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

THE NUMBERS DON'T LIE October 2024
Investing in Cleaning Offices, Food Service Areas, and Preventing Slips and Falls

THE NUMBERS DON'T LIE October 2024
Stats That Support Cleaning in Healthcare, Education and Hospitality Facilities

THE NUMBERS DON'T LIE October 2024
Stats Support Cleaning Initiatives

FLOOR CARE FORECAST October 2024
Technology Steps In

11/11/2024
iRobot Announces Personnel Moves

FLOOR CARE FORECAST October 2024
Cleaning Solutions for Evolving Flooring Types

SMALL BUT MIGHTY October 2024
Advantages of Compact Floor Care Equipment

BATTERY BENEFITS  September 2024
Essential Safety Tips for Lithium Batteries

BATTERY BENEFITS September 2024
Distributors Discuss Key Benefits of Lithium-Ion Batteries

9/18/2024
iRobot Announces Inducement Grants

THE ROAD AHEAD August 2024
International Roadmap to Jan/San Innovation

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

8/23/2024
IICRC Seeking Revisions for Multiple Standards

8/15/2024
Office Pride Franchise Has New Bloomington-Martinsville Owners

PRODUCTS MAKING AN IMPACT July 2024
Products Impacting the Cleaning Industry 

8/13/2024
Kemco Deploys Robotic Floor Scrubber at Top U.S. Hospital

IN THE FIELD: REVOLUTION IN THE RESTROOM July 2024
How Preventative Restroom Maintenance Pays Dividends

7/31/2024
$2M Granted for Texas Storm Cleanup Efforts

IN THE FIELD: REVOLUTION IN THE RESTROOM July 2024
Tips and Tools for Sprucing Up Restroom Routines

BUFFING THE BUDGETS June 2024
Floor Equipment Choice Makes All the Difference

BUFFING THE BUDGETS June 2024
How Burnishing Puts Some Shine on the Bottom Line

6/17/2024
The Rising Role of Disinfection Robots in Commercial Cleaning

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

6/12/2024
Key Factors Behind Growing Floor Scrubber Battery Market

5/30/2024
Bona Adds Managers to Team

5/21/2024
Keeping Historical Buildings Clean Requires Special Attention

4/24/2024
LionsBot, RobotLAB Announce Partnership

MARKETING MATTING PROGRAMS April 2024
Promoting Facility Matting Plans in Facilities

April 2024
How Mats Improve Occupant Safety, Facility Wellness

4/9/2024
Forecasting 5 Years of the Flooring Market

IAQ STARTS UNDERFOOT March 2024
Thinking Beyond the Vacuum

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

4/1/2024
Key Factors Behind a Booming Floor Machine Market

3/25/2024
TASKI Expands Production to U.S.

3/8/2024
Sanitary Maintenance Names Early Award Frontrunners

2/8/2024
New Hampshire Investigating PFAs from Commercial Cleaning Wastewater

PROTECTION FROM ACCIDENTS, LIABILITY   January 2024
Floor Liability Protection Tips for BSCs

1/8/2024
How Disinfection Robots Will Continue to Evolve

1/4/2024
Diamond Chemical Names New Regional Vice President

1/3/2024
Top CleanLink News from 2023

12/27/2023
The Best of Sanitary Maintenance from 2023

12/22/2023
Top Facility Cleaning Decisions Stories from 2023

IN THE FIELD: FLOORED!  November 2023
Training and Tools Make Tackling Tough Jobs Easier

IN THE FIELD: FLOORED!  November 2023
How the Right Equipment Makes Tasks Safer

NEXT-LEVEL RESTROOM CARE November 2023
Combat Less Obvious Restroom Odors

NEXT-LEVEL RESTROOM CARE November 2023
Restroom Floors That Draw Odors

CONSIDERING CONCRETE FLOORS November 2023
Recommendations for Combatting Restroom Odors

12/4/2023
Durable Corporation Acquires Hurley Mat Company from Kleen-Tex

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 

11/16/2023
Revised Standard Published for Inspection of Textile Floor Coverings

MANAGEMENT: FINDING YOUR IKIGAI  November 2023
A Positive Outlook on the Future 

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

MULTITASKING MATS October 2023
Identifying Optimal Mat Locations

MULTITASKING MATS October 2023
Improving Facility Matting Programs with Manufacturer Guidance

