HDi Advantage June 2023
Make Quick Work of Hard Floors
HDi Dust Mop Dust Cloth

Dust mops make quick and easy work of cleaning your hard floors. Choose from launderable or disposable dust mops. Most come pre-treated.

You can also use Dust Mop/Dust Cloth Treatment. This is a ready-to-use formula used to pick up dust, lint and soil, reducing the wear and abrasion of floor finishes from sand and soil prolonging the floor finish life. And you'll love the fresh scent!  Dust Mop Treatment is available in quarts and an aerosol can.

We have metal dust mop frames and fiberglass or hardwood dust mop handles. They easily snap together and allow for a full 360 degree swivel action.

Call your Sales Rep today or See Dust Mops In Our Catalog

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Dates To Remember

June 14 Flag Day
June 18 Father's Day
June 19 Juneteenth
June 21 Summer Solstice- First Day of Summer!

The Riddler
HDi Riddler

What month of the year has 28 days?

Think you know the answer?
See the bottom of June's newsletter.

You must be the change you wish to see in the world. -Mahatma Gandhi

Janitorial Procedures and Logs
HDi Janitorial Procedures and logs

Keep cleaning and maintenance staff on the same 'page' with how-to charts and cleaning logs. Training charts are available in English and Spanish for restroom care, stripping and refinishing floors, top scrubbing floors- and many more!

See Janitorial Procedure Charts and Logs on Our Website
Contact Us For Help

We are here to reduce your workload, so if you have a question...ASK IT!
Be sure to check out our Training Charts, Signs and Cleaning Logs!
CLICK HERE to see Training Charts

I am currently boycotting any company that sells items I can't afford.

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I feel sorry for the people out there that don't have dogs. I hear they have to pick up their own food when they drop it on the floor!

Did You Know We Carry Lens Cleaning Wipes!
1LCT100 Lens Cleaning Wipes

These pre-moistened towelettes are ideal for industrial, office, or lab environments. They clean and coat the lens with anti-fog and anti-static solution. They are individually wrapped and come in a dispensing box of 100.
Keep your lenses clean for safety sake!

See Lens Cleaning Wipes in Our Catalog


Three retirees, each with hearing loss, were playing golf one brisk morning. One remarked, "Windy, isn't it?"
"No," the second man replied, "It's Thursday."
The third man chimed in, "So am I! Let's go have a beer."
Summer Solstice
Summer Sun

The word “solstice” comes from the Latin words sol “Sun” and stitium “standing.” On the summer solstice, the Sun’s path stops advancing northward each day and appears to “stand” still in the sky before going back the other way.

Easy Billionaire Bars
Easy Billionaire Bars

Cookie Base:

  • 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™Sugar Cookie Dough
  • Caramel Layer

  • 30 caramels, unwrapped (from 11-ozbag)
  • 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • Cream Cheese Layer:

  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese,softened
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup chopped Reese’s™ Peanut ButterCups™ miniatures (about 18 miniature cups)
  • Ganache Layer:

  • 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • Topping:

  • 1/2 cup chopped pretzels
  • 1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, allowing some to hang oversides of pan; spray with cooking spray. Crumble cookie dough into pan; pressevenly in bottom. Bake 13 to 16 minutes or until golden brown; cool 5 minuteson cooling rack.
    2. In small microwavable bowl, microwave Caramel Layer ingredients uncoveredon High 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring halfway through. Continue heating in15-second increments, until caramels are melted and can be stirred smooth.Spread over warm cookie base. Return to oven, and bake 5 minutes; cool 10minutes on cooling rack. Refrigerate 15 minutes.
    3. In large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter with electric mixer on low speeduntil smooth and creamy. Beat in powdered sugar and vanilla. Stir in choppedminiature cups. Drop mixture by spoonfuls over caramel layer; spread evenly.Return bars to refrigerator.
    4. In small bowl, add chocolate chips. In 1-quart saucepan, heat 3/4 cupwhipping cream over medium-low heat 3 to 5 minutes or until hot. Pour overchocolate chips in bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Stir until smooth; let stand 5minutes.
    5. Remove bars from refrigerator. Pour chocolate mixture over cream cheeselayer, spreading to cover. Sprinkle with pretzels. Refrigerate until bars arecompletely set, at least 4 hours. With sharp knife, cut bars into 6 rows by 8rows, wiping blade between cuts. Store bars covered in refrigerator.

    Thank you Pillsbury! Click Here to see more recipes from their site.


    Answer to June's Newsletter riddle: All of them!

     



    HDi Advantage May 2023
    Dispensing Made Easy
    HDi Green Products
  • Accurate Dispensing- No guesswork, employee confusion, or waste. The correct amount at the press of a button.
  • Convenient Wall Mounted Dispensers- Low-flow and high-flow available.
  • Environmentally Preferred- Reduces handling, required storage space and solid waste disposal

  • Many of the products you may already use from Spartan Chemical are available in a Clean on the Go concentrate!


