25 Apr 2017
A hard floor maintenance routine depends heavily on the environment of the facility. For some facilities, floor finish maintenance is greatly affected by sand.
Because sand destroys floor finish, floor finish in sandy areas may not last as long as floor finish in non-sandy areas. However, there are ways to better maintain the quality …
Continue reading "Sand Management"11 Apr 2017
Effective odor eliminators make big promises, but usually come up short in results. If you need performance in this area, Buckeye has got you covered. Buckeye’s Eco® Odor Eliminator E41 engulfs foul smells on contact. It also works long after the smell is gone to prevent odors from resurfacing.
E41 works to remove a variety of odors …
Continue reading "Eco Odor Eliminator E41"28 Aug 2019
Disinfectants are antimicrobial agents applied to surface areas of nonliving objects to destroy microorganisms. They are used in a variety of areas such as hospitals, schools, kitchens, and restrooms to maintain a clean and germ-free environment.
When disinfecting, remember to remove heavy soil deposits first. When areas are heavily …
Continue reading "Buckeye Disinfectant Cleaners"29 Mar 2017
A cloudy haze on your floor finish can be caused by a number of things. Often when an autoscrubber or burnisher is used, small scratches can appear on the floor. Scratches like these are normally unnoticeable, but can stand out on dark tile flooring. It may take some time and careful examination to determine the cause of haze in your …
Continue reading "Why does my floor finish show a haze or look cloudy?"15 Mar 2017
Arena® 300 is a 100% urethane water-based wood floor coating with exceptional durability and shine for all types of wood. It has an extremely mild scent and no solvent odor. Since it is made from a single component, there is no mixing required. Other benefits of Arena 300 include easy application, quick dry time, and greater abrasion …
Continue reading "Arena 300"27 Feb 2017
Proper hand hygiene is one of the easiest ways to help prevent the spread of germs in schools. A big challenge schools face, though, is how to make learning about proper hand hygiene enjoyable for students. Symmetry Hand Hygiene assemblies are fun, engaging and educational to help students develop lifelong hand hygiene practices. They …
Continue reading "Symmetry Hand Hygiene Assemblies"16 Feb 2017
It can be challenging to find a floor cleaner that deep cleans on all types of floors, and even harder if you are looking to find one that is fragrance-free. Buckeye Eco® Floor Cleaner Fragrance-Free E32/S32 is a super concentrate and can be used on all types of floors and finishes. It is a superior cleaner, low-foaming, and pH neutral …
Continue reading "Buckeye Eco Floor Cleaner Fragrance-Free E32/S32"10 Feb 2017
Some people avoid installing carpet in facilities because they think cleaning the carpet will be an unsurmountable challenge. Luckily, with a standardized maintenance program and Buckeye products, it doesn’t have to be. Buckeye offers a wide variety of carpet care products that can match any carpet care needs. Buckeye carpet care products …
Continue reading "Buckeye Carpet Care Products"07 Feb 2017
What should your facility’s temperature and humidity be to ensure successful floor finish application? Many temperature and humidity combinations can produce successful results, however, one strict limit to follow is that the air and floor must be at least 55°F.
Pay special attention to areas where it can be colder such as near exterior …
Continue reading "Winter Conditions and Floor Finish Application"19 Jan 2017
Winter weather brings many concerns, including slippery floors. Most people put down ice melt to keep entrances safer for people to walk, and walk-off mats to trap ice, snow, water, and ice melt so that they do not get onto the hard surface flooring. Unfortunately, these contaminants do find their way into facilities. Fortunately, a thorough …
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