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


INDUSTRY AWARD RECOGNITION November 2024
Cesar Chapiama Named as Building Service Employee of the Year


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


INDUSTRY AWARD RECOGNITION November 2024
Celebrating the 2024 CLEAN Award Winners


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



ENCOURAGING ERGONOMICS November 2024
Promoting Ergonomic Restroom Tools in Facilities


ENCOURAGING ERGONOMICS November 2024
Bottom-Line Benefits of Ergonomic Restroom Equipment









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







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









THE CLEANING CART EVOLUTION October 2024
Selecting Cleaning Carts Based on Facility Type




THE CLEANING CART EVOLUTION October 2024
Innovation Drives Cleaning Cart Sales






BACK IN SIN CITY   October 2024
What to Expect at ISSA Show North America 2024 






































FREETIME: DOING THE FROGMAN SWIM August 2024
How the Frogman Swim Brings the Community Together




PROMOTING CLEAN, GREEN CARPETS August 2024
How Distributors Can Provide Carpet Care Expertise


PROMOTING CLEAN, GREEN CARPETS August 2024
Understanding the Pitfalls of Uncleaned Carpets





EMBRACING EFFECTIVE IAQ August 2024
Effective Equipment to Maintain Air Quality




EMBRACING EFFECTIVE IAQ August 2024
Identify and Prevent Poor IAQ Pitfalls




FROM THE EDITOR: FINE TUNING YOUR SALES TECHNIQUES August 2024
Why Upselling Can Be Pivotal for Distributors



















8/14/2024
CleanCo Joins NSA


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






























































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















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




FACILITATE IMPROVED HANDWASHING June 2024
Factors to Consider When Bundling Cleaning Products



FACILITATE IMPROVED HANDWASHING June 2024
Improving Hand Hygiene with Product Bundling




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
























BENEFITS OF IMPROVED CLEANING CARTS FOR FRONTLINE STAFF May 2024
How Fine-tuning Cart Organization Pays Dividends





BENEFITS OF IMPROVED CLEANING CARTS FOR FRONTLINE STAFF May 2024
Cleaning Cart Improvement Tips for BSCs



























































MARKETING MATTING PROGRAMS April 2024
Promoting Facility Matting Plans in Facilities






























































































SETTING THE STANDARD February 2024
Sales Leaders 2024: Ian Quan Prioritizes Mentorship











SETTING THE STANDARD February 2024
Sanitary Maintenance Names 2024 Sales Leaders

















SETTING THE STANDARD February 2024
Protocols Pivotal to Successful Infection Control






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











SPOTLIGHTING SURFACTANTS February 2024
How Details Make a Difference When Choosing Surfactants




SPOTLIGHTING SURFACTANTS February 2024
Why Bio-Based Chemicals are Gaining a Following





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



















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






BSCAI MEMBER NEWS January 2024
BSCAI Conference a Big Winner in Vegas 
































FROM THE EDITOR: RAISING THE TIDE January 2024
Why Collaboration Wins in Commercial Cleaning




































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


BSCAI MEMBER NEWS November 2023
What M&A Buyers Look for in a BSC 















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 




















FREETIME: FINDING THE SECRET TO WORK-LIFE BALANCE November 2023
Finding the Secret to Work-Life Balance






















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















FROM THE EDITOR: CELEBRATING EIGHT DECADES OF EXCELLENCE  November 2023
Recapping 80 Years of Anniversary Coverage





THE CASE FOR CARPET TILES November 2023
Carpet Tile Maintenance Tips









ANNIVERSARY COVERAGE November 2023
Sanitary Maintenance Looks Back on the 2010s





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















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 









ISSA NORTH AMERICA LANDS IN LAS VEGAS  October 2023
A BSC’s Guide to ISSA North America 2023 


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















BSCAI RECONVENES IN VEGAS  October 2023
What to Expect at BSCAI’s Contracting Success Conference  


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  







ISSA NORTH AMERICA MARKS MAJOR MILESTONE October 2023
A Distributor’s Guide to ISSA North America 2023


REFOCUSING ON THE RESTROOM October 2023
Common Restroom Cleaning Oversights





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


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




DELIVERING DEFENSE  October 2023
Practice Helps Progress Against HAIs



DELIVERING DEFENSE  October 2023
How EVS Can Battle Back Against Infections 





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







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







FROM THE EDITOR: CELEBRATING STAND-OUT SERVICE October 2023
Nominate a Top Distributor Sales Rep Today



























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









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









SANITARY MAINTENANCE 80TH ANNIVERSARY COVERAGE August 2023
Showcasing the 1980s and its Impact on Jan/San




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





FREETIME: SPECIAL OLYMPICS IS A FAMILY AFFAIR August 2023
Smith Supply Rep Spends Free Time Helping Others Thrive












UNDERSTANDING THE COST OF HAIS August 2023
How Cleaning Crews Can Mitigate HAIs










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











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
































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






FROM THE EDITOR: KEEPING AN OPEN MIND ON AI  July 2023
How BSCs Should Approach AI




































FREETIME: SHARING GOOD HEALTH AND POSITIVE CHANGE June 2023
von Drehle Staffer's Compassion and Kindness Drives Kidney Donation






































IN THE FIELD: QUIZZING BSCS ON BACK-TO-SCHOOL CLEANING PREP May 2023
Seasonal Nature of Viruses Keeps Schools on their Toes




IN THE FIELD: QUIZZING BSCS ON BACK-TO-SCHOOL CLEANING PREP May 2023
Tackling Cleaning Concerns Before Schools Welcome Students





SAFETY TRAINING: PROTECTING STAFF FROM PATHOGENS  June 2023
Bloodborne Pathogens Training: Why It’s Important 










