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TIPS TO TACKLING INDUSTRY CHALLENGES November 2025
Expert Q&A Addresses Jan/San Hurdles

DAY CLEANING INCENTIVES AND HURDLES November 2025
Day Cleaning Trade-Offs

THE CASE FOR DAY CLEANING November 2025
Day Cleaning Leads to Energy Savings

SALES LEADER AWARD October 2025
Sanitary Maintenance's 2026 Sales Leader Award

EDITOR'S NOTE September 2025
Bridging the Generational Divide in the Workplace

PICTURE PERFECT August 2025
Triple S SVP Shows Off Photography Talent

HIRING CHALLENGES IMPACTING JAN/SAN February 2025
How the Labor Gap and Immigration Policies Impact Jan/San Staffing

EDITOR'S NOTE June 2025
Showcasing Jan/San to the Next Generation 

FREETIME: GETTING THE BAND TOGETHER April 2025
Jan/San Distributor Hits the Road to Support Musician Son

4/9/2025
The Impact of Tariffs on the Professional Cleaning Market

3/7/2025
Tahoe Supply Expands with New Distribution Center 

2/28/2025
Imperial Dade Shares Acquisition Update

2/27/2025
Podcast Outlines Key Trends in Cleaning and Hygiene

EDITOR'S NOTE February 2025
Capturing Sales Knowledge Before it Walks Out the Door 

FREETIME: TAKING TO THE TRAIL, SEARCHING FOR BIGFOOT November 2024
Midlab, ISSA President Hits the Trail in Search of Bigfoot

11/5/2024
Hospeco Names Chief Revenue Officer

ELITE BSC March 2024
Winning Customer Loyalty in the Janitorial Services Business

3/26/2024
Industry Product Award Leaders Change as Voting Continues

ELITE BSC: GROWING YOUR JANITORIAL SERVICES BUSINESS January 2024
Growing a Business is a Marathon, Not a Sprint

1/10/2024
Inland Supply Co. Acquires A-#1 Chemical

POWERING THROUGH November 2023
Tried and True Customer Relation Strategies

12/19/2023
Starco Chemical Adds Brokerage Representative

POWERING THROUGH November 2023
Jan/San Staffing: Struggles and How to Overcome Them

12/5/2023
Spruce Industries Appoints Chief Financial Officer

11/2/2023
BradyIFS and Envoy Solutions Complete Merger Transaction

ANNIVERSARY COVERAGE October 2023
Sanitary Maintenance Reflects on the Resilient 2000s

8/31/2023
BradyIFS, Envoy Solutions Merger Planned

CHATTING ABOUT CHALLENGES June 2023
Cleaning Techniques to Tackling Budget Restraints

CHATTING ABOUT CHALLENGES June 2023
Labor Issues and How Facility Cleaning Managers Tackle Them

EDITOR'S NOTE: FAREWELL TO A GREAT PUBLISHER AND FRIEND June 2023
Sanitary Maintenance Bids Farewell To Longtime Publisher

5/10/2023
Morcon Announces Partnership with E.K. Lay

FINDING THE PERFECT FIT April 2023
7 Strategies to Attracting Prospective Employees into the Cleaning Industry

A LOOK BACK: EVOLUTION OF JAN/SAN DISTRIBUTION April 2023
How 8 Decades Has Impacted Jan/San Distribution

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

PHOTO GALLERY April 2023
Celebrating 80 Years of Jan/San in Photos

SHOWING APPRECIATION April 2023
Consultants Show Appreciation for 80 Years of Sanitary Maintenance

SHOWING APPRECIATION April 2023
Manufacturers Show Appreciation for 80 Years of Sanitary Maintenance

INDUSTRY TESTIMONIALS April 2023
Distributors Show Appreciation for 80 Years of Sanitary Maintenance

FREETIME: SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY EDITION April 2023
A Decade of Jan/San Worth Remembering

March 2023
What FEMSA's Strategic Review Means for Envoy Solutions

3/3/2023
Award Frontrunners Named as Voting for the 2023 Distributor Choice Awards Continues

CLEANING IN FOCUS 2023 February 2023
A Look Ahead at the Cleaning Industry

2/16/2023
Envoy Solutions Expands National Footprint with Acquisition

1/30/2023
Hospeco Brands Group Names Sales Director

1/25/2023
Triple S Adds New Member-Dealer in Northern California

11/22/2022
AFFLINK Shares Tips for Making the Most of Thanksgiving

FROM THE EDITOR: REMAINING COMPETITIVE IN UNPRECEDENTED TIMES September 2022
How Should Jan/San Distributors Handle Price Hikes?

