Deep Cleaning Vs. Sanitizing - What's Best?

Following the recent outbreaks of H1N1, MRSA, C. Difficile, and increasing fears of microbial and viral pandemics as reported in the media in the past few years, the public has finally caught on to the idea that germs are everywhere. With this awareness has come the expectation that we should be eradicating germs every day and everywhere.

In spite of the increased awareness about germs, there is still a need for clarification of situations where sanitizing (killing germs) and deep cleaning (removing soils, germs and other organic materials from surfaces) are required. To put it simply, soaps and cleaning products (including deep cleaning products like EATOILS™ products) do the 'cleaning', while sanitizers (including bleach, vinegar, peroxides, quat (quaternary ammonia), ammonia, etc.) kill germs - both the good ones and the bad ones.

Both jobs are necessary, particularly in sensitive environments however, many contractors and clients believe that sanitizing can be 'the magic bullet' - a one step solution - for solving the cleaning/sanitizing challenge. Both jobs need to be done yet there is no one product that does both jobs.  

CLEANING Regular soaps and traditional cleaning products remove surface soils and most germs. Deep cleaning MICROBIAL products like EATOILS™ GREENER-CHOICE™ APPROVED GREEN cleaning products also work like traditional cleaning products to clean soils and remove germs.  However these products also keep on working for up to 4 days - with microbial cleaning action - to remove trace organic matter from deep in surface pores, cracks and crevices; leaving the cleaned surfaces exceptionally clean.  

SANITIZING Sanitizing products kill everything on the surface for the few seconds they are in contact with the surface. This is ideal for situations where you want to prevent the spread of diseases or harmful microbial & viral infestations.

In reality, there is no 'one best solution' - a combination of both product groups is actually the best overall solution to keep a facility both clean and germ free - and a combination that effectively optimizes the use of Deep Cleaning products will yield the best overall results. As the Deep Cleaning products require time to do their total job, the timing of when to use each product can be critical - for example, you wouldn't want to apply Deep Cleaning products right before you apply a sanitizer as you would defeat the purpose of the Deep Cleaning product by killing the good microbes before they would have a chance to do their work. On the other hand, you could easily apply the Deep Cleaning product 30 minutes after sanitizing. Also, sanitizing "touch surfaces" like door handles, toilet seats, taps, hand drying equipment, etc. is probably a good part of a regular and frequent treatment regimen for a sanitizing product. In this case you might opt for sanitizing throughout the day and Deep Cleaning at quitting time (which would allow the Deep Cleaning product to work non-stop overnight) to yield your best result.

Depending on the sensitivity of the location (with hospitals, doctor's offices, daycare facilities, nursing homes and food service ranking as highly sensitive locations - factories and office buildings ranking as least sensitive locations) a cleaning contractor or janitorial staff can adjust the balance between the frequency of use of each of the two types of products - deep cleaners and sanitizers to meet the needs of their client/facility.

We have clients in all sectors of food service, hospitality, industry, health care, institutional, and government using our EATOILS™ GREENER-CHOICE™ APPROVED GREEN Deep Cleaning products. We can help you to design and set up a balanced application schedule for your facility using Deep Cleaning products and sanitizing products. If you have any questions or application concerns please call us toll free at 866 621 8244 (North America) or come to our website - customer service personnel are standing by, ready to serve you - Mon - Fri - 9:00 - 5:00 EST/EDT.

Summer Brings Heat, Humidity, and Nasty Odors - Time For EATOILS(TM) SUPER CARPET-FRESH(TM) & SUPERFRESH(TM)



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With Summer's onset we all look forward to warm days, fun and a chance to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather - however, it can also bring out the worst in odors from carpets and upholstery, mattresses, garbage containers, pet areas, bathrooms, etc.  Now is the time to address those odors with EATOILS™ SUPER CARPET-FRESH™ and SUPERFRESH™.

