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HAND HYGIENE HELP August 2026
Elements of a Good Hand Hygiene Program








STRATEGIC SELL: THE SALES COACHING ILLUSION August 2026
Stop Managing, Start Coaching







WILD DEMANDS, CLEAN RESULTS August 2026
Infection Control and Staffing at a Major Zoo



WILD DEMANDS, CLEAN RESULTS August 2026
Cleaning and Maintaining the Minnesota Zoo















LEADERSHIP: BEYOND THE ADVERSARIAL August 2026
How Cleaning Managers Juggle Union/Management Relationships



FROM THE EDITOR August 2026
Measuring the Value of AI in Cleaning



EDITOR'S NOTE August 2026
Be the Leader the Cleaning Team Needs

















BSCAI MEMBER NEWS July 2026
Dos and Don'ts of Promotion Readiness



ANSWERING RETENTION QUESTIONS August 2026
HR Expert Gives Managers Employee Retention Tips











NEXT GEN CLEANING INNOVATION June 2026
A Global Preview of Cleaning's Next Chapter




















BSCAI MEMBER NEWS July 2026
Contracting Success 2026




LEADERSHIP: MAKING CAREER DECISIONS June 2026
Stay or Go? Making the Right Career Move


BE AN ELITE BSC July 2026
How to Use the Time AI Gives Back









MAINTAINING A FIRST IMPRESSION July 2026
Guide to Maintaining Parking Lots








CHANGE FOR THE BETTER June 2026
Multipurpose Floor Equipment Improves Cleaning



SCALING THROUGH SUSTAINABILITY June 2026
How One District Operationalized Sustainability for Success






STRATEGIC SELL: THE RELATIONSHIP GAP June 2026
Forget Rapport: How Relationships Close Jan/San Sales







PUBLIC-FACING June 2026
How to Communicate Clean in Hotels 
















KNOW WHEN TO STEP ASIDE June 2026
Benefits of Subcontracting Specialty Services









MAINTAINING FACILITY ENTRYWAYS June 2026
Going Beyond Floors




















HANDLING DISAPPOINTMENT May 2026
Why Leaders Should Acknowledge Disappointment




BSCAI MEMBER NEWS May 2026
5 Tips for Managing Customer Relationships









GOING BEYOND GREEN April 2026
Benefits of Switching to Sustainable Systems



GOING BEYOND GREEN April 2026
Creating More Sustainable Cleaning Systems




MANAGING ABSENTEEISM IN CLEANING OPERATIONS April 2026
5 Strategies Cleaning Leaders Use to Manage Absenteeism




RESPONDING TO SMALL THREATS April 2026
Cleaning Teams Fight Back Against Pest Infestations






















PAVING THE WAY April 2026
The Women Leading Custodial Services





WEIGHING THE PROS AND CONS April 2026
A Guide to Purchasing Floor Cleaning Equipment








FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK March 2026
Finding Inspiration from Female Leaders




BSCAI PARTNERSHIPS AT WORK March 2026
How Office Pride Scaled from Under $1M to $1.7M






FEMALE LEADERS INFLUENCE AN INDUSTRY March 2026
Learning to Lead Through Dedication and Hard Work




FEMALE LEADERS INFLUENCE AN INDUSTRY March 2026
Designing Inclusive Systems for a Better Cleaning Culture








A CROSS ROAD February 2026
Understanding Robotic Floor Care Equipment




FEMALE LEADERS INFLUENCE AN INDUSTRY March 2026
A Journey Through Education and Enrichment









FEMALE LEADERS INFLUENCE AN INDUSTRY March 2026
Women Who Influence the Future of Commercial Cleaning



STRATEGIC SELL: THE POWER OF COMMITMENT IN SALES February 2026
The Four Levels of Sales Commitment



HAND HYGIENE PREFERENCES March 2026
What Building Occupants Want from Hand Hygiene Products




























THE DOS AND DON'TS OF DIVERSIFICATION January 2026
SVP Provides Diversification Strategy Tips and Tricks














































SOFTWARE STREAMLINES BIDDING PROCESS November 2025
BSC Sees Value of Adding Bidding Software