GLOBAL TRENDS August 2022
Innovation Trends for the Cleaning Industry

8/19/2022
Highlands Announces Director of Strategic Accounts, Jan/San

7/18/2022
Imperial Dade to Host Innovations Expo in New Jersey

ROUNDTABLE: BUYING IN April 2022
Buying Groups Improve Product Lines, Supply Chain Partnerships

5/4/2022
Imperial Dade Acquires Major Canadian Distributor

LEADERSHIP April 2022
Strong Leadership Requires Early Adopters

4/18/2022
Highlands Appoints Business Development Manager

4/8/2022
Sanitary Maintenance Names 2022 Distributor Choice Award Winners

SOFTWARE THAT SUPPORTS SALES February 2022
Software That Boosts Sales and Manages Inventory

2/24/2022
Highlands Appoints Director Of Strategic Accounts

2/17/2022
The United Group Announces New Hires

MAKING SCENTS October 2021
Refresh End Users On Odor Control And Facility Perception

CALCULATING CLEANING COSTS October 2021
Report Outlines Cleaning Costs And Frequencies

A CLEAN SWEEP FOR SIN CITY October 2021
ISSA Highlights Big Draws For Vegas Show

STRATEGIC SELL: 2022 IS HERE! October 2021
How To Hit Sales Goals In 2022

WHAT'S NEXT October 2021
How The Pandemic Changed Jan/San Distribution

WHAT'S NEXT October 2021
Distributors Comment On Staff Recruitment, Retention

WHAT'S NEXT October 2021
Jan/San Opportunities Brought On By The Pandemic

THE ROAD TO SMARTER SELLING September 2021
Selling Strategies And Tips To Closing Deals

THE ROAD TO SMARTER SELLING September 2021
Tips To Create Sales Opportunities And Being Flexible

10/4/2021
ISSA And IFMA Expand Partnership

A GUIDING LIGHT September 2021
How Distributors Can Help Contractors Diversify Their Service Offerings

A GUIDING LIGHT September 2021
Jan/San Sales Expands Offerings To Meet Client Needs

FREETIME September 2021
Jan/San Pro Spends Free Time Volunteering For Vets

9/28/2021
KSS Enterprises Expands Business With Two Acquisitions

9/24/2021
Envoy Solutions Continues Expansion In Mid-Atlantic Region

BUILDING A BLUEPRINT September 2021
Infection Control Strategies For The Future

9/14/2021
Distributor Spotlighted In We Supply America Docuseries

9/13/2021
R.J. Schinner Names New Vice President – West Region

9/13/2021
Carpenter Paper Joined Imperial Dade Family

9/10/2021
Vonachen Group Acquisition Expands Northern Reach

9/10/2021
Details Of Envoy Solutions And Daycon Merger

9/9/2021
Owensboro Businessman Opens Office Pride Franchise

9/9/2021
Imperial Dade Recognizes 40th Acquisition

9/8/2021
RPM ReDistribution Announces Acquisition

8/13/2021
Imperial Dade Solidifies 38th Acquisition

8/6/2021
Six Supply Chain Trends For The Rest Of 2021

8/4/2021
Imperial Dade Adds To East Coast Presence With New Acquisition

7/15/2021
RJ Schinner Expands To A New Location

7/12/2021
10 Top Qualities Of A Top-Notch Distributor

FROM THE EDITOR: LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE PANDEMIC April 2021
Technology Propels Jan/San Distributors

2/25/2021
Distributor Promotes 7 To Management Positions

2/19/2021
Tips For Hiring Good Salespeople

1/25/2021
Ideas For Improving Employee Engagement

1/21/2021
Time Running Out To Apply For 2021 Distributor Choice Awards

12/18/2020
Brady Merges With Individual FoodService

12/9/2020
NWS Acquires SWPlus

UNDERSTANDING YOUR SALES FORCE October 2020
More Than A Sales Process Is Needed

LIGHTENING THE LOAD September 2020
Laundry Services Enhance Client Relationships

10/5/2020
Floor Care Tech Company Adds To Sales Team

CUSTOMERS COME FIRST September 2020
Husband And Wife Duo Stay Positive During Tough Times

9/24/2020
Central Sanitary Supply Joins Individual FoodService

9/9/2020
Pro-Link Hires New President And COO

9/8/2020
Acme Paper & Supply Rebrands Janitorial Division

9/4/2020
Brady Acquires Fitch Co.

