Cleaning Topic: Learn About app 9/29/2023 5 Ways to Celebrate National Custodial Workers Recognition Day 9/14/2023 Nominations Open for Annual School Custodian Contest 9/12/2023 Register Today for Annual Dispenser Design Contest SANITARY MAINTENANCE 80TH ANNIVERSARY COVERAGE August 2023 Showcasing the 1980s and its Impact on Jan/San PLANNING FOR A WINTER WONDERLAND August 2023 Tips and Tricks for Storing and Saving Ice Melt Products 8/21/2023 Students Sing ‘Happy Birthday’ in Sign Language to Deaf Custodian 8/17/2023 Jobber Awards $150,000 in Home Service Grants 8/14/2023 3 Morale Boosters for Frontline Workers 8/3/2023 Judge Strikes Down Biden’s Immigration Policy, Appeal Imminent 7/13/2023 Which Toilet Paper Brands Are The Most Eco-Friendly? 7/3/2023 The Best of CleanLink: June 2023 FACES OF THE FRONTLINE June 2023 Faces of the Frontline Honors Toni Taylor, Jackson College FACES OF THE FRONTLINE May 2023 Faces of the Frontline Honors Coco Lopez, Bee-Clean US Holdings and DBS Heritage Building Maintenance 5/26/2023 How to Cultivate a Team-Centric Work Environment 5/25/2023 Students Raise $10K for Recently-Widowed School Custodian 5/22/2023 Custodians Are Key Contest Winner Revealed 5/16/2023 Triple S Adds 4 Members 5/16/2023 Second-Place Finalists Announced in National Custodian of the Year Contest STRATEGIC SELL: SELLING LIKE IT IS 1943? April 2023 How Consultative Selling Builds Trust 4/20/2023 Winner Announced in 2023 Happy Hands Contest 4/12/2023 3 Days of Voting Left in Custodian of the Year Contest 3/29/2023 5 Steps to Secure a Small Cleaning Business Loan FROM THE EDITOR: REAPING THE REWARDS OF RECOGNITION March 2023 Emerging Leader Awards Highlight Importance of Employee Appreciation FACES OF THE FRONTLINE March 2023 Faces of the Frontline Honors Sharie Glover, The Budd Group 3/20/2023 Finalists Announced for 2023 Custodian of the Year Contest 3/9/2023 PuroClean Launches Company-Wide Employee Appreciation Initiative FACES OF THE FRONTLINE January 2023 Faces of the Frontline Honors Maria Judith Vazquez, System 1 Facility Services 3/1/2023 Study Reveals Alarming Trends on Lack of Workplace Appreciation 2/27/2023 4 Ways to Celebrate Cleaning Professionals on Employee Appreciation Day 2/6/2023 Xenex Files Submission with FDA for UV Disinfection Technology 2/6/2023 Voting Open for Happy Hands Dispenser Design Contest 1/27/2023 Finalists Announced for $15,000 Custodians Are Key Award 1/24/2023 Major Disaster Assistance Approved for California Winter Storms MECHANICAL FLEETS OPTIMIZE FLOOR CARE CAPABILITY November 2022 Training and Budgeting for Maximum Impact ADAPTING TO A CHANGING WORKPLACE November 2022 BSC Tips For Efficient Cleaning After Facility Changes FACES OF THE FRONTLINE November 2022 Faces of the Frontline Honors Joyce Close, ServiceMaster 11/29/2022 Plant Manager Named Finalist for National Rock Star Custodian Competition 10/25/2022 Enersys Expands Partnership with Industrial Battery & Charger, Inc. FACES OF THE FRONTLINE September 2022 Faces of the Frontline Honors Gina Luna, System1, Inc. FACES OF THE FRONTLINE September 2022 Faces of the Frontline Honors Sherry McKinney, Family Health Care SCHOOLS FACE 3 MAJOR CHALLENGES September 2022 Top Challenges for School Facility Managers ADDRESSING AND RESOLVING RESTROOM ODORS August 2022 Products That Contribute to Odor Prevention 9/8/2022 Registration Open for SC Johnson 2022 Happy Hands Contest 8/24/2022 CleanLink Merch Store Officially Opens BREAKING THE ICE August 2022 How Much Ice Melt Should You Apply? FROM THE EDITOR: HANDLING STAFFING STRUGGLES August 2022 Showing Appreciation for Staff Pays Dividends 8/5/2022 Design Collective by Cintas Wins Three Awards 7/13/2022 How to Avoid Ageism in the Hiring Process 5/10/2022 Winner