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AI TACKLES HAIS October 2024
How AI Impacts Cleaning Programs


AI TACKLES HAIS October 2024
Study Shows How AI Supports HAI Prevention


FREETIME: CAMARADERIE AND COMPETITION COME TOGETHER FOR CHARITY September 2024
Jan/San Distributors Hitting the Links for a Good Cause


FROM THE EDITOR October 2024
Nurturing Your Network













DISTRIBUTORS NAME TOP PRODUCTS June 2024
Celebrating the 2024 Distributor Choice Award Winners






BENEFITS OF IMPROVED CLEANING CARTS FOR FRONTLINE STAFF May 2024
How Fine-tuning Cart Organization Pays Dividends


BENEFITS OF IMPROVED CLEANING CARTS FOR FRONTLINE STAFF May 2024
Cleaning Cart Improvement Tips for BSCs








HYGIENIC ADVANTAGES OF CLOSED CARTRIDGE SOAP DISPENSERS March 2024
Closed Cartridge Soap Dispensers Provide Tamper and Germ-Free Setup


HYGIENIC ADVANTAGES OF CLOSED CARTRIDGE SOAP DISPENSERS March 2024
Pros and Cons of Bulk Soap Dispensers vs. Closed Cartridges
























FROM THE EDITOR: DEFINING DEPARTMENT EXPECTATIONS November 2023
Cleaning Teams Benefit from a Scope of Work


THE CLEANING CART EVOLUTION   October 2023
Innovative Cart Designs Keep Cleaning Chemicals Safe


THE CLEANING CART EVOLUTION   October 2023
Top Benefits of Cleaning Cart Innovation  

















2023 FACILITY CLEANING DECISIONS MANAGEMENT STUDY August 2023
Cleaning Executives Dissect Top Staffing Struggles


2023 FACILITY CLEANING DECISIONS MANAGEMENT STUDY August 2023
Facility Cleaning Managers Address Purchasing Priorities



THE BENEFITS AND DISCLAIMERS OF TECHNOLOGY July 2023
Cautious Considerations of AI for BSCs


THE BENEFITS AND DISCLAIMERS OF TECHNOLOGY July 2023
How AI Can Impact BSC Operations




CHATTING ABOUT CHALLENGES June 2023
Cleaning Techniques to Tackling Budget Restraints































CLEANING IN FOCUS 2023 February 2023
Lowering Costs and Cleaning Smarter





PROMOTING PAPER SUSTAINABILITY February 2023
Promoting Sustainable Towel and Tissue Options










MORE OCCUPANTS, SAME COMPLAINTS November 2022
Frontline Cleaning Managers Share Common and Ridiculous Complaints


MORE OCCUPANTS, SAME COMPLAINTS November 2022
Survey Reveals Top In-House Cleaning Complaints



COMPREHENSIVE CARPET CARE November 2022
Putting the Right Tools in the Right Hands














INTERNAL STRUGGLES June 2022
Staffing Struggles Plague Cleaning Teams





SELLING THE TRUE COST OF SOAP June 2022
Foam vs. Bulk Soap: Cost Considerations


SELLING THE TRUE COST OF SOAP June 2022
Factors to Consider When Making Hand Hygiene Decisions












FREETIME: EILEEN THE ARTIST April 2022
Distributor's Freedom To Explore Helps Unlock Creativity















FREETIME: ART AND DISTRIBUTION August 2021
Americhem International Employee Reignites Art Passion




















FROM THE EDITOR: SUSTAINABILITY CAN STILL SHINE April 2021
Promote Green Cleaning On Earth Day































PREPARATION IS THE BEST PROTECTION June 2020
Facility Managers Must Know How To Fight Pandemics














VETTING YOUR VACUUM SELECTION February 2020
Distributors And Manufacturers Offer Vacuum Expertise











AWARDING SERVICE November 2019
A Cleaning Company That Gives Back


THE FUTURE OF CLEANING LIES IN STANDARDIZATION November 2019
Why Standardized Cleaning Is Important










EMAIL ISN’T ENOUGH September 2019
Live Communication Helps Make Sales


DON’T NEGLECT SOFT SURFACES IN PATIENT ROOMS September 2019
The Problem With Sanitizing Soft Surfaces


EMBRACING ROBOTIC FLOOR SCRUBBERS September 2019
Autonomous Cleaning Equipment Helps Facilities In A Big Way














SMART DISPENSERS REQUIRE SMART DISTRIBUTORS June 2019
Time To Promote The IoT-Equipped Restroom


PREPARING TOMORROW’S LEADERS June 2019
Strategies To Identify And Build Future Cleaning Managers


PREPARING TOMORROW’S LEADERS June 2019
Prepare Prospective Cleaning Leaders



KNOW THE REASONS BEHIND YOUR ACTIONS April 2019
Gain Leadership Skills By Asking "Why?"





