Case study: Advantex® Spill Hero™

Case study: Advantex® Spill Hero™

West Coast Major League Baseball Stadium

THE CHALLENGE

We were asked to develop a solution to the trash spills and pooling liquids found in waste receptacles and collection containers caused by leaking trash liners. Trash collection is a
high priority because high-traffic establishments generate huge amounts of trash. Leaking trash liners create a mess in the trash receptacles and the floor while transferring or transporting trash. These spills cause unsafe floors, emit odors, and reflect poorly on the facility.

OUR SOLUTION: Advantex® Spill Hero™

The 14″ x 14″ Advantex® High-Absorbency Single-use Spill Hero™ pad is designed to absorb 128 oz. (1 gallon) water-based spills in minutes or days. Patent Pending #62/629,371

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Less cleaning in the after a game and no leaks when removing the trash liners from trash cans. Saves staff time. Great product!!!

~ Stadium Janitorial Operations Director

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SUMMARY & RESULTS

The new Advantex Spill Hero Pad Solution resulted in cleaner floors, less trash receptacle clean-outs, and overall higher stadium cleanliness approval ratings. The Spill Hero pads exceeded customer expectations and greatly reduced trash liner spillage during stadium events, which averaged 42,000 patrons.

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PROFESSIONAL APPEARANCE

The Spill Hero pads maintained a cleaner and more pleasant stadium environment and played a crucial role in improving health and safety. By reducing the chances of liquid or odors escaping, they helped mitigate the risk of spreading potential contaminants. This is particularly important in preventing the nuisance of strong-smelling or leaking garbage bags that attract pests and pose potential health hazards.

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IMPROVED EVS EFFICIENCY

Our Spill Hero reduced the challenge of sanitation problems spreading to the trash bin or, even worse, onto the floor. Spill Hero pads improved efficiency by drastically reducing trash receptacle sanitation and spot clean-up for transportation leakage.

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REDUCE LIABILITY CHALLENGE

Wet floors can be hazardous, no matter the reason. They are a significant contributor to slips and falls, which result in serious injuries. Our Spill Hero eliminated a significant source of the stadium’s wet floors by locking trash leakage into our pad for easy drip-free disposal.

FINANCIAL IMPACT

The Advantex Spill Hero Pad solution has reduced sanitation workforce hours by eliminating the worry of messy spills from leaking trash liners. Less wet floors also lower the risk of personal injuries from slip-and-fall incidents, leading to significant cost savings. A clean event stadium reflects your commitment to patron safety and enhances their overall experience, driving ticket sales and ensuring their return.

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New Executive Regional Sales Director

New Executive Regional Sales Director

Geerpres® is proud to introduce Jason Iseminger as Regional Sales Director. In this role, Iseminger will focus on Central Regional US market share growth by supporting our distribution partners, Avision Sales Team, and end customers in all Janitorial/Sanitation verticals.​

About Jason Iseminger

In addition to his decades of Jan/San industry experience with Hillyard, Jason has an impressive, diverse knowledge of finance, warehouse management, sales, and operations. This experience base is ideal for building relationships and supporting our partners and customers. Jason is devoted to his wife and enjoys coaching his sons’ basketball and baseball teams. Although his March Madness bracket busted, he loved every moment of watching the games with his son.

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“I am very excited to have Jason join our sales team to advance our sales initiatives in the Central region of the US. Jason brings a diverse background and considerable experience working with distribution and end-users in our industry. He will immediately contribute to our business in the Central region.​”

 

~ Brian Morabito, Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing

Announcing: Riches Associates

Announcing: Riches Associates

Geerpres® partners with Riches Associates

We are excited to announce Riches Associates will represent and serve our Canada-based Geerpres customers. They are known for their quality representation on behalf of the manufacturer to the distributor while maintaining a high standard of integrity and work ethic.

Riches Associates is known for representing manufacturers of quality products in the Industrial, Janitorial Supply, and Healthcare industries. Geerpres customers will benefit from their extensive distribution base coast to coast in Canada.

ADDITIONAL NEWS:
Knowledge is Power

Case study: Advantex® Spill Hero™

West Coast Major League Baseball StadiumTHE CHALLENGE We were asked to develop a solution to the trash spills and pooling liquids found in waste receptacles and collection containers caused by leaking trash liners. Trash collection is ahigh priority because...

