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Trash chutes are the source of many problems for apartment and multi-family housing. Smell is the number one area of complaint for most trash rooms, and the fear of it spreading into the hallways. Fikes of Minnesota wants to help you tackle those issues at the source! Most trash chutes aren't cleaned as often as they should be. Over time, trash chutes accumulate grime, bacteria, and foul odors that can spread throughout the building, creating an unsanitary environment for res

Restrooms are the best place for many harmful bacteria to grow and replicate. They can live on any surface and live under extreme conditions. Even the cleanest surface might be filled with pathogens and germs. That is why it is important to have adequate sanitation and cleaning measures implemented. So, what is the difference between cleaning and sanitizing? Clean: Confronting those hard-to-reach areas that harbor germs and bacteria. An important step that is often neglected

March 2026 Fikes Fixed It: Oaks Pentagon Village Oaks Pentagon Village apartments in Edina recently switched to Fikes of Minnesota from another scenting vendor after finding out how much time and money we could save them. Previously, Oaks Pentagon was paying around $500 per month for mailed fragrance that they would have to replace themselves. After signing on with Fikes, they are now paying under $200 per month for diffuser services that are more effective and hassle-free,

February 19 th , 2026       Dear Valued Client,   At Fikes of Minnesota, we remain committed to Service You Can Trust and being transparent with our clients. Like many Minnesota-based companies, we’ve seen rising costs that continue to impact small business operations. Additionally, across our industry, ongoing cost pressures related to materials, packaging, and transportation have continued to affect the overall supply chain and impacting our day-to-day operations.   While

February 2026 Proud Partnership with Get It Done Fitness Jose Lara, owner of Get It Done Fitness in Osseo, has been with Fikes since 2019. He now owns a second location in Wayzata that exclusively offers personal training, while the original location in Osseo offers group strength/kickboxing classes and a 24/7 open gym.   Jose consistently orders sanitation and cleaning supplies from Fikes, the most notable being the sanitation wipes used to wipe down equipment! During the he

January 2026 Fikes Dispenser Program   Did you know Fikes of Minnesota offers a Dispenser Program designed to save you time, money, and hassle? When you purchase and continue using Fikes paper and soap products, we can provide, install, and maintain your dispensers for just the cost of labor. That means no large upfront investment in equipment and no worries about ongoing upkeep.   Our team will handle the full installation process, ensuring dispensers are properly mounted an

December 2025 Fikes Fixed It: Worry-Free Service   One of our current customers recently found themselves in a stressful situation with their previous service provider. They were ready to upgrade to new restroom dispensers with Fikes, but were worried that their former provider might remove their old equipment without warning, leaving them unprepared and their team scrambling.   To protect their operations and give them peace of mind, our team stepped up. Even on Black Friday

November 2025 Fikes Fixed It: In-House Catalog   We’re excited to share that the Fikes of Minnesota product catalog has officially moved in-house ! After receiving valuable feedback from our customers, we decided to make a change. We took action to simplify and enhance our website, making it easier to find the products and information you need. This means faster updates, better accuracy, and a catalog that reflects exactly what we offer. You’ll see some changes as we fine-tun

Dear Valued Client, At Fikes of Minnesota, we remain committed to Service You Can Trust with every client we serve. Our goal is to help your business look its best, operate efficiently, and maintain a clean, welcoming environment. Like many Minnesota-based companies, we’ve seen rising costs tied to insurance, materials, and external changes that continue to impact small business operations. Additionally, across our industry, ongoing cost pressures related to materials, packag

October 2025 Fixes Fixed It - Apartment Scenting   A property manager from an apartment complex in Spring Park came to us with a serious...

Written by: Carrie Rawson, Office Manager   There are several types of trash bags and knowing the difference can help save your business...

Fikes of Minnesota Newsletter: Volume 1 September 2025 Fikes of Minnesota: Our Story   Fikes of Minnesota (MN) has been proudly serving...