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


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


























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



































BREAKING THROUGH THE BACKACHE April 2024
The Cost of Going Green




TAKING THE GREEN PLUNGE April 2024
How to Have the Conversation About Sustainability




MARKETING MATTING PROGRAMS April 2024
Promoting Facility Matting Plans in Facilities





























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







TRAIN AND RETAIN  February 2024
Embracing a New Approach to Facility Management  






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







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

















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 












FROM THE EDITOR: THE BENEFITS OF GIVING November 2023
How Giving Back Benefits Communities and BSCs Alike




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


CONSIDERING CONCRETE FLOORS November 2023
Maintenance Tips for Concrete Flooring in Facilities


CONSIDERING CONCRETE FLOORS November 2023
Concrete Flooring Provides Safety, Cost Benefits 



THE CASE FOR CARPET TILES November 2023
Carpet Tile Maintenance Tips



THE CASE FOR CARPET TILES November 2023
Why Carpet Tiles are Viable for Facility Flooring 




STACKING UP SALARIES November 2023
How Money Matters to Managers






IN THE FIELD: MAKING SENSE OF SCENTS October 2023
Potential Benefits of Scent-Free Products



IN THE FIELD: MAKING SENSE OF SCENTS October 2023
Why Different Smells Make an Impact on Cleaning Perception



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 


MULTITASKING MATS October 2023
Identifying Optimal Mat Locations












DELIVERING DEFENSE  October 2023
How EVS Can Battle Back Against Infections 






HEALTHY SCHOOLS: LEVELING UP THE CLEANING PROGRAM October 2023
Simple Strategies Facility Managers Can Use to Boost Sustainability









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





















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













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
Study Outlines Top Management Trends for Facility Cleaning Executives










PROMOTING HAND HYGIENE WITH EFFICIENT SOAP USAGE July 2023
Hand Hygiene Habits Pivotal to Successful Soap Setups








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









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









































HEALTHY SCHOOLS: FINDING THE BASELINE June 2023
Facility Cleaning Managers Benefit from Self-Assessments





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













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




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
























MANAGEMENT: STARING DOWN PERIOD STIGMA April 2023
Ways the Cleaning Industry Can Positively Impact Public Spaces


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
































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















2/14/2023
ABFS Joins NSA








FROM THE EDITOR: LEADERSHIP BY THE BOOK February 2023
CleanLink Book Club Series Showcases Best Management Strategies 






HEALTHY SCHOOLS: MAINTAINING A WORK FORCE February 2023
3 Keys to Training, Sustaining and Retaining Workers 





BSCAI MEMBER NEWS: PERSONAL HOME EXCLUSION January 2023
How to Secure a Personal Home Exclusion Tax Break



MANAGEMENT: THREE KEYS TO EFFECTIVE CLEANING PROGRAMS February 2023
Three Key Components of an Effective Cleaning Program  


























FREETIME: TACKLING FOOTBALL AND FAMILY November 2022
Finding Time to Give Back






HOW TO GO GREEN November 2022
Best Practices When Selecting Floor Pads






ADAPTING TO A CHANGING WORKPLACE November 2022
How Redesigned Offices Affect Cleaning Demands




























































































8/30/2022
SG360 Joins NSA









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





8/22/2022
BOMI Names New CEO







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






CONTINUING THE CLIMB August 2022
Survey Outlines Facility Cleaning Budgets










INTERNAL STRUGGLES June 2022
Staffing Struggles Plague Cleaning Teams



INTERNAL STRUGGLES June 2022
Facility Managers Outline Cleaning Challenges




































SELLING THE TRUE COST OF SOAP June 2022
Foam vs. Bulk Soap: Cost Considerations




SELLING THE TRUE COST OF SOAP June 2022
Factors to Consider When Making Hand Hygiene Decisions














INSPECTING WHAT YOU EXPECT June 2022
Creating Cleaning Routines that Stick







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





























WHAT CAN BE DONE TO MAKE FLOORS SAFER? April 2022
Understanding Floor Coefficient Of Friction Standards








WHAT CAN BE DONE TO MAKE FLOORS SAFER? April 2022
Keep Floors Safe by Measuring Slip Resistance














