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From a Person with a Broom to the Latest Tech

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Some things go out of style, but cleanliness never does; it just gets achieved in different ways. A fine example is the role of the parking lot sweeper. At one time, it was a person with a broom doing their best to gather dirt and debris from a lot. It was time-consuming and not entirely effective. But technology marches on, and the lone soul sweeping dirt and picking up trash was soon replaced by a mechanical sweeper. That change happened way back in 1849 when C.S. Bishop invented the first model. This unit had horsepower but no engine as it was a horse-drawn cart with a sweeper operated by gears, chains, and belts. That simple machine kicked off a boom in the industry, and before 1900, there were over 300 street sweeper patents issued in the U.S. The first motorized sweeper came along in 1913 in the form of The Eglin Sweeper. Then, once the floodgates of technological advances were opened, progress was steady up to the present day. Now when you see a parking lot sweeper

Why Your Business Should Use Parking Lot Sweeping Services

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They say that in real estate, location is everything. Well, in business if you’ve got a good location, you’re on the path to success, and, if you keep your location looking terrific, then you’re even further along. Appearance counts for a great deal in the business world, so the more presentable and welcoming you can make yours the better. Have you ever driven into a business parking lot and been completely turned off by random bits of trash around the edges or collections of cigarette butts where someone has thoughtlessly emptied their ashtray? You don’t want this for your lot. A clean parking lot speaks volumes about your approach to business. It says you have attention to detail and care about your customers. It’s a good chance to make a positive impression, and that carries a lot of weight with your clientele. Some might think that if you don’t care enough to look after your property, you’re not going to put much effort into your service either. Parking lot sweeping s