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





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





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


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














































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
































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










4/11/2023
WOW! BMS Joins NSA











































MOVING TO THE MAINSTREAM March 2023
Why Electrostatic Technology is Making a Splash








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






















BE AN ELITE BSC: HOW TO SELL A PRICE INCREASE March 2023
Tips BSCs Can Use to Sell a Price Increase 






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


















SANITARY MAINTENANCE 80TH ANNIVERSARY COVERAGE February 2023
Throwback to the 1940s: Sanitary Maintenance is Born




























2/14/2023
ABFS Joins NSA




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







FREETIME: FINDING YOUR VOICE February 2023
Learning to Listen by Speaking Up






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 






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



















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










CONTINUING A LEGACY January 2023
BSCAI President Shares Goals for 2023














FROM THE EDITOR: GROWING THROUGH EDUCATION January 2023
Previewing CleanLink’s Networking Events for 2023










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









THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB November 2016
When To Use Reusable Or Disposable Microfiber






THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB November 2016
Choosing Between Cotton And Microfiber




THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB November 2016
Differences Between Microfiber And Cotton
Making sure staff knows when each cleaning tool should be used












































PERFECTING YOUR PLAYBOOK November 2022
Securing Clients With Training, Certifications






PERFECTING YOUR PLAYBOOK November 2022
Creating Customer Loyalty Through Product Consulting





















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

















































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







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
















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













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

































































INTERNAL STRUGGLES June 2022
Facility Managers Outline Cleaning Challenges


















FREETIME: TRAGEDY SPARKS A LIFETIME OF GIVING BACK June 2022
Triple S Director an Integral Volunteer at New Orleans Children's Hospital














LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL June 2022
2022 BSC Market Report Shows Promising Industry Trends





































































FREETIME: EILEEN THE ARTIST April 2022
Distributor's Freedom To Explore Helps Unlock Creativity







CLEANING REMAINS A TOP PRIORITY April 2022
Targeting Hygiene in Cleaning Practices










GETTING THE GREEN LIGHT April 2022
What Should a Sustainability Program Target?























































COMMUNICATING IAQ STRATEGIES February 2022
Helping Staff With Elevated Cleaning Expectations


















































HEALTHY SCHOOLS: PRIORITIZING HEALTH November 2021
Funding Can Improve Facilities, Standard Protocols


FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK November 2021
Cleaning Cost And Frequency Data Improves BSC Operations


INTERIM CARPET MAINTENANCE November 2021
How Often Should Interim Carpet Maintenance Be Done?









GUIDING THE FLOORS October 2021
Color-Coding Cleaning Tools To Improve Safety



CALCULATING CLEANING COSTS October 2021
Report Outlines Cleaning Costs And Frequencies






MANAGEMENT COLUMN August 2021
6 Tips To Leaner Cleaning Programs


FACILITY FOCUS: NEUTRALIZING TOUCHPOINTS WITH NANOTECHNOLOGY August 2021
Nanotechnology Boosts Infection Control Efforts


FACILITY FOCUS: NEUTRALIZING TOUCHPOINTS WITH NANOTECHNOLOGY August 2021
Facility Benefits From Testing Nanotechnology Products


GREENLIGHTING SUSTAINABILITY August 2021
Small Steps Ensure Successful Green Cleaning








FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS: PATRICK COMASKEY SHARES HIS BUSINESS SUCCESS STORY June 2021
Cleaning Reimagined During COVID-19 Pandemic


A RETURN TO CARPET CARE June 2021
Keeping a Carpet Cleaning Schedule


BSCAI EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE 2021 SETS NEW ATTENDANCE RECORD June 2021
Business Tips Shared At Live BSCAI Event






SELLING SUSTAINABILITY June 2021
Importing Metrics For Sustainability Reporting


SELLING SUSTAINABILITY June 2021
How Distributors Can Manage Sustainability Requests



DISCUSSING DISPENSER UPGRADES June 2021
Tips For Selling Touch-Free Dispensers















THIS TEAM HAS A CRISIS CAPTAIN IN JILL DAVIE April 2021
Simplifying Cleaning Schedules







CLEANING SMARTER April 2021
Benefits Of Restroom IoT Products


CLEANING SMARTER April 2021
Scheduling & Managing Inventory With IoT


TAKING CHARGE April 2021
Common Battery Maintenance Mistakes




FREETIME: LOVE AND WRESTLING April 2021
KSS Enterprises Consultant Motivated By Coaching Son



KEEPING DOORS OPEN April 2021
Partnerships Pivotal To Infection Prevention



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




MANAGEMENT COLUMN: PAVING THE PATH FORWARD April 2021
It's Time To Reconsider Team Cleaning

















RECALCULATING FACILITY FLOOR CARE PLANS February 2021
Distributor Consulting Key To Facility Floor Care


RECALCULATING FACILITY FLOOR CARE PLANS February 2021
Robotic Cleaning Equipment ROI





FACES OF THE FRONTLINE February 2021
Jacqueline Roberts Excels Through Consistency


JUSTIFYING PRICE INCREASES February 2021
Selling Service Key To BSC Price Increases





















EVALUATING CLEANING TECHNOLOGIES November 2020
Tips For Choosing Between Infection Prevention Technologies


CELEBRATING SERVICE November 2020
CLEAN Award Winners Embody BSC Excellence







REFRESHING THE MESSAGE November 2020
Acme Rebrand Highlights Solutions-First Approach






KEEPING A FOCUS ON FLOOR CARE November 2020
Revisiting Service, Product Opportunities Amid Reopening



CLEAN STARTS WITH CLEAN MACHINES November 2020
Workloading For Machine Maintenance






A LESSON IN STRATEGY November 2020
Tips For An Organized Cleaning Department



WITH RESTROOMS, OCCUPANT ATTITUDES ALWAYS STINK November 2020
Reducing Occupant Complaints