THE 3 TYPES OF CLEANING WORKERS November 2025
Engaged Employees Find Success









DON'T SLIP UP November 2025
7 Steps to Improve Warehouse Safety







CULTIVATING COLLABORATIVE CLEANING TEAMS November 2025
Lessons in Leadership for Cleaning Professionals







VIRTUAL REALITY TOOLS SHOW PROMISE November 2025
Virtual Reality Training Saves Cleaning Teams Time




IN THE FIELD: SUCCESS IN ALL SEASONS October 2025
Tools Cleaning Teams Use to Tackle Snow Removal









DIFFICULTIES OF STOPPING VAPE USAGE November 2025
Vaping Plagues Cleaning Executives in Schools









SUCCESS IN ALL SEASONS October 2025
Winter Weather Services Prove Promising




AGILE, ERGONOMIC AND ESSENTIAL October 2025
Making a Case for Smarter Mopping Carts 




THE COST OF TURNOVER October 2025
How to Solve High Employee Turnover


PREPPING FOR PAY DAY  November 2025
Survey Explores Salaries for Facility Cleaning Execs









FREETIME: A HEART FOR EDUCATION AND INSPIRATION October 2025
Heart Disease is Personal for Servicon CEO


IN THE FIELD: THE SHIFT WARS July 2025
Benefits and Tradeoffs of Day and Night Cleaning



CHAMPIONS OF CHANGE  October 2025
How to Drive Transformation in Facility Operations


THE ART OF MACHINE MAINTENANCE September 2025
Distributors Benefit from Offering Service Departments


GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS September 2025
Selling the Benefits of Green Floor Pads


LEADERSHIP: LEADING THROUGH DIFFICULT TIMES  April 2025
How Difficult Times Can Shape Leadership Strategies  


GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS September 2025
Cleaning Products That Match Green, Sustainable Priorities


BUILDING THE BLUEPRINT October 2025
EVS Leaders Focus on Teambuilding and Morale


BUILDING THE BLUEPRINT October 2025
People, Process, and Purpose Lead to Award-Winning EVS







LEADING DURING DISAGREEMENTS August 2025
Easy Ways Cleaning Managers can Lead During Disagreements



VERSATILE EQUIPMENT ELEVATES IAQ August 2025
Employing the Right Equipment to Improve Indoor Air


VERSATILE EQUIPMENT ELEVATES IAQ August 2025
Multi-use Tools Boost Cleanliness in Hard-to-Reach Corners


AI TOOLS ARE A NO-BRAINER  August 2025
Living and Learning with New AI Business-boosting Tools 


BE AN ELITE BSC: STAYING GROUNDED July 2025
How BSCs can Lead with Purpose During Changing Times




RESULTS ARE IN: FACILITY CLEANING DECISIONS MANAGEMENT STUDY 2025 August 2025
Annual Cleaning Management Study Outlines Current Trends








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










CLEARING THE AIR June 2025
Lean on Cleaning Machines for an IAQ Boost









WHEN DISASTER STRIKES June 2025
Steps to Bouncing Back from Damaging Weather




THE STATE OF HAND HYGIENE IN 2025 June 2025
Trends Impacting Soap and Sanitizer Products


THE STATE OF HAND HYGIENE IN 2025 June 2025
Handwashing Habits Drive Product Innovation


MAKING THE CASE FOR SOP DEVELOPMENT June 2025
Why SOP Development is Worth Investing Time and Resources




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





IN THE FIELD: CLEANERS AND DISINFECTANTS May 2025
Dissecting the Role Disinfectants Play in a Green Program


IN THE FIELD: CLEANERS AND DISINFECTANTS May 2025
Navigating the Green Cleaning Landscape




BSCAI MEMBER NEWS: 3 DAYS OF LEARNING, NETWORKING CREATES A SPARK FOR SUCCESS May 2025
BSCs Celebrate Success of BSCAI Management Conference 






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




EDITOR'S NOTE April 2025
What It Means to Be a Sales Leader









LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP March 2025
Leaders Face Challenges Head-On


LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP March 2025
Female BSCs Share Key Leadership Lessons













LEADERSHIP: SHAPING LEADERSHIP GOALS February 2025
Team Feedback Builds Leadership and Cleaning Department Goals