New Executive Regional Sales Director

Geerpres® is proud to introduce Jason Iseminger as Regional Sales Director. In this role, Iseminger will focus on Central Regional US market share growth by supporting our distribution partners, Avision Sales Team, and end customers in all Janitorial/Sanitation...

Announcing: Riches Associates

Geerpres® partners with Riches AssociatesWe are excited to announce Riches Associates will represent and serve our Canada-based Geerpres customers. They are known for their quality representation on behalf of the manufacturer to the distributor while maintaining a...

EVS Carts: Stainless Steel vs Plastic

EVS Carts: Stainless Steel vs Plastic

SUSTAINABILITY MATTERS

Enterprise® Stainless Steel vs Plastic EVS Carts

When it comes to choosing between stainless steel and plastic EVS carts, there are significant differences. It is important to consider the environmental impact, health and safety considerations, and lifetime cost when making your choice.

In addition to all the environmental benefits, stainless steel has a clean, professional appearance, is extremely hygienic, easy to maintain, and highly durable.

Conclusion: Stainless steel is a symbol of environmental responsibility.

ADDITIONAL NEWS:
Knowledge is Power

Case study: Advantex® Spill Hero™

West Coast Major League Baseball StadiumTHE CHALLENGE We were asked to develop a solution to the trash spills and pooling liquids found in waste receptacles and collection containers caused by leaking trash liners. Trash collection is ahigh priority because...

New Executive Regional Sales Director

Geerpres® is proud to introduce Jason Iseminger as Regional Sales Director. In this role, Iseminger will focus on Central Regional US market share growth by supporting our distribution partners, Avision Sales Team, and end customers in all Janitorial/Sanitation...

Announcing: Riches Associates

Geerpres® partners with Riches AssociatesWe are excited to announce Riches Associates will represent and serve our Canada-based Geerpres customers. They are known for their quality representation on behalf of the manufacturer to the distributor while maintaining a...

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Geerpres® Stainless Steel Enterprise® EVS Carts

Common Plastic EVS Carts

Production Impact

Stainless steel is an alloy of iron, and, in some cases, other metals. Thoroughly and infinitely recyclable, stainless steel is considered the “green material,” ultimately requiring less raw natural resources because the recovery rate is close to 100%.

Plastic extraction and processing requires significant amounts of oil or natural gas resources and can have significant environmental consequences, such as air and water pollution, habitat damage, and greenhouse gas emissions.

health & safety

Stainless steel is antibacterial and easy to sanitize. The non-porous metal prevents the buildup of germs and infection-causing bacteria. The high corrosion resistance holds up to the cleaning solutions that contain acid.

Chemical cleaners can cause discoloration and cracks in the plastic. These harbor points are collection zones for grime and pathogens. Plastic carts may act as carriers of pathogenic bacteria and viruses.

durability & reusability

Stainless steel is resistant to corrosion and is a highly durable and long-lasting material that can be recycled indefinitely without losing its quality or strength.

Life-cycle = 20+ Years

Plastic is a relatively cheap and lightweight material commonly used for low-grade EVS cart manufacturing. It is less durable than stainless steel and is prone to breaking down and degrading over time.

Life-cycle = 4-6 Years

end-of-life Impact

At the end of its life, stainless steel can be recycled into new products, reducing the need for new mining and production.
Plastic can be recycled, but it is often difficult and expensive, so disposed plastic carts frequently end up in landfills, where it takes hundreds of years to break down.
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Geerpres® Stainless Steel Enterprise® EVS Carts

Production Impact

Stainless steel is an alloy of iron, and, in some cases, other metals. Thoroughly and infinitely recyclable, stainless steel is considered the “green material,” ultimately requiring less raw natural resources because the recovery rate is close to 100%.

health & safety

Stainless steel is antibacterial and easy to sanitize. The non-porous metal prevents the buildup of germs and infection-causing bacteria. The high corrosion resistance holds up to the cleaning solutions that contain acid.

durability & reusability

Stainless steel is resistant to corrosion and is a highly durable and long-lasting material that can be recycled indefinitely without losing its quality or strength.

Life-cycle = 20+ Years

end-of-life Impact

At the end of its life, stainless steel can be recycled into new products, reducing the need for new mining and production.