9/1/2020
Hillyard, Inc. Acquires Montana-Based Distributor

MAKE A NAME FOR YOURSELF June 2020
The Private Label Products Of Today

INTRODUCING THE WINNERS June 2020
Distributors Name Top Jan/San Products

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS April 2020
How Buying Groups Help Distributors Navigate Changes In Jan/San

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS April 2020
Buying Groups Address Industry Challenges

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS April 2020
Distributor Consolidation And Where Buying Groups Fit In

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS April 2020
Benefits Of Buying Groups

4/7/2020
Meet The 2020 Sanitary Maintenance Distributor Choice Award Winners

SOFTWARE SIMPLIFIES TRAINING, OPTIMIZES EFFICIENCY February 2020
Distribution Company Improves Thanks To ERP Software

3/6/2020
Current Leaders For The 2020 Distributor Choice Award

SOFTEN AMAZON’S BLOW WITH ERP SOFTWARE February 2020
How Amazon Has Set The Bar High On Distribution

INTRODUCTIONS ARE IN ORDER February 2020
Zudonyi Introduces Herself As Editor-In-Chief

2/5/2020
Longtime Jan/San Sales Rep Retires

1/23/2020
Why Distribution Needs Relationship Contracts

12/10/2019
How To Make Consultative Selling Work

HAND DRYER MUST-HAVES November 2019
What Attributes To Look For In A Hand Dryer

11/20/2019
Mergers And Acquisitions Focus Headlines ISSA Show

THE CONDUCTOR October 2019
EBP Supply Solutions Lead With Vision And Hustle

10/24/2019
Network Services Company Hires Sales Director

10/16/2019
Cuban Immigrant Now Owns Large Janitorial Company

10/9/2019
Keys To Finding The Right Employee

10/7/2019
U.S. Companies Top Sustainability Rankings

10/2/2019
DPA Buying Group Welcomes New JanSan Distributors

9/26/2019
Dalco Hires Corporate Accounts Sales Manager

9/11/2019
Why Turnover Can Be Good

END USERS NEED HELP WITH BATTERY CARE June 2019
Distributors Should Teach Customers About Battery Use

June 2019
The Jan/San Distributor Still Has Value

DISTRIBUTOR FAVORITES June 2019
Sanitary Maintenance Readers Select 40 Favorite Products

CASE STUDY April 2019
ERP Software Helps Jan/San Distributor Thrive

April 2019
Better Work-Life Balance, Pay Leads To Employee Retention

COACHING IS CRITICAL April 2019
Sales Managers Must Provide More Direction

FROM THE EDITOR March 2019
Amazon Strikes Jan/San Distributors Again

RECRUITING GENERATION NEXT February 2019
What Millennials In The Workplace Desire

GET READY TO VOTE February 2019
Distributor Choice Awards Near

EXAMINING THE COMP November 2018
Sales Rep Salaries In Jan/San

THE RIGHT MACHINE FOR THE JOB November 2018
Selecting The Best Vacuum For Distributors' Largest Markets

A VALUABLE PIECE October 2018
Changing Roles In Redistribution

FROM THE EDITOR October 2018
Amazon Launches Jan/San Private-Label Line

SHARPEN YOUR SKILLS October 2018
Cleaning Industry Veterans Share Management Tips

SHARPEN YOUR SKILLS October 2018
Management Advice For New And Veteran Cleaning Executives

SHARPEN YOUR SKILLS October 2018
Biggest Challenges Cleaning Managers Face

WHY WATER WORKS September 2018
Cleaning Managers Embrace Engineered Water

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

DIVERSIFYING INTO NEW CHEMICAL PROPORTIONER MARKETS August 2018
Warewashing and Laundry Programs Can Help Distributors Grow Profits

August 2018
Transition To Niche Market Could Present Obstacles

FROM THE EDITOR August 2018
Educating The Distributor

ORDERING INSIGHT August 2018
An Examination Of The End Users' Purchasing Habits

CLEARING THE AIR August 2018
Hand Dryer Manufacturers Discuss Industry Trends

TOWEL IS MONEY July 2018
Traditional Paper Dispensers Cost Money, Business Reputation Issues

