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In honor of International Cleaning Week, ABCO Cleaning Products is celebrating the essential role cleaning plays in creating safe, healthy, and productive environments for facilities.

“Cleaning professionals are essential to the safety and well-being of every facility,” says Carlos Albir Jr., Vice President of Operations at ABCO Cleaning Products. “International Cleaning Week is an opportunity to recognize the dedication of these teams while encouraging facilities to review their cleaning practices and look for opportunities to improve efficiency and sustainability.”

Facilities can:

1. Review Cleaning Practices
Evaluate cleaning protocols, tools, and products to ensure they support safe, efficient, and sustainable operations. Consider adopting equipment that helps improve productivity while reducing environmental impact.

2. Recognize Custodial Staff
Celebrate the frontline workers responsible for maintaining clean environments. Around 91 percent of employees say recognition makes them more motivated at work. Recognition programs, team shoutouts, or appreciation events can go a long way in boosting morale and engagement.

3. Implement Sustainable Practices
Switching to durable cleaning tools and third-party certified cleaning products can help facilities reduce waste, improve efficiency, and support broader sustainability goals.

4. Invest in Training and Education
Ongoing training keeps custodial teams up to date on best practices, new technologies, and safety protocols. Proper training can reduce workplace injuries by 50 percent. Host recurring refresher training sessions to help keep your team safe and efficient.