Advance is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality commercial and industrial floor cleaning and maintenance equipment. Advance is committed to developing versatile equipment that supports both environmentally-friendly cleaning and facility cleanliness. Advance is a brand of Nilfisk-Advance, Inc.
Monday, August 26, 2013
Advance SC1500™ Stand-up Autoscrubber
Enhance cleaning productivity with our brand new stand-up automatic scrubber, the Advance SC1500™. Designed to deliver superior cleaning performance, the SC1500 stand-up scrubber provides a flexible, extremely maneuverable and compact solution for small to medium-sized areas. Plus, with a high-capacity tank and high scrub speed capabilities, the SC1500 covers more surface faster while maximizing your bottom line.
Monday, August 19, 2013
SC351™ Micro Scrubber Delivers Better Performance in a Wider Range of Small Area Cleaning Applications
Advance introduces the new SC351™ Battery-Operated Micro Scrubber. With easy-to-use operator functions, enhanced vacuum performance and diverse operating modes, the SC351 accommodates multiple cleaning applications.
The SC351 is the only battery-operated disc micro scrubber on the market that offers true forward and reverse water pickup. Featuring an innovative rotating deck with an integrated squeegee, the SC351 provides simultaneous clean and dry capabilities in all directions. Operators can push the machine forward like a normal scrubber or, with a simple handle action, the operator can trigger the deck to rotate for reverse pickup.
With unique performance features, the SC351 provides enhanced scrubbing performance over traditional small scrubbers through the following benefits:
The SC351 is ideal for use in small area applications that require reduced noise and safe, clean floors, including, but are not limited to: convenience stores, educational facilities, healthcare facilities, food service restaurants, gas stations and retail stores.
To learn more, read the full press release.
The SC351 is the only battery-operated disc micro scrubber on the market that offers true forward and reverse water pickup. Featuring an innovative rotating deck with an integrated squeegee, the SC351 provides simultaneous clean and dry capabilities in all directions. Operators can push the machine forward like a normal scrubber or, with a simple handle action, the operator can trigger the deck to rotate for reverse pickup.
- See more at: http://www.nextmediahub.com/content_items/2713-Advance-SC351-Micro-Scrubber-Delivers-Better-Performance-in-a-Wider-Range-of-Small-Area-Cleaning-Applications#sthash.CVBlNomi.dpuf
The SC351 is the only battery-operated disc micro scrubber on the market that offers true forward and reverse water pickup. Featuring an innovative rotating deck with an integrated squeegee, the SC351 provides simultaneous clean and dry capabilities in all directions. Operators can push the machine forward like a normal scrubber or, with a simple handle action, the operator can trigger the deck to rotate for reverse pickup.
With unique performance features, the SC351 provides enhanced scrubbing performance over traditional small scrubbers through the following benefits:
- 100% water pick-up with superior vacuum system and improved squeegee design leaves floors safe, clean, dry and ready-to-use
- Improved traction with non-slip rubber wheel design enables easy operation up and down steps or ramps
- Flexible cleaning with four distinct operating modes, including off; water and brush; water, brush and vacuum; and vacuum and brush
- Easy machine transportation and storage as rubber handle can be quickly folded or adjusted for operator or space requirements
The SC351 is ideal for use in small area applications that require reduced noise and safe, clean floors, including, but are not limited to: convenience stores, educational facilities, healthcare facilities, food service restaurants, gas stations and retail stores.
To learn more, read the full press release.
Advance introduces the new SC351™ Battery-Operated Micro Scrubber.
With easy-to-use operator functions, enhanced vacuum performance and
diverse operating modes, the SC351 accommodates multiple cleaning
applications.
The SC351 is the only battery-operated disc micro scrubber on the market that offers true forward and reverse water pickup. Featuring an innovative rotating deck with an integrated squeegee, the SC351 provides simultaneous clean and dry capabilities in all directions. Operators can push the machine forward like a normal scrubber or, with a simple handle action, the operator can trigger the deck to rotate for reverse pickup.
- See more at: http://www.nextmediahub.com/content_items/2713-Advance-SC351-Micro-Scrubber-Delivers-Better-Performance-in-a-Wider-Range-of-Small-Area-Cleaning-Applications#sthash.KJDrTcX4.dpuf
The SC351 is the only battery-operated disc micro scrubber on the market that offers true forward and reverse water pickup. Featuring an innovative rotating deck with an integrated squeegee, the SC351 provides simultaneous clean and dry capabilities in all directions. Operators can push the machine forward like a normal scrubber or, with a simple handle action, the operator can trigger the deck to rotate for reverse pickup.
