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A CROSS ROAD February 2026
How New Technology and More Reshapes Floor Care

3/26/2026
2026 Supply Chain Disruptions and Industry Solutions

PROLONG THE LIFE OF FLOORS January 2026
How to Restore and Maintain Hard Floors

1/9/2026
Proposed Rail Merger Could Impact Chemical Distribution

11/13/2025
States with the Cleanest and Dirtiest Offices

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

2/8/2024
New Hampshire Investigating PFAs from Commercial Cleaning Wastewater

11/9/2023
Imperial Dade Expands in Ontario

10/12/2023
ABCO Mops Nominated for 2023 ISSA Show Innovation Award 

8/16/2023
The Consequences of Overstocked Warehouses

5/17/2023
Imperial Dade Expands Presence in Georgia, Alabama

5/12/2023
O'Dell Corporation Achieves UL Environmental Claims Validation

4/26/2023
Study: Manual Floor Mopping Materials Provide Hygiene Outcomes

3/8/2023
Aramsco Acquires Texas-Based Distributor

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

MOPPING UP SALES September 2022
What’s Included in a Full Lineup of Floor Care Tools

10/17/2022
MicroCare Announces New Director of Global Supply Chain

UNDER PRESSURE September 2022
Maintaining Relationships While Battling the Supply Chain

SUPPLY CHAIN STRUGGLES September 2022
What Global Supply Chain Disruptions Mean for the Contract Cleaning Industry

9/30/2022
Source Supply Inc. Acquires E.J. Sprague Co.

8/4/2022
4 Hurdles That Limit Sustainability Efforts

7/28/2022
Amazon Makes Push for Office Supply Market

FLOOR EQUIPMENT June 2022
Choosing the Mop to Meet Your Needs

6/2/2022
Survey: Do Consumers Value Sustainability-Based Products?

FROM THE EDITOR: AVOIDING THE BLAME GAME April 2022
BSCs Manage Turnover With Strong Leadership

4/6/2022
NACD Comments On Passage Of Ocean Shipping Reform Act

4/4/2022
NACD President Comments On Shipping Crisis

1/24/2022
NACD Provides Supply Chain Recommendations

GUIDING THE FLOORS October 2021
Choosing Between Cotton And Microfiber Mops

10/26/2021
5 Tips To Protect Floors During Winter

3/24/2021
Brady and IFS Acquire Elkins Wholesale

3/16/2021
APIC Disappointed By Lifting Of COVID Restrictions

11/10/2020
Study: Mopping Causes Pain

10/13/2020
Americans Fear Public Restrooms

8/18/2020
Politician Wants To Provide Hospital Janitors Hazard Pay

6/8/2020
Blocking Birds From Ruining Your Facility

3/11/2020
S.P. Richards Opens New Headquarters After Fire

WHEN TO GO ROBOTIC February 2020
Jan/San Distributors Must Help Customers Understand Floor Robotics

BENEFITS OF ERGONOMICS October 2019
Ergonomics Promotes Safety, Boosts Morale

BENEFITS OF ERGONOMICS October 2019
Training Emphasizes Mopping Ergonomics

10/18/2019
Kimberly-Clark Honored For Environmental And Social Impact

7/24/2019
Cleaning Improves Mental Health

BETTER COMMUNICATION LEADS TO HAPPIER WORKPLACE November 2018
Book Helps Improve Relationship With Coworkers

8/8/2018
Study Explains Why Cleaning Workers Retire Early

6/28/2018
Survey Reviews Cleanliness Of Mops And Cloths Used In Hospitals

6/5/2018
WHITE PAPER: Hospitals Examine Problems Caused By Wet Mopping Floors

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

HANDLING HAND TOOLS May 2017
Considerations When Selecting Mopping Handles

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

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

DOWN AND DIRTY: PROVING A STRIPPED FLOOR HAS BEEN RINSED ENOUGH TO APPLY SEALER April 2015
Perform A pH Test After Stripping Floors And Rinsing

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

August 2014
Stripping Floors Without Chemicals

WET, DRIPPING HANDS CREATE UNSANITARY RESTROOMS May 2014
Hand Dryer Manufacturers Address the 'Water Issue'

WET, DRIPPING HANDS CREATE UNSANITARY RESTROOMS May 2014
New Hand Dryer Accessories Divert Water From Restroom Walls and Floors

WET, DRIPPING HANDS CREATE UNSANITARY RESTROOMS May 2014
Hand Dryer Water Collection Includes Reservoirs and Absorbent Ceramic

WET, DRIPPING HANDS CREATE UNSANITARY RESTROOMS May 2014
Prevent Germs With Hand Dryer Mats

COVER STORY: MOBILE COMMERCE May 2014
Springfield Paper Company Goes Mobile

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

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

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

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

November 2013
Take The Floor Stripper Test

IN THE FIELD: ERGONOMIC MOPPING EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUE June 2013
Reduce Injuries With Ergonomic Mops

IN THE FIELD: MOPS June 2013
Microfiber Flat Mops Allow Employees To Clean With Ease

IN THE FIELD: MOPS June 2013
Training Employees On Proper Mopping Techniques

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

7/11/2012
Tips For Proper Stripping and Refinishing

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

March 2012
Oscillating Floor Machines Deep Scrub Floors Without Chemicals
Oscillating equipment works on numerous floor surfaces and comes in a variety of sizes

August 2011
Daily Maintenance Will Keep Gym Floors Beautiful

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

TECHNOLOGY September 2010
Help With Deliveries
Distributors are utilizing third-parties — and ERP software — to ship small orders

UP CLOSE: MOPS & BUCKETS May 2010
Mopping Systems: A Matter Of Personal Preference
End users aren't all the same. Why should their mopping systems be?

FEATURE April 2009
Floor Care: The Evolution Of An Old Stand-by
Traditional mops and buckets get a face-lift by adjusting to a changing jan/san market

UP CLOSE: BROOMS, BRUSHES & MOPS March 2009
Kicking The Bucket And Ringer To The Curb
Bucketless microfiber flat mopping systems differ in many ways from traditional mopping systems

UP CLOSE June 2008
Floor Care: Vacuuming Hard Surface Floors
Recent studies find vacuuming to be an efficient alternative to dust mopping

CLEANING PROFESSIONAL'S FIELD GUIDE 2008 January 2008
Mopping Safety And Ergonomics