PREPPING FOR WINTER WEATHER October 2020
Tips To Prevent Slip-And-Fall Injuries


PREPPING FOR WINTER WEATHER October 2020
Matting Pivotal To Occupant Safety












LIGHTENING THE LOAD September 2020
Creating On-Site Laundry Programs


LIGHTENING THE LOAD September 2020
IoT Equipment Boosts Operational Efficiency



SUPPORTING FOODSERVICE CUSTOMERS September 2020
Pandemic Shifts Equipment Demands





HAND HYGIENE AND COVID-19 September 2020
Facilities To Adopt Touchless Products


CLEANING DURING COVID SHUTDOWN September 2020
Reopening Requires Multi-Department Planning










WINNING THE BID August 2020
Calculating Optimal Cleaning Rates


DISINFECTION COURSE OUTLINES ELEVATED STANDARDS August 2020
Earn A COVID-19 Safety & Disinfection Certificate



POSITIONING BSCS FOR PANDEMIC SALES August 2020
Avoiding Predatory Business During Outbreak


REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL CONTRACTING SUCCESS+ CONFERENCE August 2020
BSCAI Conference Goes Virtual




LENDING A HAND August 2020
Distributors Provide Pandemic Consulting











FACES OF THE FRONTLINE - SPONSORED BY PROTEAM June 2020
Marlene Lash Combines Quality Work With Customer Service


BE AN ELITE BSC June 2020
Tips For BSC Growth







EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMMERCIAL CLEANING INDUSTRY IN 2019 June 2020
Frontline Labor Report Highlights Retention Strategies




BSCAI’S COMMERCIAL CLEANING RESOURCES FOR COVID-19 June 2020
BSCAI COVID-19 Resources And Webinars




NEW REALITIES FOR JAN/SAN DISTRIBUTORS June 2020
Adapting To Changes In Distributor Services


NEW REALITIES FOR JAN/SAN DISTRIBUTORS June 2020
Managing Pandemic Supply Shortages


NEW REALITIES FOR JAN/SAN DISTRIBUTORS June 2020
New Pandemic-Induced Customer Needs


EXECUTIVE INSIGHTS: FRANK TREVISANI, BSC, SPARTAN CHEMICAL COMPANY June 2020
Spartan Chemical's Frank Trevisani Discusses Cleaning For Health


MANAGING MARIJUANA ODORS June 2020
Overlooked Odor Sources



CHECK OUT BSCAI’S NEW PODCAST: CONTRACTING CONVERSATIONS June 2020
New BSCAI Podcast To Cover Pandemic Response



INTRODUCING THE WINNERS June 2020
Top Cleaning Tools


INTRODUCING THE WINNERS June 2020
Cleaning Equipment And Accessories Winners



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



SUBMIT A BSCAI CLEAN AWARDS PROGRAM ENTRY BY JUNE 30 June 2020
Nominations Open For 2020 BSCAI CLEAN Awards



A JOURNEY TO HEALTHY FLOORING PROGRAMS June 2020
Polished Concrete Flooring Trims Spending, Improves Sustainability


LEANING INTO THE PANDEMIC June 2020
Adapting To Sales In A Digitally-Dominated Economy



ADAPTING TO COVID-19 CHALLENGES June 2020
Managing Inventory Amid The COVID-19 Pandemic


DISTRIBUTORS CAN BE A 'REOPENING RESOURCE' June 2020
New Procedures, Facility Layouts Require Distributor Consulting















CLEANERS AND DISINFECTANTS April 2020
Developing An Effective Training Program





ESSENTIAL TOOLS FOR ESSENTIAL WORKERS April 2020
Cleaning, Disinfecting Both Vital In COVID-19 Protocol


ESSENTIAL TOOLS FOR ESSENTIAL WORKERS April 2020
Distributors Supply Products And Guidance During Pandemic




FLOORING STANDARDS THAT PROTECT FACILITIES April 2020
Testing Floors To Prevent Slip-And-Fall Accidents



EMBRACING CLEAN INITIATIVES April 2020
Survey Gauges Green Cleaning Equipment Adoption


EMBRACING CLEAN INITIATIVES April 2020
Conveying Value To Maintain Green Initiatives










BSCAI MEMBER NEWS February 2020
Commercial Cleaning For Large-Scale Events





CONTRACTORS CONVERGE ON BALTIMORE February 2020
Targeted Education Slated For Clean Buildings Expo






SUPERBUGS IN SICKNESS AND IN HEALTH February 2020
Innovative Tech, Safer Disinfectants Are Tools Worth Exploring


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


VETTING YOUR VACUUM SELECTION February 2020
Distributors And Manufacturers Offer Vacuum Expertise


WHEN TO GO ROBOTIC February 2020
When Customers Need Robotic Floor Care Machines





EDITOR'S NOTE February 2020
Coronavirus Stresses Cleaning Education

















ELECTROSTATIC PROVIDES EXTRA PROTECTION DURING FLU SEASON November 2019
How One BSC Prevents Illness Using Electrostatic Tech




THE FUTURE OF CLEANING LIES IN STANDARDIZATION November 2019
Why Standardized Cleaning Is Important


A LESS TOXIC APPROACH TO INFECTION CONTROL November 2019
Cleaning’s Role In Public Health









CARPET DRYING DEMYSTIFIED November 2019
Techniques To Speed Up Carpet Drying

















PULLING THE PLUG October 2019
Embrace Cordless Vacuum Cleaners


PULLING THE PLUG October 2019
The Benefit Of Cordless Backpacks



















DON’T NEGLECT SOFT SURFACES IN PATIENT ROOMS September 2019
Hospital Bed Mattress, Curtains Require Attention









