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A WELCOMED CHANGE August 2026
Inclusive Hygiene is Coming to Restrooms














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


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





FLOOR PADS & BRUSHES August 2026
Putting Floor Care Equipment Accessories to Work










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














STRATEGIES THAT DRIVE GROWTH June 2026
Distributors Connect Private Labeling to Strategic Growth




CHANGE FOR THE BETTER June 2026
What to Look for in Multi-Purpose Floor Machines




CHANGE FOR THE BETTER June 2026
Multipurpose Floor Equipment Improves Cleaning




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

















FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK May 2026
Keeping Tabs on Global Cleaning Trends




THE NEW CHEMISTRY OF EFFICIENCY April 2026
Promoting the Benefits of Properly Portioned Chemicals




FROM THE EDITOR April 2026
A Warning About Cutting Costs










ROADMAP TO IMPROVEMENT April 2026
How Facility Cleaning Teams Can Continuously Improve




EXTEND CARPET LIFE WITH INTERIM CLEANING March 2026
Ongoing Maintenance is the Key to Extending Carpet Life





TECHNOLOGY OPTIMIZES OPERATIONS March 2026
5 Ways Contract Cleaning Pros Are Using AI for Their Business



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




FEMALE LEADERS INFLUENCE AN INDUSTRY March 2026
How Innovation Drives Industry Improvements


GROWING INNOVATION February 2026
Savvy Jan/San Buyers Target Towel, Tissue Tech




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
















IMPROVING PRODUCTIVITY February 2026
Team Cleaning Can Solve Workplace Productivity Challenges



HOW PROPERLY PORTIONED CHEMICALS OPTIMIZE CLEANING OPERATIONS January 2026
Manufacturer Q&A Explores Dilution Control Issues












DOES SIZE MATTER? February 2026
Comparing Large and Small Carpet Care Equipment



























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





STRATEGIC SELL: HOW DO YOU EARN YOUR MARGIN? November 2025
3 Modern Sales Strategies that Drive Value




BSCS GET A HANDLE ON HAND TOOLS October 2025
Best Practices for Integrating Brooms, Brushes, and Mops



BSCS GET A HANDLE ON HAND TOOLS October 2025
A Guide to Purchasing Hand Tools



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



VACUUM BETTER November 2025
Strategies that Support Proper Carpet Care





CARPET CARE REQUIRES CONSISTENCY November 2025
Less Frequent Vacuuming Shouldn’t be up for Debate







SEARCHING FOR SOLUTIONS November 2024
Software Helps Cleaning Managers Do More with Less


FOODSERVICE FLOOR SAFETY October 2025
Cleaning Foodservice Spaces Must be Consistent


FOODSERVICE FLOOR SAFETY  October 2025
Smart Cleaning is Key for Commercial Kitchens




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






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



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


IN THE FIELD: MODERNIZING MOPPING May 2025
Creating a Comprehensive Mopping System









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




BEYOND THE BOTTOM LINE   April 2025
John Bruning Goes Above and Beyond for Clients



BEYOND THE BOTTOM LINE   April 2025
Paul Mullen Prioritizes Relationships at PJP


TELESCOPING TOOLS TAKE CLEANING EVEN HIGHER   April 2025
Ergonomic Hand Tools Improve Cleaning Efficiency 


BEYOND THE BOTTOM LINE   April 2025
Deven Eastridge is Dedicated to Delivering Service


BEYOND THE BOTTOM LINE   April 2025
Craig Baumgardt is Committed to his Clients




FACILITY FOCUS: BUILT TO LAST  April 2025
University Commits to Sustainable Building Practices


FACILITY FOCUS: BUILT TO LAST  April 2025
Taking a Multi-Pronged Approach to Campus Sustainability




IN THE FIELD: CARPET CARE March 2025
How to Boost Carpet Cleaning Sales 









BSCAI MEMBER NEWS January 2025
1960s: BSCAI is Born







RISING TO THE TOP November 2024
Guy Mingo Shares Future Industry Insights




RISING TO THE TOP November 2024
Prioritizing Team Growth for Company Success


RISING TO THE TOP November 2024
Strategies for Success at Marsden Services



INDUSTRY AWARD RECOGNITION November 2024
Prestige Maintenance Recognized for Community Involvement


INDUSTRY AWARD RECOGNITION November 2024
BSCAI Announces Nathalie Doobin Receives Leadership Award



SOFTWARE MAKES FOR SMARTER ANALYSIS November 2024
The Right Software Makes All the Difference


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



HOTEL TRENDS IMPACTING HOSPITALITY TEAMS November 2024
Innovating Hotel Housekeeping



SOFTWARE MAKES FOR SMARTER ANALYSIS November 2024
Quick Tips for Using Software to Maximize Business Potential


PLANNING AND PREPARATION November 2024
Choosing and Using the Right Chemicals


PLANNING AND PREPARATION November 2024
How Cleaning Teams Prepare for the Next Infectious Outbreak


SEARCHING FOR SOLUTIONS November 2024
How Software Helps Support the Staff



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




THE STRATEGIC SELL: A HIGH-PERFORMING SALES PROCESS BLUEPRINT November 2024
5 Factors of a Differentiated Sales Process