REFOCUSING ON THE RESTROOM October 2023
Common Restroom Cleaning Oversights

10/17/2023
4 Drivers Behind a Growing Commercial Scrubbers and Sweepers Market

10/12/2023
ABCO Mops Nominated for 2023 ISSA Show Innovation Award 

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

10/2/2023
Green Seal Banning PFAS in Paints, Coatings, Floor Care Products

9/28/2023
Diamond Chemical Company Adds VP of Sales and Marketing

9/26/2023
A Five-Year Forecast on Floor Pads

9/6/2023
Fast Facts: Overlooked Back-to-School Cleaning Needs

9/1/2023
Diamond Chemical Adds Technical Service Manager

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

WHEN DISASTER STRIKES June 2023
How Facility Cleaning Managers Prepare for Emergencies

FORMING YOUR FLEET June 2023
How to Implement Vacuums into Daytime Cleaning Schedules

7/3/2023
Case Study: How Flooring Enhances Restaurant Safety, Comfort

STOP RESTROOM POLLUTION April 2023
5 Adjustments Cleaning Pros Make To Improve Restrooms

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

6/7/2023
Allied Industrial Invests in Mat Tech Industrial Services

FROM THE EDITOR: PLANNING FOR THE UNEXPECTED June 2023
Why Emergency Preparedness Plans Should Be Required in Facilities

6/1/2023
Sofidel Donates Toilet Paper, Towels to Flooding Victims

5/25/2023
Ecore Awarded for Sustainability Efforts

5/17/2023
Is It Time for a Robot? Five Tips to Consider Before Purchasing Robotic Equipment

5/12/2023
O'Dell Corporation Achieves UL Environmental Claims Validation

5/3/2023
Key Innovations to Expect for Robotic Floor Scrubbers

4/26/2023
Study: Manual Floor Mopping Materials Provide Hygiene Outcomes

HOW TO GO GREEN November 2022
Tips to Amplify Sustainable Floor Care Efforts

4/19/2023
IICRC To Host Fall Flooring Seminar

4/17/2023
How Dirty Floor Drains Can Shut Down Foodservice Facilities

4/6/2023
How Demand Has Shifted for Robotic Floor Scrubbers

4/5/2023
BOMA Releases Newest Floor Measurement Standard for Hospitality Properties

4/3/2023
The Best of CleanLink News from March 2023

3/27/2023
How to Clean Floors in a Veterinary Clinic

3/23/2023
AHF Products Names New Chief Operating Officer

3/21/2023
Tips for Keeping Terrazzo Floors Looking Great

3/15/2023
Survey Shines Light on Spring Cleaning Trends

3/10/2023
Durable Corporation Celebrates 100 Years of Business

3/3/2023
Delta-Q Reaches Significant Sales Milestone

3/3/2023
Award Frontrunners Named as Voting for the 2023 Distributor Choice Awards Continues

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

READY FOR ROBOTICS February 2023
Ensuring Data Security with Robotic Floor Equipment

READY FOR ROBOTICS February 2023
Robotic Floor Equipment Delivers ROI, Labor Solutions

2/6/2023
A 5-Year Forecast Into Floor Cleaning Equipment

2/2/2023
Fast Facts: Comparing Lithium and GEL Batteries

1/4/2023
5 Facility Preparation Tips for the Winter Season

12/27/2022
Top 10 Facility Cleaning Decisions Articles from 2022

12/22/2022
Hawaii’s Premier Airport Makes Big Splash Into Robotic Floor Equipment

12/21/2022
Robotic Floor Equipment Market Slated for 5-Year Boom

BE AN ELITE BSC: ACTING ON LEAD MEASURES November 2022
Cleaning Contractors Maximize Business Potential with Metrics

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

12/12/2022
Kaivac Acquires Ohio-Based Manufacturer

12/2/2022
Ecore International Names President for Material Business Unit

FORMING A FLEET November 2022
Restroom Cleaning Equipment Boosts Quality, Efficiency

11/21/2022
Speakers Announced for 2023 ACI Industry Convention

11/16/2022
EvaClean Donates Disinfectant to Convoy Disaster Relief Efforts

11/15/2022
Ecore International Names Chief Marketing Officer

11/7/2022
Date Announced for National Floor Safety Institute Symposium

THINK SMALL September 2022
Floor Equipment Purchasing Tips to Maximize Space and Save Money

11/4/2022
How Would Sustainability-Focused Companies Handle a Recession?

