AlturaSolutions Communications

Bloomington, IN – August 10, 2010 - The Ashkin Group, which has long been the leading advocate for Green Cleaning and sustainable practices in the professional cleaning industry, announces the launch of their new company Web site.

Klaus Reichardt, whose company was the first manufacturer of waterless urinal systems in the United States, was asked five reasons why businesses should consider selecting a no-water urinal system.

Tacony Corporation, a leading manufacturer of professional cleaning tools and equipment, announces that a “new generation” of CFR (Continuous Flow Recycling) carpet cleaning extractors will be unveiled August 4, 2010.

Key portions of Executive Order 13514, which was signed by President Obama in October 2009, are now being phased in.

West Chicago, IL – July 28, 2010 - CFR, which manufactures carpet cleaning systems based on a unique and patented process called Continuous Flow Recycling, announces the hiring of Doug Berjer as the company’s new brand manager.

An online survey conducted by AlturaSolutions Communications asked facility managers, jansan manufacturers, distributors, and facility service providers their thoughts about becoming more sustainable.

According to a new study by Viadas Griskevicius, Assistant Professor of Marketing at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management, this may be because Green products are now seen as a status symbol in some market segments.*

Most cleaning professionals know vacuum cleaners with high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters can help protect indoor air quality. These filters capture the smallest of particles, down to 0.3 microns in size, 99.97 percent of the time.

Although not new, many cleaning professionals and facility managers are giving bio-enzymatic cleaners a closer look.

Some school districts continue to adopt Green cleaning programs that call for the use of cold water when cleaning carpets.