Stratus Brand Chemicals

Exclusive only to Stratus Building Solutions owner operators is an exciting new concept in quality cleaning products and brand identity.

What… National program consisting of seven (7) Stratus branded chemicals Environmentally preferable formulations, meeting requirements for Green Seal Certification Meeting 80% of your cleaning requirements Concentrated for maximum economy

Benefits…. Differentiation from the competition Uniqueness in the industry Consistency of cleaning performance Customer satisfaction Control and consistency of cleaning chemical costs Extension of the Stratus brand identity ‘Silent Salesman’ for your services Enhanced image with customers Uniformity within franchise units and customers

Chemical Program… Overview: ·   7 privately branded products under the Stratus Building Solutions label ·   5 concentrated cleaners - all of which are Green Seal Certified formulations under the GS-37 Standard. A statement to this effect is on each label and the literature sheets. These formulations will be submitted to Green Seal for certification under the Stratus label ·   2 floor care products - The finish is Green Seal Certified formula under the GS-40 standard and Stratus brand name. The stripper is a highly concentrated formula designed to remove all finishes and water based sealers.  

Performance Tested Stratus product were chosen after extensive field testing with Stratus owner operators They meet and exceed tests for: Cleaning performance Efficiency in hard or soft water Ease of Use Economy Results

Product Coding…. Products are Color-coded and Number-coded for fast and easy identification: This promotes proper use of products by staff Prevents misuse of products on the jobsite Color / number coding over comes language barriers Improves / simplifies training and compliance

Concentrated formulations save money! Pro-Blend Bottle Proportioners are included in each case of cleaning chemicals. This allows the precise dilution control the concentrated Stratus brand of product Turn the top of the proportioner clockwise to raise or counter-clockwise to lower the regulator. Squeeze the bottle and excess liquid will flow back into the bottle. Open the safety cover and pour out the measured liquid Eliminates the need for expensive proportioning systems Reduces product waste and ensures fast easy measuring 1 quart of Stratus Glass Cleaner Concentrate makes 33 quarts of Ready to Use solution!

‘Turn-Key’ Program…. Case Contents: everything needed to do the job and be compliant Cleaners- MSDS 4 secondary labels 1 ProBlend portion aid to measure the concentrate for proper dilution / use – (see attached instructions for use) These fit and can be used with most quart bottles. Stripper / Finish -   Packaging: The cleaners and stripper are packaged in cases containing 6 quarts The finish is packaged in cases of 2 gallons

Who and Where… Stratus label products are manufactured by Nyco Products Company, and are available from authorized Stratus distributors. Located across the country, these specially selected distributors offer the Stratus program of products, chemicals and supplies.

  Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability: Creating Greener, Cleaner, Healthier Buildings Stratus brand products meet the following Green Seal certification requirements: GS-37 Industrial and Institutional Cleaners GS-40 Floor Finish

Green Products and Services are…. Green or environmentally preferable products and services are those that … “have a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing products or services that serve the same purpose”

Green Seal Certified Product Characteristics… Non corrosive - Non toxic No known asthmatic triggers No skin or eye irritants or sensitizers Will not contribute to smog or ozone depletion Limited – preferably no fragrance Limited to no Volatile Organic Compounds (V.O.C.) No carcinogens or reproductive toxins Meet Aquatic biodegradability standards Dyes are food, drug and cosmetic grade Formulations are all concentrated and can be diluted Non Combustible Ingredients meet bio-degradability standards    

Stratus Brand Products Safer for employees, building staff, visitors & occupants Improves indoor air quality Safe on surfaces – reducing your damage claims Consistent with Stratus green cleaning sales presentation Assures compliance with Stratus green cleaning program / presentation Meets OSHA regulatory compliance -MSDS & Secondary labels (beneficial for building owners)

Green Products by Type of Maintenance Procedure Annual Procedure Frequency % of Green Preventive 260 Approximately 100% Daily Approximately 80 - 90% Interim 4-6 Approximately 30 –40% Restorative 1-2 Less than 10%

Stratus Brand Products Meet 80% of your routine cleaning, daily and weekly cleaning needs GS-37 All Purpose Cleaner Oxygen Based Cleaner Glass & Mirror Cleaner Bath & Bowl Cleaner Spray & Wipe Degreaser

#1 All Purpose Cleaner GS-37 Certified, use on: Finished and unfinished floors, walls Painted surfaces, plastic, metal ,etc… Mop bucket or automatic scrubbers on floors Spray & wipe or bucket & cloth for manual cleaning Safe on any surface not harmed by water Does not leave sticky residue Dilution: 1-2oz. per gallon of water Bio-based, sustainable ingredients No V.O.C.’s Non corrosive

#5 Oxy 5 Cleaner Dual Certification / Multiple Uses GS-37 for cleaners and carpet CRICarpet & Rug Institute Certified for use on carpets (CRI) Stabilized Hydrogen Peroxide formulation with cleaning co-solvents and surfactants Safe on any surface not harmed by water Dilution ratio: variable see label VOC Compliant Non corrosive Shelf life after mixing?

