CLEANING OPERATIONNS: WINTER CARE September 2006 Ice Melt Do's and Don'ts
Manufacturers outline the five most common mistakes end-users make and give advice on how to do it right
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
AVOIDING COMMON CARPET CLEANING MISTAKES November 2016 Top Carpet Cleaning Mistakes For BSCs
There are plenty of things that can go wrong when it comes to carpet cleaning
FLOOR CARE FOR ALL SEASONS September 2016 Mats Protect Floors Throughout The Year
Changing weather means continuous challenges. Programs that protect floors year-round
OPENING THE DOOR TO CLEANING EFFICIENCIES September 2016 Restroom Cleaning That Saves Time And Money
Streamlining cleaning processes in restrooms can save departments time and money
THE HIDDEN COSTS BEHIND CONTROLLING SOAP USAGE August 2016 Cost To Controlling Soap Quantities
Downsizing soap dispenser shots might save stock, but it could compromise handwashing practices
STAFF SPENDING TOO MUCH TIME IN THE RESTROOM? August 2014 Daily Tasks Required For Restroom Cleaning
Identify a simplified approach to workloading restrooms for daily cleaning
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
August 2012 Three Major PPACA Provisions That Will Impact BSCs
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, has three big provisions going into affect through 2014. Start planning now
MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE June 2012 Green Floor Strippers: Addressing Efficacy
Green floor strippers usually work on all floor care chemicals, and a prolonged strip cycle is dependent on finish selection
MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE June 2012 Using Enzyme Cleaners On Floors
Enzyme-based floor chemicals are becoming more popular with building service contractors
April 2012 Subcontracting Pest Control Services
When diversifying into pest control, BSCs may want to consider partnering with a local pest management company
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
IN THE NEWS May 2011 USGBC Introduces LEED For Healthcare
Outlining environmentally responsible design and construction requirements for both new and existing buildings
UP CLOSE: CARPET CARE May 2011 Making The Case For Combination Equipment
Scrubber-extractor and vacuum-sweeper units allow end users to clean both hard floors and carpeted surfaces with the same machine
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
FEATURES April 2011 Penny Wise, Pound Foolish
Extending the life of carpeting through proper maintenance and due diligence
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
UP CLOSE: VACUUMS January 2011 Vacuums: Easy Riders
Ride-on sweeper vacuums have become efficient units for vacuuming large, carpeted facilities
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
UP CLOSE: CLEANERS & DISINFECTANTS October 2010 Cleaning Around Sensitive Populations
Schools, healthcare facilities and even office buildings house vulnerable occupants that can be adversely affected by harsh chemicals
UP CLOSE: MATTING October 2010 Stopping Slips, Trips and Falls
Proper placement and care of matting can help create safer flooring, especially for the elderly
UP CLOSE: FLOOR CARE September 2010 Trending Towards Smaller Machines
Compact autoscrubbers have caught on in Europe. Is the United States ready for the economical opportunities these machines offer?
UP CLOSE: FLOOR CARE February 2010 Floor Stripper Chemistry Continues To Evolve
Environmentally friendly advancements to floor care chemicals have made them more appealing to customers
UP CLOSE: CARPET CARE January 2010 Examining Green Carpet Care Chemicals
Today's third-party certifiers put chemicals through stringent testing in order to gain green certification
UP CLOSE: CARPET CARE November 2009 Extracting Answers
A panel of industry experts solves common carpet cleaning questions
FEATURE August 2009 Carpet Care Certifications
CRI answers the demand for environmental standards in carpet care equipment
UP CLOSE: CARPET CARE July 2009 Cleaning Heavily-Soiled Carpeted Areas
The right blend of products and equipment can help keep customers' carpets in good standing order
FEATURE April 2009 Carpet Care From Start To Finish
From preparation to drying, end users outline the steps necessary to successfully care for carpets
FEATURE February 2009 A Game Plan For Cleaning Gym Floors
Identifying best practices to maintaining and extending the life of "the hardwood"
UP CLOSE: FLOOR CARE February 2009 Studying Up On School Floor-Care Programs
A variety of hard-surface floors makes for a complicated sale of floor-care chemicals in educational facilities
UP CLOSE: FLOOR CARE December 2008 Putting Together A Winter Floor-care Program
Proper matting and daily maintenance plays a sizeable role in prevention against winter elements
FEATURE November 2008 Carpet Care Chemicals: Extended Life Expectancy
A comprehensive maintenance program that includes the use of proper cleaning chemicals can prolong the life of a carpet
OPERATIONSLOG: CARPET CARE September 2008 Carpet Machines: Extending Their Lifespan
When filters clog, there is a loss of air flow, which can build up pressure, overheat the engine and damage the machine
ONE-ON-ONE July 2008 From The NFL To Jan/San Distribution
After playing four years in the NFL, Brian Carpenter, CEO of Aries Supply Inc., has sucessfully tackled the jan/san industry
OPERATIONSLOG: RESTROOM CARE June 2008 Restroom Cleaning: Speeding Up The Process
The number of chemicals carried into a restroom has been reduced, increasing efficiency
FEATURE June 2008 Floor Care: Rolling Out The Welcome Mat
When properly placed, matting systems can save money, improve safety and benefit the entire cleaning mission
FEATURE February 2008 Preventing Slips, Trips And Falls
Improving floor safety protocols can recoup big dollars for facility managers
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
OPERATIONSLOG: CARPET CARE February 2008 Low-Moisture Techniques: Quick, Easy, Eco-friendly
Carpets can look clean, smell and feel fresh, and maintain a high level of indoor air quality, with minimal disruption to occupants
OPERATIONSLOG: GREEN EQUIPMENT January 2008 Green Equipment Gives Cleaning Programs A Boost
If you don’t have a vacuum that’s sealed up and has proper filtration, all it’s going to do is blow dust all over the place
MARKET PULSE December 2007 Floor-care Chemicals For The Busiest Of Areas
Floors in high-traffic facilities receive constant wear and tear. Choosing the right products — including green chemicals — will go a long way in maintaining a clean appearance
MARKET BY MARKET: HOSPITALITY November 2007 Rolling Out The Welcome Mat
Properly maintaining floors in hotel entryways leads to improved perception of the entire facility
MARKET PULSE November 2007 A Well-Rounded Approach To Carpet Care
Specific facilities or customer types have different needs - both in machines required and cleaning frequency
MARKET PULSE: CARPET CARE October 2007 Product Selection Critical In A Carpet's Longevity
Pairing carpet chemicals with certain carpet fibers is vital in maintaining and extending the life of a carpet.