CLEANING ON THE FIRST SHIFT August 2019
Vacuum Helps Make The Switch To Day Cleaning




WHAT CUSTOMERS WANT August 2019
The Ideal BSC According to Facility Executives





























MANAGING CLEANING EXPECTATIONS June 2019
How Home Economics Helped Shape The Profession Of Clean




IS YOUR RECYCLING PROGRAM IN THE DUMPS? June 2019
Create Recycling Programs That Work


IS YOUR RECYCLING PROGRAM IN THE DUMPS? June 2019
The History Of Recycling


IS YOUR RECYCLING PROGRAM IN THE DUMPS? June 2019
Reduce Recycling Contamination




2019 MANAGEMENT SURVEY June 2019
Survey Outlines Facility Cleaning Budgets


2019 MANAGEMENT SURVEY June 2019
Cleaning Managers Outline Purchasing Trends


2019 MANAGEMENT SURVEY June 2019
Staffing Challenges Many Cleaning Departments Face








ROBOTS ARE CHANGING DISTRIBUTORS' ROLES February 2019
Autonomous Cleaning Equipment Force Distributors To Consult More




CORDLESS BACKPACK VACUUM SAVES ON LABOR February 2019
A Purchase That Helps Business Grow



DISINFECTANT RECOMMENDATION REDUCES C. DIFF CASES November 2018
Two-Step Cleaning Process Improves Hospital Conditions





FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK November 2018
Report Helps Determine Ideal Cleaning Cost





PURCHASING PRIORITIES October 2018
Factors To Consider When Buying Floor Care Equipment



October 2018
ISSA Voices Concern


CHASING THE SHINE October 2018
Clean, Shiny Floors Create An Impression


CHASING THE SHINE October 2018
The High Price Of Shiny Floors


CHASING THE SHINE October 2018
Low-Maintenance Flooring Options For Facilities


CHASING THE SHINE October 2018
Tips For Long-Lasting Floor Shine


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


GROWING WITH THE INDUSTRY September 2018
Preparing McLemore Building Maintenance For The Future




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



THE POWER OF PEERS August 2018
Peer-To-Peer Networking Helps Solve Issues



SHOPPING FOR CARTS August 2018
Choosing The Right Cleaning Cart Or Caddy


SHOPPING FOR CARTS August 2018
Importance Of Organized Cleaning Carts






OPPORTUNITY & ACQUISITION July 2018
Imperial Dade Grows Company With Calculated Aggression


CLEANING'S FUTURE ON DISPLAY July 2018
Compact, Truly Autonomous Robots Entice Cleaning Industry



BOOK CLUB June 2018
Life Lessons From The Janitor






CHOOSING FULL COVERAGE June 2018
Disinfect Hard-To-Reach Surfaces


CHOOSING FULL COVERAGE June 2018
Reduce Labor Costs With Electrostatic Cleaners







FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK April 2018
CBE Will Bring BSCs And Facility Executives Together



CASE STUDY: BATTERY MAINTENANCE REDUCES CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS March 2018
Good Floor Care Starts With The Right Battery


THE BENEFITS OF BRAND NAMES September 2018
Selling Commercial Versions Of Consumer Brands



UNPLUGGING FOR GREATER EFFICIENCY AND COST SAVINGS February 2018
Battery Upright Vacuums Lead To Improved Productivity





GREEN CLEAN STILL MATTERS November 2017
Facility Executives Still Care About Green Cleaning



TEAMING UP ON GREEN CLEANING November 2017
Sustainable Cleaning Is A Shared Responsibility


TEAMING UP ON GREEN CLEANING November 2017
Communicating Green Cleaning Initiatives


GETTING THE RIGHT WORDS OUT November 2017
Communicating Green Cleaning Advantages


FROM THE EDITOR November 2017
Keeping Up With Industry Trends


GREEN CLEANING TRENDS November 2017
Survey Outlines Sustainable Cleaning Initiatives



THE PROPER STEPS TO CLEANING A RESTROOM September 2017
Step-by-step Restroom Cleaning Procedures



DON’T DO WINDOWS? MAYBE IT’S TIME TO START September 2017
Diversifying Into Window Cleaning Services



PREVENTING CART CONTAMINATION September 2017
Keeping Housekeeping Carts Clean


PREVENTING CART CONTAMINATION September 2017
Cleaning Of Carts Gets Overlooked


PREVENTING CART CONTAMINATION September 2017
Customizing Custodial Carts


THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO MAKE CHANGE September 2017
Promoting Green Cleaning In Schools


THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO MAKE CHANGE September 2017
Soliciting Green Cleaning Buy-In


THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO MAKE CHANGE September 2017
Stats That Support Sustainability


THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO MAKE CHANGE September 2017
Partners That Help Promote Green


HOW TO PREVENT RESTROOM COMPLAINTS August 2017
Accurate Cleaning Frequencies Will Mitigate Complaints



FUTURE FORECAST August 2017
Cleaning Preserves Buildings For The Future
“The difference between a ruin and a building in use is the janitor.”

