Heavy Duty upright vacuums with a proven reputation of reliability, performance and ease of maintenance.

History. Quality. Longevity.

Windsor’s industry-leading commercial vacuums bring a 37 year history of high quality standards, and a proven reputation of reliability, performance and ease of maintenance. Windsor vacuums consistently bring the best in innovative equipment solutions to the commercial carpet cleaning industry.

With years of proven success in major hotels, casinos, schools, building service contractors and healthcare facilities, Windsor vacuums have had unmatched longevity and provide the return on investment and long term value that only Windsor vacuums can deliver.

Windsor’s commercial upright vacuums are considered industry-standard, and are available with high efficiency filters and HEPA filters. Choose the Windsor Sensor, Versamatic or Axcess vacuums to promote indoor air quality and improve working environment.

Sensor S Features & Benefits:

• Sensor vacuums are available in 12 and 15 inch cleaning widths to handle any need productively.

• Larger, 1200 watt vacuum motor pulls even more dirt from the carpet.

• High efficiency filtration traps 99.6% at 0.3 microns for improved indoor air quality.

• Ultra-light handle weight increases operator comfort and productivity.

• On-board tools and extension wand make the Sensor S vacuum the perfect detail cleaning machine.

• Sensor S vacuum has indicator lights for: Vacuum bag full, clog, brush height, and brush jam.

• The vacuum’s low profile, flat-to-floor hinge design makes it easy to clean under beds and furniture.

• Easy-to-change vacuum filter bag.

The Sensor S vacuum has CRI Indoor Air Quality Program Approval.

Sensor XP Features & Benefits:

• Sensor XP vacuum is available in 12, 15, and 18 inch cleaning widths to handle any need productively.

• Windsor’s Sensor XP vacuum brush automatically adjust for any carpet or hard wood surface.

• Larger 1.6 hp vacuum motor pulls even more dirt from the carpet.

• The Sensor XP vacuum has high efficiency filtration that traps 99% of contaminants down to 0.3 microns for improved indoor air quality.

• Provides effortless vacuuming with features like an ultra-light handle weight, quiet operation, and brush-assisted movement.

• The Sensor XP vacuum has indicator lights for: Vacuum bag full, clog, brush height, and brush jam.

• The vacuum’s low profile, flat-to-floor hinge design makes it easy to clean under beds and furniture.

• On-board tools and extension wand make Sensor XP vacuum the perfect detail cleaning machine.

• The Sensor XP vacuum has CRI Indoor Air Quality Program Approval.

Available at Weiss Bros.! Contact us today for ordering information.

EasyNaps From Georgia Pacific

One at a time dispensing makes a difference! Independent research has proven napkin usage is reduced by 56.6% when switching from smaller tall fold style napkins. The EasyNap option from Georgia Pacific are the perfect solution for food service businesses.

Weiss Bros. is happy to provide several EasyNap options to food service businesses in MD, PA, WV and VA, inlcuding:

EasyNap Tabletop Dispenser

EasyNaps are one of the single smartest ways around to create “A Better Guest Experience”, make a better use of space and build a better bottom line!

Available at Weiss Bros. for MD, VA, PA & WV Food Service Businesses! Contact us today for ordering information.

Fortify The First Line Of Defense Against The Flu

A seemingly healthy individual can infect other people with a flu virus one day before experiencing symptoms and up to five days after getting sick.  In other words, people can spread the flu without even realizing it.  The end result?  Tens of millions of missed days at work and school.  The flu is a productivity killer.  Germs can live on surfaces like doorknobs, phones, desks and counters for more than two hours, which is why good hand hygiene is the first line of defense against the flu.

Introducing The GOJO ADX Dispensing System

Easy to service and built to last, the GOJO ADX Dispensing System takes hand hygiene to a whole new level.  This manual foam soap and hand sanitizer dispensing system is different because it combines sleek design, robust construction, sustainability features and skin care science into one remarkable system.

Dependable & Easy To Service

Made of robust, engineering grade plastics, GOJO ADX Dispensing Systems come in high capacity and compact sizes to suit your specific needs.  The large sight window, skylight and clear refill bottles make monitoring easy, and sanitary sealed refills snap into place quickly and easily.  You can even add your company logo or hand hygiene compliance message.

