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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



































































































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















































8/14/2024
CleanCo Joins NSA































































































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














































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







































































































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


















































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





































STACKING UP SALARIES November 2023
How Money Matters to Managers





























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


























































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






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



















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













































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














FREETIME: SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY EDITION April 2023
A Decade of Jan/San Worth Remembering

























CLEANING IN FOCUS 2023 February 2023
A Look Ahead at the Cleaning Industry







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










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




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





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









MECHANICAL FLEETS OPTIMIZE FLOOR CARE CAPABILITY November 2022
Building a Cleaning Arsenal for Jobs Big and Small











CLEANING MANAGEMENT November 2022
Three Markers of Successful Cleaning Departments




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



















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




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


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



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





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


FROM THE EDITOR: DIVING INTO DATA August 2022
Using Data to Make Strong Decisions








GREEN CLEANING August 2022
3 Things BSCs Should Know About ESG
































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










































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









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
















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





























FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS: PATRICK COMASKEY SHARES HIS BUSINESS SUCCESS STORY June 2021
Direct Clean CEO Reflects On Career


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











FILLING THAT EMPTY SEAT April 2021
Jan/San Sales Jobs Do Attract Young Workers





TAKING CHARGE April 2021
How To Properly Charge Batteries





















BE SURE TO JOIN BSCAI FOR OUR 2021 EVENTS November 2020
CEO Seminar, Management Conference Near




INTRODUCING BSCAI’S COVID-19 DISINFECTION & SAFETY COURSE October 2020
Lessons Help Protect Employees And Customers






























INTRODUCING THE WINNERS June 2020
Top Cleaning Tools





SOFTWARE SIMPLIFIES TRAINING, OPTIMIZES EFFICIENCY February 2020
Distribution Company Improves Thanks To ERP Software







































VISION FOR SUCCESS August 2019
SupplyDen Fulfills Childhood Dream


VISION FOR SUCCESS August 2019
An Emphasis On Business Ethics


VISION FOR SUCCESS August 2019
The Importance Of Web Presence










END USERS NEED HELP WITH BATTERY CARE June 2019
Distributors Should Teach Customers About Battery Use



SMART DISPENSERS REQUIRE SMART DISTRIBUTORS June 2019
Time To Promote The IoT-Equipped Restroom









HELPING PREVENT THE FLU March 2019
Stopping Sickness With Hand Sanitizer Stations



BSCS' ROLE IN BRINGING IOT TO THE RESTROOM February 2019
Smart Dispensers, Faucets Keep Visitors Happy



SOFTWARE HELPS CUSTOMIZE CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS February 2019
ERP Solution Improves Business Performance


CONTROLLING DUST CONTROLS INFECTIONS February 2019
Using Vacuums To Fight The Spread Of Infections


CONTROLLING DUST CONTROLS INFECTIONS February 2019
Vacuum Features Best Suited For Healthcare Facilities


BUILDING A COMPANY AROUND ROBOTICS November 2018
Business Uses Robotic Cleaning Technology To Empower Workers


EXAMINING THE COMP November 2018
Sales Rep Salaries In Jan/San


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


DEFANGING THE DUST BUNNIES September 2018
Tips To Tackling Dust And Improving Health


DIVERSIFYING INTO NEW CHEMICAL PROPORTIONER MARKETS August 2018
Warewashing and Laundry Programs Can Help Distributors Grow Profits


FROM THE EDITOR August 2018
Educating The Distributor



CRACKING THE ICE MELT ORDERING MYSTERY July 2018
Doing Ice Melt Homework Saves Distributors Money


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



CLEAN RESTROOMS MEAN BUSINESS June 2018
Spray-And-Vac Cleaning Provides Clean Appearance



INDUSTRY TESTIMONIALS: GIVING GRATITUDE May 2018
A Magazine That Aids Company Branding






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




REACHING INTO THE RAFTERS February 2018
Vacuums That Tackle Previously Neglected Surfaces


REACHING INTO THE RAFTERS February 2018
Using Proper Vacuuming Equipment Promotes Health And Safety



FREETIME: UNITING THE INDUSTRY FOR HOPE November 2017
GOJO Industries President Steve Schultz Helps Raise $14.8 Million for City of Hope


A MATCH MADE IN JAN/SAN May 2017
Freetime: Children Of Jan/san Industry Leaders Stahurski And Senour Tie The Knot
Marty Senour and Sarah Stahurski met in September 2011 at an industry open house


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








STRAPPING ON SAVINGS February 2016
Tackling Vertical Surfaces With Backpack Vacuums


STRAPPING ON SAVINGS February 2016
Benefits Of Vacuum Filters


STRAPPING ON SAVINGS February 2016
Maintaining Mobility With Backpack Vacuums


STRAPPING ON SAVINGS February 2016
Properly Fitting A Backpack Vacuum


THE STRATEGIC SELL: TRAINING IS A NECESSITY October 2015
Providing The Janitorial Industry With Professional Development Opportunities




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





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


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




INDUSTRIAL SOAPS SHOULD BE HARDWORKING, BUT GENTLE ON HANDS February 2015
The Right Industrial Soap Can Keep Employees Happy





IS CLEANING A 'MISERABLE' JOB? June 2014
Recommended Reading: The Three Signs Of A Miserable Job


HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR CUSTOMERS? June 2014
Customer Segmentation Offers A Snapshot of Your Business


HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR CUSTOMERS? June 2014
Avoiding ‘Service-drain’: Measuring Customer Profitability


HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR CUSTOMERS? June 2014
Discover The Power of Market Data Analysis


HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR CUSTOMERS? June 2014
Targeting Key Sales Accounts