THE AIR WE BREATHE April 2019
Identify And Eliminate Indoor Air Pollutants


THE AIR WE BREATHE April 2019
How To Clean The Air


THE AIR WE BREATHE April 2019
Systems That Tackle Indoor Air Contaminants


BSCS' ROLE IN BRINGING IOT TO THE RESTROOM February 2019
Smart Dispensers, Faucets Keep Visitors Happy


PRESTIGIOUS HONORS November 2018
BSCAI CLEAN Awards Given To Industry Elite



SELLING SUSTAINABILITY September 2018
Iowa-Des Moines Supply Goes Beyond Green Cleaning Products




SHOPPING FOR CARTS August 2018
Choosing The Right Cleaning Cart Or Caddy


SHOPPING FOR CARTS August 2018
Importance Of Organized Cleaning Carts




OPPORTUNITY & ACQUISITION July 2018
Imperial Dade Grows Company With Calculated Aggression




INDUSTRY TESTIMONIALS: GIVING GRATITUDE May 2018
A Magazine That Aids Company Branding


VACANCY DUE TO IMMIGRATION April 2018
Immigration Debate To Continue Through The Fall






PREVENTING CART CONTAMINATION September 2017
Keeping Housekeeping Carts Clean


PREVENTING CART CONTAMINATION September 2017
Cleaning Of Carts Gets Overlooked


PREVENTING CART CONTAMINATION September 2017
Customizing Custodial Carts


THE VALUE OF AN ORGANIZED JANITOR CART April 2017
Must-Have Tools, Products For Janitorial Carts
A well-stocked, properly set-up cart can increase productivity and reduce complaints

CARTS CAN BE CUSTOMIZED TO MEET SPECIFIC NEEDS September 2016
Newest Janitorial Carts Offer Many Features




THERE’S A CART FOR THAT June 2016
Customizing A Cleaning Cart


THERE’S A CART FOR THAT June 2016
Maximizing Space On Custodial Carts


THERE’S A CART FOR THAT June 2016
Cleaning Carts That Are Attractive And Functional


THERE’S A CART FOR THAT June 2016
Transitioning To New Carts



CLEANING CARTS COME WITH A SEA OF OPTIONS August 2015
Factors To Consider Before Purchasing Cleaning Carts


CLEANING CARTS COME WITH A SEA OF OPTIONS August 2015
Special Features Of Custodial Carts Increase Efficiencies


CLEANING CARTS COME WITH A SEA OF OPTIONS August 2015
Proper Use of Cleaning Carts




PUSHING CLEANING CARTS FORWARD August 2014
Benefits Of Customizing Cleaning Carts



PUSHING CLEANING CARTS FORWARD August 2014
Trends Toward Security And Construction Of Cleaning Carts


COVER STORY: MOBILE COMMERCE May 2014
Springfield Paper Company Goes Mobile



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
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


COVER STORY: GIANT COMPETITION November 2013
Online Retailer Amazon Enters The Janitorial Supply Market


COVER STORY: GIANT COMPETITION November 2013
AmazonSupply Is Changing Customer Expectations


COVER STORY: GIANT COMPETITION November 2013
SEO Is The Key To Driving Web Traffic, e-Commerce



COVER STORY: GIANT COMPETITION November 2013
Keeping The ‘Human Touch’ Alive During The Sales Process


COVER STORY: GIANT COMPETITION November 2013
SEO Is Changing With Hummingbird Speed


IN THE FIELD: BEST PRACTICES FOR GROUT CLEANING November 2013
Prevent Grout Cleaning Mistakes


IN THE FIELD: UPHOLSTERY CARE October 2013
Upholstery Care Includes Cubicles, Office Furniture


IN THE FIELD: PAMPER TENANTS WITH LUXURY FOAM HAND SOAPS August 2013
Spa Soaps Gain Entrée In The Away-From-Home Market


IN THE FIELD: PAMPER TENANTS WITH LUXURY FOAM HAND SOAPS August 2013
Boost Hygiene — And Your Business — With Luxurious Hand Soaps