A New Standard In Skin Care Science

In addition to vivid colors and spa-like fragrances, luxurious ADX Formulations of next generation soaps and hand sanitizer foams are enriched with moisturizers, skin conditioners and natural extracts to soothe and nourish skin.  And nothing is as hard on germs or as easy on hands as new PURELL Advanced, available in green certified formulations.

Sustainable Design

GOJO made smart, sustainable design choices that cut smog emissions, energy consumption and global warming emissions in the production of this new system.  ADX Dispensing Systems are also built with GOJO Smart Flex technology.  These lightweight bottles are made of recyclable PET material that’s just as durable as traditional, rigid HDPE bottles while using 30% less material.  Less plastic conserves resources and reduces waste, and that’s better for the environment.

Fortify the first line of defense against the flu.  Contact us and a Weiss Bros. consultant will help you choose the right ADX Dispensing System for your business, school or organization.

We help you make smart business decisions based on fact, not hope.

The #1 thing clients tell me they want to do is to create better outcomes from the information they have.  The way to do that is through analytics (commonly referred to as BI).

Therefore, the goal of eLev8 is to gain control of your data & turn it into, not just organized information, but actionable intelligence.  With this intelligence, we can reduce costs, cut waste, improve efficiency, productivity & quality.

eLev8 isn’t just a metaphor, vision or proposal.  eLev8 is happening…

The amount of business data created this year is expected to reach 1 trillion gigabytes. That’s enough to fill a stack of DVDs that reaches the moon… and back.

The sheer volume of available data is overwhelming to most business owners. The result? Critical decisions about products, processes and supply chain logistics are based more on hope than fact. As we all know, hope is not a strategy. Can you afford to turn strategic business decisions into a guessing game?

Your data is trying to tell you something. Is your business prepared to listen?
Weiss Bros. uses a web-based tool called eLev8 to give you answers when most of your competitors are still struggling with the questions. Using a consultative approach, we provide you with the right information, in real time, that helps to spot trends and predict outcomes before they occur. By utilizing eLev8 analytics to interpret massive amounts of data, we turn information into insight, which empowers you to develop sound, fact-based strategies.

As we use eLev8 to ask you questions about your business, we’ll uncover a blueprint for smart business solutions and supply chain optimization. This process is based on universal business needs and focuses on:
• Enhancing your overall image
• Promoting a healthy workplace
• Reducing total costs
• Increasing productivity
• Satisfying sustainable objectives

Clarity. Perspective. Peace of mind. This is what you can expect to achieve when the right data is used to identify the best solutions and forecast quantitative results for your business.

Remember, your data is trying to tell you something. We’re here to listen and develop cost-effective solutions. Contact us to have a Weiss Bros. consultant walk you through the eLev8 process.

You may also find the following videos about eLev8 useful:

Conventional laundry cleaning products make our clothes, towels and linens look great, feel great and smell great.  The effects of some of the chemicals on the environment?  Not so great.

Not only can these chemicals irritate your skin, eyes and respiratory system or even cause cancer, but they’re toxic to wildlife.  They can pollute water and harm or kill fish, and they can cause an imbalance in ecosystems by stimulating the growth of algae and other marine plants.

The More Eco-Friendly Alternative

Spartan’s Clothesline Fresh Laundry Care program takes an environmentally preferable approach to cleaning laundry without sacrificing cleaning performance.  Our DfE (Design for the Environment) award-winning green surfactant technology and biodegradable water softeners aren’t found in competitor formulations.   As a matter of fact, all surfactants used in Clothesline Fresh are on DfE’s (Design for the Environment) CleanGredients list (a program of the EPA).

Clothesline Fresh specifically targets soils and stains to get fabrics clean and bright, maintain vibrant colors and leave a fresh fragrance.  Plus, our contemporary laundry cleaning technology allows our products to achieve these results at a lower cost!

Our products contain no or low VOCs, no phosphates, no silicates, no harsh solvents, no alkylphenol ethoxylates, no nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA), no toxic or persistent components or by-products and no ozone depleting chemicals

Who Should Use Clothesline Fresh?

Spartan’s Clothesline Fresh Laundry can be used by anyone who demands quality, environmentally preferable laundry products that excel in most water conditions.  Our products are ideal for:

• Nursing homes
• Hospitals
• Correctional facilities
• Schools (athletic facilities)
• Hotels/motels
• Health clubs
• Country clubs
• Physical therapy centers
• Salons, spas and tanning salons
• Car washes
• Linen plants
• Industrial laundries
• Or any facility with commercial/industrial laundry needs

Have you checked to see what chemicals are used in your laundry cleaning products?

