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Cleaning Topic: Learn About chemicals


FOLLOW THE RULES September 2024
Reinforcing Chemical Safety Importance





PRODUCTS MAKING AN IMPACT July 2024
Products Impacting the Cleaning Industry 



DIGGING DEEP ON FOREVER CHEMICALS August 2024
Forever Chemicals and How to Tackle Them



IN THE FIELD: REVOLUTION IN THE RESTROOM July 2024
How Preventative Restroom Maintenance Pays Dividends



IN THE FIELD: REVOLUTION IN THE RESTROOM July 2024
Tips and Tools for Sprucing Up Restroom Routines






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




SHEDDING LIGHT ON DISINFECTING TECHNOLOGY April 2024
Using UVC to Supplement Infection Prevention in Healthcare










SPOTLIGHTING SURFACTANTS February 2024
How Details Make a Difference When Choosing Surfactants


SPOTLIGHTING SURFACTANTS February 2024
Why Bio-Based Chemicals are Gaining a Following





PROTECTION FROM ACCIDENTS, LIABILITY   January 2024
Floor Liability Protection Tips for BSCs




12/20/2023
Winners Announced for 2023 Reader’s Choice Award 
Readers of Facility Maintenance Decisions and Facility Cleaning Decisions voted on the best products in this new award program 





GUIDELINES TO SAFETY November 2023
Hazcom Training and Policies Surrounding SDSs







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



HEALTHY SCHOOLS: LEVELING UP THE CLEANING PROGRAM October 2023
Simple Strategies Facility Managers Can Use to Boost Sustainability






























MAKE THE MOST OF IT February 2023
Making the Most of Your Inventory







HOW TO GO GREEN November 2022
Best Practices When Selecting Floor Pads










GREEN CLEANING August 2022
3 Things BSCs Should Know About ESG










IN THE FIELD: INFECTION CONTROL April 2022
The Greening of Disinfectants in Infection Prevention Programs


PANDEMIC LESSONS LEARNED April 2022
Top Cleaning Challenges in Educational Facilities





GETTING THE GREEN LIGHT April 2022
What Should a Sustainability Program Target?











DAYLIGHT SAVINGS February 2022
Dealing With Daytime Cleaning Hurdles












PRE-PORTIONING PACKS A PUNCH November 2021
Pre-Measured Chemicals Improve Costs, Efficiency


PRE-PORTIONING PACKS A PUNCH November 2021
Portion Control Packs Simplify Training











ALL EYES ON DISINFECTING February 2021
Cleaning Before Disinfecting Essential For Spraying



KEEPING A FOCUS ON FLOOR CARE November 2020
Revisiting Service, Product Opportunities Amid Reopening





















ENCAPSULATION SAVES TIME, MONEY AND THE ENVIRONMENT August 2018
Take Your Carpet Care Further






PROGRESS IN GREEN CLEANING April 2018
Evolution Of Green Cleaning Initiatives


EXPANDING YOUR BRANDING April 2018
Chemicals Offer Entry Into Private Labeling


EXPANDING YOUR BRANDING April 2018
Brand Strategy Involves Knowing When To Expand


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


DESIGNING STRATEGIES THAT PROTECT FLOORS February 2018
Choosing Chemicals Based On Varying Floor Types




THE EVOLUTION OF GREEN CHEMICALS June 2017
How Green Cleaning Chemicals Have Improved Through The Years


CLEANING FOR COMFORT May 2017
Improving Disinfection Techniques


THE DEMAND FOR DISINFECTING May 2017
High Demand For Disinfectants




April 2017
Defining Cleaning Chemicals
Ensuring that the correct products are used throughout the department


FLOOR CARE FOR ALL SEASONS September 2016
Cleaning Procedures That Protecting Floors


BENEFITING FROM GREEN CLEANING August 2016
UW-Madison Finds Success Cleaning With Ozone
How making one small change has impacted the cleaning program at University of Wisconsin–Madison

DOWN AND DIRTY: THE ADVANTAGES OF PREPORTIONED CHEMICAL PACKETS February 2016
Taking A Closer Look At Preportioned Chemicals For Dilution Control


