcement
“Many companies have forgotten they sell to actual people. Humans care about the entire experience, not just marketing, sales, or service. To really win in
Keeping Fruits and Vegetables Healthy this Summer
During the summer, gardens and markets may overflow with seasonal fruits and vegetables. They usually become an exceptionally large part of our diet during the
Is Washing Fruits and Vegetables with Water Sufficient?
Is Washing Fruits and Vegetables with Water Sufficient? Some may think it is unnecessary, believing fruits and vegetables are washed and cleaned before they are
Why Should We Wash Fruits and Vegetables Before Consuming?
Answer: Fruits and vegetables can be contaminated with harmful pathogens that collect at any point during the growing, harvesting, processing, or shipping process. These pathogens
The Next Big Step for the Cleaning Industry: Sustainability
The Driver Sustainability measures are seen as smarter investing. Beginning in the 2010s, large investors such as pension and retirement funds began considering potential risks
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.
Five Tips for Safe and Effective Disinfecting
Five Tips for Safe and Effective Disinfecting may require a review of cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting best practices.
Tips on Using Citric Acid Cleaning Solutions
Citric acid cleaning solutions are gaining more interest in the professional cleaning industry. The two main reasons for this are:
What You’ve Been Waiting to Know About Citric Acid Cleaners
We are hearing a lot about citric acid cleaners. This is because we are entering a post pandemic era and everything in cleaning is changing.
Questions and Answers About Citric Acid
Citric acid cleaning solutions may be new to some visitors. Let’s look at why these cleaners are transforming the cleaning industry.
A Closer Look at Disinfectants
Disinfectants in the United States are regulated as antimicrobial pesticides. These chemicals kill things, specifically germs, bacteria, and pathogens
How to Clean a Coffee Shop: Quick Steps to Make You an Expert
· Create a cleaning checklist. This should be used as a guide for staff and cleaning workers, detailing what tasks must be performed each visit. · Cleaning starts
Traditional Sanitizers and Disinfectants Used In Schools | The Good and the Not So Good
In this post, we will more closely examine conventional sanitizers and disinfectants used in schools throughout the country. The good news about traditional sanitizers and
Warning: Hydrogen Peroxide Has Hidden Hazards
For years, hydrogen peroxide has been considered a safe and effective alternative to conventional disinfectants, which, as we know, can prove harmful to the user,
Which Surfaces Need Cleaning, Sanitizing, or Disinfecting
“I know the difference between cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting,” says a Chicago hotel housekeeper. “What I don’t know is which surfaces should just be cleaned,
Do You Have a Drain Maintenance Program in Place?
Do You Have a Drain Maintenance Program in Place? Whenever we wash dishes, shower, or bathe, debris builds up in drains. In the food service
Your Questions Answered About Citric-Acid-Based Cleaning Solutions
As the use of citric-acid-based cleaning solutions increases among consumers and those in the professional cleaning industry, ProNatural Brands is getting more questions about their
ProNatural Brands Celebrates Earth Day 2023
Earth Day is this Saturday, April 22. This year, we’re taking this opportunity to reflect on how we can all do more, on both a
Nine Reasons Why You Need a Drain Maintenance Program With LEXX®
At home, every time we wash and rinse dishes or bathe or shower, debris such as food remnants, hair, and soap scum, goes down the
Can LEXX Sanitizer Cleaner Multitask? You Bet
Plus, LEXX Sanitizer Cleaner is Made From 100 percent Natural Food Additives and is Safe for Humans and the Environment.
VIDEO: The Evolution of Surface Disinfectants
The Evolution of Surface Disinfectants In this short video, Lee Chen, COO of ProNatural Brands, marketers of citric acid-based cleaning solutions, sanitizers, and disinfectants, discusses
NEWS: New White Paper on Citric-Based Cleaning Solutions Introduced
Rochester, NY – February 13, 2023 – ProNatural Brands, LLC, a leading marketer of citric-based cleaning solutions, has just released a new White Paper discussing
All You Have to do is Wave a Wand
The all-new portable disinfectant wand from ProNatural Brands is specially designed to work with LEXX® disinfectant. With metered delivery, this wand ensures accuracy so just
NEWS: Applying Cleaning for Health to Cleaning Toys
Rochester, NY – January 4, 2022 – Santa Claus has paid a visit to millions of young children this holiday season, bearing gifts that will keep
ProNatural Brands Launches New Website
“New website designed to educate end-customers on the value of citrus-based cleaning solutions.” Rochester, NY – ProNatural Brands, LLC, has just launched a new, full-featured website
ProNatural Brands Launches New Website
Site designed to educate end-customers on the value of citrus-based cleaning solutions. ProNatural Brands, LLC, has just launched a full-featured website to market its many
Ensuring Thanksgiving Fruits and Vegetables are Clean, Safe, and Healthy
When we think of Thanksgiving dinner, we think of turkey. But fruits and vegetables are also a big part of Thanksgiving
LEXX Disinfectant & Cleaner Concentrate – The Video
Simplify Your Life with LEXX® Our LEXX Disinfectant & Cleaner is made from 100% naturally derived and FDA approved ingredients. It is non-corrosive, biodegradable, and
Headline: Cleaning Industry Looking for Safer Cleaning Solutions
Storyline: The professional cleaning industry is seeing a resurgence in the use of safer cleaning solutions that also promote sustainability. Safe cleaning solutions have a
9 Reasons for Using Ready to Use Cleaning Solutions
While selecting concentrated cleaning solutions in one- and five-gallon containers does have its advantages, it should be noted that ready to use (RTU) cleaning solutions
Gym Infections Are Real and Potentially Dangerous
Since the pandemic, we’ve learned a lot about gym infections. Several research studies have concluded there are more germs, viruses, and bacteria on commonly shared
Removing Unsightly Limescale Deposits
As much as 85 percent of the water in the United States is hard water because it contains minerals such as calcium and magnesium. One
Back to Work Means Back to Safety for Cleaning Workers
Google just purchased an older but architecturally significant 1.2 million square foot office building in downtown Chicago. The plans are to turn it into a
Hard Water Negatively Impacts Cleaning
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS RELEASE Hard Water Negatively Impacts Cleaning It’s Not “Cha Ching” We Need to Know but “Kee-Lat-Ing” Rochester, NY – August 16,
What Cleaning Professionals Need to Know About Chelating Agents
Cleaning professionals will hear more about chelating agents in the months ahead. This blog post is intended to help you understand:
What is Hard Water and How Does It Impact Cleaning?
A cleaning-related topic rarely discussed is how hard water negatively impacts cleaning and 85 percent of the United States has hard water
Traditional Disinfectants: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
In one form or another, disinfectants have been used for eliminating pathogens on surfaces since ancient times. They were often discovered by accident or by
VIDEO: Let’sTalk About Disinfectants and LEXX Disinfectants
Here is the Transcript: Hello, This is Robert Kravitz. I’m a writer for the professional cleaning industry and have had three contract cleaning companies. Like
Straightening Things Out About Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting
Cleaning is not sanitizing, and sanitizing is not disinfecting. When we clean, we remove soil and debris from surfaces.
What You Need to Know About Grease and Degreasers
Grease build-up in a commercial kitchen is unhealthy, increasing the chances…it will be shut down. Most commercial kitchens share one thing in common: grease. Grease
Global Citric Acid Market to Grow
A new report says the global citric acid market “is expected to witness a significant growth rate” through 2027.