Facilities Managers have a tough job. They need to not only keep their space tidy but they have to keep employee down-time and labor costs to a minimum and reduce the need for costly equipment repair.

Did You Know?

• Over the life time of an unmaintained piece of equipment, the owner will spend that amount again in service.  Maintained equipment will only cost 50% of that number and last on average 2 years longer.
• The total cost to clean is 96% labor and 4% everything else.  Equipment cost compared to employee down time is a fraction of the cost.
• 70% of facility managers over spend the repair budget due to lack of maintenance.
• 28% of equipment on average in any given facility needs repaired or is not working effectively.
• 88% of all facilities have down equipment and most of the time the facility managers is not aware.

*Stats from ISSA and Windsor Industries

Those are some of the reasons Weiss Bros. is here to help! We offer many services that will help reduce costs, significantly cut employee down time and keep your facility in top condition.

Planned Maintenance Programs

There are many reasons why you should have a planned maintenance program, including less down time, avoiding costly repairs ahead of time and insuring maximum machine performance. We offer several planned maintenance programs including:

• Flat Rate Maintenance Agreement– Provides the customer with a set rate for regularly scheduled planned maintenance.  
• Actual Time and Material – Bills the customer for the actual time and materials that are necessary to complete planned maintenance on the machine.
• Performance Inspections – Designed for customers who need our certified technicians to only inspect their equipment and report their findings.

Equipment Repair

We understand the cost to a business of having equipment out of service. That is why Weiss Bros. offers Cleaning Equipment Repair & Maintenance for our customers in Hagerstown MD, Frederick MD, Martinsburg WV, Winchester VA , Chambersburg PA and surrounding areas.

Used Equipment

Looking to lower your investment on cleaning & floor equipment for your business? Check out the used cleaning equipment available from Weiss Bros. Scrubbers, sweepers, carpet & floor cleaning machines all available.

Equipment Rental

Need something you dont own?  Weiss Bros. has rental equipment available for daily, weekend, weekly and monthly rentals. Here is a list of equipment we currently rent:

• 7 Gallon Carpet Extractor
• Spot Carpet Extractor
• Extraction Wand / Hose Kit
• 20″ 2400 RPM Burnisher
• 17″ Single Speed Buffer
• 20″ Single Speed Buffer
• 14″ Cylindrical Auto Scrubber
• 24″ Cylindrical Auto Scrubber
• Compass 2 All Purpose Cleaner
• 15 Gallon Wet Dry Vac with Attachments

If we can assist you with any of these services, please contact us online or call 301.739.3069 Ext: 101.

Are High Speed Dryers Really Worth the Risk?

Several new studies reveal that high speed dryers can pose bacterial contamination, tenant dissatisfaction and other business risks. Here is why they’re not as hygienic as they claim…

Risk 1: Dryers Harbor Bacteria

Bacteria live on the surface and insid the airstream of the dryer. Contrary to popular belief, you can get bacteria on your hands by using a hand dryer! Newer models may also require you to place your hands inside the dryer – another opportunity for contact with germs!

Risk 2: Bacteria Travels

Bacteria found in the airstream of the dryer can blow onto you and throughout the restroom – up to 2 meters! Paper towel usage received the least risk of contamination.

Risk 3: Time is Precious

Although some hand dryer models cliam to dry your hands in 12 seconds, studies have shown the average drying time to be around 20 seconds, while with paper towels it is around 10 seconds.

Risk 4: Air Dryers Increase Bacteria on Hands

Here are the stats for bacteria increase on hands per drying method:

•  42% increase in bacteria with high speed dryers
• 254% increase in bacteria with warm air dryer
• 77% DECREASE in bacteria when using a paper towel

Risk 5: Start Up Costs Higher

Up to 4 times more to be exact! 4 dryers for every one paper towel dispenser…and that does not include the extra energy costs associated with running the dryers.

Risk 6: Noise Pollution

The noise level generated by one high speed hand dryer unit is comparable to city traffic from inside a car (84/85 dB).

 View the entire PDF, including all figures & stats on this study done by Kimberly-Clark.

What’s in Your Shop Towels?