MAKING THE SWITCH TO GHS May 2014
OSHA Compliance Stalled By Chemical Manufacturers






BOOST HAND WASHING COMPLIANCE May 2014
Hand Hygiene Monitoring and Surveillance Systems


BOOST HAND WASHING COMPLIANCE May 2014
Engage Staff To Increase Handwashing Compliance Rates



BSCS CAN HELP PREVENT OCCUPATIONAL DERMATITIS April 2014
CDC: 35 Percent of Occupational Diseases Are Skin-related


BSCS CAN HELP PREVENT OCCUPATIONAL DERMATITIS April 2014
Avoid Dry, Cracked Hands With Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer


BSCS CAN HELP PREVENT OCCUPATIONAL DERMATITIS April 2014
Matching Hand Soap To The Industry Setting


COVER STORY: ROOKIE SUCCESS April 2014
Meet Coastal Chemical & Paper's Young Owner


COVER STORY: ROOKIE SUCCESS April 2014
From Field Dreams To Jan/San Supply


COVER STORY: ROOKIE SUCCESS April 2014
Coastal Chemical Outgrows Garage


COVER STORY: ROOKIE SUCCESS April 2014
Turning Employees Into Family


COVER STORY: ROOKIE SUCCESS April 2014
Capturing The Break Room Business


COVER STORY: ROOKIE SUCCESS April 2014
Making Coastal Chemical A Homerun


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


BSC PROFILE: LEADING BY EXAMPLE November 2013
Paul Greenland Leads Aetna Building Maintenance Into A New Era


BSC PROFILE: LEADING BY EXAMPLE November 2013
From Washing Floors To Aetna Company President


BSC PROFILE: LEADING BY EXAMPLE November 2013
'Think Green, Think Aetna'


BSC PROFILE: LEADING BY EXAMPLE November 2013
Aetna Reinvents Itself As A Facility Maintenance Organization


MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: VACUUMS November 2013
Must-have Vacuum Attachments


MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: VACUUMS November 2013
Increase Cleaning Efficiency With Backpack Vacuums


MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: VACUUMS November 2013
Foot Traffic, Floor Surface Dictate Vacuum Cleaning Frequencies


MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: VACUUMS November 2013
Are Extra Vacuum Features Worth The Cost?


MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: VACUUMS November 2013
Reap The Benefits of Ergonomic Vacuums


UPCLOSE: DECODING DUST MOPS October 2013
Looped-end Vs. Cut-trim Mop Heads


UPCLOSE: DECODING DUST MOPS October 2013
Industry Moves Toward Microfiber Dust Mops


UPCLOSE: DECODING DUST MOPS October 2013
Synthetic Dust Mops Last Longer and Are More Durable


UPCLOSE: DECODING DUST MOPS October 2013
Velcro Mop Backings Expected To Stick Around



UPCLOSE: HEAVY METAL October 2013
Sell Safety With Disposable Industrial Towels




UPCLOSE: MATTING FOR THE ENTIRE FACILITY August 2013
Reduce Injuries and Labor Costs With Building Floor Mats



MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: FLOOR EQUIPMENT CONCERNS August 2013
How To Spot Green Floor Maintenance Equipment



BSC PROFILE: CLEANING TAKES CENTER STAGE June 2013
Major Commercial Cleaning Services Nashville’s Premier Facilities
Robert Stewart's professional journey has taken him from Music Row to owning one of Tennessee's most successful cleaning firms

STRIP AND RECOAT FLOORS LESS OFTEN April 2013
BSC's Ramp Up Floor Maintenance Programs









PREVENT SLIPS AND FALLS AS A VALUE-ADDED SERVICE April 2013
New Tests Measure Floor Traction














April 2012
Freetime: OJ Howell, ProSTAR Industries
This jan/san distributor lives off the land with a self-sustaining lifestyle, which includes raising 40 chickens


April 2012
The Brady Bundle: Jan/San and Laundry
By adding a commercial laundry division to its already-extensive jan/san business, Brady Industries has truly become a one-stop shop in Nevada





January 2012
Industrial Soap Sales Strategies
On-site testing is essential for selling industrial soap














NEWSBRIEFS November 2008
BSC First To Earn Hiring Certification


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

UP CLOSE June 2008
Soaps: The Crossover Appeal To Multiple Markets
Certain features make specific soaps desirable for more than one business sector




FREETIME August 2007
The Long Road Ahead


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



February 2007
Setting the Standard
Porter Industries challenges the cleaning marketplace by earning LEED-EB certification



FEATURE December 2006
2007: History Repeating Itself?
As distributors close the books on 2006, their focus will shift to the coming year. What changes, if any, loom on the horizon? We spoke with jan/san insiders to find out what issues are likely to continue to define the industry in 2007.

EDITOR’S NOTE December 2006
Jan/San Education Is A Two-Way Street






NEWSBRIEFS February 2006
ISSA Drafts Quality Standard


INDUSTRY OUTLOOK January 2006
2006 Cleaning Industry Forecast:Mostly Sunny
For the first time in a long time, contractors are optimistic about their business prospects for the new year


INDUSTRY PROFILE August 2005
Cleaning In Las Vegas: Against The Odds
Owning a successful cleaning business in Las Vegas is no sure bet

COVER STORY May 2004
My Biggest Mistake
BSC screw-ups: What went wrong, lessons learned

INDUSTRY PROFILE February 2004
A Meaningful Mission
Going inside NISH and the JWOD program

BSC SURVEY January 2004
Ear To The Ground
We're listening to what BSCs are saying about their hopes and challenges in the coming year