CRACKING THE ICE MELT ORDERING MYSTERY July 2018
Doing Ice Melt Homework Saves Distributors Money

July 2018
Serving Jan/San Customers Through Business Expansion

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

6/8/2018
Custodial Success Books Shed Light On Industry

75 YEARS OF CHANGE May 2018
Chronicling A Jan/San Industry Of Family Business

May 2018
Dawn Of The Sales Rep

May 2018
Technological Changes Improve Industry

May 2018
Private Label Brands Flourish

May 2018
Committed To Serving Sanitary And Janitorial Supply Distributors

BRANCHING OUT April 2018
Exploring Acquisition And Greenfield Strategies

BE MORE THAN A CLICK AND A BOX April 2018
Buying Groups Help Distributors Compete Against E-Tailers

VACANCY DUE TO IMMIGRATION April 2018
Turnover Would Hamper Commercial Cleaning Services

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

THE VOICE OF THE MODERN BUYER February 2018
Jan/San Customers Need Trusted Business Advisors

PREPARED FOR ANYTHING February 2018
Distributors Must Be Ready To Service Any New Floor

FROM THE EDITOR: THANK YOU TO A TRUE LEADER February 2018
Saying Thanks To A Retiring Face Of Jan/San

ONLINE CONVENIENCE, LOCAL TOUCH February 2018
Improving Online Presence While Maintaining The Customer Service Experience

FREETIME: UNITING THE INDUSTRY FOR HOPE November 2017
GOJO Industries President Steve Schultz Helps Raise $14.8 Million for City of Hope

August 2017
Jan/san Distributors Can Break In To New Market Through Existing Customers

August 2017
Stanley Mayfield Follows Father’s Path Into Jan/san Distribution

July 2017
BSCAI Offers Designation For Jan/san Distributors
The RBSP designation is recognized with great respect by building service contractors

CREATING THE IDEAL CUSTOMER July 2017
How Jan/san Distributors Can Groom Top-tier Customers

FROM THE EDITOR July 2017
Help Sanitary Maintenance With Jan/san Distributor Sales Survey
Sanitary Maintenance and ISSA need your help

June 2017
Most BSCs Buy From Jan/san Distributors — Member Content

June 2017
An Early Career In Jan/san Distribution

A MATCH MADE IN JAN/SAN May 2017
Freetime: Children Of Jan/san Industry Leaders Stahurski And Senour Tie The Knot
Marty Senour and Sarah Stahurski met in September 2011 at an industry open house

May 2017
Jan/san Distributors Face New Challenges

THE BEST 40 PRODUCTS AS SELECTED BY SM READERS May 2017
Jan/san Suppliers Pick Top Products For Distributor Choice Awards
Sanitary Maintenance is proud to present the winners of its fourth annual Distributor Choice Award

DATA DEALERS April 2017
Evaluating The Jan/san Distributor’s Role Within IoT

NOTHING STANDS IN THEIR WAY February 2017
Five Jan/san Distributor Sales Reps Who Broke Through In 2016
The five 2016 Sanitary Maintenance Sales Leaders are willing to do whatever it takes to help their customers

HAI PREVENTION November 2016
How Jan/san Distributors Can Help Combat Healthcare-associated Infections
Distributors play a key role in reducing the 1.7 million HAIs occurring annually

FROM THE EDITOR November 2016
Will The Internet Of Things Leave Jan/San Distributors Behind?
Distributors are in a tough position with Internet of Things technology

TAKING THE VERTICAL APPROACH October 2016
The Strategic Sell: Understanding Vertical Markets In Jan/san

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK September 2016
Your Jan/san Distributor Should Be A Resource

June 2016
Jan/san Distributors See Advantages Of Working Together

HOST YOUR OWN TRADE SHOW May 2016
Jan/san Distributors Can Benefit From Hosting Events

FROM THE EDITOR May 2016
Distributor Choice Awards Reveal Jan/san Industry Trends

April 2016
B2B E-commerce Is No Longer Optional For Jan/san Distributors

CUSTOMIZED COMMERCE October 2015
Jan/san Distributors Turn To Wholesalers For Unique Catalogs

September 2015
A Flare For Jan/san Sales

INVENTORY SHIFT August 2015
More Jan/san Distributors Are Turning To Vendor Managed Inventory

THE STRATEGIC SELL: DATA DRIVES SMART SALES August 2015
Jan/san Distributors Should Rely On Sales Analytics, Not Instincts