THE EVOLUTION OF GREEN CHEMICALS June 2017
How Green Cleaning Chemicals Have Improved Through The Years




WHEN TO USE A CLEANER, SANITIZER OR DISINFECTANT April 2017
Sanitizing, Cleaning And Disinfecting: Know The Differences




April 2017
Defining Cleaning Chemicals
Ensuring that the correct products are used throughout the department

THE FUTURE OF FLOOR CARE April 2017
How Robotic Cleaning Equipment Is Changing The Industry



THE SCIENCE OF GREEN CLEANING April 2017
Perfecting Cleaning For Health


THE SCIENCE OF GREEN CLEANING April 2017
Improving Cleaning Process And Procedures


THE SCIENCE OF GREEN CLEANING April 2017
Growing A Green Cleaning Program


TOUCHLESS RESTROOM MACHINES BRING GROWTH April 2017
BSCs Discover Benefits Of A Restroom Cleaning Machine


FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK April 2017
The Benefits Of Events Such As The Cleaning Show, Clean Buildings Expo
Learn By Leaving The Office

FROM THE EDITOR March 2017
Navigate The Global Cleaning Industry With SM’s Buyer’s Guide
Distributors need to be able to connect with suppliers both old and new


FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK February 2017
Attracting Millennials To The Cleaning Industry
It’s no secret that the cleaning industry is aging, so building service contractors have no choice but to tap into Millennials

WORTHY OF PRAISE November 2016
Cleaning Contractors Earn Praise From Their Own With CLEAN Awards
The BSCAI CLEAN Awards recognize outstanding achievements in the contract cleaning market

AVOIDING COMMON CARPET CLEANING MISTAKES November 2016
Top Carpet Cleaning Mistakes For BSCs
There are plenty of things that can go wrong when it comes to carpet cleaning

SUSTAINABLE TRACTION November 2016
Roundtable: Green Cleaning Product Skepticism
Green products are expected, but sustainability initiatives are gaining momentum at the distributor level


CARTS CAN BE CUSTOMIZED TO MEET SPECIFIC NEEDS September 2016
Newest Janitorial Carts Offer Many Features



DO YOU CARRY THESE AWARD-WINNING PRODUCTS? September 2016
Top Commercial Cleaning Products Win Distributor Choice Awards



OPENING THE DOOR TO CLEANING EFFICIENCIES September 2016
Restroom Cleaning That Saves Time And Money
Streamlining cleaning processes in restrooms can save departments time and money

OPENING THE DOOR TO CLEANING EFFICIENCIES September 2016
Streamlining Restroom Cleaning Processes


OPENING THE DOOR TO CLEANING EFFICIENCIES September 2016
Cleaning Tools With Productivity Gains





CURTAIN CALL August 2016
Cleaning And Disinfecting Soft Surfaces


THERE’S A CART FOR THAT June 2016
Customizing A Cleaning Cart


THERE’S A CART FOR THAT June 2016
Maximizing Space On Custodial Carts


THERE’S A CART FOR THAT June 2016
Cleaning Carts That Are Attractive And Functional


THERE’S A CART FOR THAT June 2016
Transitioning To New Carts




SHEDDING LIGHT ON UV TECHNOLOGY May 2016
Benefits Of Disinfecting With UV Technology


SHEDDING LIGHT ON UV TECHNOLOGY May 2016
Augmenting Cleaning With Disinfecting Technology


SHEDDING LIGHT ON UV TECHNOLOGY May 2016
Training And Compliance Of Disinfection Equipment






BOOK CLUB: BE PREPARED TO EXIT YOUR BUSINESS AT ANYTIME February 2016
Tips For Selling A Cleaning Business


WORLD-CLASS FACILITY REQUIRES UPSCALE, HYGIENIC RESTROOM EXPERIENCE February 2016
The Key To Restroom Cleaning At The Louvre



STUDYING GREEN November 2015
Five Challenges To Green Cleaning In Schools



WORKING WITH WATER November 2015
What To Be Aware Of When Cleaning With Water







MORE TO MATS THAN MEETS THE EYE September 2015
Mats That Defend Against The Elements


MORE TO MATS THAN MEETS THE EYE September 2015
The Role Of Matting In Green Programs


ENGINEERED WATER RE-ENGINEERED September 2015
Cleaning Industry Embraces Activated Water


MORE TO MATS THAN MEETS THE EYE September 2015
Recommendations For Cleaning And Maintaining Mats


MORE TO MATS THAN MEETS THE EYE September 2015
Mats That Prevent Slips And Falls



HOW DO YOUR CLEANING FREQUENCIES STACK UP? August 2015
What Facility Executives Expect From Cleaning Contractors - Member Content


RESTROOM CLEANING MACHINES CAN IMPROVE EFFICIENCY August 2015
Reduce Cleaning Times, Improve Worker Conditions With Restroom Machines







ISSA/INTERCLEAN RETURNS TO SIN CITY August 2015
Cleaning Industry Members Hit The Strip For ISSA/INTERCLEAN 2015



CLEANING CARTS COME WITH A SEA OF OPTIONS August 2015
Factors To Consider Before Purchasing Cleaning Carts


CLEANING CARTS COME WITH A SEA OF OPTIONS August 2015
Special Features Of Custodial Carts Increase Efficiencies


CLEANING CARTS COME WITH A SEA OF OPTIONS August 2015
Proper Use of Cleaning Carts





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


2015 REPORT ON THE BUILDING SERVICE CONTRACTOR MARKET April 2015
Survey: Cleaning Industry Purchasing And Growth Benchmarks - Member Content



TIPS FOR CLEANING RESTROOMS DURING THE DAY April 2015
Day Cleaning Restrooms Requires Different Processes, Equipment, Schedules



PROTECTING THE MICROFIBER INVESTMENT April 2015
Proper Laundering Prolongs Microfiber Life


PROTECTING THE MICROFIBER INVESTMENT April 2015
Tips To Laundering Microfiber


PROTECTING THE MICROFIBER INVESTMENT April 2015
How To Properly Dry Microfiber








CLEAN UP PRODUCTIVITY PROBLEMS February 2015
Using Ride-On Vacuums To Improve Productivity


CLEAN UP PRODUCTIVITY PROBLEMS February 2015
Carpet Equipment That Results In Big Savings


CLEAN UP PRODUCTIVITY PROBLEMS February 2015
Carpet Equipment Accessories That Make Sense