TIME IS MONEY October 2015
Refine Floor Programs With Less Stripping


TIME IS MONEY October 2015
Techniques To Protect Floor Finish


TIME IS MONEY October 2015
How To Extend Floor Stripping Programs



MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: DILUTION CONTROL April 2015
GHS Labeling For Preportioned Packets








DON'T GET TRIPPED UP November 2014
Causes And Prevention Of Slips And Falls



ADDRESSING COMMON FLOOR CARE MYTHS August 2014
Clearing Up Floor Cleaning Myths


SIMPLIFY FLOOR CARE WITH PREPORTIONED CHEMICALS FOR AUTOSCRUBBERS June 2014
Using Preportion Chemical Packets With Autoscrubbers


SIMPLIFY FLOOR CARE WITH PREPORTIONED CHEMICALS FOR AUTOSCRUBBERS June 2014
Chemical Packets Provide Convenience and Dilution Control


SIMPLIFY FLOOR CARE WITH PREPORTIONED CHEMICALS FOR AUTOSCRUBBERS June 2014
Chemical Preportioners: Take The Guesswork Out of Inventory Control


MAKING THE SWITCH TO GHS May 2014
OSHA Compliance Stalled By Chemical Manufacturers





UPCLOSE: CREATING A CHEMICAL CENTRAL COMMAND April 2014
End Users Demand Dilution Control


UPCLOSE: CREATING A CHEMICAL CENTRAL COMMAND April 2014
Locating A Water Source For Chemical Proportioning


UPCLOSE: CREATING A CHEMICAL CENTRAL COMMAND April 2014
Chemical Stations Appearing in New Construction


UPCLOSE: CREATING A CHEMICAL CENTRAL COMMAND April 2014
Chemicals To-go: Using Preportioned Packets


UPCLOSE: DAY CLEANING INFLUENCING EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS April 2014
Carpet Chemical Trends


IN THE FIELD: WINTERTIME PRESENTS FLOOR CLEANING CHALLENGES November 2013
Developing A Winter Floor Care Program


IN THE FIELD: WINTERTIME PRESENTS FLOOR CLEANING CHALLENGES November 2013
Maintain Floors By Increasing Cleaning Frequency


IN THE FIELD: WINTERTIME PRESENTS FLOOR CLEANING CHALLENGES November 2013
Scrubbing And Stripping: Sprucing Up Floors For Spring


IN THE FIELD: BEST PRACTICES FOR GROUT CLEANING November 2013
Removing Odor From Floor Grout


WITH THIS TEST, FLOOR STRIPPING WILL BE DONE RIGHT THE FIRST TIME November 2013
Stripping Floors Only Once Is A Huge Timesaver




GHS COUNTDOWN September 2013
Learning The GHS Glossary




FOUR BENEFITS OF PREPORTIONED CHEMICAL USE August 2013
Four Benefits Of Preportioned Chemical Use
Mt. San Antonio College outlines why chemical packets have helped streamline departmental processes

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: PREPORTIONED CHEMICALS June 2013
Diluting With Preportioned Packets Over Wall-Mounted Chemical Dispensing Systems
In this article, industry manufacturers answer common questions asked by building service contractors.

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: PREPORTIONED CHEMICALS June 2013
Understanding Proper Dilution of Preportioned Chemical Packs


MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: PREPORTIONED CHEMICALS June 2013
Gauging The Safety of Preportioned Chemical Packets


MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: PREPORTIONED CHEMICALS June 2013
High Concentration Chemical Packs


MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: PREPORTIONED CHEMICALS June 2013
Preventing Employee Theft Of Preportioned Chemical Packs



THE FUNDAMENTALS OF CARPET EXTRACTION April 2013
How To Clean Carpets Using Chemicals


THE FUNDAMENTALS OF CARPET EXTRACTION April 2013
Proper Carpet Extraction Methods




February 2013
Freetime: Tim W. Laughlin, Sunburst Chemicals
Tim W. Laughlin, vice president, product development for Sunburst Chemicals, is a hockey goalie


MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE November 2012
How To Brighten VCT Tile
Bring dull and stained VCT tile back to life with these tips

October 2012
Chemicals With Low Volatile Organic Compounds Benefit Janitor And Occupant Health
Switching traditional chemicals to low VOC green alternatives can create safer working environments