EFFECTIVELY ENGAGING A MULTI-GENERATIONAL WORKFORCE February 2025
Manage Competing Work Preferences on a Custodial Team



RECOGNIZED RESILIENCE January 2025
BSCAI President Shares Association Goals for 2025


BSCAI MEMBER NEWS January 2025
1960s: BSCAI is Born









ELEVATING YOUR BUSINESS January 2025
Exploring Industry Trends and Innovation



FROM THE EDITOR January 2025
Caution: Change Ahead









INDUSTRY AWARD RECOGNITION November 2024
Olon Hyde Stands Out as Emerging Leader Among Peers




INDUSTRY AWARD RECOGNITION November 2024
Berger Facility Solutions Makes a Splash as New BSCAI Member





INDUSTRY AWARD RECOGNITION November 2024
Sally Schopmeyer Sets Award-winning Standard for Mentorship






MORE THAN A TREND November 2024
Selling Customers on Robotic Floor Equipment





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



HOTEL TRENDS IMPACTING HOSPITALITY TEAMS November 2024
Hotel Facility Execs Praise Talent and Sustainability











CARPET CARE THEN-AND-NOW November 2024
How to Know When Less is More in Carpet Care






FROM THE EDITOR November 2024
What the Return-to-Office Trend Means for BSCs



FROM THE EDITOR November 2024
Managing Multi-Generational Teams


ALL IN THE FAMILY October 2024
Janitronics Prepares for the Third Generation


THE PUSH FOR PERIOD PRODUCTS October 2024
Facilities Embrace the Period Poverty Challenge


FROM THE EDITOR: LEADERSHIP LESSONS LEARNED November 2024
How Strong Leaders Can Continue to Improve


LEADERSHIP: CONNECTING TEAMS WITH CONCEPTUALIZATION November 2024
Strengthen Departments by Conceptualizing Goals


ALL IN THE FAMILY October 2024
Janitronics Welcomes Third Generation of Leaders



FLOOR CARE FORECAST October 2024
Technology Steps In



FLOOR CARE FORECAST October 2024
Cleaning Solutions for Evolving Flooring Types


THE PUSH FOR PERIOD PRODUCTS October 2024
Lawmakers Prioritize Menstrual Hygiene


DIRTY PLACES, SMELLY SPACES October 2024
Identifying and Eliminating Odor Sources



DIRTY PLACES, SMELLY SPACES October 2024
Preventing Facility Odors During Winter






AI TACKLES HAIS October 2024
How AI Impacts Cleaning Programs




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




SMALL BUT MIGHTY October 2024
Advantages of Compact Floor Care Equipment


LEADERSHIP: UNDERSTANDING THE PILLARS OF PERSUASION October 2024
Techniques to Improve Persuasion Skills as a Leader




FOLLOW THE RULES September 2024
Reinforcing Chemical Safety Importance


FROM THE EDITOR: MANAGING WORKPLACE STRESS October 2024
Contributing to a Healthy Workplace Atmosphere





BATTERY BENEFITS  September 2024
Essential Safety Tips for Lithium Batteries






FACES OF THE FRONTLINE August 2024
Faces of the Frontline Honors Roxana Escobar




LEADERSHIP: IMPROVING MORALE THROUGH SELF-AWARENESS August 2024
Techniques Managers Can Use to Practice and Improve Self-Awareness






LITHIUM FOR THE LONG HAUL August 2024
Switching to Lithium Batteries Can Save on Labor



LITHIUM FOR THE LONG HAUL August 2024
Why Lithium-Ion Batteries are Making Waves in Cleaning









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



BSCAI MEMBER NEWS July 2024
Knowing the Numbers Inside and Out




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



FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY July 2024
How BSCs Can Build Trust With Customers



FINDING THE IDEAL JANITORIAL TEAM PLAYER July 2024
Identify Top Candidates with 5 Effective Interview Questions




AN EDUCATION IN ODOR CONTROL June 2024
Learning Odor Control Lessons Through Trial-and-Error