THE DIRT ON CLEANING CLOTHS November 2014
Microfiber Cloths Excel Over Cotton


THE DIRT ON CLEANING CLOTHS November 2014
Proper Use Of Cleaning Cloths Prevent Cross-Contamination


THE DIRT ON CLEANING CLOTHS November 2014
Do’s And Don’ts Of Laundering


THE DIRT ON CLEANING CLOTHS November 2014
Role Of Wet Wipes In Commercial Cleaning




COMBINING CARPET CARE AND EFFICIENCIES October 2014
Carpet Equipment That Streamlines Frequencies


COMBINING CARPET CARE AND EFFICIENCIES October 2014
Simplifies Cleaning Processes Using Carpet Equipment





STUDYING THE SCHOOL MARKET August 2014
BSCs Want To Provide School Cleaning Services




BETTER CLEANING IN LESS TIME WITH RESTROOM MACHINES August 2014
Restroom Cleaning Without Mops And Rags












SAVE MARGINS WITH SMARTER PRICES August 2014
Value-Add Services Or Low Prices: What Kind Of A Distributor Are You?




STAFF SPENDING TOO MUCH TIME IN THE RESTROOM? August 2014
Tips To Developing Restroom Cleaning Times


STAFF SPENDING TOO MUCH TIME IN THE RESTROOM? August 2014
Improve Restroom Cleaning Productivity


PUSHING CLEANING CARTS FORWARD August 2014
Benefits Of Customizing Cleaning Carts



PUSHING CLEANING CARTS FORWARD August 2014
Trends Toward Security And Construction Of Cleaning Carts



BATTLE SUPERBUGS WITH SHORTER DWELL TIMES June 2014
Types of Disinfectants Used in Healthcare Facilities




HEALTHCARE CLEANING June 2014
BSCs Fill In Medical Cleaning Staff Gaps



HEALTHCARE CLEANING June 2014
Infection Control Training Is Key To Success



FLOOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASING April 2014
Buying Floor Machines From Distributors Vs. Direct


FLOOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASING April 2014
Should BSCs Rent or Lease Floor Care Machines?


WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH June 2014
Workloading And Productivity From Products


MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: TURNING WATER INTO A POWERFUL CLEANER April 2014
Understanding The Science Behind Activated Water


MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: TURNING WATER INTO A POWERFUL CLEANER April 2014
Selecting The Right Electrolyzed Water Product


MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: TURNING WATER INTO A POWERFUL CLEANER April 2014
Independent Tests Back Activated Water Claims


MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: TURNING WATER INTO A POWERFUL CLEANER April 2014
Weighing The Cleaning Efficiency of E-water Solutions


MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: TURNING WATER INTO A POWERFUL CLEANER April 2014
Common Uses For Activated Water Products


MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: TURNING WATER INTO A POWERFUL CLEANER April 2014
Use E-water With Standard Cleaning Tools and Processes


WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH June 2014
Custodial Workloading Does More With Less



CALCULATE THE RIGHT PRICE April 2014
BSCs Invest In Workloading Software, Education


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


PROTECTING PASSENGERS April 2014
Preventing Infection In Transportation Centers



PROTECTING PASSENGERS April 2014
Using Teams To Clean Busy Transit Hubs





IN THE FIELD: WINDOW CARE February 2014
Reduce Worker Injuries With Water-fed Cleaning Poles


IN THE FIELD: WINDOW CARE February 2014
Purified Water Leaves Windows Streak-free


IN THE FIELD: WINDOW CARE February 2014
Automatic Window Cleaning Systems Save Time and Money


IN THE FIELD: WINDOW CARE February 2014
Clean Glass Faster With Self-climbing Window Washer Tools


K-12 SCHOOLS: IDEAL FACILITIES FOR GREEN CLEANING February 2014
H2Only Renewable Cleaning Puts Water Tech Into Practice


K-12 SCHOOLS: IDEAL FACILITIES FOR GREEN CLEANING February 2014
Commercial Cleaning Corp. Shares Green School Cleaning Guidelines


UPCLOSE: RIDE ALONG February 2014
The Evolution of Commercial Floor Machines


UPCLOSE: RIDE ALONG February 2014
Ease Janitor Fatigue With Ride-on Auto Scrubbers



UPCLOSE: RIDE ALONG February 2014
Taking A Shine To Ride-on Burnishers


COVER STORY: ARE FACILITY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES TAKING OVER THE WORLD? February 2014
More Buildings Are Outsourcing Facility Operations


COVER STORY: ARE FACILITY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES TAKING OVER THE WORLD? February 2014
Avoiding Third-party Cleaning Contracts


COVER STORY: ARE FACILITY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES TAKING OVER THE WORLD? February 2014
BSCs Join Forces With Facility Management Firms


COVER STORY: ARE FACILITY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES TAKING OVER THE WORLD? February 2014
Branding BSCs As Valuable Cleaning Experts


COVER STORY: ARE FACILITY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES TAKING OVER THE WORLD? February 2014
Make Cleaning Professional


CLEANING UP THE CONFUSION February 2014
Understanding The Differences Between Cleaning Chemicals


CLEANING UP THE CONFUSION February 2014
When Is It Important To Sanitize


CLEANING UP THE CONFUSION February 2014
Disinfecting Fights Bacteria And Infections


CLEANING UP THE CONFUSION February 2014
Training On Proper Use Of Chemicals


CLEANING UP BLOOD IS NOT THE SAME AS A TYPICAL SPILL February 2014
How To Clean Blood


PUTTING THE SQUEEZE ON BUDGETS February 2014
Creating A Quality Assurance Cleaning Program


NONPROFIT PROFILE: CLEANING FOR A (GOOD) REASON November 2013
Nonprofit Gives Free Housecleanings To Cancer Patients