As temperatures go up so does microbial activity:  That causes unpleasant odors like - that old food/pet stain on the carpet,  the mattress, the dog's bed, food in the garbage bin, pet do-do in the litter box, urine on and around the toilet - all sources of odor are magnified as the bacteria that cause odors increase activity with heat and humidity.  Everything from a 'stuffy' smell that causes you to open up the house to allow in fresh air to a lingering smoke odor from the former residents, to full blown pet urine odor that you thought was removed from the carpet the last time it was cleaned - these are all a result of residual organic material that needs to be removed safely and effectively in order to bring your house back to the comfortable home you enjoy.

SUPER CARPET-FRESH™ for your carpets, upholstery, mattresses, bedding, etc.

Have you ever pulled up an old carpet?  Did you happen to look at the back side?  If you did, you would have been both disgusted and amazed at what you would have seen - every stain from the first day you installed it will be there . . . in technicolor!  Why is that, you ask?  Most traditional carpet cleaning products clean only the surface that you see - the top of the carpet.  They leave the residual stain below the surface and they do not address the backing of the carpet or the underlay - or the floor beneath. 

EATOILS™ SUPER CARPET-FRESH™ is different - when you use it on your carpet it goes down deep into the carpet fibres, through the backing, through the underlay, and even to the floor below to deep clean and remove all traces of dirt and debris from all surfaces; then it inoculates the area with billions of beneficial microbes, like tiny scrubbers, that keep on working for days, gobbling up the stain - and when they are done there is nothing left - no mark, no stain, no organic material to cause odors later - in fact, if you look at the back of a carpet a few days after it is cleaned by our product, you'll see that it looks like new!

So what does this mean for your other soft surfaces? You'll have virtually the same results - no residue . . . no sources of odors!

SUPERFRESH™ for all your hard surfaces - garbage bins, pet areas, pet litter, bathrooms, etc.

All surfaces have microscopic pores, cracks and crevices where organic material can remain undetected for years.  Traditional cleaning products rely on chemical reaction to remove dirt and debris from the surfaces, but they have no method for removing residual organic material from the pores.  On hard surfaces, including walls, ceilings, floors, tile and grout, cupboards, garbage cans, toilets, pet litter boxes, pet runs, exterior siding, washing machine, dishwasher, etc; you name it, SUPERFRESH™ will deep clean and deodorize with the same microbial cleaning action as our SUPER CARPET-FRESH™ uses - billions of tiny scrubbers that neutralize and remove all microscopic sources of odor.

If you come across an odor that offends - anything from smoke to skunk to urine to garbage to sweat to you name it, we probably have your answer with one of these products.  No matter which situation you encounter from the list above, all odors are removed safely and effectively with continuous, ongoing cleaning action.  In addition, all of our products are GREENER-CHOICE™ APPROVED GREEN. 

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For more information about these products or to buy in larger quantities online please come to our website or call us toll free at 866 621 8244 Monday - Friday 9:00 - 5:00 Eastern time and we'll be pleased to answer any questions that you may have.

Spring Cleaning Tips For Restaurants

Here's a list that outlines some good Spring Cleaning Tasks that everyone should consider in their high traffic facilities.



Springtime offers restaurant operators and food service facility managers the opportunity to wipe away winter grime, prepare for summer traffic and perform essential deep cleaning tasks to revive floors and other hard surfaces.

Restaurant owners and operators can complete eight effective cleaning tasks to ensure they make a favorable first impression with travelers and summer guests.

EATOILS™ recommends restaurants complete the following spring cleaning checklist to prepare for summer:


1. Deep clean carpets in dining areas with EATOILS™ SUPER CARPET-FRESH™. While daily vacuuming and spot removal is an essential component to keeping carpets in optimal condition, regular deep cleaning of carpets removes food, dirt and debris that cannot otherwise be extracted. Hot-water extraction carpet cleaning systems using EATOILS™ SUPER CARPET-FRESH™ will remove residue left behind by other cleaning systems and reduce the amount of downtime required.

2. Restore grout lines with EATOILS™ SUPER FLOOR DEGREASER™ or SUPERFRESH™. With tiled hard floor surfaces, grout lines often harbor greases, oils, bacteria and dirt, causing them to discolor and darken. This is particularly evident in busy kitchen areas and entryway areas. Regularly deep cleaning and restoring grout lines will limit the amount of dirt that accumulates and keep grout lines looking their original color.