FACILITY FOCUS: GAINING TRACTION September 2022
All-In-One Sink System Keeps Floors and Customers Safe

MOPPING UP SALES September 2022
Tools Necessary for Every Floor Care Program

MOPPING UP SALES September 2022
Top-Selling Mops and Benefits to Their Use

MOPPING UP SALES September 2022
What’s Included in a Full Lineup of Floor Care Tools

10/25/2022
Gausium Takes Top Honor at the ISSA Innovation Awards 2022

10/25/2022
Enersys Expands Partnership with Industrial Battery & Charger, Inc.

9/6/2022
Kaivac Names Executive VP of Sales

8/29/2022
Commercial Cleaning Corp. to Adopt ICE Robotics Autonomous Floor Scrubbers

8/26/2022
Case Study: Product Revamp Boosts Quality of Concrete Floor Care

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

IN THE FIELD: CARPET CARE June 2022
Tips to Incorporating Encapsulation Cleaning

7/26/2022
AHF Products to Purchase Certain Assets of Armstrong Flooring

7/25/2022
Case Study: Re-Deploying Staff Labor Through Robotic Floor Machines

7/21/2022
Cleaning Community Mourns Longtime Industry Figure

7/6/2022
OSHA Seeking Expertise in Revisions to Lead Exposure Standards

6/27/2022
Chemical Mixup Leads to Children Drinking Floor Sealant at Summer Care Program

FLOOR EQUIPMENT June 2022
Mops that Minimize Cross-Contamination

FLOOR EQUIPMENT June 2022
Choosing the Mop to Meet Your Needs

6/14/2022
Kaivac Awarded U.S. Patent for Hard Surface Floor Cleaning

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
Products To Measure Slip Resistance, Traction

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

5/24/2022
Gausium Wins Interclean Amsterdam Innovation Award 2022

5/23/2022
Demand Rising for Robotic Vacuum Cleaners in Facilities

ALL CHARGED UP April 2022
How Proper Training Extends Battery Life

ALL CHARGED UP April 2022
How To Source Batteries Amid Supply Chain Challenges

5/4/2022
Anti-Fatigue Mats Market Slated For Steady Rise

5/2/2022
10 Floor Scrubber Maintenance Tips for Longer Lasting Machines

MATTING MATTERS February 2022
Steps To Simplify Mat Selection

MATTING MATTERS February 2022
Matting Based On Facility Type, Foot Traffic

MATTING MATTERS February 2022
Should You Rent Or Buy Mats?

MATTING MATTERS February 2022
Customized Matting Boosts Facility Branding

3/15/2022
Diamond Chemical Names National Technical Service Manager

2/25/2022
How Cleaning Can Prevent Slip And Fall Accidents

2/10/2022
Fibrix Filtration Acquires Americo Manufacturing Co.

2/9/2022
A Guide To Proper Carpet Cleaning

2/3/2022
OSHA Provides Updated Guidance On Robotics Safety

2/3/2022
Jon-Don Acquires Illinois-Based Distributor

1/31/2022
Methods To Test Cleaning For Health Efforts

1/28/2022
Top Factors For BSC Success In 2022

1/21/2022
The Riverside Company Acquires milliCare

1/12/2022
Bullen Announces New Plant Manager

WEIGHING THE OPTIONS November 2021
Distributor Consulting Tips For Floor Pad Selection

WEIGHING THE OPTIONS November 2021
On-Site Assessments Ensure Quality Floors

WEIGHING THE OPTIONS November 2021
Color-Coding Simplifies Floor Pad Selection

INTERIM CARPET MAINTENANCE November 2021
Selecting Interim Carpet Care Equipment

BOOST CARPET CLEANLINESS October 2021
Carpet Equipment That Helps Maintain Cleanliness

11/1/2021
Diamabrush Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Malish Corporation

FACILITY FOCUS: ROBOTIC REVAMP October 2021
Denver Public Schools Embrace Autonomous Autoscrubbers

FACILITY FOCUS: ROBOTIC REVAMP October 2021
Floor Equipment That Helps Minimize Downtime