DISTRIBUTOR CHOICE AWARDS TOP 40 June 2015
Jan/San Distributors Vote On The Cleaning Industry's Best Products

May 2015
Jan/San Distributors Must Understand Customers' Soap Needs

May 2015
The Jan/San Distributor's Role In Composting

INCREMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS April 2015
Survey: Jan/San Distributors Expect Modest Sales Growth In 2015 - Member Content

April 2015
A Move To Jan/San Supplies

February 2015
Honoring Jan/San Innovation Award Winners

THE STRATEGIC SELL: STRATEGIZE YOUR SALES TACTICS February 2015
Every Set Of Jan/San Sales Goals Needs A Marketing Plan

FANS OF GREEN November 2014
Making Sports Sponsorships Work For Jan/san Distributors

E-STRATEGIES THAT CLICK August 2014
Encouraging Jan/San e-Commerce

August 2014
AmazonSupply's Effect On Jan/San Distribution

August 2014
Website Analytics Lead To Better Jan/San e-Commerce

August 2014
Attracting Millennials To Jan/San With Technology

August 2014
Equip Jan/San Sales Reps With Tablets And Smartphones

HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR CUSTOMERS? June 2014
Customer Segmentation Offers A Snapshot of Your Business

HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR CUSTOMERS? June 2014
Avoiding ‘Service-drain’: Measuring Customer Profitability

HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR CUSTOMERS? June 2014
Discover The Power of Market Data Analysis

HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR CUSTOMERS? June 2014
Targeting Key Sales Accounts

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

PROVIDING VALUE: THE PROOF IS IN THE NUMBERS April 2014
What's The Value of Cleaning Expertise?

PROVIDING VALUE: THE PROOF IS IN THE NUMBERS April 2014
Positive Customer Experiences Can Trump Price Tags

PROVIDING VALUE: THE PROOF IS IN THE NUMBERS April 2014
Quantifying and Documenting Value-added Services

PROVIDING VALUE: THE PROOF IS IN THE NUMBERS April 2014
Drilling Down Cleaning Customer Needs

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

COVER STORY: ROOKIE SUCCESS April 2014
Meet Coastal Chemical & Paper's Young Owner

COVER STORY: ROOKIE SUCCESS April 2014
From Field Dreams To Jan/San Supply

COVER STORY: ROOKIE SUCCESS April 2014
Coastal Chemical Outgrows Garage

COVER STORY: ROOKIE SUCCESS April 2014
Turning Employees Into Family

COVER STORY: ROOKIE SUCCESS April 2014
Capturing The Break Room Business

COVER STORY: ROOKIE SUCCESS April 2014
Making Coastal Chemical A Homerun

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

UPCLOSE: DECODING DUST MOPS October 2013
Industry Moves Toward Microfiber Dust Mops

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

BUYING GROUPS: MEMBER BENEFITS October 2013
Expand Your Reach With A Jan/San Group Purchase Organization

THE HYGIENIC BENEFITS OF PAPER TOWELS September 2013
CDC Says Hand Drying Is Essential

SUPPLY & COMMAND August 2013
Latest Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative To Target Jan/San Distributors

SUPPLY & COMMAND August 2013
GSA Strategic Sourcing Centers On Price — And Little Else

SUPPLY & COMMAND August 2013
FSSI JanSan Could Devastate Small Suppliers

SUPPLY & COMMAND August 2013
Defining Small Business In FSSI Purchasing Programs

SUPPLY & COMMAND August 2013
Distributors Search For Strategic Sourcing Solutions

COVER STORY February 2011
2011 Buyer's Guide
Sanitary Maintenance's online Buyer's Guide features manufacturers, wholesalers, product and brand-name listings to make sourcing products and suppliers a breeze

IN THE NEWS October 2009
Studies Predict Demand For Jan/San Supplies

EDITOR’S NOTE March 2007
Survey (Really) Says: Don’t Get Complacent

EDITOR’S NOTE January 2007
The Peoples’ Entrepreneur

EDITOR’S NOTE December 2006
Jan/San Education Is A Two-Way Street

NEWSWORTHY June 2006
Corporate Express Acquires Coastwide

PURCHASING May 2006
Purchasing At Big Box Stores: Open For BSC Business
Will national retailers steal customers from jan/san distributors? Both sides speak out

June 2005
Price Increases: Pass It On
Manufacturers recently hit distributors with numerous price increases. Unfortunately this means higher prices for BSCs, too.