THE DO’S AND DON’TS OF FLOOR CARE EDUCATION – February 2017 Best Practices For Floor Care Training
Jan/san distributors can educate their customers on the do's and don'ts of floor care to achieve optimum results
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE – June 2014 Maintenance Tips for Floor Equipment
Why it is important for custodial managers to develop a plan and train staff to properly maintain floor equipment
PREVENTING HAIS – February 2013 Preventing Hospital-Acquired Infections
With reputations and reimbursement rates at stake, healthcare facilities are taking a closer look at how to best reduce hospital-acquired infections
– April 2012 Open Market For Disinfectant Wet Wipes
This convenient product is a fit for schools, healthcare facilities, retail and grocery stores, daycares and fitness centers
ASHKIN ON SUSTAINABILITY – March 2012 Set Realistic Sustainability Goals
Goals can inspire sustainable initiatives, but unrealistic expectations can discourage efforts
MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE – March 2012 Combatting Floor Drain And Restroom Odors
In this article, industry manufacturers answer common questions asked by building service contractors
ASHKIN ON SUSTAINABILITY – February 2012 Creating A Sustainability Team
A successful sustainability team will include members from all company departments
– January 2012 Green Consultants
When selling green cleaning programs, distributors should help customers identify sustainable practices already in place and pinpoint areas for improvement
COVER STORY – November 2011 United Services of America: Two Men, One Vision
Paul Senecal and Michael Diamond use a unique, 50/50 business partnership to lead their companies to nationally recognized growth
MANUFACTURER FORUM – November 2011 Maintenance Tips For Autoscrubbers
In this article, industry manufacturers answer common questions asked by building service contractors
– November 2011 E-mail Marketing: Before Hitting Send
Important steps need to be taken by distributors prior to adding an e-mail component to their marketing efforts
– November 2011 Courting A Customer's Inbox
E-mail marketing encourages online ordering and builds stronger customer relationships
– October 2011 M&A Remains Robust
Examining the impact of the recession, the capital gains tax scare and other trends affecting mergers and acquisitions in the building services industry
MANUFACTURER FORUM – September 2011 Vacuums Role In Improving Indoor Air Quality
In this article, industry manufacturers answer common questions asked by building service contractors
– August 2011 Departments "Like" Social Media Benefits
Traditionally slow to adapt to change, many departments are experiencing significant communication benefits to social media sites
UP CLOSE: TOWEL & TISSUE – April 2011 Paper Manufacturers Are On A Sustainable Roll
Paper manufacturers have taken towel and tissue products to a whole new level with sustainable forestry
FEATURES – April 2011 Clearing The Air
The role the custodial operation plays in bettering indoor air quality
INDOOR AIR QUALITY – April 2011 Curbing Asthma In Schools
Distributors can help janitors improve indoor air quality in schools, which will keep kids in the classroom
SUSTAINABILITY – March 2011 Staffing For Sustainability
New staff positions reflect the growing importance of pursuing sustainable goals
WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT – March 2011 Slimming Down In The Warehouse
By shrinking their aisle width and stocking product to the ceiling, distributors are able to better utilize their existing warehouse space
UP CLOSE: FLOOR CARE – February 2011 Floor Care After Winter
Winter wreaks havoc on floors. Simple maintenance and restoration at the onset of spring is critical in keeping floor care costs low
FEATURES – February 2011 Outlining Green Certifications
Updating the latest green certifications and what they mean to HS readers
COVER STORY – February 2011 2011 Buyer's Guide
Sanitary Maintenance's online Buyer's Guide features manufacturers, wholesalers, product and brand-name listings to make sourcing products and suppliers a breeze
WHOLESALERS – June 2010 Wholesalers: Multiple Markets, One Partner
Many distributors are thinking diversification after the recession. Partnering with a wholesaler can help ease the transition
FEATURES – February 2010 Restroom: Superbugs In A Hospital Near You
As superbugs pose increasing risk to patients, hospital restroom cleaning operations must exercise some due diligence in chemical selection and training
COVER STORY – November 2009 Gauging Efficiency
Workloading — the science of doing more with less — requires management buy-in and staff commitment
COVER STORY – September 2009 Green Training: Extra Credit
State-Mandated Green Standards Send Cleaning Crews Back To School
UP CLOSE: HAND DRYERS – September 2009 Throwing In The (Paper) Towel
Today's high-speed hand dryers are helping end users save on operational costs while also promoting sustainable restrooms
FEATURE – November 2008 Attracting New Employees
Best practices when it comes to recruiting, hiring and retaining a quality workforce
BUSINESSCENTER – October 2008 Creating Custom Training Videos
Custom training videos cover the exact techniques janitors use under the exact building conditions
MARKET BY MARKET: RETAIL – August 2008 Green: One Step Ahead Of Uncle Sam
Retailers embrace green initiatives, despite the lack of regulations
COVER STORY – August 2008 Gone Green
Distributors are 'talking the talk' when it comes to selling green products, but are they really 'walking the walk?'