AN EDUCATION IN ODOR CONTROL June 2024
Making Sense of Hidden Scents








LEADERSHIP: WHY HEALING IS ESSENTIAL FOR RESOLVING WORKPLACE TENSION June 2024
How Personal Healing Improves Leadership Abilities




HOW MATURITY MODELS ENABLE TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE June 2024
Why Maturity Models Make Sense for Educational Settings



HOW MATURITY MODELS ENABLE TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE June 2024
Making Health and Sustainability a Priority



FREETIME: BREAKING BREAD AND FORMING BONDS June 2024
Food and Wine Combine to Build Community Bonds








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



THE STRATEGIC SELL: KNOWING WHEN TO WALK AWAY June 2024
Applying Gambling Tactics to Distributor Sales Success 













FROM THE EDITOR: UNDERSTANDING LABOR LAWS May 2024
How Labor Laws Put Strain on Contractors













BREAKING THROUGH THE BACKACHE April 2024
Technology Spearheads Industry Innovation





BREAKING THROUGH THE BACKACHE April 2024
Evaluating the Evolution of Ergonomic Equipment












FROM THE EDITOR: SERVICE WITH A SMILE April 2024
Why Strong Customer Service is Essential





LEADERSHIP: HOW EMPATHY IS PIVOTAL FOR MORALE April 2024
Empathy is Key to Employee Trust and Retention





















FROM THE EDITOR: TACKLING TURNOVER March 2024
Report Evaluates Industry Turnover

























HEALTHY SCHOOLS: ALL TOGETHER NOW February 2024
Lessons Learned from Developing an Integrated IAQ Strategy in Schools








THE STRATEGIC SELL: UNLEASHING SALES SUCCESS IN 2024   February 2024
How to Address the 3 Most Common Sales Challenges 



COMPREHENSIVE CARPET CARE February 2024
How to Preserve Carpet Quality in Facilities


COMPREHENSIVE CARPET CARE February 2024
Pivotal Tools for Optimized Carpet Care





TRAIN AND RETAIN  February 2024
Embracing a New Approach to Facility Management  






LEADERSHIP: SERVING A LESSON IN LISTENING February 2024
The Benefits to Leaders Who Listen





BSCAI MEMBER NEWS January 2024
How to Treat Your Business Like an Investment





FROM THE EDITOR: February 2024
Discussing Key Traits of Successful Leaders

















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






















POWERING THROUGH November 2023
Distributors Keep Ahead of the Supply Chain




















FROM THE EDITOR: THE BENEFITS OF GIVING November 2023
How Giving Back Benefits Communities and BSCs Alike



LEADERSHIP: EXCEEDING YOUR COMFORT ZONE  November 2023
Embrace Challenges to Grow as a Leader 










STACKING UP SALARIES November 2023
How Money Matters to Managers






FROM THE EDITOR: PROVIDING THE RIGHT TOOLS October 2023
The Importance of Equipment During Employee Onboarding



IN THE FIELD: MAKING SENSE OF SCENTS October 2023
Potential Benefits of Scent-Free Products



HEALTHY SCHOOLS: SPEAKING MY LANGUAGE  November 2023
Translation Technology Brings Cleaning Programs to New Heights


IN THE FIELD: MAKING SENSE OF SCENTS October 2023
Why Different Smells Make an Impact on Cleaning Perception


MANAGEMENT: FINDING YOUR IKIGAI  November 2023
A Positive Outlook on the Future 


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


BE AN ELITE BSC October 2023
Strategies for Stopping Negative Self-Talk 





MULTITASKING MATS October 2023
Identifying Optimal Mat Locations








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  










FROM THE EDITOR: SHELVING STRATEGIES October 2023
Reconsidering Warehouse Shelving Strategies








DELIVERING DEFENSE  October 2023
Practice Helps Progress Against HAIs






THE STRATEGIC SELL: REVOLUTIONIZING SALES TRAINING October 2023
Top Reasons Why Sales Training Often Falls Short




MANAGEMENT: THE EVOLUTION AND STUDY OF TIME AND MOTION October 2023
Lillian Gilbreth’s Study of Time and Motion









LEADERSHIP: CORRECTING THE COURSE October 2023
The Value of Allowing Mistakes to be Redeemed










