Restaurants

A recent tragedy in the restaurant industry sadly reminds us that the threat of chemical cleaners is very real. See the consequences of using these products.

A dirty restaurant kitchen not only shows that the business has no respect for what they do, it can lead to serious health issues that could cause customers to become ill. It is also a violation of many state and federal guidelines that could cause you to be fined or even shut down, which results in loss of income.

You hear the words "cleaning" and "sanitizing" thrown around a lot, particularly by makers of store-bought cleaning products that may not always fit the definition of the words. In fact, many store-bought cleaners are not very effective at all. Those products that do clean and sanitize may be doing so at a high cost.

Eco-friendly is a buzzword that often gets thrown around without much merit. There are many companies that claim to have products that are safe for the environment, and the "green" movement certainly extends to commercial cleaning products.

Of all the industries out there, the food service and restaurant business is not only one of the easiest to go green in, it's the most important. The restaurant business is extremely competitive today and to succeed you need to attract new customers and offer your existing customer something unique and worth their while outside of just great...