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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nNo Two Operations are Alike<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nTo help understand the true cost of chemicals, Saunders created a tool your Sales Representative or Chemical & Beverage Specialist can use to find the right product and calculate per-use cost breakdowns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Often the best cost savings come from using dispensed products, a blend of chemicals and water in the right proportion. Saunders points out that it\u2019s almost always a more cost-effective solution than ready-to-use, national-branded products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There\u2019s convenience with buying a ready-made bottle of glass cleaner, he notes. But the cost of those products can be quadruple the cost of a dispensed chemical solution. Plus, the ready-to-use formula may be too weak or too strong for your cleaning needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every operation has different needs. It\u2019s important to consider these factors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- What soils are you trying to clean?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- What is the quality of the water?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- What is the surface you\u2019re cleaning?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- What is the effective rate of a sanitizer?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
All of these matter. Greasy soils require a stronger alkaline detergent. Chemicals used with soft water are dramatically different than chemicals needed with hard water to be effective. Using the wrong chemical mix in floor care can damage a surface. The wrong product used to spray tables and other surfaces won\u2019t kill germs and contaminants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These unique situations make it important to work with experts on training and procedures, Saunders advises. Dish washers need to know how long dishes should soak. Housekeepers shouldn\u2019t wipe off sanitizers before they can do their job. An expert will not only provide training and advice, but also adjust formulas so you\u2019re using exactly what\u2019s needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe hate the glug method for using chemicals or detergents,\u201d he says. \u201cFree-pouring leads to overuse by employees who believe that because a certain amount works well, a larger amount will work better. With most chemicals, there is a point at which you\u2019re just wasting money and the results will get worse.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nBreaking Down the Cleaning Needs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nHere is Saunders\u2019 advice for many areas important to healthcare cleaning and safety:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dishwashing.<\/strong> Consider adjusting the time rather than the detergent in your low- or high-temperature dish machine. Going from 60 seconds to 90 gives chemicals more time to work. Typically, he says, if anything needs adjusting it\u2019s a rinse additive to help water sheet off faster. This is especially useful for getting spot-free glassware.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThree-compartment sinks<\/a>.<\/strong> Free-pouring detergent is costly. Saunders has seen operators realize significant savings by using a dispenser that provides the right amount every time. Free-pouring bleach can be risky\u2014it\u2019s corrosive and can react with other chemicals. It\u2019s safer to use a quaternary sanitizer.<\/p>\n\n\n\nKitchen cleaners.<\/strong> Chemical needs differ by surface. Metals, stone, tile and grout require different products. Without an expert\u2019s advice, Saunders warns, you\u2019re likely to have increased labor costs and people adding unneeded and ineffective chemicals in an attempt to succeed. The incorrect chemical at the inappropriate dilution means wasting money on chemicals and potentially jeopardizing health and safety with ineffective cleaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFloor care.<\/strong> A single product for all floors is rarely the right solution, so expert advice works best here as well. In the kitchen there can be lots of grease, which calls for a no-rinse enzyme cleaner. These are good for tile and grout, but not for sealed concrete. Outside the kitchen, cleaners with acids might be necessary for stone floors. Using the wrong cleaner could result in slick or sticky spots, increasing the risk of falls. Products used improperly also can attract more dirt, resulting in more-frequent cleaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To help understand the true cost of chemicals, Saunders created a tool your Sales Representative or Chemical & Beverage Specialist can use to find the right product and calculate per-use cost breakdowns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Often the best cost savings come from using dispensed products, a blend of chemicals and water in the right proportion. Saunders points out that it\u2019s almost always a more cost-effective solution than ready-to-use, national-branded products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There\u2019s convenience with buying a ready-made bottle of glass cleaner, he notes. But the cost of those products can be quadruple the cost of a dispensed chemical solution. Plus, the ready-to-use formula may be too weak or too strong for your cleaning needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every operation has different needs. It\u2019s important to consider these factors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- What soils are you trying to clean?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- What is the quality of the water?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- What is the surface you\u2019re cleaning?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- What is the effective rate of a sanitizer?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
All of these matter. Greasy soils require a stronger alkaline detergent. Chemicals used with soft water are dramatically different than chemicals needed with hard water to be effective. Using the wrong chemical mix in floor care can damage a surface. The wrong product used to spray tables and other surfaces won\u2019t kill germs and contaminants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These unique situations make it important to work with experts on training and procedures, Saunders advises. Dish washers need to know how long dishes should soak. Housekeepers shouldn\u2019t wipe off sanitizers before they can do their job. An expert will not only provide training and advice, but also adjust formulas so you\u2019re using exactly what\u2019s needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe hate the glug method for using chemicals or detergents,\u201d he says. \u201cFree-pouring leads to overuse by employees who believe that because a certain amount works well, a larger amount will work better. With most chemicals, there is a point at which you\u2019re just wasting money and the results will get worse.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nBreaking Down the Cleaning Needs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nHere is Saunders\u2019 advice for many areas important to healthcare cleaning and safety:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dishwashing.<\/strong> Consider adjusting the time rather than the detergent in your low- or high-temperature dish machine. Going from 60 seconds to 90 gives chemicals more time to work. Typically, he says, if anything needs adjusting it\u2019s a rinse additive to help water sheet off faster. This is especially useful for getting spot-free glassware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Three-compartment sinks<\/a>.<\/strong> Free-pouring detergent is costly. Saunders has seen operators realize significant savings by using a dispenser that provides the right amount every time. Free-pouring bleach can be risky\u2014it\u2019s corrosive and can react with other chemicals. It\u2019s safer to use a quaternary sanitizer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kitchen cleaners.<\/strong> Chemical needs differ by surface. Metals, stone, tile and grout require different products. Without an expert\u2019s advice, Saunders warns, you\u2019re likely to have increased labor costs and people adding unneeded and ineffective chemicals in an attempt to succeed. The incorrect chemical at the inappropriate dilution means wasting money on chemicals and potentially jeopardizing health and safety with ineffective cleaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Floor care.<\/strong> A single product for all floors is rarely the right solution, so expert advice works best here as well. In the kitchen there can be lots of grease, which calls for a no-rinse enzyme cleaner. These are good for tile and grout, but not for sealed concrete. Outside the kitchen, cleaners with acids might be necessary for stone floors. Using the wrong cleaner could result in slick or sticky spots, increasing the risk of falls. Products used improperly also can attract more dirt, resulting in more-frequent cleaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n