Of Happy Hands Dispenser Design Contest Announced 5/6/2022 Apple Cleaning Supplies Founder Steps Down After 45 Years FROM THE EDITOR: AVOIDING THE BLAME GAME April 2022 BSCs Manage Turnover With Strong Leadership 4/25/2022 Why Texting Surpasses Email For Customer Communication 4/21/2022 What Quality Employees Look For In A Company 2/28/2022 5 Ways To Make The Most Of Employee Appreciation Day 2/24/2022 Tips For Celebrating Employee Appreciation Day HELP WANTED February 2022 How To Improve Job Postings 2/4/2022 SC Johnson 'Happy Hands' Dispenser Contest Finalists Announced 12/7/2021 Cintas Awarded For Quality Of Uniforms A DIFFERENT KIND OF DISINFECTION August 2021 How To Apply HOCl 9/20/2021 3 Efficient Hiring Tips 9/3/2021 Happy Hands Contest Registration Opens 8/30/2021 FDA Approves Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine 7/14/2021 ASHRAE Introduces 2021-2022 President 6/2/2021 10 Tips For Improving Employee Retention 5/25/2021 How To Improve The Employee Experience THIS TEAM HAS A CRISIS CAPTAIN IN JILL DAVIE April 2021 Simplifying Cleaning Schedules 3/15/2021 Employees Crave Appreciation From Bosses 3/9/2021 TASKI Upgrades Website, Launching App 3/1/2021 Canberra Corporation Names New President 2/19/2021 Prepare For Employee Appreciation Day 1/26/2021 NACD Applauds Appointment Of STB Chair 1/26/2021 Truliant Names SVP Of Facilities & Administrative Services 1/25/2021 Ideas For Improving Employee Engagement 10/9/2020 The Home Depot Expands Pro Xtra Loyalty Program 9/2/2020 Judge: Apple Must Face Lawsuit Brought By BSC LOOKING AHEAD - CREATING WELL-TRAINED LEADERS THROUGH SUCCESSION PLANNING PART 2 April 2020 Transitioning Responsibilities During Training 4/2/2020 How Big Companies Are Treating Janitors During Pandemic 3/9/2020 Female Janitors March To Stop Sexual Violence WHEN TO GO ROBOTIC February 2020 Jan/San Distributors Must Help Customers Understand Floor Robotics 1/15/2020 Prof. Joins Cleaning Industry Research Institute Advisory Council THE VALUE OF ICE MELT October 2019 Proper Application Of Ice Melt Improves Effectiveness 9/3/2019 UniFirst Named A Top Apparel Company 7/24/2019 Cleaning Improves Mental Health BETTER COMMUNICATION LEADS TO HAPPIER WORKPLACE November 2018 Book Helps Improve Relationship With Coworkers THE INNOVATION IMPASSE November 2018 Jan/San Distributors Must Change With The Times October 2018 Creating Digital Sales With Social Media 7/30/2018 Technology Impedes Progress For Hotel Cleaners JAN/SAN LEADER FOR 75 YEARS May 2018 Sanitary Maintenance Celebrates Publication Milestone FROM THE EDITOR May 2018 Sanitary Maintenance Celebrates 75 Years Serving Distributors VACANCY DUE TO IMMIGRATION April 2018 A Path To Work Eligibility July 2017 Future IoT Applications In Dilution Control February 2017 Understanding The Value Of Happy Employees BEST PRACTICES FOR SUSTAINABLE SALT USE September 2016 Tips To Applying Ice Melt BEST PRACTICES FOR SUSTAINABLE SALT USE September 2016 Documenting Ice Melt Applications EARN AND LEARN April 2016 Details Of A Custodial Apprenticeship Program BUILDING A STRONG NETWORK November 2015 APPA Helps Managers Set Goals INDUSTRIAL SOAPS SHOULD BE HARDWORKING, BUT GENTLE ON HANDS February 2015 The Right Industrial Soap Can Keep Employees Happy February 2015 New Floor Care Equipment Makes For Happy Employees DISPOSABLE MICROFIBER IS GREAT IN INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES October 2014 Microfiber Mops Make For Healthy, Happy Employees August 2014 Orbital Machines Improve Carpet Appearance COVER STORY: MOBILE COMMERCE May 2014 Springfield Paper Company Goes Mobile COVER STORY: MOBILE COMMERCE May 2014 Distributors Slow To Recognize The Power of Smartphone Shopping COVER STORY: MOBILE COMMERCE May 2014 