FEATURE – August 2008 Bilingual Training: ¿Habla Español?
It may be controversial, but Spanish-language training can be a profitable business decision
COVER STORY – June 2008 The New Face-to-Face
The traditional sales call is in decline. From e-mail to Web conferencing, distributors are exploring alternative ways to connect with customers
MARKET PULSE – February 2008 Floor Care: Cleaning Stone And Porcelain Tile
As more facilities switch to stone and porcelain flooring in their entryways and lobbies, proper chemical selection and daily maintenance will be critical
COVER STORY – February 2008 Knocking Down Barriers
Language doesn't have to be a management obstacle. How to communicate effectively with a bilingual workforce
FEATURE – February 2008 Green Labeling
Third-party organizations are expanding certification programs to help in-house cleaning managers achieve sustainable goals
FEATURE – December 2007 2008 Customer Forecast
In-house service providers and building service contractors' challenges and expectations for the new year
SAFETY – November 2007 Improving Worker Safety
Efforts by BSCs to train and communicate with employees about worker safety can yield significant improvements
CONTRACTINGINSIGHTS – October 2007 Using Failure To Breed Success
Analysis of failure is like an autopsy. It helps identify the root cause and how it could have been prevented
MARKET BY MARKET: RETAIL – September 2007 Focusing on Sustainability Issues
Large retailers throughout the United States are answering consumer demands for greener initiatives
COVER STORY – August 2007 The Merits of Safety
Do you want better worker morale, lower absenteeism and improved productivity? It all starts with safety.
FEATURE – August 2007 Cleaning for Health
Preventing cross-contamination starts with the right products and proper training
CONTRACTINGINSIGHTS – August 2007 Who Is Generation Y?
Outnumbering baby boomers by 1.3 million, Gen Y will have a social impact on the business world
OPERATIONSLOG: VACUUMS – May 2007 Proper Maintenance Tips To Extend Your Vacuum’s Life
People think they can use vacuums to pick up anything on the floor, from cigar butts to sugar packs — but they’re not designed for that
MARKET PULSE: CARPET CARE – April 2007 Vacuum Cleaners' Role In Cleaning For Health
Choosing the right vacuum cleaner can help rid a facility of indoor air pollutants. Distributors provide insight on everyday maintenance methods that will improve vacuum performance
CONTRACTINGINSIGHTS – October 2006 Want Good Employees? Stop Hiring ‘Bodies’
Resist the urge to fill vacancies with the first applicant. Focus on finding the right fit for the company
OPERATIONSLOG: MATTING – September 2006 Prevent Dirt By Building Better Matting Systems
Most people do not wipe their feet, so mats need to be extra long to enable enough walk surface to remove maximum soil
RESTROOM MAINTENANCE – July 2006 Restroom Maintenance's Total Package
A comprehensive approach to restroom cleaning yields the best results: less smell, more sparkle
CLEANING OPERATIONS: FLOOR CARE – April 2006 Properly Maintaining Floor Care Machines
Extending the life of floor care machines through preventative maintenance tasks
MARKET PULSE: WASHROOM CARE – January 2006 Touch-Free Washroom Maintenance
Even the most self-sufficient of restrooms — those with touchless fixtures — need TLC. How to help customers get the most out of their investment
TRAINING – November 2005 A degree in clean
Higher education meets the cleaning profession; a preview of Illinois Central College’s associate degree program
COVER STORY – September 2005 Higher Education: A Degree in Clean
Higher education meets the cleaning profession:
A preview of Illinios Central College's associate degree program
CLEANING OPERATIONS: VACUUMS – September 2004 Draw More Dirt from Vacuums
Machines that meet performance criteria and fit your facility needs will achieve the best results — if they are maintained properly
INDUSTRY BUZZ: BENCHMARKS – March 2004 Schools Classify Chemicals
School district’s training supervisor develops icon system for managing and mixing chemicals safely
FACILITY ISSUES: MANAGEMENT EDGE – March 2004 Taking the Lead of the Followers
An organization’s best followers are the leaders of the future
FDA Warns Of Using Certain Hand Sanitizers
Disinfection Guidelines
Extend N95 Mask Shelf Life
Hand Washing Monitor
CleanTips: Avoiding Problematic Customers