FACILITY FOCUS: ROBOTIC REVAMP October 2021
Autonomious Autoscrubbers Help Streamline Floor Care

10/26/2021
5 Tips To Protect Floors During Winter

10/11/2021
Floor Cleaning Equipment Subscription Outlined

8/20/2021
Spartan Appoints Quality Assurance Manager

7/27/2021
How Cleaning Can Help Businesses Survive Storms

7/16/2021
SoftBank Robotics And Canon Solutions Partner To Expand Workplace Health Portfolio

7/16/2021
Top 10 Safety Hazards Janitors Face

NO SURFACE LEFT BEHIND June 2021
Floor Care Key To Hygienic Restrooms

FOLLOWING THE STEPS June 2021
Floor Care Tips As Facilities Reopen

FOLLOWING THE STEPS June 2021
Machine Maintenance Prevents Infection Spread

FOLLOWING THE STEPS June 2021
What To Look For During Floor Machine Inspection

FOLLOWING THE STEPS June 2021
Disinfecting Floors Can Cause Harm

5/10/2021
Installation Of "Easier To Clean" Floors A Trend?

4/30/2021
milliCare Celebrates 25 Years Of Business

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

4/26/2021
Fundraiser Helping Custodian Who Is Homeless After Flood

4/21/2021
Employer Of The Blind Improves Its Tissue And Towel Line

4/16/2021
Woman Travels World Studying Public Restrooms

4/16/2021
Diamond Chemical Company Hires Technical Service Rep

3/15/2021
milliCare Launches New Web Interview Series

IN THE FIELD February 2021
Quality Floor Care Programs Prevent Germs, Promote Health

QUALITY FLOOR CARE PROGRAMS PREVENT GERMS, PROMOTE HEALTH February 2021
Certified Products Prevent Greenwashing

3/11/2021
Robotic Cleaning Company Expands Distribution

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

RECALCULATING FACILITY FLOOR CARE PLANS February 2021
Data Management Boosts Floor Care Efficiency

3/5/2021
View Of Updated BSR/IICRC S100 Standard Available

2/24/2021
ABM Launches First Ever National TV Commercial

1/19/2021
GCJ Facility Services Launches New Website

1/18/2021
Whittaker Celebrates 60 Years Of Carpet Cleaning

ADDING VALUE WITH VACUUM SERVICES November 2020
Equipment Training, Maintenance Retains Customers

ADDING VALUE WITH VACUUM SERVICES November 2020
Free Services Lead To Revenue

12/8/2020
Holiday Season A Good Time For Cleaning, Flooring Projects

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

KEEPING A FOCUS ON FLOOR CARE November 2020
Pandemic Drives Disinfectant Demands

12/2/2020
Robotics, Automation Drive UVC Disinfection Market Growth

11/13/2020
How Hotel Cleanliness Impacts Guest's Perceptions

CHOOSING FULL SERVICE October 2020
Maintenance And Repair Services Offer New Revenue Stream

10/23/2020
Robotic Janitors Coming To Sam's Club

10/23/2020
Revised Cleaning Standard For Floor Coverings Released

RESEARCHING ROBOTICS October 2020
Robotic Cleaning Boosts Daily Efficiency

RESEARCHING ROBOTICS October 2020
Manufacturer Collaboration Ensures Proper Maintenance

10/14/2020
Pioneer Eclipse Hires Regional Sales Manager

MASTER YOUR MOPPING SYSTEM September 2020
Experts Analyze Mopping Options

10/1/2020
Floor Cleaning Equipment Maker Reflects On 150 Year History

CASE STUDY September 2020
Floor Solution Saves Labor Dollars And Renovation Downtime

9/15/2020
Slips And Falls Remain A Concern

OPTIMIZING FLOOR CARE August 2020
Keys To A Successful Floor Care Program

OPTIMIZING FLOOR CARE August 2020
Robotic Equipment Expands Staff Capability

7/20/2020
BSC Join National Service Alliance

INTRODUCING THE WINNERS June 2020
Cleaning Equipment And Accessories Winners

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

A JOURNEY TO HEALTHY FLOORING PROGRAMS June 2020
Steps For Considering A Floor Plan Change

CORDED VS. CORDLESS CONSIDERATIONS April 2020
BSC Vacuum Selection Depends On Price, Facility Type

