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The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to spread some cheer in the office than by indulging in delightful warm beverages? Whether you’re a coffee connoisseur, tea enthusiast, or hot chocolate devotee, there’s a festive drink waiting to be discovered. Join us on a journey through some cozy concoctions that will make your office space feel like a winter wonderland.

Peppermint Mocha Latte

Kick off the holiday season with a classic, the Peppermint Mocha Latte. This homemade version allows you to control the intensity of the peppermint and the richness of the chocolate, creating a personalized experience that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

Ingredients:
1 cup of your choice of milk
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup of coffee or espresso
1/2 candy cane or 1 drop of peppermint extract
Toppings:
Whipped cream, chocolate shavings, crushed candy canes

Instructions:

In a microwave safe mug, add milk, cocoa, and sugar. Heat until it just starts to boil.
Stir in coffee and candy cane.
When candy cane has melted serve with your toppings of choice and enjoy!

Cinnamon Spice Chai Tea

For those who prefer a spiced twist to their warm drinks, the Cinnamon Spice Chai Tea is a perfect choice. The blend of black tea, exotic spices, and a dash of cinnamon creates a comforting and aromatic experience.

Ingredients:
1 cup of milk of your choice
1 black tea bag
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pinch of ground cloves
1 tablespoon honey

Instructions:

Heat milk over medium-high heat, until it just starts to bubble. Add tea bag and wait for it to steep 3-5 minutes.
Add in cinnamon, ginger, cloves and honey to and re-heat for 2 minutes.
Pour into a mug, add a touch of cinnamon on top and serve!

Gingerbread Hot Chocolate

Combine the best of both worlds with a Gingerbread Hot Chocolate. This delightful fusion of gingerbread spices and velvety hot chocolate is a sweet treat for the taste buds. Discover this festive recipe and bring a bit of holiday magic to your office.

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 cup milk of your choice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon allspice

Instructions:

Place all ingredients in a microwave save mug and heat to a warm temperature.
Serve with whipped cream!

Eggnog Latte

Embrace the traditional flavours of the season with an Eggnog Latte. The creamy and indulgent blend of espresso and eggnog is a holiday favourite. Try making it at home and savor the festive goodness.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup of milk of your choice
1/2 cup eggnog
1/2 cup coffee or 1 servings of espresso
Whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles

Instructions:

Heat the milk and eggnog.
Pour half of milk mixture in a mug and the remaining half with coffee. Stir.
Top with whipped cream and sprinkle some chocolate sprinkles on top

As the winter chill sets in, these warm holiday beverages are sure to bring joy to your office space. Experiment with different recipes, share the love with your colleagues, and make this holiday season a memorable one. Cheers to good company and even better drinks!

With the beauty of white snow covered trees, also comes the slush and grime of melting snow. Which then of course, gets tracked into your facility. The endless cycle of ice melt pellets on your floor, followed by the salt stains on your mats and carpets repeats for months until Spring finally arrives. But it’s not hopeless, there are some things you can do to help your facility look its best during Winter – here are some tips!

Apply a Floor Finish Before the Winter

By mid-fall, you should consider preparing your hard floors for Winter by applying a floor finish. This will not only add a nice sparkling shine to your floors, it also actually acts as a barrier to protect your floors from the harsh winter elements of ice melt and standing water.

Implement an Entrance Mat System

An effective entrance matting system can remove as much as 90% of soils from shoes. A proper entrance matting system consists of:

A scraper mat – placed outside of your entryway to scrape off debris from shoes and begin the removal of any liquids.
A Scraper/Wiper mat – placed just inside the doorway or inside vestibules. They clean shoe bottoms and remove any remaining liquid.

Regular Cleaning

Daily cleaning and maintenance during the Winter to remove tracked in soil from your floors will decrease damage to your floors and reduce the frequency for restorative care, which can be more time-consuming and expensive. Be sure to use a wet/dry vacuum to clean up the debris so it doesn’t continue to be tracked into your facility. Follow-up by wet mopping hard floors with an ice melt neutralizer solution to remove salt residue and hard water stains, changing the water frequently as you go along.

And there you have it, following these few simple steps will help to keep your facility looking at its best all year round! If you need any help with product recommendations for your particular application, contact one of our product experts!