IN THE FIELD: MOPS June 2013
Investing In ‘Smart’ Mop Handles


SHOPPING FOR A SUSTAINABLE VACUUM June 2013
Sustainability Includes Availability of Replacement Vacuum Parts


BUNDLING YOUR BRAND June 2013
Product Bundling As Business Protection


BUNDLING YOUR BRAND June 2013
Marketing Private Label Lines



HEALTHCARE CLEANING: HOSPITAL ACQUIRED INFECTIONS June 2013
Cleaning For Hospital-Acquired Infections
With the right products and procedures, BSCs can prevent the spread of Norovirus, C. diff, MRSA and CRE


BSC PROFILE: CLEANING TAKES CENTER STAGE June 2013
Major Commercial Cleaning Services Nashville’s Premier Facilities
Robert Stewart's professional journey has taken him from Music Row to owning one of Tennessee's most successful cleaning firms


CLEANING TAKES CENTER STAGE June 2013
Back To The Music Business — Sort Of



CLEANING TAKES CENTER STAGE June 2013
After A Sour Note, A Second Chance At Success



CLEANING TAKES CENTER STAGE June 2013
A ‘Dream Job’



STRIP AND RECOAT FLOORS LESS OFTEN April 2013
BSC's Ramp Up Floor Maintenance Programs


EASY RESTAURANT CLEANING May 2013
Ward Off Foodborne Illnesses With Sanitizing Wipes






PREVENT SLIPS AND FALLS AS A VALUE-ADDED SERVICE April 2013
Revised OSHA Walkway Requirements on the Horizon












November 2012
Distributor Partnerships That Benefit Facility Executives
Distributor partnerships that are based on training, products and processes will go a long way to help departments

November 2012
Tablets: The Best Of Both Worlds
Tablet computers meld aspects of computers and smartphones, making them intuitive business tools



September 2012
European Trolley Design Influencing The American Janitor Cart
Plus, advice on retrofitting older carts to meet modern cleaning demands

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE September 2012
Cleaning Cart Construction And Ergonomic Recommendations
Picking the right cleaning cart depends on the facility, task and user


August 2012
Partition Walls Get A Good Cleaning
Carpets aren't the only surface benefiting from the use of vacuum cleaning equipment








June 2011
Gaining Third-party Certification For Private Label Products
Third-party certifications are not carried over from their private label manufacturer


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

ASHKIN ON GREEN April 2011
Contractors' Role In Earth Day


UP CLOSE: JANITOR CARTS April 2011
Matching Janitor Carts With Customers
Janitor carts offer plenty of 'bells and whistles' — cleaning departments need guidance from distributors to choose the right features

ONE-ON-ONE April 2011
One-On-One: Shelley Riley, Maintenance Mart
Phoenix-based Maintenance Mart is a sustainable success story

EDITORIAL April 2011
Green's Accelerated Acceptance



SOAP March 2011
The Biggest Soap Seller
Distributors find bulk soap sales are outpacing cartridge sales

MARKET PROFILE: RETAIL February 2011
Mr. Clean Maintenance Systems Specializes In Retail Accounts
Floor care is king for these accounts, and the prevalence of polished concrete flooring has kept BSCs on their toes

COVER STORY January 2011
Fixed Income
With the right pieces in place, equipment repair can be a great profit generator

YOUR TWO CENTS November 2010
How Is Your Company Utilizing Mobile Devices?


OBITUARIES November 2010
SM Loses Colleague And Good Friend


TECHNOLOGY September 2010
Help With Deliveries
Distributors are utilizing third-parties — and ERP software — to ship small orders

UP CLOSE: TOWEL & TISSUE August 2010
Know Your Green Paper Certifications
Green paper products come with a laundry list of certifications. Breaking down what each one means




FREETIME September 2009
Send In The Clown Band



ASHKIN ON GREEN April 2009
Promote Yourself On Earth Day


TECHNOLOGY February 2009
Beyond The Basic Cell Phone
Distributors are tapping into cellular technology in virtually all areas of their operations


FEATURE September 2008
New Accounts: How To Get A Head Start
Smart planning during the account start-up process equals strong contracts




ASHKINONGREEN March 2006
It's Earth Day: Make It Matter
BSCs can use Earth Day to demonstrate they can offer something different


EVERY ISSUE May 2005
ISSA, Contracting Profits Team Up


EVERY ISSUE July 2004
News Briefs