    Info on Clean on the Go Products
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    Dates To Remember

    May 1 May Day
    May 5 Cinco de Mayo
    May 14 Mother's Day
    May 20 Armed Forces Day
    May 29 Memorial Day

    The Riddler
    HDi Riddler

    What has to be broken before you can use it?

    Think you know the answer?
    See the bottom of May's newsletter.

    You call it eating 5 boxes of Girl Scout cookies. I call it supporting young female entrepreneurs.

    Eco Air - Passive Room Air Freshener
    HDi Eco Air Fresheners
  • Unique fragrances designed for consistent and powerful 30-day performance
  • No changing batteries
  • Can't spill or break
  • 100% Recyclable and made in the USA
  • TIP: In the restroom, place on the back of the door. When someone opens the door, they are greeted with a pleasant smell!

    More Info on Eco Air
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    You can learn many things from children. How much patience you have, for instance. -Franklin P. Jones
    5 ants rented an apartment with 5 other ants. Now they're tenants.

    Tork Electronic Hand Towel Maintenance
    HDi H80 Electronic Towel Dispenser Video

    Learn how to:

  • Change the paper settings
  • Load/refill towels
  • Load/refill batteries

  • Electronic Towel Dispenser Video


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    Me: But I heard juice cleanses are good for you...
    Doctor: Drinking mimosas for 3 days is NOT a juice cleanse.

    Campfire Cones
    Campfire Cones

    Everyone ready for the camping season? I know I am- and now I have a new treat to try!

  • Waffle cones
  • Mini marshmallows
  • Chocolate chips
  • Graham cracker pieces
  • Optional Toppings:
    M&Ms, Rolos, peanut butter cups, bananas, strawberries, coconut, brown sugar, butterscotch chips, nuts, anything your imagination can come up with
  • Foil
  • 1. Layer desired waffle cones with toppings and wrap entire cone in foil. Toss in the campfire coals for 5-7 minutes or until everything is nice and melted.
    They can also be baked in the oven at 400 degrees for 5-7 minutes.
    Can be assembled ahead of time for a fun treat.

    TIP: Be sure to just place in hot coals, not in flames.

    A big thank you to 'The Girl Who Ate Everything'! Click Here to see more recipes from their site.


    Answer to May's Newsletter riddle: An egg

     



    HDi Advantage April 2023
    Green Cleaning Products For Earth Day!
    HDi Green Products
  • Safer Choice- Products with the Safer Choice label help consumers and commercial buyers identify and select products with safer chemical ingredients, without sacrificing quality or performance.
  • Green Seal Certified- Products meet the same performance and quality requirements you would expect from a traditional, non-green counterpart based on performance criteria- While having reduced toxicity to people and the environment.
  • Certified Biobased- Products have earned USDA certification and approval. Biobased products are derived from plants and other renewable agricultural, marine, and forestry materials and provide an alternative to conventional petroleum-derived products.

  • Info on Sustainable Products
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    Dates To Remember

    April 5-13 Passover
    April 7 Good Friday
    April 9 Easter
    April 22 Earth Day

    The Riddler
    HDi Riddler

    I am easy to lift but hard to throw. What am I?

    Think you know the answer?
    See the bottom of April's newsletter.

    Dating after a long term relationship is like dying in the last levels of a video game and having to go back to the start only with less energy.

    Use Microfiber Cloths for Cleaning
    HDi Green Products

    An exceptional way to clean without the paper waste!

  • Lint and streak free cleaning
  • Attracts and holds dirt and dust
  • Launderable
  • Color coded cleaning helps stop cross contamination
  • Use wet or dry
  • Microfiber Cloths in Our Online Catalog
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    The safe way to double your money is to fold it over once and put it in your pocket. -Kin Hubbard
    Not to brag or anything, but I got a high score on my scale today!

    Refilling Your Xpressnap Napkin Dispenser
    HDi Xpressnap Refill Video

    Struggle to open your Xpressnap napkin dispenser? Or maybe you are curious to see how it works?

    This video shows how easy it is to refill napkins and change the ad-a-glance signage.

    Xpressnap Dispenser Video


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    Son: (Holding an acorn) What's this?
    Me: A tree
    Son: Really?
    Me: In a nutshell, yeah.

