Cleaning Topic: Learn About brush

BSCS GET A HANDLE ON HAND TOOLS October 2025
Best Practices for Integrating Brooms, Brushes, and Mops

BSCS GET A HANDLE ON HAND TOOLS October 2025
A Guide to Purchasing Hand Tools

SPOTLIGHTING TOP PRODUCTS June 2025
Recognizing the 2025 Distributor Choice Award Winners

TELESCOPING TOOLS TAKE CLEANING EVEN HIGHER   April 2025
Ergonomic Hand Tools Improve Cleaning Efficiency 

10/18/2024
Palmer Fixture Merges with LaCrosse Brush

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

FROM THE EDITOR: A LESSON IN HISTORY April 2023
Celebrating 80 Years of Jan/San Distribution

MAGAZINE MILESTONES April 2023
The History of Sanitary Maintenance and its Impact on Jan/San

STEPS TO ENSURE COMPREHENSIVE CARPET CARE March 2023
The Importance of Interim Maintenance for Carpet Care

MOPPING UP SALES September 2022
Tools Necessary for Every Floor Care Program

MOPPING UP SALES September 2022
Top-Selling Mops and Benefits to Their Use

7/21/2022
Tips for Using Citric Acid Cleaning Solutions

INTERIM CARPET MAINTENANCE November 2021
Selecting Interim Carpet Care Equipment

11/1/2021
Diamabrush Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Malish Corporation

11/8/2019
Longtime Industry News Publisher Passes Away

8/9/2018
Better Brush Celebrates Industry Commitment

DESIGNING STRATEGIES THAT PROTECT FLOORS February 2018
Proper Maintenance Schedules That Protect Floors

PRIOR TO PURCHASING May 2017
What To Consider Before Purchasing Floor Pads And Brushes

PRIOR TO PURCHASING May 2017
Biggest Mistakes With Floor Pads And Brushes

PRIOR TO PURCHASING May 2017
What Differentiates Floor Pads And Brushes

PRIOR TO PURCHASING May 2017
Controlling Spending With Floor Pads And Brushes

4/24/2017
Malish To Exhibit At Pulire Expo In Verona, Italy

October 2016
Polished Concrete: Low-maintenance Floors, Not No-maintenance

September 2016
Ergonomic Carts Prove Popular With Contract Cleaners

JANITORS NEED ERGONOMICS, NOT INJURIES August 2016
Prevent Workplace Injury With Proper Mopping Technique, Tools

August 2016
Microfiber And Ergonomic Mops Can Reduce Strain

August 2016
Distributors Can Provide Janitor Training For Mops

MINDFUL OF MAINTENANCE August 2016
Maintenance That Extends The Life Of Equipment
Proper upkeep of carpet equipment can extend the life of machines

NEW FLOOR PADS ADD TO THE PLETHORA OF OPTIONS June 2016
Choosing The Correct Floor Pad

June 2016
Don’t Forget About Floor Brushes

FLOOR PAD DO’S AND DON’TS May 2016
Comparing Floor Pads And Brushes

FLOOR PAD DO’S AND DON’TS May 2016
Maintenance Tips That Extend The Life Of Floor Pads

October 2015
Green Floor Pads: From Recycled Plastic Bottles To Hog Hair

October 2015
Are Natural Fiber Floor Pads Biodegradable Cleaning Products?

August 2015
Color-coding Prevents Cross Contamination, Breaks Language Barrier

MAKING THE ROUNDS WITH FLOOR PADS May 2015
Benefits Of Choosing The Right Floor Pads

MAKING THE ROUNDS WITH FLOOR PADS May 2015
Proper Maintenance Of Floor Pads

MAKING THE ROUNDS WITH FLOOR PADS May 2015
Exploring New Floor Equipment Options

PROTECTING THE MICROFIBER INVESTMENT April 2015
Proper Laundering Prolongs Microfiber Life

PROTECTING THE MICROFIBER INVESTMENT April 2015
Tips To Laundering Microfiber

PROTECTING THE MICROFIBER INVESTMENT April 2015
How To Properly Dry Microfiber

October 2014
Use Microfiber For A Simplified, Quick Clean

October 2014
Save Money And Avoid Workplace Injuries With Microfiber

September 2014
The Right Mops For Gym Floor Cleaning

September 2014
Gym Floor Refinishing Is The Final Maintenance Step

September 2014
Dual-cavity Buckets Separate Clean From Dirty Water

September 2014
Bucketless Mops Utilize Built-in Chemical Reservoirs

September 2014
Mop Buckets That Filter And Reuse Water

August 2014
FTC Green Guides Impact Cleaning Product Certifications

PUSHING CLEANING CARTS FORWARD August 2014
Benefits Of Customizing Cleaning Carts

EIGHT SIDES TO THE STORY April 2014
Breaking Down The Benefits to Octagonal Floor Pads

A SYSTEM FOR SUCCESS February 2014
Benefits of Flat Mopping Systems
Concordia University's switch to microfiber flat mops

A SYSTEM FOR SUCCESS February 2014
Mopping Systems Create Cleaning Efficiencies

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: VACUUMS November 2013
Must-have Vacuum Attachments

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: VACUUMS November 2013
Increase Cleaning Efficiency With Backpack Vacuums

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: VACUUMS November 2013
Foot Traffic, Floor Surface Dictate Vacuum Cleaning Frequencies

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: VACUUMS November 2013
Are Extra Vacuum Features Worth The Cost?