5/12/2020
Cleanliness Of Floors, Air Extremely Important In Infection Prevention

THE COST OF LITHIUM April 2020
Lithium Batteries Provide Efficient, Ergonomic Floor Equipment Option

THE COST OF LITHIUM April 2020
Cost And Safety Of Lithium Batteries

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

FLOOR CARE April 2020
Understanding Floor Testing Standards, Safety Requirements

FLOOR CARE April 2020
Maintaining Floor Traction Through Maintenance, Consulting

3/26/2020
Floors An Overlooked Source Of Infection

3/24/2020
One Chance Left To Vote For Distributor Choice Awards

CLEANING CHALLENGES OF UNFAMILIAR FLOORS February 2020
Unique Cleaning Requirements For Different Floors

CASE STUDY February 2020
City Hall Restores, Protects And Maintains Original Flooring Features

CLEANING CHALLENGES OF UNFAMILIAR FLOORS February 2020
Luxury Vinyl Flooring Provides Simpler Maintenance, Installation

TAKING PAUSE FOR PAWS February 2020
Prepare Indoor Matting For Outdoor Moisture

WHEN TO GO ROBOTIC February 2020
Jan/San Distributors Must Help Customers Understand Floor Robotics

2/13/2020
Public Restrooms That Assist Homeless Grow In Popularity

2/3/2020
Mats Inc. Promotes Two Executives

1/8/2020
Preparing Building Floors For Winter Weather

12/27/2019
Floorcare Manufacturer Announces Retirement Of Director

12/9/2019
Partnership Develops Autonomous Stand-On Vacuum Cleaner

EMBRACING MICROFIBER November 2019
Transitioning To Microfiber Mops

CARPET DRYING DEMYSTIFIED November 2019
Protect Carpets With Proper Dry Times

CASE STUDY: GETTING A GRIP AT LONG JOHN SILVER'S October 2019
Popular Retailer Capitalizes On Floor Matting

11/5/2019
Mats Inc. Announces Exec Team Change

BENEFITS OF ERGONOMICS October 2019
Ergonomics Promotes Safety, Boosts Morale

10/25/2019
Windmoeller Announces New Headquarters

CRACKING THE CODE October 2019
What Slips And Falls Can Cost Facilities

9/20/2019
BONA US Announces Resilient Floor Renovation Solution

9/18/2019
Brain Corp Names New Senior VP

EMBRACING ROBOTIC FLOOR SCRUBBERS September 2019
Autonomous Cleaning Equipment Helps Facilities In A Big Way

EMBRACING ROBOTIC FLOOR SCRUBBERS September 2019
Workers Respond To Robotic Floor Equipment

9/6/2019
Hurricane Preparedness Tips

9/6/2019
Pelican Products Makes Donation For National Preparedness Month

7/26/2019
MilliCare Launches New Franchise

June 2019
Battery Charging Issues Aplenty

7/10/2019
Brain Corp Expands To Europe

7/8/2019
milliCare Opens New Franchise

GIVING SLICK FLOORS THE SLIP April 2019
Flooring Standards Facility Managers Should Know

GIVING SLICK FLOORS THE SLIP April 2019
Steps To Improving Floor Safety

GIVING SLICK FLOORS THE SLIP April 2019
Signs Stop Slips And Falls

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

February 2019
Mapping And Maintaining Robotic Floor Machines

MATTING IS A MUST November 2018
Matting Programs Protect Floors And Facility Occupants

MATTING IS A MUST November 2018
Choose Mats That Prevent Slips And Falls

MATTING IS A MUST November 2018
Mats That Help Protect Flooring Investments

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

October 2018
Technology Continues To Evolve

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

REDUCING SLIP-AND-FALL HAZARDS September 2018
Floor Chemical Examinations Lessen Falls

THE UPSIDE TO DOWNSIZING FLOOR MACHINES September 2018
Advantages Of Compact Floor Machines

THE UPSIDE TO DOWNSIZING FLOOR MACHINES September 2018
Productivity Advantages Of Small Autoscrubbers

THE UPSIDE TO DOWNSIZING FLOOR MACHINES September 2018
Using The Right Floor Equipment Improves Cleaning Outcomes

August 2018
Experts Stress Use Of Quality Encapsulation Polymer

SPINNING TUNES ALONGSIDE THE BUFFER August 2018
Creating Policies For Music In The Workplace

