Weathering the Storm: Five tips to the impact of summer storms to minimize in your business

CINCINNATI, July 29th 2015 (BUSINESS WIRE) - The time is critical when a retail store or a restaurant are damaged by bad weather. With the summer hurricane season in full force, Cintas Corporation, CTAS, + 0.53% five tips has identified to help restaurants and shops, recover quickly caused by the interference by summer storms.

"The combination of an unforeseen emergency and lack of preparation can wreak havoc in a retail store or a restaurant," said David Mesko, Senior Director of Marketing, Cintas Corporation. "By you can to limit the extent of the damage and reduce downtime and lost revenue with recovery associated the appropriate measures to restore the system after a storm action."

Tapes recommends the following tips to minimize the impact of weather on their business:

• Imagine the security risk. Note the security risks, such as risks of loose dirt and shocks. Train your employees on how to turn off the electricity in the affected areas and be aware that, even if a power failure occurs, often made without notice again.
• Examine the exterior doors and windows. Windows and exterior doors are two of the most important elements to evaluate after a storm. Examine handles, locks and seals, to make sure they are in good condition. If windows and doors are damaged and need to protect further damage to the elements and theft quickly on board or restore the system repaired.
• Disinfect contaminated surfaces. When cleaning up after a storm, remove and discard contaminated by flooding supplies and disinfection of all surfaces. Be careful when handling contaminated materials will not spread to other contaminants from surfaces. Do not forget that the wall cavities, nails and other accessories should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected properly.
• Restoring plumbing and water pipes. The repression and clogs are damaged by the floods a common phenomenon in plants. To avoid unnecessary waste and drain online backups, you may have to remove a professional and radiant. By providing the pipes are clear and the toilets and sinks are working properly, you can use the possibility of closures to limit toilets and odor problems.
• . If the floor has been sustained by the floods, which are cleaned thoroughly deep clean, regardless of the soil type ground. The combination of temperature, motion, chemical and mining industries are affected, deep cleansing removes particles of dry soil and waste, and protects against odors from contaminating the flood. Cleaning methods using chemical cleaners, residence time and high-pressure steam can also reduce bacteria effectively and disinfect floors.

With only a single point of contact, bands Managed Solutions helps businesses connected by emergency in reducing downtime. Services include, but are not limited to the overhaul and repair of glass doors and windows, and disinfection of surfaces and deep cleaning and restoring contaminated soil and water management. With the first resolution higher rates in the travel industry, the Group has emergency repair ligaments 73 percent of repairs on the first trip, to reduce costs, unnecessary movements and allows retailers and restaurants, to work back quickly.

For more information about Cintas managed solutions, visit www.cintas.com/managedsolutions .

About Cintas Corporation,

Headquartered in Cincinnati, Cintas Corporation provides highly specialized services to businesses of all kinds, especially in North America. Cintas designs, manufactures and implements programs in corporate identity uniforms and provides entrance mats, toiletries, first aid and safety products and services fire protection. Cintas is a publicly traded company on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS, and is a member of Standard & Poor's 500 Index.

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Jennifer Petersen
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