CUSTOMER CONSIDERATIONS September 2023
Survey Reveals Top End User Purchasing Trends














EDITOR’S NOTE: WHAT CUSTOMERS WANT September 2023
Distributors Benefit from Knowing End User Purchasing Trends










LEADERSHIP: EVERY INTERACTION COUNTS August 2023
How Managers Can Create a Supportive Workforce





CLEARING THE AIR ON CARPET CARE August 2023
Need-to-Know Carpet Equipment Components that Affect IAQ




HEALTHY SCHOOLS: RECRUITING AND RETAINING TOP TALENT August 2023
How Facility Managers Can Offer a Path to Professional Growth



MANAGEMENT: ADMITTING FAILURE August 2023
How Facility Cleaning Managers Learn from Leadership Failures







DO’S AND DON’TS OF BATTERY MAINTENANCE August 2023
How to Keep Batteries at Peak Performance









UNDERSTANDING THE COST OF HAIS August 2023
Best Practices, Equipment for Minimizing HAI Damages










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




2023 FACILITY CLEANING DECISIONS MANAGEMENT STUDY August 2023
The State of Budgets for In-House Cleaning Departments



2023 FACILITY CLEANING DECISIONS MANAGEMENT STUDY August 2023
Cleaning Executives Provide Insight on Top Management Priorities




2023 FACILITY CLEANING DECISIONS MANAGEMENT STUDY August 2023
Study Outlines Top Management Trends for Facility Cleaning Executives


THE STRATEGIC SELL: UNLOCKING SUCCESS August 2023
A Game-Changing New Method for Hiring Salespeople






















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








ELITE BSC: CLOSING THE CIRCLE ON COMPLAINTS July 2023
Simple Steps BSCs Can Use to Handle Customer Complaints












































CHATTING ABOUT CHALLENGES June 2023
Cleaning Techniques to Tackling Budget Restraints























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





HEALTHY SCHOOLS: FINDING THE BASELINE June 2023
Facility Cleaning Managers Benefit from Self-Assessments




















FROM THE EDITOR: PLANNING FOR THE UNEXPECTED June 2023
Why Emergency Preparedness Plans Should Be Required in Facilities



ELITE BSC: HOW MANY FIELD MANAGERS DO I NEED? May 2023
Determining the Appropriate Number of Cleaning Field Managers







LEADERSHIP: THE PITFALLS OF JUDGING TOO SOON June 2023
How Prematurely Judging Employees Prevents Potential






MANAGEMENT: PERFECTING THE PRINCIPLES OF TRAINING June 2023
React and Refine Management Training Principles

































STRATEGIC SELL: SELLING LIKE IT IS 1943? April 2023
How Consultative Selling Builds Trust


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



















MANAGEMENT: STARING DOWN PERIOD STIGMA April 2023
Ways the Cleaning Industry Can Positively Impact Public Spaces


LEADERSHIP: PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITHOUT PROMPTING April 2023
Life and Leadership Lessons for Cleaning Managers 
















FROM THE EDITOR: MANAGEMENT GROWTH AND BUILDING A STRONG TEAM April 2023
Three Training Tips for Top Managers



















FROM THE EDITOR: REAPING THE REWARDS OF RECOGNITION March 2023
Emerging Leader Awards Highlight Importance of Employee Appreciation











SANITARY MAINTENANCE 80TH ANNIVERSARY COVERAGE March 2023
Flashback to the 1950s: Sanitary Maintenance Evolves




STAYING THE COURSE March 2023
Workplace Dynamics Stay Strong




STAYING THE COURSE March 2023
Digging through the Numbers


STAYING THE COURSE March 2023
Examining Product Selection and Growth








CLEANING IN FOCUS 2023 February 2023
Lowering Costs and Cleaning Smarter




STEPS TO ENSURE COMPREHENSIVE CARPET CARE March 2023
How to Create a Carpet Care Program




CLEANING IN FOCUS 2023 February 2023
The Power of Robotic Cleaning





CLEANING IN FOCUS 2023 February 2023
Making Cleaning Sustainable





















FROM THE EDITOR: SANITARY MAINTENANCE CELEBRATES 80 YEARS  February 2023
Sanitary Maintenance Launches 80-Year Anniversary Special