8/30/2018
Americo Acquires Strategic Assets Of U.S. Cocoa Mat

8/29/2018
Armstrong Flooring Reaches Recycling Milestone

8/6/2018
Tips To Effectively Spray Buff Floors

7/24/2018
CASE STUDY: Ergonomic Flooring Proves Ideal For Neuro Intensive Care Unit At UW Health

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

7/18/2018
Tips To Reducing Workplace Slips, Trips And Falls

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

July 2018
IoT Could Bring Evidence-Based Labor To The Cleaning Industry

SIT OR STAND, JUST DON'T WALK June 2018
Riding Commercial Floor Cleaners Superior To Walk-Behind Machines

SIT OR STAND, JUST DON'T WALK June 2018
Selecting The Right Floor Scrubber

7/5/2018
Using ANSI Standards In A Slip And Fall Prevention Program

7/3/2018
Americo Announces A New Partnership With Essendant Inc.

6/26/2018
Brain Corp Named A 2018 Top 50 Company

6/26/2018
XL North Unveils New Division Launch

THE TRUE COST OF FLOOR PADS June 2018
Value Of Premium And Budget Floor Pads

THE TRUE COST OF FLOOR PADS June 2018
How Floor Pads Convert To Labor Dollars

THE TRUE COST OF FLOOR PADS June 2018
Proper Care And Safety Tips For Floor Pads

6/22/2018
Commercial Flooring Maintenance Market Report Released

6/20/2018
CASE STUDY: Senior Living Community Solves Acoustic Challenges With Resilient Flooring

6/19/2018
Kaivac Recognized With Top Workplaces Award

MATTING THAT HELPS PROMOTE SAFETY June 2018
Promote Safety And Aesthetics Through Matting

MATTING THAT HELPS PROMOTE SAFETY June 2018
Benefits Of Incorporating Mats Into Floor Care Programs

MATTING THAT HELPS PROMOTE SAFETY June 2018
Choosing Mats Based On Floor Type And Seasonality

MATTING THAT HELPS PROMOTE SAFETY June 2018
Floor Mats: The Most Overlooked Areas Within Facilities

MATTING THAT HELPS PROMOTE SAFETY June 2018
Re-Evaluating Matting Programs Means Deciding Whether To Rent Or Buy

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

JAN/SAN LEADER FOR 75 YEARS May 2018
Sanitary Maintenance Celebrates Publication Milestone

May 2018
Committed To Serving Sanitary And Janitorial Supply Distributors

6/5/2018
WHITE PAPER: Hospitals Examine Problems Caused By Wet Mopping Floors

6/5/2018
Schools Adapt As Flood Cleanup Continues

5/25/2018
Seven Secrets For Business Success

CLEANING FOR PUBLIC HEALTH April 2018
How To Properly Clean Restrooms And Mitigate Infections

April 2018
Powering Floor Cleaning Machines

April 2018
Competing Against Lead Acid Batteries

EXPANDING YOUR BRANDING April 2018
Brand Strategy Involves Knowing When To Expand

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

ROBOTIC FLOOR MACHINE ALLOWS JANITORS TO CLEAN HANDS-FREE February 2018
Case Study: Robotic Floor Machine Allows For More Efficient Janitorial Work

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

3/12/2018
3M Names New CEO

PREPARED FOR ANYTHING February 2018
Distributors Must Be Ready To Service Any New Floor

February 2018
Save On Resilient Flooring Maintenance Costs With Vinyl Composition Tile Alternatives

February 2018
Flooring Innovations Require Changes To Janitorial Cleaning Procedures

DESIGNING STRATEGIES THAT PROTECT FLOORS February 2018
Proper Maintenance Schedules That Protect Floors

DESIGNING STRATEGIES THAT PROTECT FLOORS February 2018
Choosing Chemicals Based On Varying Floor Types

SELLING ROBOTS November 2017
Robot Floor Cleaners Enter The Jan/San Market

November 2017
Selling Floor Cleaning Robots

CLEANER FLOORS ARE SAFER FLOORS November 2017
The Cost Of Slips And Falls For Facilities

CLEANER FLOORS ARE SAFER FLOORS November 2017
Evaluating Floor Safety Programs

CLEANER FLOORS ARE SAFER FLOORS November 2017
Tips To Reducing Slips, Trips And Falls

