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06/05/2026

06/05/2026

Small steps. Daily effort. Consistent progress.

Whether you're working on your health, recovering from an injury, building strength, or pursuing a goal, remember that lasting change comes from showing up day after day. Keep going—you may be closer than you think. 💪🌊

06/05/2026

In stock now!

Stop buying multiple cleaners.

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Contact your Warsaw Chemical Regional Account Manager to see why FASTBALL is one of our best-selling degreasers.

06/02/2026

This is so good, and it explains this to a tee!!!
the difference from a side huzzle and a business !!

06/02/2026

THIS ONE IS TRUE ALSO!

THE 5 CLEANING PRODUCTS PEOPLE MISUSE THE MOST

1. BLEACH

How People Misuse It:
• Using it as a cleaner instead of a disinfectant
• Spraying it on dirty surfaces
• Thinking it removes mold without cleaning first
• Mixing it with other cleaners

How to Use It Instead:
• Clean the surface first.
• Apply bleach only after dirt, grease, and soap scum have been removed.
• Allow it to remain wet for the proper dwell time listed on the label.
• Never mix it with other cleaning products.

2. WEIMAN ANTIBACTERIAL GRANITE & STONE CLEANER

How People Misuse It:
• Spraying and immediately wiping it off
• Assuming "antibacterial" works instantly
• Not allowing proper dwell time
• Not reading the label instructions

How to Use It Instead:
• Spray the surface thoroughly.
• Allow the product to remain wet for the contact time listed on the label.
• Wipe after the proper dwell time has passed.
• Remember that antibacterial products need time to work.

3. VINEGAR

How People Misuse It:
• Using it on granite, marble, and natural stone
• Mopping hardwood floors with it
• Believing it's a disinfectant
• Treating it as a universal cleaner

How to Use It Instead:
• Use it for hard water deposits and mineral buildup.
• Use it to descale faucets, showerheads, and coffee makers.
• Keep it away from natural stone surfaces.
• Use an EPA-registered disinfectant when disinfection is needed.

4. CONCENTRATED FLOOR CLEANERS

How People Misuse It:
• Pouring it into the mop bucket without measuring
• Assuming more cleaner equals cleaner floors
• Creating sticky residue and streaks
• Leaving buildup that attracts dirt

How to Use It Instead:
• Follow the dilution ratio on the bottle.
• Measure the cleaner before adding it to water.
• Remember that properly diluted cleaner cleans better than an over-concentrated solution.
• Change mop water as needed during cleaning.

5. ZEP GROUT CLEANER & BRIGHTENER

How People Misuse It:
• Using it in showers
• Using it on shower glass
• Using it on fiberglass tubs and shower surrounds
• Using it on vertical shower tile and grout
• Treating it like a regular bathroom cleaner

How to Use It Instead:
• Use it for floor grout only and follow the label directions.
• Understand that this is a highly acidic, corrosive product.
• Wear proper protection and rinse thoroughly.
• Do not use it on shower glass, fiberglass, natural stone, or surfaces not listed on the label.
• Choose products specifically designed for shower soap scum, hard water buildup, and body oils when cleaning a shower.

THE BIG LESSON

Most cleaning failures aren't because the product doesn't work. They're because the product is being used incorrectly. Reading the label, following dwell times, measuring products correctly, and using the right product for the right surface will get you better results than buying stronger cleaners.

Read the label. Use the right product. Get better results.

06/02/2026

One of the most commonly misused cleaning products in America isn't bleach.

It's concentrated floor cleaner.

I'm talking about products like Mr. Clean, Pine-Sol, and OdoBan pH Neutral Floor Cleaner.

Most people pour these products with their heart instead of measuring them.

The problem?

These cleaners are concentrates. They're designed to be diluted with water before use.

When you use too much, you're not getting cleaner floors. You're leaving behind excess product that can cause:

• Sticky floors
• Dull-looking floors
• Streaking
• Residue buildup
• Floors that seem dirty again within days
• Increased dirt attraction

Think about it this way: if you don't rinse the soap out of your hair, it feels sticky. The same thing happens to your floors.

Here are some examples of manufacturer-recommended dilutions:

Mr. Clean Multi-Surface Cleaner:
About 1/4 cup per gallon of water.

Pine-Sol:
Typically 1/8 cup per gallon of water for general floor cleaning.

OdoBan pH Neutral Floor Cleaner:
Usually around 2 ounces per gallon of water.

Yet I routinely see people dumping several times that amount into a mop bucket.

So why do people do it?

Because we've been conditioned to believe that more product equals more cleaning power.

But cleaning chemistry doesn't work that way.

Once you've reached the proper dilution, adding more product doesn't make it clean better. It simply leaves more residue behind.

In professional cleaning, one of the biggest lessons you learn is that the correct amount of product often looks like it's not enough.

Sometimes the secret to cleaner floors isn't using more cleaner.

It's using less.

05/06/2026

Think surgery is your only option for joint pain? 🤔
Not so fast.

In this episode, Mike sits down with Dr. Trevor Turner to break down:
✔️ The biggest myths about joint pain & cartilage
✔️ What actually works (and what doesn’t)
✔️ Biologics & regenerative treatments explained
✔️ The future of joint care

If you’re dealing with knee, hip, or shoulder pain… this is a must-listen.

Link in the comments. 👇

05/06/2026

never heard of doing this, do they fall apart?

I saw someone say they wash their Swiffer dusters!🤔 I’ve never tried but I go through them like crazy! Anyone do this?!
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05/06/2026

Why I don’t charge hourly (and what I do instead)

When I first started cleaning, I thought charging hourly made sense. But over time, I realized it actually holds you back.

When you charge hourly, the faster you get, the less you make. Your experience doesn’t really get valued, and it can feel like you’re always working against the clock.

That’s why I price by the job instead.

One of the easiest ways to do that is using square footage as a starting point.

Instead of charging for time, you’re charging based on the size of the home and the level of work it needs.

For example, if a home is 2,000 sq ft and your rate averages around $0.20 per sq ft, that would put the job around $400. From there, you adjust based on condition, buildup, and any extras like ovens, fridges, or cabinets.

But here’s the important part a lot of people don’t realize…

No two homes are the same.

A 1,000 sq ft home can take just as much work as a 2,000 sq ft home depending on how it’s been maintained. That’s why your square footage price isn’t set in stone. You raise or lower your rate per square foot based on the condition of the home.

So you’re still pricing by the job… square footage just helps you get there.

And if a client doesn’t want certain areas cleaned, you have options.

You can either adjust based on approximate square footage, or you can price by the job and break it down by space, like assigning value to kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, and add-ons.

At the end of the day, you’re not selling time. You’re selling the result.

Two cleaners can clean the same house and take completely different amounts of time, and that doesn’t mean one should get paid less.

Square footage is just your starting point. The final price always comes down to the work involved.

If you’re a cleaner, are you charging hourly or by the job?

If you’re a homeowner, did you know this is how a lot of us price?