ALL CHARGED UP April 2022
How Proper Training Extends Battery Life






















POST-PANDEMIC RESTROOM CLEANING April 2022
Touchless Restroom Fixtures Meet Occupant Preferences











GETTING THE GREEN LIGHT April 2022
Initial Steps For Launching A Sustainability Program






GETTING THE GREEN LIGHT April 2022
How To Launch A Sustainability Program





EDITORIAL – STOP THE SPINNING April 2022
Facility Cleaning Managers Face Hurdles Head On












































COMMUNICATING IAQ STRATEGIES February 2022
Sharing IAQ Policies With Occupants





FROM THE EDITOR: FLEXIBILITY KEY TO NAVIGATING 2022 February 2022
Rethinking Cleaning Schedules, Staffing As Pandemic Continues
























MAKING AN IMPRESSION November 2021
Optimizing Restroom Setups For Occupants
















GREENLIGHTING SUSTAINABILITY August 2021
How To Create A Green Cleaning Program


GREENLIGHTING SUSTAINABILITY August 2021
Small Steps Ensure Successful Green Cleaning




TIME TO TALK WINTER August 2021
Tips For Ordering Ice Melt







A RETURN TO CARPET CARE June 2021
Promoting A Carpet Care Budget


A RETURN TO CARPET CARE June 2021
Health Benefits Of A Carpet Care Program





DISCUSSING DISPENSER UPGRADES June 2021
Evaluating Facility Dispenser Setups


POINTS OF INSPECTION June 2021
5 Common Hiding Places For Pests









CLEANING SMARTER April 2021
Benefits Of Restroom IoT Products


PREVENT THE HAZARD April 2021
Tips For Preventing Slip-And-Fall Accidents


PREVENT THE HAZARD April 2021
Risk Assessment Plans, Signage Improve Safety


PREVENT THE HAZARD April 2021
How To Select Floor Mats





FROM THE EDITOR: SUSTAINABILITY CAN STILL SHINE April 2021
Promote Green Cleaning On Earth Day





RECALCULATING FACILITY FLOOR CARE PLANS February 2021
Robotic Cleaning Equipment ROI



ALL EYES ON DISINFECTING February 2021
Cleaning Before Disinfecting Essential For Spraying


ALL EYES ON DISINFECTING February 2021
Tips For Safe Spraying, Chemical Purchasing






CELEBRATING SERVICE November 2020
CLEAN Award Winners Embody BSC Excellence



CONTROLLING COMPLAINTS November 2020
2020 Complaints Survey Highlights Cleaning Challenges


SEASON TWO OF CONTRACTING CONVERSATIONS IS NOW LIVE October 2020
BSCAI's Podcast Returns



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


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





A GOOD KIND OF TRAFFIC October 2020
Changing Facility Foot Traffic Can Make Cleaning Easier


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


PREPPING FOR WINTER WEATHER October 2020
Matting Pivotal To Occupant Safety


BUILDING A TEAM October 2020
Building Bryco Facility Services


BUILDING A TEAM October 2020
Creating A Team Of Strong Leaders


BUILDING A TEAM October 2020
Bryco Tackles Challenges As A Team








WITH ALL EYES ON CLEANING, DEPARTMENTS WOEFULLY UNDERSTAFFED October 2020
Managing Cleaning Departments As Demands Rise


LAUNCHING INTO UNCHARTERED TERRITORY September 2020
Facility Managers Prepare For School Year






MANAGING MARIJUANA ODORS June 2020
Combat Odors With Distributor Guidance


MANAGING MARIJUANA ODORS June 2020
Establishing Customer Relationships


MANAGING MARIJUANA ODORS June 2020
Overlooked Odor Sources


APPROACHING CONTRACTS DURING THE COVID-19 TRANSITION June 2020
Discussing Client Needs Before Reopening


TIME, ATTENDANCE SOLUTION IMPROVES LABOR COMPLIANCE April 2020
Labor Management System Helps BSC Save



BSCS FACE UNIQUE LABOR CHALLENGES IN LIGHT OF COVID-19 April 2020
Building Service Contractors Offer Solutions To Labor Problems