 

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Common Plastic EVS Carts

Production Impact

Plastic extraction and processing requires significant amounts of oil or natural gas resources and can have significant environmental consequences, such as air and water pollution, habitat damage, and greenhouse gas emissions.

health & safety

Chemical cleaners can cause discoloration and cracks in the plastic. These harbor points are collection zones for grime and pathogens. Plastic carts may act as carriers of pathogenic bacteria and viruses.

durability & reusability

Plastic is a relatively cheap and lightweight material commonly used for low-grade EVS cart manufacturing. It is less durable than stainless steel and is prone to breaking down and degrading over time.

Life-cycle = 4-6 Years

end-of-life Impact

Plastic can be recycled, but it is often difficult and expensive, so disposed plastic carts frequently end up in landfills, where it takes hundreds of years to break down.

 

Sustainability MATTERS

Sustainability MATTERS

Only Advantex® Single-Use Microfiber Mops help support your sustainability initiatives.

The Advantex® Single-use Mop has a significantly lower environmental impact than a reusable laundered mop in every category assessed in the EPA TRACI model. A contribution analysis on the global warming potential of the two indicates that the electrical power and chemistry needed to wash and dry the reusable mop dominates environmental adverse implications.

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Reduce your Environmental footprint with Advantex® Mops

Advantex® Mops help support your sustainability initiatives.

ADDITIONAL RESEARCH:
Knowledge is Power

Case study: Advantex® Spill Hero™

West Coast Major League Baseball StadiumTHE CHALLENGE We were asked to develop a solution to the trash spills and pooling liquids found in waste receptacles and collection containers caused by leaking trash liners. Trash collection is ahigh priority because...

New Executive Regional Sales Director

Geerpres® is proud to introduce Jason Iseminger as Regional Sales Director. In this role, Iseminger will focus on Central Regional US market share growth by supporting our distribution partners, Avision Sales Team, and end customers in all Janitorial/Sanitation...

Announcing: Riches Associates

Geerpres® partners with Riches AssociatesWe are excited to announce Riches Associates will represent and serve our Canada-based Geerpres customers. They are known for their quality representation on behalf of the manufacturer to the distributor while maintaining a...

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The only single-use mop Constructed of 71% post-consumer recycled materials!

repurposed plastic bottles are used to manufacture a case of Advantex flat mops

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90% Less Electricity

Repeat washing and drying process

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68% Less Chemical Use

Eliminates laundry chemicals and reduces chemicals used for daily cleaning

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57% Less Resources (Fuel)

Resources used and fuel
consumption when transporting

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253 Less Gallons of Water

Natural resource consumption

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84% Less Ozone Depletion

Air pollution produced when transporting during laundering process (20x)

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100% Less Microplastics

Plastic particles in the environment and water

Environmental Life-Cycle Analysis of Single-Use and Reusable Mops

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ADDITIONAL RESEARCH:
Knowledge is Power

Sustainability MATTERS

Only Advantex® Single-Use Microfiber Mops help support your sustainability initiatives. The Advantex® Single-use Mop has a significantly lower environmental impact than a reusable laundered mop in every category assessed in the EPA TRACI model. A contribution analysis...

Analysis: Microfiber Laundered and a Single-Use Mops

Eight laundered microfiber flat mops and one single-use microfiber flat mop were photographed at 20X’s, 40X’s using a 3D stereo microscope and 1,000X’s using a Scanning Electronic Microscope, SEM.EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW: The laundered mops demonstrated significant...

Environmental Life-Cycle Analysis of Single-Use and Reusable Mops

Richard Venditti, Elis and Signe Olsson Professor, Department of Forest Biomaterials, North Carolina State University, Room 1204 Pulp and Paper Labs, Raleigh, NC 27695-8005 Download PDF Summary & Results The Advantex® Single-use Mop has a significantly lower...

The Floor Could be the Weakest Link in Fighting HAIs

Pathogens are consistently introduced to the floor throughout the day by shoes, transport equipment such as wheelchairs and beds, treatment devices or computer carts, and non-slip patient socks that traverse the floors and frequently, directly into a bed. More...

Moving to Single-use Mops

Converting to disposable microfiber mops can significantly reduce the HAI risk for hospitals, eliminating the potential for inadequately launder mops to be reintroduced with remnant HAI pathogens. The case study evaluated our Advantex® (Brand A) along with several...

Laundered Mops vs. Single-Use Mops

Environmental Comparisons A recent study evaluated laundered microfiber mops from eleven hospitals and found that 27.3% of the newly laundered mops contained microbial contamination, including HAI pathogens. Download PDF Key Findings Laundry considerations: The...