October 2012
Selling Low VOC Cleaning Products
When end users want green chemicals, distributors should suggest low VOC cleaning products

September 2012
Tips For Simplifying Floor Stripping
Floor stripping is a labor-intensive process. Distributors offer tips for easing the workload


August 2012
Chemical Dispensers and Preportion Packets Benefit Distributors
Dilution control products take up less warehouse space and are easy reorders

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
Hilton Outlines Their Green And Sustainable Initiatives
The housekeeping department at Hilton Americas-Houston captures the essence of green and sustainability

PORTION CONTROL March 2012
Preportioned Chemicals: Why BSCs Prefer Them
Three BSCs talk about why they use preportioned chemicals


MANUFACTURER FORUM November 2011
Autoscrubbers Using Less Water and Chemical To Clean
In this article, industry manufacturers answer common questions asked by building service contractors.

October 2011
Green Chemicals And Biobased Chemicals Can Overlap
Not all green chemicals are biobased, nor are all biobased chemicals considered green. But end users should be aware that there are instances when the two categories coincide

October 2011
Differentiating Green Chemicals From Biobased Chemicals
End users use the terms green and biobased interchangeably when discussing green chemicals. Doing so is inaccurate



UP CLOSE: DILUTION CONTROL May 2011
Dilution Control: Closed Loop Chemical Dispensing Systems
Closed loop chemical dispensing systems promote safety, environmental responsibility and ensure proper chemical dilution



MANUFACTURER FORUM April 2011
Green Vs. Green-Certified Chemicals


MANUFACTURER FORUM March 2011
Combatting Theft Of Pre-Portioned Chemicals


MANUFACTURER FORUM March 2011
Cost Misconceptions Of Pre-Portioned Chemicals


MANUFACTURER FORUM March 2011
The Benefits Of Pre-Portioned Chemicals


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 October 2010
Floor Chemicals: Shifting Towards Green
Successfully transitioning to a green floor care program requires education, training and due diligence

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


ASHKIN ON GREEN July 2009
Guide To Selecting Green Chemicals


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

CLEANING PROFESSIONAL'S FIELD GUIDE 2009 January 2009
Day Cleaning Commercial Offices


CLEANING PROFESSIONAL'S FIELD GUIDE 2009 January 2009
Examining Aerosol Attibutes


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

UP CLOSE October 2008
Carpet Care: Breaking Down Carpet Chemicals
Distributors must help end users wade through the plethora of available products

OPERATIONSLOG: RESTROOM CARE June 2008
Restroom Cleaning: Speeding Up The Process
The number of chemicals carried into a restroom has been reduced, increasing efficiency




FREETIME November 2007
A Family Fluent In Sign Language




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 OPERATIONS: CLEANERS & DISINFECTANTS September 2007
Shopping for Cleaners and Disinfectants
Tips on how to make the right choices

NEWSWORTHY August 2007
Grassroots Launches ChildSafe List



FEATURE April 2007
Invigorating Private Labels
Evaluating the strength of your private label will help ensure its success in the future



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

CLEANING OPERATIONS: FLOOR CARE February 2007
Floor-Care Chemicals Go Green
More and more manufacturers are unveiling environmentally-preferable stripping options

CLEANING PROFESSIONAL'S FIELD GUIDE January 2007
CLEANERS
The Benefits Of Oxygen Cleaners



CLEANING PROFESSIONAL'S FIELD GUIDES January 2007
FLOOR CARE
Using Green Floor-Care Chemicals




OPERATIONSLOG: DISINFECTANTS November 2006
Tailoring Disinfectants
To use disinfectants properly, cleaning objectives must be identified and targeted by the cleaning program



CLEANING OPERATIONS: CHEMICALS September 2006
Making the Right Choices When it Comes to Cleaners and Disinfectants
Gauging chemical use and application requires understanding the unique cleaning needs of your facility


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



PROPORTIONERS May 2006
The Chemistry of 'Control'
Four end users discuss what attracts them to — and concerns them about — chemical proportion technology

OPERATIONS LOG May 2004
Language Lesson: The Vocabulary Of Clean
Chemicals

INDUSTRY BUZZ: BENCHMARKS March 2004
Schools Classify Chemicals
School district’s training supervisor develops icon system for managing and mixing chemicals safely