FIGHTING A PANDEMIC April 2020
How COVID-19 Has BSCs Scrambling


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






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



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






FIVE TIPS FOR BETTER BIDS November 2019
Accurate Bidding And Estimating Key To Bottomline Growth


AWARDING SERVICE November 2019
The People Who Received BSCAI’s Highest Honors


FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK November 2019
Weltin Moves On To Cover Facility Maintenance



CURATING KNOWLEDGE HELPS UNLEASH IT November 2019
Search The Web Strategically For Green Cleaning Products








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







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




FACES OF THE FRONTLINE February 2019
Longtime Janitor Viewed As "Soldier On The Frontline"


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


BOOK CLUB June 2018
Life Lessons From The Janitor




ECO-FRIENDLY PRODUCT MITIGATES HIGH-TRAFFIC RESTROOM ODORS April 2018
Companies Team Up To Freshen Famed Railway Station


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


FOSTERING STRONG LEADERS February 2018
Key To Nurturing Successful Custodial Leaders


FOSTERING STRONG LEADERS February 2018
Power Of Networking In Cleaning Industry


FOSTERING STRONG LEADERS February 2018
Responsibilities Of Strong Leaders


GREEN CLEANING TRENDS November 2017
Survey Outlines Sustainable Cleaning Initiatives


THROUGH THICK AND THIN August 2017
SMI Facility Services Still Strong After 25 Years





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


INSIDE THE MINDS OF MANAGERS - OVERVIEW June 2015
9th Annual Facility Cleaning Decisions Reader Survey


GETTING INSIDE YOUR CUSTOMER'S HEAD August 2014
From Facility Manager To Building Service Contractor





DEVELOP THE WEAK AND USE THE STRONG August 2014
Assess And Streamline Your Department


DEVELOP THE WEAK AND USE THE STRONG August 2014
Identify And Overcome Staffing And Purchasing Challenges


SIMPLIFY FLOOR CARE WITH PREPORTIONED CHEMICALS FOR AUTOSCRUBBERS June 2014
Using Preportion Chemical Packets With Autoscrubbers


SIMPLIFY FLOOR CARE WITH PREPORTIONED CHEMICALS FOR AUTOSCRUBBERS June 2014
Chemical Packets Provide Convenience and Dilution Control


SIMPLIFY FLOOR CARE WITH PREPORTIONED CHEMICALS FOR AUTOSCRUBBERS June 2014
Chemical Preportioners: Take The Guesswork Out of Inventory Control


DAY CLEANING CALLS FOR QUIETER VACUUMS June 2014
Cleaning Without Disturbing Building Occupants


DAY CLEANING CALLS FOR QUIETER VACUUMS June 2014
Janitronics Makes The Switch To Low-decibel Vacuums


DAY CLEANING CALLS FOR QUIETER VACUUMS June 2014
Tips for Maintaining Vacuum Peformance


DAY CLEANING CALLS FOR QUIETER VACUUMS June 2014
Reducing The Risk of Hearing Damage From Vacuuming



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


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


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


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



COMMERCIAL HAND DRYERS IN HIGH DEMAND April 2013
Selling the Benefits of Hand Dryers





November 2012
Distributor Partnerships That Benefit Facility Executives
Distributor partnerships that are based on training, products and processes will go a long way to help departments

November 2012
Building Trust Between Distributors and Facility Executives
Building trust and better distributor relationships pays big dividends for custodial organizations



March 2012
Aslett Opens Museum Of Clean
Varsity Facility Services founder showcases the past, present and future of cleaning in his Idaho museum

COVER STORY March 2012
Customer Feedback: Facility Managers Weigh In
What facility managers are saying about pricing, green, sustainability, cleaning priorities and janitor wages

February 2012
Varsity Facility Services: From One Generation To The Next
Eric Luke is the new CEO, but his father, Arlo, held down the fort for nearly three decades

BSC PROFILE February 2012
Varsity Facility Services: Like Father, Like Son
New CEO Eric Luke hopes to build on the foundation of success his father helped establish


COVER STORY May 2007
CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS
A CP survey finds out what facility managers want from their BSCs

COVER STORY March 2004
Back to the Drawing Board
How to make the case for housekeeping-friendly design