- See more at: http://www.nextmediahub.com/content_items/2713-Advance-SC351-Micro-Scrubber-Delivers-Better-Performance-in-a-Wider-Range-of-Small-Area-Cleaning-Applications#sthash.KJDrTcX4.dpuf
Advance introduces the new SC351™ Battery-Operated Micro Scrubber.
With easy-to-use operator functions, enhanced vacuum performance and
diverse operating modes, the SC351 accommodates multiple cleaning
applications.
The SC351 is the only battery-operated disc micro scrubber on the market that offers true forward and reverse water pickup. Featuring an innovative rotating deck with an integrated squeegee, the SC351 provides simultaneous clean and dry capabilities in all directions. Operators can push the machine forward like a normal scrubber or, with a simple handle action, the operator can trigger the deck to rotate for reverse pickup.
- See more at: http://www.nextmediahub.com/content_items/2713-Advance-SC351-Micro-Scrubber-Delivers-Better-Performance-in-a-Wider-Range-of-Small-Area-Cleaning-Applications#sthash.KJDrTcX4.dpuf
The SC351 is the only battery-operated disc micro scrubber on the market that offers true forward and reverse water pickup. Featuring an innovative rotating deck with an integrated squeegee, the SC351 provides simultaneous clean and dry capabilities in all directions. Operators can push the machine forward like a normal scrubber or, with a simple handle action, the operator can trigger the deck to rotate for reverse pickup.
- See more at: http://www.nextmediahub.com/content_items/2713-Advance-SC351-Micro-Scrubber-Delivers-Better-Performance-in-a-Wider-Range-of-Small-Area-Cleaning-Applications#sthash.KJDrTcX4.dpuf
Advance introduces the new SC351™ Battery-Operated Micro Scrubber.
With easy-to-use operator functions, enhanced vacuum performance and
diverse operating modes, the SC351 accommodates multiple cleaning
applications.
The SC351 is the only battery-operated disc micro scrubber on the market that offers true forward and reverse water pickup. Featuring an innovative rotating deck with an integrated squeegee, the SC351 provides simultaneous clean and dry capabilities in all directions. Operators can push the machine forward like a normal scrubber or, with a simple handle action, the operator can trigger the deck to rotate for reverse pickup.
- See more at: http://www.nextmediahub.com/content_items/2713-Advance-SC351-Micro-Scrubber-Delivers-Better-Performance-in-a-Wider-Range-of-Small-Area-Cleaning-Applications#sthash.KJDrTcX4.dpuf
The SC351 is the only battery-operated disc micro scrubber on the market that offers true forward and reverse water pickup. Featuring an innovative rotating deck with an integrated squeegee, the SC351 provides simultaneous clean and dry capabilities in all directions. Operators can push the machine forward like a normal scrubber or, with a simple handle action, the operator can trigger the deck to rotate for reverse pickup.
- See more at: http://www.nextmediahub.com/content_items/2713-Advance-SC351-Micro-Scrubber-Delivers-Better-Performance-in-a-Wider-Range-of-Small-Area-Cleaning-Applications#sthash.KJDrTcX4.dpuf
Advance introduces the new SC351™ Battery-Operated Micro Scrubber.
With easy-to-use operator functions, enhanced vacuum performance and
diverse operating modes, the SC351 accommodates multiple cleaning
applications.
The SC351 is the only battery-operated disc micro scrubber on the market that offers true forward and reverse water pickup. Featuring an innovative rotating deck with an integrated squeegee, the SC351 provides simultaneous clean and dry capabilities in all directions. Operators can push the machine forward like a normal scrubber or, with a simple handle action, the operator can trigger the deck to rotate for reverse pickup.
- See more at: http://www.nextmediahub.com/content_items/2713-Advance-SC351-Micro-Scrubber-Delivers-Better-Performance-in-a-Wider-Range-of-Small-Area-Cleaning-Applications#sthash.KJDrTcX4.dpuf
The SC351 is the only battery-operated disc micro scrubber on the market that offers true forward and reverse water pickup. Featuring an innovative rotating deck with an integrated squeegee, the SC351 provides simultaneous clean and dry capabilities in all directions. Operators can push the machine forward like a normal scrubber or, with a simple handle action, the operator can trigger the deck to rotate for reverse pickup.
- See more at: http://www.nextmediahub.com/content_items/2713-Advance-SC351-Micro-Scrubber-Delivers-Better-Performance-in-a-Wider-Range-of-Small-Area-Cleaning-Applications#sthash.KJDrTcX4.dpuf
Advance introduces the new SC351™ Battery-Operated Micro Scrubber.
With easy-to-use operator functions, enhanced vacuum performance and
diverse operating modes, the SC351 accommodates multiple cleaning
applications.