    Peanut Butter Easter Eggs
    Peanut Butter Easter Eggs

    Makes 20 eggs

  • 2 cups creamy peanut butter
  • ¾ cup butter
  • 3 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3 cups crispy rice cereal
  • 1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • 1. Combine peanut butter and butter in a mixing bowl until smooth; stir in confectioners' sugar and crisp rice cereal until a dough is formed. Refrigerate the mixture for about 1 hour to allow it to be easier to work with. Shape mixture into egg shapes and freeze for 20 minutes.
    2. Melt chocolate chips and shortening in a double boiler over low heat until smooth; dip egg shapes into chocolate. Place on waxed paper and allow to cool.

    Thank you allrecipes!! Click Here to see more recipes from their site.


    Answer to April's Newsletter riddle: A feather

     

     



    HDi Advantage March 2023
    Spring is HERE! Now Let's Smell Like It!
    HDi Xcelente Family

    Eliminate odors while leaving a fresh, lavender scent through your entire facility:

  • X-Effect Disinfectant Available in gallons
  • Xcelente Multi-Purpose- Available in quarts and aerosol
  • Xcelente All-Purpose Concentrate- gallons, pails, drums & 2 liters
  • Xcelente Air Freshener- in aerosol, quarts & solid
  • Airlift Bowl Clips & Urinal Screens
  • X-Effect Bowl Cleaner

  • Xcelente Products

    My Dad used to tell me "The sky's the limit". That's probably why he got fired from NASA.

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    Dates To Remember

    March 12 Daylight Savings Time Begins
    March 17 St Patrick's Day
    March 20 Start of Spring

    There are many ways of going forward, but only one way of standing still. -Franklin D Roosevelt
    Cleaning Your Toilet with X-Effect Bowl Cleaner

    In our NEW video, Paula demonstrates how to properly clean a toilet bowl using X-Effect Bowl Cleaner.

    She also goes over a couple other great products for your restroom- watch and see!

    X-Effect Products
    The Riddler
    HDi Riddler

    What kind of band never plays music?

    Think you know the answer?
    See the bottom of March's newsletter.

    Contact Us For Help

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    Be sure to check out our Training Charts, Signs and Cleaning Logs!
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    A synonym is a word you use if you can't spell the other one.
    Freshen Your Carpets
    HDi Spartan Contempo Carpet Refresher

    Everyday odors like smoke, pets,cooking and musty/stale odors can become trapped in the fibers and make it smell foul and unpleasant. Freshen carpet with Contempo Carpet Refresher.

    Simply spray the white foam onto your carpets. The foam begins working as it disappears. In about 5 minutes, your carpets are dry and refreshed.

    Quick Demonstration Video


    Available in 20-oz aerosol cans, 12/case #73379

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    Noticing her student was making faces at other children in the playground, Mrs Smith stopped to gently correct the child.
    Smiling sweetly, the sunday school teacher said, "Johnny, when I was a child, I was told if I made ugly faces, that it would freeze and stay that way."
    Johnny looks up at her and replies, "Well Mrs Smith, you can't say you weren't warned!"

    Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage
    Corned Beef and Cabbage

    A fuss-free way to cook this traditional dish.

  • 1 medium onion, cut into wedges
  • 4 large red potatoes, quartered
  • 1 pound baby carrots
  • 3 cups water
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 corned beef brisket with spice packet (2-1/2 to 3 pounds), cut in half
  • 1 small head cabbage, cut into wedges
  • 1. Place the onion, potatoes and carrots in a 6- to 7-qt. slow cooker. Combine the water, garlic, bay leaf, sugar, vinegar, pepper and contents of spice packet; pour over vegetables. Top with brisket and cabbage.
    2.Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf before serving.

    Thank you Taste of Home!! Click Here to see more recipes from their site.


    Answer to March's Newsletter riddle: A rubber band

     



    HDi Advantage February 2023
    Problems with Crusty Ice Melt Residue? We Can help!
    HDi Ice Melt Floor Cleaners

    In the winter, salt residue tracked into buildings can leave high-gloss floors looking dull and dingy.

    If left untreated, salt granules and ice melt tracks can damage finished floors!

    Floor Care Brochure

    Pro Tip: Sweep, sweep, sweep! Be sure to sweep up icemelt granules BEFORE mopping.

    It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. -Confucius
    Snow Is Here- Time to Schedule Your Ice Melt Delivery!
    HDi Snow and Ice Melt

    Ask your Sales Rep or contact our office
    815-547-3737 or sales@2hdi.com

    Personal Hygiene in Public Restrooms
    HDi Toilet Seat Covers and Dispenser
    HOSPECO® Health Gards® Toilet Seat Covers
  • A cost effective, sanitary method of meeting personal hygiene needs in public restrooms
  • Flushable and biodegradable
  • Accommodates most restroom stalls

  • HOS-HG2500 #20746 Half-Fold Toilet Seat Cover 2500/case
    HG-1-2 #20709 White Seat Cover Dispenser


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    Dates To Remember

    Feb 2 Groundhog Day
    Feb 14 Valentine's Day
    Feb 20 Presidents Day

    I saw a math teacher with a piece of graph paper yesterday. I think he may be plotting something.

