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Cleaning Systems Training Group

Cleaning issues have you puzzled?

Need to improve your cleaning system’s quality?

Need to establish control of your supply costs?

Need to maximize labor and reduce overall costs?

Struggling with how and where to implement change?

Meeting opposition with your workforce?

ProTeam’s Cleaning Systems Training Group is your answer.

For more information click on the links below or contact Bob Cummings at rlcummings@yahoo.com or (951) 746-6021.

ALA Partnership

An alarming statistical increase of allergies and asthma in the U.S. has become a key issue driving the development of products that improve indoor air quality (IAQ). 

ProTeam is proud to have established a partnership with the American Lung Association (ALA) to educate the public about indoor air quality. This is the first full-scale partnership of its kind between the ALA and a vacuum cleaner manufacturer.

The ALA is the oldest voluntary health organization in the United States, with a National Office and constituent and affiliate associations around the country. Founded in 1904 to fight tuberculosis, they have expanded their efforts to lung disease in all its forms, with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control and environmental health. The ALA is funded by contributions from the public along with gifts and grants from corporations, foundations and government agencies. Many successes come through the work of thousands of committed volunteers and staff.

According to John Kirkwood, CEO of the ALA, “the exclusive ProTeam educational partnership recognizes the American Lung Association's mission of preventing lung disease and promoting lung health. We are excited to be working with ProTeam since they are a company that shares our vision."

Cleaning Tools

A vacuum is one of the most vital cleaning tools in a maintenance worker’s arsenal, with the ability to dramatically improve productivity, indoor air quality (IAQ) and overall cleanliness in one well-filtrated sweep. Selecting the right vacuum to suit your specific needs is never easy—considering the range of options on the market today. Understanding which types of models work best for your conditions will make purchasing the right vacuum simpler.

Numerous studies tout the real advantages—economically and ergonomically—of using backpack vacuums over traditional uprights. Studies show that, when combined with an effective cleaning program, quality backpacks can increase productivity by up to 70% without adding staff.

But what if using a backpack vacuum isn’t practical or preferable for your cleaning needs? Quality speed canister vacuums and dual-motor uprights can provide excellent filtration and a certifiably deep clean while saving you measurable time and money.

When Selecting a Vacuum:

• Research vacuum systems as much as possible to assess which offer the best quality in terms of airflow and filtration, as well as design best suited to maintenance staff.
• Ask manufacturers questions and request documentation for any health and performance claims.
• Request independent test data regarding filtration, airflow and efficiency. Specifically ask for data to determine the quantity and size of dust particles captured.
• Check references to validate claims.
• Select a unit with high-efficiency filters such as micro filter or HEPA media, good suction, and sealed construction.

ProTeam announces one new hire and one new promotion

John Janson recently joined ProTeam as director of business development, with a focus on the health care, foodservice and hospitality industries.

John joins ProTeam with high-level executive experience in logistics, growth strategies, sales management and business development across diverse and competitive industries including DBSI, Western Electronics and Micron PC, the release stated.

Jacalyn High recently received the promotion to director of marketing for ProTeam, the release added.

According to the release, High has been instrumental in moving the ProTeam brand forward in the marketplace and expanding the role of marketing within the company.

"Jacalyn has been a key contributor to ProTeam's success, and John will be a force in expanding our reach to critical areas in the commercial cleaning world," said Matt Wood, ProTeam president and chief executive officer (CEO).

"We're pleased to welcome these exceptional employees to their new roles in our company," Wood concluded.

What to Look for in a Quality Vacuum Cleaner

Using the right vacuum is a positive step towards removing contaminants from more than just floors. Look for these features when considering a new machine:

• A powerful motor with enough air flow and static lift to unseat dirt from carpeting and upholstery
• Multiple levels of filtration for high capture rates of tiny particles to prevent dirt from leaving the vacuum
• Ergonomic designs are comfortable for the operators – backpack vacuums have been proven to work faster than uprights and cut down on repetitive motion injuries and muscle strains

Airflow:

Volume of air moving through the vacuum (usually described by manufacturers in cubic feet per minute). Airflow affects the amount of soil that can be carried along and contained in the vacuum’s filtration.

Lift:

The ability of the vacuum’s airflow to lift dirt (typically measured in “inches of lift”).

Filtration:

Capturing of soils, mainly responsible for reducing “particles out.” Filtration must be designed to work with airflow and lift so that the particles are stopped, but not the airflow.

Design:

Mechanical elements that can reduce airflow or allow dust to pass by a filter without being caught (for example, gaps in the vacuum body that allow dust to leak out).

ALA and ProTeam Renew Successful Educational Partnership

ProTeam and the American Lung Association have renewed their very successful partnership of educating the general public on the effects of unhealthy IAQ in schools, office buildings and public environments. Since 2002, ProTeam and the ALA have joined forces in developing cooperative educational materials that help companies find solutions to unhealthy cleaning practices. Cleaning for Health has been our defining mission and we have sent more than 500,000 messages via advertising, email, product packaging and sales literature throughout our industry in hopes of changing people's perceptions that cleaning does, in fact, affect all of us...in more ways then we want to admit. For more information on Cleaning for Health or our cooperative ALA educational information, visit our website section: 

www.pro-team.com/health/default.aspx

More Productivity Without More $$$

Looking for ways to do more with less?  Incorporating ProTeam equipment into your cleaning arsenal may just be the ticket.  It has been proven ProTeam vacuums allow cleaning workers to do more than twice the cleaning area in less than half the time of vacuuming with a traditional upright.  Using patented ergonomic backplates, ProTeam backpack vacuums give cleaning workers a highly effective method of vacuuming without painfully pushing and pulling their way across the room. The side-to-side motion, ideally used with backpacks, allows workers to clean a wider area in a single pass.  The end result is a cleaner environment in less time, giving custodians more time to tackle other tasks.  And since most ProTeam vacuums last an average of 8 years, the positive financial impact of not having to buy new vacuums every year gives companies more room to work within their budgets.  Now, who doesn’t love it when that happens?

Welcome to the New ProTeam Vacuums Website!

Since ProTeam is founded on innovation and being on the cutting edge of cleaning technology, we felt like our Web presence should follow suit. The new site is designed for commercial cleaners, Jan/San distributors, sales reps and anyone interested in learning more about better indoor air quality, efficient vacuum filtration, and Cleaning for Health.

We are glad you are here and hope you have a chance to look around at the fresh new look of our entire line of backpack vacuums, canisters, hipstyle vacs, and uprights - along with the long list of accessories, kits, parts, and wands. Now you will be able to buy replacement Intercept Micro Filters online. It is also easier to find all the articles, training and educational materials we are known for.

Again, we thank you for stopping by. Please share any comments on the new design and if you care to see any other resources on the site in the future.