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



READY FOR ROBOTICS February 2023
Ensuring Data Security with Robotic Floor Equipment








FROM THE EDITOR: LEADERSHIP BY THE BOOK February 2023
CleanLink Book Club Series Showcases Best Management Strategies 











THE MANY MERITS OF SEALED SOAP DISPENSERS   January 2023
Time and Labor Savings Result in Cleaner Restrooms


THE MANY MERITS OF SEALED SOAP DISPENSERS   January 2023
What You Need to Know About Sealed Soap Dispensers





HEALTHY SCHOOLS: MAINTAINING A WORK FORCE February 2023
3 Keys to Training, Sustaining and Retaining Workers 




BSCAI MEMBER NEWS: PERSONAL HOME EXCLUSION January 2023
How to Secure a Personal Home Exclusion Tax Break



LEADERSHIP: MENTORSHIP PROVES PIVOTAL FOR PLANNING AND PREPARATION  February 2023
The Value of Mentorship for Aspiring Leaders 




MANAGEMENT: THREE KEYS TO EFFECTIVE CLEANING PROGRAMS February 2023
Three Key Components of an Effective Cleaning Program  

















KEY FACTORS WHEN BUYING OR LEASING FLOOR EQUIPMENT January 2023
How Warranty and Training Options Impact Equipment Purchasing





KEY FACTORS WHEN BUYING OR LEASING FLOOR EQUIPMENT January 2023
Buying vs. Leasing Equipment: What You Need to Know





RECOGNIZING STANDOUT BSC'S November 2022
Community Connection and Dedication Highlight CLEAN Awards





RECOGNIZING STANDOUT BSC'S November 2022
Celebrating Building Service Contractor CLEAN Award Winners











USING TECHNOLOGY TO CLEAN SMARTER November 2022
Easy Ways to Embrace and Use Technology in Cleaning Processes















BE AN ELITE BSC: ACTING ON LEAD MEASURES November 2022
Cleaning Contractors Maximize Business Potential with Metrics






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














PERFECTING YOUR PLAYBOOK November 2022
Securing Clients With Training, Certifications


FACES OF THE FRONTLINE November 2022
Faces of the Frontline Honors Joyce Close, ServiceMaster




SUSTAINABILITY AND ESG STUDY January 2023
Survey Outlines BSC/Facility Sustainability and ESG Goals


FROM THE EDITOR November 2022
Recognizing Future Leaders









THE STRATEGIC SELL: FIVE MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT SALES SUCCESS November 2022
How to Improve Sales Hiring Success


CLEANING MANAGEMENT November 2022
Three Markers of Successful Cleaning Departments





FROM THE EDITOR: SORTING THROUGH STAFFING STRUGGLES November 2022
How Can Cleaning Distributors Improve Workplace Culture?




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


FROM THE EDITOR November 2022
The Cost to Compete




COMPREHENSIVE CARPET CARE November 2022
Tips and Tricks for Maxing Out a Carpet’s Lifespan




FREETIME: MAKING AN IMPACT THROUGH MENTORSHIP October 2022
Mentoring Others Builds a Foundation for the Future







PREVENTING CROSS-CONTAMINATION October 2022
Best Tools, Processes to Combat Cross-Contamination























FACILITY FOCUS: GAINING TRACTION September 2022
Handwashing Setup Streamlines Restroom Cleaning, Saves Supplies





FACILITY FOCUS: GAINING TRACTION September 2022
All-In-One Sink System Keeps Floors and Customers Safe


FROM THE EDITOR September 2022
Planning for Future Leadership


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











BAD SCENTS, NO SERVICE September 2022
Proven Products to Combat Odors




BAD SCENTS, NO SERVICE September 2022
How Distributors Can Assist with Foodservice Odors


MANAGEMENT: THE CLEANING NEVER STOPS September 2022
Cleaning Managers Capitalize on Peer-to-Peer Networking






FREETIME: SERVING AND LEARNING IN LATIN AMERICA September 2022
Greentech Environmental Sales Coordinator Shares Value of Mission Trip Experiences