CLEANING OPERATIONNS: VACUUMS August 2007 Lean, Green, Quiet Machines
New technology and design make vacuuming easier than ever
OPERATIONSLOG: FLOOR & CARPET CARE August 2007 Flooring Trends Are Changing Across All Markets
Schools are switching to carpet to make floors last longer, but kids track in a lot of dirt — that means daily vacuuming
CLEANING OPERATIONS: FLOOR CARE EQUIPMENT June 2007 May The Power Be With You
Understanding the differences between various floor machine power options can make or break a cleaning program
CLEANING OPERATIONS: CARPET CARE EQUIPMENT April 2007 Cleaning by the Clock
When time is of the essence, cleaners can benefit from the use of ‘multi-task’ extractors
MARKET BY MARKET: HEALTH CARE April 2007 Meeting OSHA Regulations
An overview of health care facility due diligence
OPERATIONSLOG: SOAP, TOWEL & TISSUE April 2007 BSCs Weigh In On Ways To Reduce Restroom Waste
Don’t be afraid to let the roll run out. If you change rolls before you need to, that is
a total waste of product
MARKET PULSE: FLOOR CARE March 2007 Attention To Detail Yields Long Lasting Machines
As an industry, we’d be at a loss without them. Floor machines save time and labor — without much fanfare. Manufacturers provide tips for extending the lives of these workhorses
OPERATIONSLOG: FLOOR CARE March 2007 Match Chemicals With Procedure For Hard Floor Care
Anything you can do to extend the life of the floor so you don’t have to strip and wax so often is going to be beneficial
MARKET PULSE: FLOOR CARE February 2007 Hard Floor Finishes: Appearance Is Everything
Chemical manufacturers detail the regimens, tools and chemicals needed to properly maintain the life — and looks — of finished hard floors
CLEANING OPERATIONS: FLOOR CARE February 2007 Floor-Care Chemicals Go Green
More and more manufacturers are unveiling environmentally-preferable stripping options
MARKET PULSE: CARPET CARE January 2007 Care Based On Customer Type And Location
Diverse customers and weather conditions present distributors with unique carpet care challenges
MARKET PULSE: WASHROOM CARE January 2007 Motivating Factors In Touch-Free Technology
The demands of end users, design and hygiene are driving touch-free innovation. Manufacturers discuss new products and features.
MARKET PULSE: FLOOR CARE December 2006 Combating Wear And Tear Essential To Floor Finishes
Manufacturers are developing floor finishes that meet new green ideals and safety standards. However, the focus remains on durability as well as proper training
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
CLEANING OPERATIONS: FLOOR CARE CHEMICALS August 2006 Innovations and Trends in Floor Care Chemicals
Manufacturers comment on the direction of the industry as end-users re-evaluate their cleaning strategy
CLEANING OPERATIONS: CARPET CARE June 2006 Deep Cleaning with Carpet Extractors
Industry experts weigh in on the importance of carpet extraction and where technology is going
MARKET PULSE: CARPET CARE January 2006 Carpet Restoration Tips After Disaster Strikes
Acting as an information resource for customers when they’re faced with big problems pays off for distributors
MARKET PULSE: CARPET CARE September 2004 Can Cleaning Keep Up With the Carpet?
Carpet manufacturers are working overtime to develop durable, attractive carpets that keep their colors without fading. Are distributors helping customers work toward the same goals?
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
CLEANING OPERATIONS: CHEMICAL CARE September 2004 Take a Lesson From These Chemical ‘Don’ts’
Be aware of common mistakes in order
to prevent injuries and costly accidents
CLEANING OPERATIONS May 2004 Floor Care
Make careful choices from a kaleidoscope of pads and brushes
CLEANING OPERATIONS: CARPET CARE May 2004 Quality Equipment: Your carpet depends on it
How to make the right selection when it comes to specifying costly extractors and vacuums