3. Steam clean tiled floor surfaces with EATOILS™ SUPERFRESH™. A high-pressure steam cleaning system effectively removes dirt and soil from tile and other hard surface substrates. SUPERFRESH™ will deep clean into the pores of all surfaces to remove microscopic residue. This is a great advantage for hard surfaces where leftover chemical residue can leave unsightly marks.


4. Give restrooms a facelift with EATOILS™ SUPERFRESH™ . Restrooms can suffer from winter wear. Dirt and organic material can build up on floors, fixtures and common touch points throughout the restroom. Using a high-pressure, chemical injection washer together with SUPERFRESH™, you can thoroughly deep clean all restroom surfaces, including walls, floors, commodes, light fixtures and soap and towel dispensers. This removes grime and buildup, restoring floors to like new condition.


5. Roll out the mats. With spring rain showers on their way, now is the ideal time to review the current matting program and make sure mats adequately cover entryways and other high-traffic areas in the facility. Mats not only help reduce the risk of slips and falls, but they can also help improve worker productivity, build the restaurant brand, limit wear patterns and prevent dirt from entering the restaurant. A proper matting program will also integrate regular laundering and deep cleaning for maximum effectiveness. If you own your mats you can deep clean and deodorize them with EATOILS™ SUPERFRESH™ - it even helps to remove salt stains!

6. If you are not currently using EATOILS™ GREENER-CHOICE™ APPROVED GREEN cleaning products you will need to implement a mop cleaning program. Mop heads are often breeding grounds for dirt and bacteria, especially when you use harsh chemical cleaners. Implementing a mop cleaning program can make sure that the task of cleaning mops is not overlooked. Dry and wet mops should be cleaned at least once a week, if not more frequently. This helps ensure that mops contribute to a clean rather than dirty floor. Regular daily use of EATOILS™ products will extend the life of mopheads and cleaning cloths and keep your equipment smelling fresh and clean - most odors that build up on cleaning mops and cloths are due to the chemicals used. EATOILS™ SUPERFRESH™ is an ideal cleaning/deodorizing solution for all types of surfaces.

7. Set up a maintenance schedule for your drains with EATOILS™ SUPERFLOW™ . Whether located in kitchen areas, restrooms or in the front of the facility, drain lines can harbor potentially harmful bacteria or food sources for familiar summer insects such as gnats and fruit flies. Perform regular drain line maintenance to reduce soil buildup and thoroughly clean drains. Weekly use of SUPERFLOW™ will help to keep your drain lines running clear and insect and odor free.


8. Deep clean every hidden and hard to reach surface with EATOILS™ SUPERFRESH™ and then SANITIZE every surface with a dependable anti-microbial sanitizer. While food preparation and cooking areas receive regular attention, spring is a good time to clean all of those untouched areas throughout a restaurant, including the tops of refrigerators, behind fryers and underneath cupboards.


“Common winter products such as ice melter and sand can ruin hard and soft floor surfaces, eroding floor finish and deteriorating carpet fibers,” said Charles Robinson, National Sales Manager, WorldWare Enterprises Ltd., Manufacturer of EATOILS™ Products. “Without a proper and regular deep cleaning and maintenance program, common surfaces throughout the facility can suffer long-term damage resulting in unexpected costs.”


Once you have 'spruced up' your facility, it's time to revise your regular daily cleaning to incorporate EATOILS™ Green Deep Cleaning products into your regular routine. Green Deep Cleaning involves a two step cleaning regimen - cleaning and sanitizing. Sanitizers do not deep clean and deep cleaning products do not sanitize. Here's how you do it: Deep clean every surface with EATOILS™ SUPERFRESH™ at the end of every day's production - this give the active microbes in EATOILS™ products the time they need to penetrate deep into cracks and crevices to remove all organic matter - and then sanitize every surface with a dependable anti-microbial sanitizer before you begin food prep every morning. Continue to sanitize throughout the day to keep germs and other contamination at bay.

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EATOILS™ Products are available from local distributors across the country and around the world or online through our safe and secure shopping cart system. For more information about these products or to arrange to purchase them you can come to our website or call our office toll free Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern time at 866 621 8244.