#5 Oxy 5 Cleaner Carpet Grout Extraction cleaner Bonnet buffing Carpet spotter Grout Loosens, lifts and removes soil safely Will not weaken or harm grout Cleans / lightens / restores grout Tile – ceramic, porcelain and quarry tile Cleans surfaces safely Floors / Surfaces Safe on all water safe surfaces

#5 Oxy 5 Cleaner GS-37 Certified for carpets & general cleaning Carpet & Rug Institute Certified for use on carpets (CRI) Hydrogen Peroxide Based Multi-purpose cleaner Hard tile floors / grout Carpet cleaning – extraction, bonnet buffing Carpet spotter Shower walls General purpose cleaning Safe on any surface not harmed by water Dilution ratio: variable see label VOC Compliant Non corrosive

#7Glass Cleaner GS-37 Certified VOC Free No ammonia, alcohol, butyl/solvents Safe on glass, plastic, Plexiglass, Lexan Bio-based, sustainable resources Streak free Works in all water conditions Dilution ratio: 1oz per quart (32:1)

#8 Bath & Bowl Cleaner GS-37 Certified Non-Corrosive, use on all bathroom surfaces including: Metal fixtures, counters, stone Removes soap scum, mineral deposits and oily residue Acidic pH Bio-based, sustainable resources Dilution: up to 32:1

#10 Cleaner Degreaser GS-37 Certified Spray & wipe cleaning degreasing Automatic scrubbers, pressure washers Use on concrete floors, walls, woodwork, painted surfaces, plastic, metal, etc. Safe on any surface not harmed by water Dilution ratio: Variable based on soil and application Bio-based, sustainable ingredients No V.O.C.’s Non corrosive

Floor Care Meets majority of floor care needs Floor Finish GS-40 Certified Clear High Gloss Appearance Non - Yellowing Zinc / Metal free Durable / Scuff & Mark Resistant Hard, yet buffable 20% solid content Slip Resistant (ASTM-2047) Applications: No buff Spray buff High speed buffing

Floor Stripper Extremely effective on all finishes Highly concentrated dilutes up to 20:1 1 quart makes 5 gallons of stripping solution Removes finishes, seals & waxes Use with in any floor care program, even highly burnished/buffed finishes on initial strip outs Will attack linoleum – test first Non-ammoniated / does not leave residual odor Reduced rinse technology PPE recommended

Why use a disinfectant? Germs are everywhere. Bacteria, viruses, mold & fungus are microscopic living organisms that rapidly multiply. The head of a pin contains hundreds of thousand of germs. Disinfectant solutions kill germs from hard surfaces and help reduce cross contamination and prevent the spread of illness/disease

ATMs have more germs than bathroom doorknobs Ice in fast serve restaurants were found to have more bacteria than toilet water The tops of desks have more bacteria than toilet seats

CDC estimates that 1 in 10 hospitalized patients – 2 million per year- acquire noscomal infections CDC estimates that 35 –50 million Americans contract seasonal flu per year 100,000 are hospitalized 20,000 die 90,000 people world wide die from seasonal flu each year 300,00 are hospitalized 76 Million Americans get sick from food poisoning annually 5,000 die to due to complications

Are all disinfectants created equal? NO! Products can be called disinfectants if they kill a minimum of 3 organisms “Kills 99.9% of common germs” is a product claim relating to only germs listed on the label Many common retail items have a limited ability to kill the germs people are most concerned about such as MRSA, HIV, H1N1, etc...

Sani-Spritz This hospital grade disinfectant cleaner effectively kills… Bacteria MRSA VRE VISA E.Coli Lysteria Virus H1N1 Avian flu (bird flu) HIV-1 Herpes Hepatitis B & C SARS RSV Season flu Norovirus (Norwalk or ‘cruise ship virus’) Fungus Athlete’s foot Common mold

Sani-Spritz Effective against bloodborne pathogens: HIV Hepatitis B, C Meets EPA facility blood borne pathogen standards Kills anti-biotic resistant bacteria: MRSA VRE VISA

What about bleach? Corrosive to skin, eyes and most surfaces Damages fibers, metal, paint, flooring, wood, furniture, desks, electronics Poisonous - can be lethal if ingested Releases chlorine gas – fumes are an ‘asthmatic trigger’ Fumes may become lethal if mixed with other cleaning products Limited ability to disinfect

HTS: High Touch Surfaces Surfaces that come in “high contact” with hands need to be disinfected daily or more often Door handles Faucets / flush handles / plumbing fixtures Desk tops Phones / Keyboards Light switches Countertops Exercise equipment Elevator buttons Vending machines / ATMs / Cash Registers Soap / Paper Dispensers – Hand Dryers