ARE YOU READY? September 2022
What to Look for When Recruiting New Managers




RETURN TO THE WINDY CITY September 2022
A BSC's Guide to BSCAI's Contracting Success 2022







SCHOOLS FACE 3 MAJOR CHALLENGES September 2022
Top Challenges for School Facility Managers



THE STRATEGIC SELL: SELLING INTO RECESSION...DOES IT MATTER? September 2022
Recession-Proof Sales Strategies for Distributors


PERSISTENCE PERSONIFIED August 2022
Paul Taylor Built a Foundation for Business Success






PERSISTENCE PERSONIFIED August 2022
ESS Clean CEO Turns Challenges into Success Stories




ADDRESSING AND RESOLVING RESTROOM ODORS August 2022
Key Restroom Odor Culprits and How to Prevent Them


BE AN ELITE BSC: MANAGING EXPECTATIONS AND ASPIRATIONS August 2022
Setting Business Expectations and Managing Reality



RECONNECTING IN CHICAGO September 2022
BSCs Benefit from Education and Awards at ISSA 2022


RECONNECTING IN CHICAGO September 2022
A BSC's Guide to ISSA North America






IS EARNED WAGE ACCESS THE FUTURE? August 2022
Outlining On-Demand Payroll and How Cleaning Teams Can Benefit










GREEN CLEANING August 2022
3 Things BSCs Should Know About ESG

















CHALLENGES IN DISTRIBUTION August 2022
Cleaning Hurdles and How to Overcome Them






8/30/2022
SG360 Joins NSA












PICKING UP THE PIECES August 2022
Why Less Carpeting Simplifies Cleaning Schedules





8/22/2022
BOMI Names New CEO







MANAGEMENT: THE 4 S'S OF CLEANING August 2022
4 Tips for Evaluating Cleaning Processes and Training Needs








BREAKING THE ICE August 2022
How Much Ice Melt Should You Apply?




FROM THE EDITOR: HANDLING STAFFING STRUGGLES August 2022
Showing Appreciation for Staff Pays Dividends



CONTINUING THE CLIMB August 2022
Cleaning Managers Discuss Staffing Struggles



CONTINUING THE CLIMB August 2022
Cleaning Managers Address Purchasing Priorities




CONTINUING THE CLIMB August 2022
Survey Outlines Facility Cleaning Budgets






CONTINUING THE CLIMB August 2022
Outsourcing and Other Management Challenges








STRATEGIC SELL: THE FACE OF UNCERTAINTY August 2022
Sales Strategies for Turbulent Times









INTERNAL STRUGGLES June 2022
Staffing Struggles Plague Cleaning Teams








IN THE FIELD: CARPET CARE June 2022
How to Add Encapsulation to Carpet Care Programs




IN THE FIELD: CARPET CARE June 2022
Tips to Incorporating Encapsulation Cleaning











































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














ARE YOU READY FOR WELL? June 2022
WELL Certification Emphasizes Facility Reopening


FROM THE EDITOR: HOW TO DO MORE WITH LESS June 2022
Autonomous Machines Make an Impression







STRATEGIC SELL: HOW MUCH IS YOUR SALES FORCE COSTING YOU? June 2022
The Real Cost of Average or Weak Salespeople


MANAGEMENT: THE MORE YOU KNOW June 2022
The Perils of Hoarding Knowledge in Cleaning Operations







FROM THE EDITOR: A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE ON CLEANING June 2022
Top Takeaways from Attending Interclean Amsterdam







FLOOR EQUIPMENT June 2022
Mops that Minimize Cross-Contamination























BUILDING A FOUNDATION April 2022
BSC Lays a Foundation for Long-Term Success







6/6/2022
State of the Cleaning Industry
Taking a closer look at where things stand as the cleaning industry starts to assess lessons learned during the pandemic, and looking to the future.





