LSJS

LSJS Lakeland Sanitary & Janitor Supply provides Cleaning Chemicals, Soaps, and Detergents to clients in Lakeland and surrounding areas.

05/29/2026

HARD WATER SPOTS HAVE YOU DOWN?
We carry a variety of acids.

Calcium deposits (limescale) are best dissolved using mild acids like distilled white vinegar or citric acid. The optimal method depends on where the buildup is located, ranging from soaking household fixtures to medical treatments for the body.
1. Around the Home (Faucets & Showerheads)The Soak Method: Fill a plastic bag with a 1:1 ratio of white vinegar and water. Submerge the faucet or showerhead in the bag and secure it with a rubber band. Let it soak for 30–60 minutes, then scrub gently with an old toothbrush.The Cloth Method: For fixtures you cannot submerge, soak a rag or paper towel in white vinegar and wrap it securely around the calcium deposit. Let it sit for at least an hour, then wipe clean.
2. Cookware & GlassStainless Steel: Pour a 1:1 ratio of water and vinegar into the pan, bring it to a boil, then immediately turn off the heat. Let the solution cool to room temperature, pour it out, and wash with soap and water. Glass or Pool Tiles: Mix equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Spray the affected area, let it sit for 10 minutes, and scrub with a nylon brush.

05/28/2026

Mold problems?

Why Bleach Doesn't Work -It feeds the mold on porous surfaces: Bleach is about 90% water. When you spray it on porous materials like drywall, wood, or grout, the surface mold is bleached white (giving the illusion it's gone). Meanwhile, the water soaks deep into the material, feeding the mold's roots and causing it to return quickly.It doesn't kill the roots: Bleach is an oxidizer that remains on the surface. It cannot pe*****te porous materials to destroy the mold's root system (hyphae).Dead mold is still toxic: The human respiratory system reacts to both live and dead mold spores. Simply killing mold—even if bleach worked perfectly—isn't enough; it must be physically removed and scrubbed away

What to Use Instead

For NON-POROUS SURFACES: (Like glass, metal, or hard plastic). You can use bleach here, but a mixture of water and dish soap combined with physical scrubbing is usually safer and just as effective.
For PORORUS SURFACES: (Like wood, drywall, or fabric). Skip the bleach. Use undiluted white vinegar or a specialty commercial mold cleaner. The acid in vinegar pe*****tes deep into the material and kills mold at the roots.
For PERMANENT REMEDIATION: If your mold covers an area larger than 10 square feet, the EPA recommends consulting a Professional Mold Removal Contractor to safely remove the mold entirely and resolve the underlying moisture issue.

05/28/2026

Recently open your own cleaning business???

Come see us at Lakeland Sanitary @1835 E Gary Rd Lakeland and let's see how we can stretch your dollars! Open to the public M-Th 8-4 F 8-3

05/27/2026

DON'T FORGET!

WE OFFER FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WITH NO MINUMUM ORDER !

1835 E GARY RD - LAKELAND

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Lakeland, FL
33801

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(863) 616-9918

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