11/14/2017
Tennant Floor Scrubber Earns Top 10 Cool New Product

KEEPING TABS ON FLOOR EQUIPMENT October 2017
Using IoT To Manage Floor Equipment Fleet

KEEPING TABS ON FLOOR EQUIPMENT October 2017
Technology That Streamlines Floor Cleaning

KEEPING TABS ON FLOOR EQUIPMENT October 2017
Using Data To Improve Cleaning Processes

KEEPING TABS ON FLOOR EQUIPMENT October 2017
Productivity Gains Of Floor Cleaning Equipment

11/1/2017
CASE STUDY: U.S. Cleaning Processes Adopted Overseas

10/27/2017
Nilfisk Completes Successful Listing on Copenhagen Stock Exchange

10/26/2017
Spartan Chemical’s Terra Glaze Featured on Award Winning Floor

THE GREENING OF FLOOR PADS October 2017
Floor Pads Can Earn Green Seal’s GS-20 Certification

October 2017
Floor Pads Made With Biobased Materials

October 2017
Evaluating Green Floor Pads

ROBOTS ROAM THE HALLS September 2017
Benefits Of Robotic Floor Equipment

ROBOTS ROAM THE HALLS September 2017
Cleaning Merges With Technology

ROBOTS ROAM THE HALLS September 2017
Floor Equipment That Collects Data

ROBOTS ROAM THE HALLS September 2017
University Benefits From Robotic Equipment

FLOOR CARE JOINS THE DATA AGE June 2017
The Benefits Of IoT On Floor Equipment
How Internet of Things–enabled floor machines solve a major problem for one BSC

June 2017
Making Sense Of Floor Machine Usage Data

May 2017
New Charger Necessary When Switching From Flooded Batteries

PRIOR TO PURCHASING May 2017
What To Consider Before Purchasing Floor Pads And Brushes

PRIOR TO PURCHASING May 2017
Biggest Mistakes With Floor Pads And Brushes

PRIOR TO PURCHASING May 2017
What Differentiates Floor Pads And Brushes

PRIOR TO PURCHASING May 2017
Controlling Spending With Floor Pads And Brushes

April 2017
Welcome To ‘Smart’ Floor Cleaning Machines

April 2017
CASE STUDY: Living In Luxury Off-Campus
Selecting flooring types that are both fashionable and functional

4/24/2017
Malish To Exhibit At Pulire Expo In Verona, Italy

THE DO’S AND DON’TS OF FLOOR CARE EDUCATION February 2017
Best Practices For Floor Care Training
Jan/san distributors can educate their customers on the do's and don'ts of floor care to achieve optimum results

February 2017
Training For Basic Floor Cleaning Tasks Still Important

MICROMANAGING FLOOR CARE February 2017
ROI Of Small Floor Machines

MAT MANUFACTURERS WEIGH IN November 2016
Choosing The Right Backing For Matting
Answers to some of the biggest questions surrounding matting options

SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT October 2016
Maintenance Myths For Polished Concrete Floors

October 2016
Polished Concrete: Low-maintenance Floors, Not No-maintenance

October 2016
Janitor Training Is Key For Polished Concrete Care

GIVING GYM FLOORS A SPORTING CHANCE September 2016
Gym Floor Protection Starts Outside The Gym

FLOOR CARE FOR ALL SEASONS September 2016
Mats Protect Floors Throughout The Year
Changing weather means continuous challenges. Programs that protect floors year-round

FLOOR CARE FOR ALL SEASONS September 2016
Protecting Floors From Snow, Ice And Sand

FLOOR CARE FOR ALL SEASONS September 2016
Cleaning Procedures That Protecting Floors

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

NEW FLOOR PADS ADD TO THE PLETHORA OF OPTIONS June 2016
Choosing The Correct Floor Pad

June 2016
Melamine Foam Pads, Microfiber And Other Alternative Pads

June 2016
Don’t Forget About Floor Brushes

TEN BATTERY MAINTENANCE TIPS June 2016
Extend Battery Life Of Machines

WATCH YOUR STEP May 2016
Identifying Slip, Trip And Fall Hazards

WATCH YOUR STEP May 2016
Tips And Benefits Of Improving Floor Safety

FLOOR PAD DO’S AND DON’TS May 2016
Comparing Floor Pads And Brushes

FLOOR PAD DO’S AND DON’TS May 2016
Maintenance Tips That Extend The Life Of Floor Pads