NONPROFIT PROFILE: CLEANING FOR A (GOOD) REASON November 2013
Maid Business Owner Debbie Sardone Makes Generosity A Company Policy


NONPROFIT PROFILE: CLEANING FOR A (GOOD) REASON November 2013
Cleaning For A Reason Launches As Nationwide Nonprofit


NONPROFIT PROFILE: CLEANING FOR A (GOOD) REASON November 2013
Give A Little Bit: JanSan Professionals Join Forces With Cleaning For A Reason


NONPROFIT PROFILE: CLEANING FOR A (GOOD) REASON November 2013
Cleaning Close To The Heart


IN THE FIELD: WINTERTIME PRESENTS FLOOR CLEANING CHALLENGES November 2013
Developing A Winter Floor Care Program


IN THE FIELD: WINTERTIME PRESENTS FLOOR CLEANING CHALLENGES November 2013
The Key To Protecting Floors Is Proper Matting


IN THE FIELD: WINTERTIME PRESENTS FLOOR CLEANING CHALLENGES November 2013
Maintain Floors By Increasing Cleaning Frequency


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



IN THE FIELD: FLOOR CARE October 2013
High Gloss Concrete Is Beautiful and Easy To Maintain


IN THE FIELD: FLOOR CARE October 2013
Finding The Right Concrete Maintenance Program


IN THE FIELD: FLOOR CARE October 2013
Cleaning Stained And Polished Concrete Floors


THE POWER OF WATER October 2013
Understanding Enhanced Water Technologies


UPCLOSE: FLOOR CARE WISE BUYS September 2013
Increase Value With Multi-Task Floor Machines


UPCLOSE: FLOOR CARE WISE BUYS September 2013
Floor Equipment Training Matters


UPCLOSE: FLOOR CARE WISE BUYS September 2013
Floor Care Equipment Buyers Place Ease-of-use Over Price


UPCLOSE: FLOOR CARE WISE BUYS September 2013
Finding Floor Machines Built To Last


UPCLOSE: CLEANING IS NOT THE SAME AS DISINFECTING August 2013
Establishing Cleaning and Disinfecting Frequencies In Contracts


UPCLOSE: A HEALTHIER APPROACH TO DISINFECTING SCHOOLS August 2013
Aligning Cleaning And Disinfecting Procedures In Schools


UPCLOSE: A HEALTHIER APPROACH TO DISINFECTING SCHOOLS August 2013
Disinfecting Schools' High Touch Surfaces


UPCLOSE: A HEALTHIER APPROACH TO DISINFECTING SCHOOLS August 2013
Green Disinfectant Options


UPCLOSE: A HEALTHIER APPROACH TO DISINFECTING SCHOOLS August 2013
Disinfecting Child Care Centers


SUSTAINABILITY STANDS OUT August 2013
Creating Sustainable Cleaning Bids


SUSTAINABILITY STANDS OUT August 2013
Embracing Sustainable Practices In Business



SUSTAINABILITY STANDS OUT August 2013
Seal The Deal With Cleaning Case Studies


SUSTAINABILITY: THE NEW LEED BRINGS CHANGE August 2013
U.S. Green Building Council Updates LEED Cleaning Requirements


SUSTAINABILITY: THE NEW LEED BRINGS CHANGE August 2013
New LEED v4 Green Cleaning Points and Requirements


SUSTAINABILITY: THE NEW LEED BRINGS CHANGE August 2013
Stricter Requirements for LEED Credits


SUSTAINABILITY: THE NEW LEED BRINGS CHANGE August 2013
LEED Eligible Equipment And More


SUSTAINABILITY: THE NEW LEED BRINGS CHANGE August 2013
Distributors Important Role in LEED v4 Certification



MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: FLOOR EQUIPMENT CONCERNS August 2013
Green Floor Cleaning With Recycling Carpet Extractor Machines


MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: FLOOR EQUIPMENT CONCERNS August 2013
Maintenance Tips For Commercial Floor Cleaning Equipment


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




BUNDLING YOUR BRAND June 2013
Selling Private Label Cleaning Products


BUNDLING YOUR BRAND June 2013
Product Bundling As Business Protection


BUNDLING YOUR BRAND June 2013
Marketing Private Label Lines


HEALTHCARE CLEANING June 2013
Building Healthcare Cleaning Services


HEALTHCARE CLEANING June 2013
Monitoring Infection Control Cleaning Results


SOAP SELLING POINTS June 2013
Price Matters In Commercial Hand Soap Sales







HOSPITAL-GRADE CLEANING PAYS OFF IN ANY MARKET April 2013
BSCs Expand Infection Control Services


HOSPITAL-GRADE CLEANING PAYS OFF IN ANY MARKET April 2013
Tailoring Infection Control Programs to the Market








THE FIGHT AGAINST C. DIFF April 2013
C. diff Cleaning Procedures


PREVENT SLIPS AND FALLS AS A VALUE-ADDED SERVICE April 2013
Revised OSHA Walkway Requirements on the Horizon



February 2013
Cleaning the Collaborative Workspace
As commercial offices create a more collaborative workspace, BSCs must rethink cleaning specs

February 2013
BSCs Improve Business with Cleaning Inspection Software Programs
Provides owners, customers with valuable data and solutions



February 2013
Magic Of Cleaning With Microfiber
Michigan State University successfully transitioned to cleaning with microfiber






October 2012
Selling Low VOC Cleaning Products
When end users want green chemicals, distributors should suggest low VOC cleaning products


September 2012
European Trolley Design Influencing The American Janitor Cart
Plus, advice on retrofitting older carts to meet modern cleaning demands