M-commerce Has Landed COVER STORY: MOBILE COMMERCE May 2014 Understanding Mobile Optimization COVER STORY: MOBILE COMMERCE May 2014 Young Buyers Fueling B2B Mobile Sales COVER STORY: MOBILE COMMERCE May 2014 Choosing Mobile Optimization Methods SALES TOOLS IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND April 2014 Sales Reps Take Jan/San Manufacturer Apps To The Field SALES TOOLS IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND April 2014 Discover B2B Mobile Apps' Many Uses For The Cleaning Industry SALES TOOLS IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND April 2014 Product Demos Are Painless With Mobile Sales Apps SALES TOOLS IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND April 2014 Mobile App Training for Salespeople MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: GETTING CUSTOMERS ON BOARD WITH PROPER CARPET CLEANING April 2014 Maintain Carpet Appearance UPCLOSE: BUILDING A COMPLETE CARPET CARE PROGRAM November 2013 Proper Carpet Care Starts With A Plan UPCLOSE: BUILDING A COMPLETE CARPET CARE PROGRAM November 2013 What's The Difference Between A Spot and A Stain? UPCLOSE: BUILDING A COMPLETE CARPET CARE PROGRAM November 2013 Maintain The Life Of Carpet With Interim Cleaning UPCLOSE: BUILDING A COMPLETE CARPET CARE PROGRAM November 2013 Minimize Downtime With Effective Carpet Extractor Machines UPCLOSE: BUILDING A COMPLETE CARPET CARE PROGRAM November 2013 Carpet Drying Tools Reduce Resoiling UPCLOSE: ICE MELT August 2013 Low Consumer Demand For Green Ice Melt Products TRACKING TRENDS WITH ERP May 2013 Distributors Find Real Time Solutions With ERP Software Programs THE SOCIAL NETWORK April 2013 Hire Cleaning Professionals Faster with Social Recruiting 3/27/2013 Carpet and Rug Institute Announces New Seal of Approvals 2/20/2013 CRI Seal Of Approval Adds Vacuum and Extractor 2/19/2013 Carpet and Rug Institute's Seal of Approval Program Goes International 12/4/2012 Carpet and Rug Institute Seal of Approval Grows Again 11/19/2012 Sapphire Scientific Instructor Earns ISSA, CMI Certifications 10/3/2012 Smart & Sustainable Campuses Conference 2013 Dates Announced 3/12/2012 Seal of Approval Continues To Grow 7/14/2011 APPA's 2010-11 FPI Survey is Now Open 7/13/2011 CRI SOA Program Grows Dramatically COVER STORY May 2011 Staying In Touch: Utilizing Mobile Technology And Social Media The connectivity encouraged by modern technology is enabling building service contractors to provide better, more personalized service 4/27/2011 Importance of CRI Seal of Approval for Customers TECHNOLOGY October 2010 Sales? There's An App For That Distributor salespeople are tapping into mobile applications to help do their jobs IN THE NEWS August 2010 The Validity of CRI Certification Called Into Question GREEN NEWS March 2010 CRI Makes Change To Seal of Approval Program TECHNOLOGY March 2010 Bidding/Workloading Software Selection: Install, Or Log In? ASHKINONGREEN October 2008 APPA Custodial Effectiveness Audit Included In LEED The value for contractors is that LEED-EBOM provides two potential points based on performance NEWS February 2008 Industry Buzz 1/14/2008 APPA Updates Web Site 1/4/2008 APPA Grants First EFP Credentials NEWSWORTHY October 2007 CRI's Seal Of Approval Goes Green 8/10/2007 APPA Credentialing Creates Leaders in Educational Facilities NEWS August 2007 Industry Buzz 7/30/2007 Notre Dame's Alan Bigger Inducted as APPA President 1/18/2007 APPA Thought Leaders Series Explores Top Ten Critical Educational Facilities Issues ISSA REPORTS NOVEMBER 2006 November 2006 Updates from the Leading Association for the Cleaning Industry Worldwide THECPINTERVIEW October 2006 Alan Bigger, APPA BSCs have a role to play with educational facilities, even when cleaned in-house