BUSINESS TRENDS April 2022
State of the Cleaning Industry




WHAT CAN BE DONE TO MAKE FLOORS SAFER? April 2022
Understanding Floor Coefficient Of Friction Standards








WHAT CAN BE DONE TO MAKE FLOORS SAFER? April 2022
Keep Floors Safe by Measuring Slip Resistance








IN THE FIELD: INFECTION CONTROL April 2022
Green Cleaning Initiatives That Battle Infection Control
Complementary Cleaning Strategies








ALL CHARGED UP April 2022
How Proper Training Extends Battery Life























POST-PANDEMIC RESTROOM CLEANING April 2022
Touchless Restroom Fixtures Meet Occupant Preferences













GETTING THE GREEN LIGHT April 2022
Initial Steps For Launching A Sustainability Program




GETTING THE GREEN LIGHT April 2022
How To Launch A Sustainability Program





EDITORIAL – STOP THE SPINNING April 2022
Facility Cleaning Managers Face Hurdles Head On


REFINE HOW TO COMMUNICATE CLEAN April 2022
Three Ways to Communicate Cleaning’s Impact

























SUPPLY CHAIN TO BE TANGLED ALL YEAR February 2022
Supply Chain To Be Tangled All Year





BE AN ELITE BSC February 2022
3 Steps For Improving Workload Management






2021 BSCAI CLEAN AWARD WINNERS February 2022
2021 BSCAI CLEAN Award Winners Recognized


FREETIME: MOUNTAIN AIR AND HUT HOSPITALITY February 2022
Pro-Link Exec Shares His Love Of The Outdoors








BUILDING SERVICE CONTRACTORS LEAD THROUGH TRYING TIMES February 2022
Employee Recognition Improves Retention


COMMUNICATION TIPS FOR MANAGERS February 2022
Improving Communication In A Cleaning Company


BUILDING SERVICE CONTRACTORS LEAD THROUGH TRYING TIMES February 2022
Business Challenges Breed Opportunities For Growth






BUILDING SERVICE CONTRACTORS LEAD THROUGH TRYING TIMES February 2022
Lessons in Leadership





FROM THE EDITOR: LEADERSHIP LESSONS February 2022
Strong Leadership Requires Tough Decisions






COMMUNICATING IAQ STRATEGIES February 2022
Sharing IAQ Policies With Occupants





HELP WANTED February 2022
5 Steps To Hiring And Retaining Talent


MANAGEMENT COLUMN: NEW YEAR, NEW APPRECIATION February 2022
Continued Appreciation For Frontline Workers





FROM THE EDITOR: FLEXIBILITY KEY TO NAVIGATING 2022 February 2022
Rethinking Cleaning Schedules, Staffing As Pandemic Continues







































BSCAI MEMBER NEWS November 2021
5 Tips For Employee Motivation




WEIGHING THE OPTIONS November 2021
On-Site Assessments Ensure Quality Floors



MANAGEMENT: THE CLEAN SYNDROME November 2021
How Cleaning And Disneyland Are Connected



BE AN ELITE BSC: 5 COMPONENTS FOR A HEALTHY SALES PIPELINE November 2021
Building A Steady Sales Flow For Company Growth




MAKING AN IMPRESSION November 2021
Optimizing Restroom Setups For Occupants



INTERIM CARPET MAINTENANCE November 2021
Selecting Interim Carpet Care Equipment






BOOST CARPET CLEANLINESS October 2021
Carpet Equipment That Helps Maintain Cleanliness


BOOST CARPET CLEANLINESS October 2021
Choosing The Right Carpet Care Equipment








CALCULATING CLEANING COSTS October 2021
Report Outlines Cleaning Costs And Frequencies



FACILITY FOCUS: ROBOTIC REVAMP October 2021
Denver Public Schools Embrace Autonomous Autoscrubbers


FACILITY FOCUS: ROBOTIC REVAMP October 2021
Floor Equipment That Helps Minimize Downtime


FACILITY FOCUS: ROBOTIC REVAMP October 2021
Autonomious Autoscrubbers Help Streamline Floor Care



MANAGEMENT COLUMN October 2021
7 Characteristics Of Top Managers







A MOUNTAIN WORTH CLIMBING August 2021
Management Survey Reveals Top Cleaning Trends



A MOUNTAIN WORTH CLIMBING August 2021
Cleaning Managers Address Budgeting


A MOUNTAIN WORTH CLIMBING August 2021
Purchasing Priorities For Facility Cleaning Managers


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