A new study by Kimberly-Clarke takes a look at just what is “in” those dirty shop towels. The findings may surprise you and really make you think about what remains even after a shop towel has been laundered.  To combat this problem, Weiss Bros. now carries WYPALL WIPERS - providing a clean, fresh towel every time. Trust us…it’s just not worth the risk! Read on to find out more about the study.

Loaded With Heavy Metals

A study conducted by Gradient found the following alarming statistics:

• Lead, cadmium and antimony can be ingested by workers who use just 2.5 towels per day. (2003)
• A 2011 study found that “clean” shop towels sampled from 26 different industrial sites were significantly more contaminated with heavy metals than in 2003.
• The 2011 study found that workers report using an average of 12 towels per day – and may use up to 26 towels per day. The higher the number of towels used, the higher the worker exposure to the metals found in the towels.

Download the Whitepaper (PDF)

Effects of Heavy Metals

Heavy metal residue, found on shop towels can get onto worker hands, and then into the mouth and be swallowed. Here is what some of these metals can do to the body.

• Beryllium can cause sensitization, lung and skin disease in a significant percentage of exposed workers.^***
• Cadmium and cadmium compounds are known to cause cancer as well as kidney, bone and lung cancer.^**
• Cobalt exposure at high levels can result in lung and heart effects, dermatitis and liver and kidney effects.^**
• Copper when orally ingested may cause nausea, vomiting/diarrhea, liver damage, kidney damage or death.^**
• Lead with long term (chronic) exposure, may result in severe damage to the blood-forming, nervous, urinary, and reproductive systems. Uncontrolled exposure to very high levels in the workplace has resulted in fatalities.^**

* http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/metalsheavy/index.html
** http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/index.asp 
*** http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp33-c3.pdf

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Enter today to win up to $30,000 in prizes in The Healthy Workplace Project Awards Program.

In 2008, U.S. companies lost $55 billion due to absenteeism, the costs of employees being out sick. But you can help current tenants and potential new prospects SAVE that money with the Healthy Workplace Project from KIMBERLY-CLARK PROFESSIONAL*. It’s an innovative approach to hand hygiene that helps employees understand, eliminate and prevent the spread of cold and flu germs throughout their offices.

Each year, it costs the average business about $1,320 per employee for absenteeism. By reinforcing the importance of Washing, Wiping, and Sanitizing through our Healthy Workplace Program, you can help them reduce that impact.

MAY THE BEST HEALTHY WORKPLACE WIN!

We understand that every work environment is unique. As a winner, you get to CUSTOMIZE your prize package to fit your company’s needs!

Whether you win $5,000, $10,000 or $15,000 in prizes, YOU can choose from a host of top notch HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES for your company! Services such as health counseling, cooking demonstrations, comprehensive health screenings, health coaching sessions, educational programs, even therapeutic massages! In addition, winners will receive a variety of KLEENEX® and SCOTT® products…All to make your winning workplace even healthier!  The Healthy Workplace Project* Award Program begins June 28, 2011 and ends April 30, 2012. Winners will be announced in June 2012 – and prizes will be distributed before flu season.

Click here for a chance to win $30,000 in prizes by entering The Healthy Workplace Project!

Mats are the first line of defense to stop dirt and moisture from entering a building.  Entrance mats are the most effective way of stopping dirt and moisture at the door and keeping building maintenance costs to a minimum.Mats are also used throughout facilities where safety is a must and are an excellent way to brand your facility with custom logo matting.

Consider these facts:

• 70% to 80% of dust, dirt and grime in a building is track in from outside.
• One square yard of carpet can accumulate one pound of dirt in a week – twice that in inclement weather.
• It is estimated that the cost to find and remove a single pound of dirt from a building can run in excess of $600 in cleaning costs.  As few as 150 people entering a facility can track one pound of dirt in a 5-day work week, costing over $30,000 annually to remove.
• A minimum of 15 feet of entrance matting is recommended to capture as much as 85% to 95% of contaminants saving maintenance dollars and protecting building assets.

Weiss Bros provides free site surveys to help you determine your matting needs.  We also have green sustainable matting and custom logo mats.  All Anderson mats are covered by 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. If at any time you are not happy with one of our products we will do what ever it takes to correct the problem.

Watch the video below to see how Anderson Waterhog mats keeps dirt out of your facility.