April 2026 Issue

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Editor's Note: Prioritizing the People

Cleaning Managers Make Meaningful Connections

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Stop the Spread

How Hand Soap and Sanitizer Keep Infections at Bay

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Weighing the Pros and Cons

Part 1A Guide to Purchasing Floor Cleaning Equipment
Part 2What to Know Before Buying Cleaning Hand Tools

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Roadmap to Improvement

How Facility Cleaning Teams Can Continuously Improve

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Paving the Way

Part 1The Women Leading Custodial Services
Part 2Melissa Salinas Places People at the Heart of Clean
Part 3Sharon Boyd Creates Change Through Community
Part 4Ada Baldwin Challenges Managers to Dare to Dream
Part 5Aneta Mistak Leads with Humility and Perseverance

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Going Green

Reasons to Support Green and Sustainable Initiatives

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Responding to Small Threats

Cleaning Teams Fight Back Against Pest Infestations

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Managing Absenteeism in Cleaning Operations

5 Strategies Cleaning Leaders Use to Manage Absenteeism

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