The SC351 is the only battery-operated disc micro scrubber on the market that offers true forward and reverse water pickup. Featuring an innovative rotating deck with an integrated squeegee, the SC351 provides simultaneous clean and dry capabilities in all directions. Operators can push the machine forward like a normal scrubber or, with a simple handle action, the operator can trigger the deck to rotate for reverse pickup.
- See more at: http://www.nextmediahub.com/content_items/2713-Advance-SC351-Micro-Scrubber-Delivers-Better-Performance-in-a-Wider-Range-of-Small-Area-Cleaning-Applications#sthash.CVBlNomi.dpuf
The SC351 is the only battery-operated disc micro scrubber on the market that offers true forward and reverse water pickup. Featuring an innovative rotating deck with an integrated squeegee, the SC351 provides simultaneous clean and dry capabilities in all directions. Operators can push the machine forward like a normal scrubber or, with a simple handle action, the operator can trigger the deck to rotate for reverse pickup.
- See more at: http://www.nextmediahub.com/content_items/2713-Advance-SC351-Micro-Scrubber-Delivers-Better-Performance-in-a-Wider-Range-of-Small-Area-Cleaning-Applications#sthash.CVBlNomi.dpuf
Advance introduces the new SC351™ Battery-Operated Micro Scrubber.
With easy-to-use operator functions, enhanced vacuum performance and
diverse operating modes, the SC351 accommodates multiple cleaning
applications.
The SC351 is the only battery-operated disc micro scrubber on the market that offers true forward and reverse water pickup. Featuring an innovative rotating deck with an integrated squeegee, the SC351 provides simultaneous clean and dry capabilities in all directions. Operators can push the machine forward like a normal scrubber or, with a simple handle action, the operator can trigger the deck to rotate for reverse pickup.
- See more at: http://www.nextmediahub.com/content_items/2713-Advance-SC351-Micro-Scrubber-Delivers-Better-Performance-in-a-Wider-Range-of-Small-Area-Cleaning-Applications#sthash.CVBlNomi.dpuf
Advance introduces the new SC351™ Battery-Operated Micro Scrubber.
With easy-to-use operator functions, enhanced vacuum performance and
diverse operating modes, the SC351 accommodates multiple cleaning
applications.The SC351 is the only battery-operated disc micro scrubber on the market that offers true forward and reverse water pickup. Featuring an innovative rotating deck with an integrated squeegee, the SC351 provides simultaneous clean and dry capabilities in all directions. Operators can push the machine forward like a normal scrubber or, with a simple handle action, the operator can trigger the deck to rotate for reverse pickup.
- See more at: http://www.nextmediahub.com/content_items/2713-Advance-SC351-Micro-Scrubber-Delivers-Better-Performance-in-a-Wider-Range-of-Small-Area-Cleaning-Applications#sthash.CVBlNomi.dpuf
The SC351 is the only battery-operated disc micro scrubber on the market that offers true forward and reverse water pickup. Featuring an innovative rotating deck with an integrated squeegee, the SC351 provides simultaneous clean and dry capabilities in all directions. Operators can push the machine forward like a normal scrubber or, with a simple handle action, the operator can trigger the deck to rotate for reverse pickup.
- See more at: http://www.nextmediahub.com/content_items/2713-Advance-SC351-Micro-Scrubber-Delivers-Better-Performance-in-a-Wider-Range-of-Small-Area-Cleaning-Applications#sthash.CVBlNomi.dpuf
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
ec-H20 Claims Still Being Challenged
According to a recent article published by the Pioneer Press at Twincities.com, Tennant Co.’s ecH20, also known as “electrified water”, has received heavy criticism from the company’s competitors. In fact, competitors in Europe, including Alfred Karcher & Co. and Nilfisk-Advance, have taken their argument against the technology to the court, with legal or regulatory decisions against Tennant in three countries and a fourth set for the future.
However, even with the controversy in full swing, Tennant stands by its technology and plans to appeal any court decisions. The controversy started in 2008 when Tennant first introduced ec-H20 and claimed that the water is electrically charged by equipment inside the scrubber. Through this electric activation, Tennant claims the water is converted into an environmentally clean cleaning agent, which enables the water to act like a detergent.
These claims caused suspicion among competitors who said that Tennant’s advertisements about its ec-H20 technology were “misleading.” To date, the company’s technology has been challenged several times, including by a regional court in Germany, the British Advertising Standards Authority and the National Advertising Division of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) in the U.S.