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    The Riddler
    HDi Riddler

    Throw away the outside and cook the inside, then eat the outside and throw away the inside. What is it?

    Think you know the answer?
    See the bottom of February's newsletter.

    What do you call a parade of rabbits hopping backwards? A receding hare-line.

    Oreo Truffles
    Oreo Truffles

    Easy no-bake recipe you can decorate for Valentines Day!

  • 38 chocolate sandwich cookies, such as Oreos, broken into pieces
  • 8 oz. package cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 8 oz. white chocolate, chopped
  • 8 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • Sprinkles or nonpareils, for garnish
  • 1. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Add the sandwich cookies to a food processor and pulse to make fine crumbs. Add the cream cheese and pulse until completely combined and almost pasty.
    2. Scoop and roll the cookie mixture into 1-inch balls; you should have about 36. Refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
    3. Melt the white and bittersweet chocolates separately in doubleboilers set up over low heat, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir until smooth and let cool slightly. Using a fork, dip half of the balls in the bittersweet chocolate and place on a prepared baking sheet; repeat with the remaining balls and the white chocolate. Let set for a few minutes, then drizzle the tops with contrasting chocolate or top with sprinkles or nonpareils, if desired. Refrigerate until the chocolate is set, about 10 minutes. Store in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days

    Thank you Ree Drummond at ThePioneerWoman.com! Click Here to see more recipes from her site.

    People with good singing voices shouldn't be allowed to sing karaoke. Sorry but it's not fun watching you do your Star Search performance. I'm here to see drunk Keith fight for his life through 'Living on a Prayer' as God intended.
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    Answer to February's Newsletter riddle: Corn on the cob

     

     



    HDi Advantage January 2023
    Get It Cleaned ASAP!
    HDi ASAP
    ASAP- All Surface All Purpose
  • Non-butyl cleaner, safe for everyday use
  • Cleans fiberglass, marble, painted metal, walls and other washable surfaces
  • Contains Isopropanol to provide that extra boost of cleaning power

  • ASAP Info

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    Dates To Remember

    Jan 1 Happy New Year!
    Jan 16 Martin Luther King Jr Day

    You will face many defeats in life, but never let yourself be defeated. -Maya Angelou

    Sparcling
    HDi Sparcling

    SparCling is a one-step acid disinfectant cleaner designed to clean, disinfect, and deodorize vertical and horizontal restroom surfaces. The clinging action of SparCling helps remove soap scum, mildew stains, hard water deposits and uric acid without excessive scrubbing.

    Sparcling Brochure

    HDi Maddie Bowl Mop

    PRO TIP: Use a bowl mop to push the water out of the toilet bowl before applying to not dilute product or disrupt clinging action!



    I hate when cashiers feel the need to check if my money is real. If I could counterfeit money, I wouldn't be shopping at Dollar Tree.
    Schedule Your Icemelt Delivery!
    HDi Snow and Ice Melt

    Ask your Sales Rep for more info on icemelter or contact our office 815-547-3737 to schedule your delivery


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    The Riddler
    HDi Riddler

    I add 5 to 9 and get 2. The answer is correct, so what am I?

    Think you know the answer?
    See the bottom of January's newsletter.

    Every morning I announce to my family that I am going out for a jog, but then I don't go. It's a running joke.
    Honey Cinnamon Roll-Ups
    Honey Cinnamon Roll-Ups

    If you like baklava, try this easy recipe!

  • 2 cups ground walnuts, toasted
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 12 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • Syrup:

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Combine walnuts, sugar and cinnamon.
    2.Place 1 sheet of phyllo dough on a 15x12-in. piece of waxed paper; brush with butter. Place a second phyllo sheet on top, brushing it with butter. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.) Sprinkle with 1/4 cup walnut mixture. Using waxed paper, roll up tightly jelly-roll style, starting with a long side, removing paper as you roll. Slice roll into 4 smaller rolls; transfer rolls to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Repeat with remaining phyllo dough and walnut mixture, by 1/4 cupfuls. Bake until light brown, 14-16 minutes. Cool dish on a wire rack.
    3.Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine all syrup ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Drizzle cinnamon rolls with syrup; sprinkle with remaining walnut mixture.

    Thank you Taste of Home! Click Here to see more recipes from their site.

    When hiring new staff at the public library, the head librarian always asks applicants what sort of supervision they'd be most comfortable with. One guy answered, "I've always thought Superman's X-ray vision would be cool."
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    Answer to January's Newsletter riddle: A clock. When it is 9 a.m., adding 5 hours would make it 2 p.m.