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




FLOOR CARE FORECAST October 2024
Technology Steps In



FLOOR CARE FORECAST October 2024
Cleaning Solutions for Evolving Flooring Types



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



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






FROM THE EDITOR October 2024
Nurturing Your Network




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



EMBRACING EFFECTIVE IAQ August 2024
Effective Equipment to Maintain Air Quality



EMBRACING EFFECTIVE IAQ August 2024
Identify and Prevent Poor IAQ Pitfalls


AN EYE ON INNOVATION August 2024
Top Industry Products Used in Facilities






PRODUCTS MAKING AN IMPACT July 2024
Products Impacting the Cleaning Industry 


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







FROM THE EDITOR: GLOBAL FOOTPRINTS June 2024
Europe’s Influence on U.S. Sustainability



FROM THE EDITOR: INNOVATION OBSERVATIONS June 2024
Interclean Amsterdam Showcases Continuous Industry Progression



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



IN THE FIELD: QUATS: THE DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD May 2024
How Quats Can Be Applied Responsibly


IN THE FIELD: QUATS: THE DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD May 2024
Tips and Tricks for Using Quat-based Cleaners Safely



IN THE FIELD: QUATS: THE DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD May 2024
Advantages and Alternatives to Quat-based Cleaning




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






THE STRATEGIC SELL: THE SECRET TO UNLOCKING SALES SUCCESS April 2024
The Difference Between Leading and Lagging Sales Indicators





FROM THE EDITOR: LIVE AND IN-PERSON April 2024
Benefits of Networking in the Cleaning Industry




IAQ STARTS UNDERFOOT March 2024
Thinking Beyond the Vacuum



IAQ STARTS UNDERFOOT March 2024
How Carpets Contribute to Facility Air Quality





FROM THE EDITOR March 2024
Keeping on Top of Product Innovation 










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



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


COMPREHENSIVE CARPET CARE February 2024
Pivotal Tools for Optimized Carpet Care



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



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










IN THE FIELD: SURFACE IMAGING TECHNOLOGY IDENTIFIES, VALIDATES CLEANING NEEDS November 2023
Combining Cleaning Technology with Professional Instincts


IN THE FIELD: SURFACE IMAGING TECHNOLOGY IDENTIFIES, VALIDATES CLEANING NEEDS November 2023
Using Software to Pinpoint, Clean Problem Surfaces


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 


THE STRATEGIC SELL: UNVEILING THE KEYS TO SALES PERFORMANCE November 2023
How to Identify Causes Behind Underachieving Salespeople







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





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  



REFOCUSING ON THE RESTROOM October 2023
Common Restroom Cleaning Oversights


REFOCUSING ON THE RESTROOM October 2023
Detecting and Diffusing Restroom Hotspots in Facilities


FREETIME: PITMASTER IMPARTS SMOKE, FLAVOR AND LIFE LESSONS October 2023
How Feeding Friends and Family Nourishes the Soul






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




CELEBRATING A CENTURY OF CLEANING October 2023
A Facility Cleaning Manager’s Guide to ISSA North America 2023


























BUILDING BETTER TRAINING August 2023
9 Steps to Better Distributor Training Programs


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



FROM THE EDITOR: END USERS NEED YOUR HELP August 2023
Distributors Find Value to Training Offerings

































IN THE FIELD: USING EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE AS A UNIQUE SELLING POINT May 2023
Tips for Staffing, Marketing Exterior Marketing Services


IN THE FIELD: USING EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE AS A UNIQUE SELLING POINT May 2023
How Exterior Maintenance Offerings Can Set BSCs Apart


FROM THE EDITOR: BRANCHING OUT BEYOND CLEANING May 2023
The Importance of Value-Added Services for BSCs




























STEPS TO ENSURE COMPREHENSIVE CARPET CARE March 2023
The Importance of Interim Maintenance for Carpet Care


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











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






STRATEGIC SELL: FIVE HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE SALESPEOPLE  February 2023
Expert Shares 5 Habits of Effective Salespeople 





















MECHANICAL FLEETS OPTIMIZE FLOOR CARE CAPABILITY November 2022
Training and Budgeting for Maximum Impact








ADAPTING TO A CHANGING WORKPLACE November 2022
BSC Tips For Efficient Cleaning After Facility Changes






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



LEARNING FROM A SELF-ASSESSMENT November 2022
Tool Helps Assess School Facilities Management Strategies




COMPREHENSIVE CARPET CARE November 2022
Putting the Right Tools in the Right Hands








THE STRATEGIC SELL: BUT, SHE HAS A BIG BOOK October 2022
Why Revenue and Sales Effectiveness Are Not the Same











RECONNECTING IN CHICAGO September 2022
Keynote Speakers, Awards for ISSA Show North America 2022





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
BSC Proves Hard Work Pays Off






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









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






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






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





FROM THE EDITOR: GROWTH FROM NETWORKING ABROAD June 2022
Advantages of Networking With BSCs











EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE June 2022
5 Ways Cleaning Can Make a Strong Impression


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


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


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










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


BUSINESS TRENDS April 2022
State of the Cleaning Industry













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







MATTING MATTERS February 2022
Steps To Simplify Mat Selection





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



COMMUNICATING IAQ STRATEGIES February 2022
Helping Staff With Elevated Cleaning Expectations













BSCAI MEMBER NEWS November 2021
5 Tips For Employee Motivation







INTERIM CARPET MAINTENANCE November 2021
Experts Discuss, Debate Interim Carpet Care






BOOST CARPET CLEANLINESS October 2021
Carpet Equipment That Helps Maintain Cleanliness









FACES OF THE FRONTLINE: JOSE SANTOS, HARVARD MAINTENANCE October 2021
Recognizing A Valuable Frontline Hero