The Germany court found several of Tennant's advertisements about its ec-H2O technology "misleading." That included claims that the ec-H2O process "activates water to perform like a powerful detergent," and that it "makes its own powerful cleaner." This decision required Tennant to change its advertising. The BBB’s advertising division and the British authority both found Tennant’s claims to be inadequately supported by the evidence in comparative tests and recommended that the claims be discontinued. However, as these are self-regulating agencies, these decisions are nonbinding.
Tennant’s competitors are not giving up so easily though, and now a Belgium court will challenge the claims.
To learn more about the rulings and ec-H20 claims, read the full article here.
However, even with the controversy in full swing, Tennant stands by its technology and plans to appeal any court decisions. The controversy started in 2008 when Tennant first introduced ec-H20 and claimed that the water is electrically charged by equipment inside the scrubber. Through this electric activation, Tennant claims the water is converted into an environmentally clean cleaning agent, which enables the water to act like a detergent.
These claims caused suspicion among competitors who said that Tennant’s advertisements about its ec-H20 technology were “misleading.” To date, the company’s technology has been challenged several times, including by a regional court in Germany, the British Advertising Standards Authority and the National Advertising Division of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) in the U.S.
The Germany court found several of Tennant's advertisements about its ec-H2O technology "misleading." That included claims that the ec-H2O process "activates water to perform like a powerful detergent," and that it "makes its own powerful cleaner." This decision required Tennant to change its advertising. The BBB’s advertising division and the British authority both found Tennant’s claims to be inadequately supported by the evidence in comparative tests and recommended that the claims be discontinued. However, as these are self-regulating agencies, these decisions are nonbinding.
Tennant’s competitors are not giving up so easily though, and now a Belgium court will challenge the claims.
To learn more about the rulings and ec-H20 claims, read the full article here.
Monday, August 12, 2013
Proper Carpet Spotting
Technical content attributed to Clean Link.
What is carpet spotting and why it is important? Consider at least these two concerns:
1. Do you know how the carpet will react to the spotter?
Answering this question may require some research since not only should you know what the carpet is made of, but also what product is in the spot itself. Most carpet experts will advise you that you should use appropriate products and processes for a cola than for orange juice or for blood. Understanding the pH of the spot and the cleaning product is very important. Using the wrong spotter could either set the spot or simply expand it to a bigger stain.
2. Do you know what cleaning products have already been used in the carpet that may have left a residue?
This residue could react with the spotter causing damage or possibly setting the stain. I have come across carpets that had already been saturated in a soapy type cleaning product and simply needed rinsing. When I applied more cleaning product, there were reactions ranging from it bubbling and foaming to damaging the carpet fibers beyond repair.
Remember that in most instances, the number one choice of a spotter is tap (or better, distilled) water first with an absorbent cloth blotting (not rubbing) to see if the spot will wick into the cloth. I prefer white terry cloth for its absorbency. Be careful of using a colored cloth since the dies may actually wick into the carpet. Using water simply dissolves and suspends the soils so that the cloth can be used to blot it up.
From water, you should escalate your efforts to a mild alkaline (base) cleaner with a pH less than 8.5 or 9. Never go beyond pH of 10 unless you have carefully tested it in an inconspicuous area first. Give the product time to work and blot (don’t scrub/abrade) the carpet to avoid damaging the fibers.
What is carpet spotting and why it is important? Consider at least these two concerns:
1. Do you know how the carpet will react to the spotter?
Answering this question may require some research since not only should you know what the carpet is made of, but also what product is in the spot itself. Most carpet experts will advise you that you should use appropriate products and processes for a cola than for orange juice or for blood. Understanding the pH of the spot and the cleaning product is very important. Using the wrong spotter could either set the spot or simply expand it to a bigger stain.
2. Do you know what cleaning products have already been used in the carpet that may have left a residue?
This residue could react with the spotter causing damage or possibly setting the stain. I have come across carpets that had already been saturated in a soapy type cleaning product and simply needed rinsing. When I applied more cleaning product, there were reactions ranging from it bubbling and foaming to damaging the carpet fibers beyond repair.
Remember that in most instances, the number one choice of a spotter is tap (or better, distilled) water first with an absorbent cloth blotting (not rubbing) to see if the spot will wick into the cloth. I prefer white terry cloth for its absorbency. Be careful of using a colored cloth since the dies may actually wick into the carpet. Using water simply dissolves and suspends the soils so that the cloth can be used to blot it up.
From water, you should escalate your efforts to a mild alkaline (base) cleaner with a pH less than 8.5 or 9. Never go beyond pH of 10 unless you have carefully tested it in an inconspicuous area first. Give the product time to work and blot (don’t scrub/abrade) the carpet to avoid damaging the fibers.
Monday, August 5, 2013
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