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE September 2012
Cleaning Cart Construction And Ergonomic Recommendations
Picking the right cleaning cart depends on the facility, task and user

September 2012
Restroom Cleaning Equipment Streamlines Processes On Campus
North Carolina State University simplifies restroom cleaning with the use of equipment



COVER STORY June 2012
Product Labeling: Examining The Push For Ingredient Disclosure Laws
Protecting janitorial workers is a priority for environmental groups lobbying for full ingredient disclosure mandates

June 2012
Coverall's New CEO
Rick Ascolese takes over Coverall Health-Based Cleaning Systems









January 2012
Green Consultants
When selling green cleaning programs, distributors should help customers identify sustainable practices already in place and pinpoint areas for improvement



August 2011
3rd Generation BSC: My Cleaning Service
Third-generation companies are rare in the cleaning industry. But the father-daughter-granddaughter team at Baltimore-based My Cleaning Service is positioning the company to continue its success for decades to come

August 2011
Restroom Cleaning Goes Touch Free
Spray-and-vac restroom cleaning equipment improves cleanliness and efficiencies

MARKET PROFILE: EDUCATION June 2011
In Schools, Cleaning For Health Prioritizes Children's Wellness
As outsourcing of educational accounts continues to rise, BSCs are developing partnerships by providing green expertise



June 2011
Perfect Sales Pitches For Restroom Cleaning Machines
Savvy jan/san distributors should be taking advantage of a new market opportunity by pushing restroom cleaning machines

June 2011
Clean Restrooms Without Touching Surfaces
Spray-and-vac and spray-and-squeegee cleaning machines promote automated, touch-free restroom cleaning





March 2011
Restroom Cleaning Machines Greatly Increase Efficiencies
Clean more efficiently and thoroughly without touching the contaminants lurking in a restroom

FROM THE EDITOR February 2011
Back To Basics







COVER STORY October 2009
Green Update


FROM THE EDITOR October 2009
Overwhelmed By Green?



FEATURE August 2009
Disinfection: Six Steps To Better Restroom Cleanliness
Preventing cross-contamination by implementing proper cleaning procedures




EDITORIAL June 2009
Edging Out The Competition



EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW May 2009
Jim Sutton, Better Business Cleaning Inc.



REGARDING... May 2009
Cleaning Receives Mixed Messages





COVER STORY April 2009
Campaigning For Green
More and more states are proposing green cleaning legislation aimed at schools. A look at how civic-minded distributors are leading the charge



BIDDING March 2009
Reverse Auctions: Losing Propositions
Selling services in online auctions only reinforces the view that cleaning is a commodity, BSCs say


UP CLOSE August 2008
Oxy, Citrus, Soy: Products Continue To Evolve
New ingredients, greener outlook and greater efficacy help fuel demand

OPERATIONSLOG: RESTROOM CARE August 2008
Restroom Cleaning Machines Reduce Cleaning Times



FACE OF THE INDUSTRY February 2008
ISSA Backs Cleaning Act



CONTRACTINGINSIGHTS July 2007
Want More Money? Improve Productivity
Knowing your staff’s cleaning times will keep your operation running at maximum efficiency

PRODUCTS June 2007
Products and Solutions


ASHKINONGREEN June 2007
Overcoming Early Green Cleaning Challenges
Moving your company toward green cleaning can be daunting, but the rewards are significant


FACE OF THE INDUSTRY May 2007
CIMS: A Value Added Program


HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT April 2007
Schools Ripe For Green Cleaning
The time is now for BSCs to win green cleaning contracts in schools

ASHKINONGREEN March 2007
Does ‘Green’ Mean Cleaning For Health?
Typically, cleaning is seen as a commodity because customers think all cleaning is the same



FACE OF THE INDUSTRY December 2006
ISSA Launches Cleaning Standard


FEATURE November 2006
A Lesson In Clean
Distributors provide educators with an education on making schools a healthy place to learn


PRODUCTS November 2006
Products and Solutions




PRODUCTS October 2006
ISSA/INTERCLEAN Products


PRODUCTS September 2006
Products and Solutions




MARKET PULSE: FLOOR CARE June 2006
Concrete Floor Choices: Trends Affecting Cleaners
Who will your customers turn to when they’re faced with new flooring to clean and maintain?



FACE OF THE INDUSTRY March 2006
ISSA Releases Green Cleaning Guide


PURCHASING March 2006
Cleaning Products: A BSC Wish List
Contractors sound off on the products and equipment they’d like to see from their suppliers


FEATURE - RESTROOM CARE February 2006
Your Biggest Headache: Keeping Restrooms Clean
A round-the-clock cleaning strategy that zeroes in on five critical appearance areas

BSCAI 2006 SHOW PREVIEW February 2006
BSCAI Cleaning Convention: BSCs Will Tune up In Nashville
Also: city highlights, seminar schedule and exhibitor list

COVER STORY January 2006
Cleaning Products: The Top 10 Innovations
A decade's worth of tools and products that have profoundly changed the way we clean


HEALTH & SAFETY November 2005
Cleaning For Health And Healthy Buildings: Customer Q&A
Cleaning professionals weigh in on healthy buildings

COVER STORY September 2005
Higher Education: A Degree in Clean
Higher education meets the cleaning profession: A preview of Illinios Central College's associate degree program

May 2005
Green Seal, OS(1) Certification: Guaranteed Green
A look at two new BSC certification programs - the impact on business and credibility

FACILTY ISSUES: MANAGEMENT EDGE April 2005
A Vocabulary Lesson for Cleaners
A few terms every cleaning worker should know to ensure proper care of buildings

BSCAI 2005 SHOW PREVIEW March 2005
BSCAI cleaning convention: Take Charge In Orlando
Also: a sneak peek of show and city highlights, seminar schedule and exhibitor list