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: VACUUMS November 2013
Reap The Benefits of Ergonomic Vacuums

UPCLOSE: DECODING DUST MOPS October 2013
Looped-end Vs. Cut-trim Mop Heads

UPCLOSE: DECODING DUST MOPS October 2013
Synthetic Dust Mops Last Longer and Are More Durable

UPCLOSE: DECODING DUST MOPS October 2013
Velcro Mop Backings Expected To Stick Around

TACKLING FLOORS WITH OSCILLATING MACHINES April 2013
Increase Productivity With Oscillating Floor Machines

5/2/2013
Malish Awards First Diamabrush Training Certificates

2/7/2013
Gordon Brush Featured in the L.A. Times

12/21/2012
Cequent Consumer Products Buys Harper Brush Works

November 2012
Microfiber Technology And Its Return On Investment
Microfiber technology increases productivity for custodial departments

November 2012
Calculating The ROI of Microfiber Cleaning
The financial and health ROI associated with microfiber cleaning

12/14/2012
Gordon Brush Sister Companies Earn ISO 9001:2008 Certification

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE September 2012
Mop And Bucket Advantages Over Small Autoscrubbers
Plus, alternatives to cotton mops

8/20/2012
Equity Partner Seeks Buyer For Harper Brush Works

FEATURE June 2012
Extending Floor Pad Life
Techniques that will prolong the life of a floor pad

FEATURE June 2012
Choosing Floor Pads By Shape And Color
Pairing floor pads with the appropriate application is made easy with shape and color consistency

4/23/2012
Gordon Brush Sponsored City Youth Exposure Walk for Change

March 2012
Disposable Mops Present New Business, Learning Curve
Distributors say end users need to be informed about the lifespan, launderability and price points with synthetic disposable wet mops

March 2012
Mopping With Cotton Alternatives
As cotton prices have soared to an all-time high, mop manufacturers have introduced low-cost alternatives to the traditional cotton mop

February 2012
Outline Appropriate Burnishing Procedures
In conjunction with a proper floor maintenance program, burnishing will keep floors looking like new

February 2012
Maintain The Look Of Floors Through Mopping
Developing a proper wet and dry mopping schedule will keep floors looking like new

3/6/2012
Gordon Brush Acquires Footwork Corp.

3/2/2012
Fuller Brush Files For Chapter 11

12/8/2011
ABMA Announces 2012 Innovation Award Candidates

UP CLOSE: FLOOR PADS November 2010
Diamonds Are A Janitor's Best Friend
Diamond floor pads are growing in popularity as more facilities install concrete floors

FEATURE April 2008
Brooms, Brushes & Mops
Managers comment on progress made to the handheld market and training techniques that are essential to the success and safety of a custodial team

MARKET PULSE March 2008
Vital Products: Brooms, Brushes And Mops
Distributors have found success building sales relationships by selling conventional cleaning products

OPERATIONSLOG: HAND TOOLS September 2007
Training Employees To Use Color-Coded Equipment
Some employees say, ‘A mop is a mop,’ but once we educate them on cross-contamination, they quickly grasp the difference

MARKET PULSE: FLOOR CARE August 2007
Brush And Pad Knowledge Builds Customer Base
As simple as brushes and pads are, care still needs to be taken in product selection. Distributors discuss what to look for when working with a customer

CLEANING PROFESSIONAL'S FIELD GUIDE January 2007
FLOOR CARE
Selecting Floor Pads and Brushes

MARKET PULSE: FLOOR CARE August 2006
Floor Pads And Floor Brushes: Technical Aspects Of Selection
With a rainbow of choices, picking the best tool for the job relies on an intimate knowledge of this product category

CLEANING OPERATIONS: ACCESSORIES June 2006
Floor Care Brushes and Pads
Accessories that can make or break a floor care regimen

MARKET PULSE: FLOOR CARE April 2006
Brooms, Brushes And Mops: A ‘Show & Tell’ Approach
When it comes to brooms, brushes and mops, end users’ concerns are pretty straightforward. product demos are the best way to differentiate hand tools ... but don’t ignore life-cycle savings

MARKET PULSE: FLOOR CARE June 2004
Are Imported Brooms, Brushes and Mops Lowering the Bar?
Manufacturers weigh in on the steady influx of foreign-made hand tools

CLEANING OPERATIONS May 2004
Floor Care
Make careful choices from a kaleidoscope of pads and brushes