FLOOR PAD DO’S AND DON’TS May 2016
Recommendations For Maintaining Gym Floors

FLOOR PAD DO’S AND DON’TS May 2016
Tips To Keeping Polished Concrete Looking Like New

FLOOR PAD DO’S AND DON’TS May 2016
The Future Of Floor Pads

SMALL MACHINES, BIG ADVANTAGES April 2016
Micro Autoscrubbers Provide Alternative For Small Spaces

April 2016
Micro Scrubbers Are Easier To Use, But Offer Fewer Features

April 2016
Small Floor Scrubbers Provide Opportunities For Distributors

GUIDELINES TO DRYING CARPETS April 2016
Recommendations For Cleaning And Drying Carpets

GUIDELINES TO DRYING CARPETS April 2016
Beyond Routine Cleaning: Caring For Over-Saturated Carpets

February 2016
Pulling Data From Restroom Dispensers, Floor Machines And More

QUIET PLEASE February 2016
Benefits Of Quiet Equipment

QUIET PLEASE February 2016
Controlling The Noise That Comes From Cleaning

QUIET PLEASE February 2016
Equipment Maintenance That Controls Cleaning Noise

QUIET PLEASE February 2016
Scheduling Cleaning Can Reduce Impact On Building Occupants

HIRING ROBOTS TO CLEAN February 2016
Robotic Cleaners Give BSCs A Leg Up

February 2016
The Advantages of Robotic Cleaning

February 2016
Managing Fears, Expectations, Costs Of Cleaning Robots

DIGGING INTO FLOOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASING TRENDS November 2015
How To Choose Floor Care Equipment And Understanding Polished Concrete

November 2015
Pros And Cons Of Multipurpose Floor Equipment

CARPETS ARE ONLY THE BEGINNING November 2015
Vacuuming Hard Floors, Vertical Surfaces Works

November 2015
Improve IAQ, Productivity By Using A Vacuum On Hard Floors

FLOOR PADS ARE GOING GREEN October 2015
Floor Pads Join The Ranks Of Environmentally Friendly Cleaning Products

October 2015
Green Floor Pads: From Recycled Plastic Bottles To Hog Hair

October 2015
Are Natural Fiber Floor Pads Biodegradable Cleaning Products?

TIME IS MONEY October 2015
Refine Floor Programs With Less Stripping

TIME IS MONEY October 2015
Techniques To Protect Floor Finish

TIME IS MONEY October 2015
How To Extend Floor Stripping Programs

September 2015
Custom Vs. Stock Floor Mats

IN THE MARKET FOR NEW FLOOR EQUIPMENT? September 2015
Floor Equipment Questions To Ask Before Purchasing

PURCHASING THAT WON’T BREAK THE BANK September 2015
Where To Shop For Floor And Carpet Equipment

PURCHASING THAT WON’T BREAK THE BANK September 2015
Benefits Between Buying Or Leasing Equipment

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

MORE TO MATS THAN MEETS THE EYE September 2015
Mats That Are Necessary For Every Program

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

A LITTLE EXTRA UPKEEP EXTENDS THE LIFE OF EQUIPMENT June 2015
Carpet, Floor Care Equipment Maintenance Saves Time, Money

June 2015
Autoscrubber, Buffer and Battery Maintenance Tips

DOWN AND DIRTY: CLEANING DIRTY GROUT AND AVOIDING FUTURE PROBLEMS June 2015
Use Hydrogen Peroxide As A Cleaner For Dirty Grout

THE TRUTH ABOUT POLISHED CONCRETE June 2015
Polished Concrete Maintenance Is Still Necessary

June 2015
Be Proactive With Concrete Floor Care

June 2015
Avoiding Slips And Falls On Concrete Floors

DOWN AND DIRTY: PROVING A STRIPPED FLOOR HAS BEEN RINSED ENOUGH TO APPLY SEALER April 2015
Perform A pH Test After Stripping Floors And Rinsing

REDUCING INFECTION HAZARDS May 2015
Tips For Proper Disposal Of Infectious Waste

REDUCING INFECTION HAZARDS May 2015
Containing Hazardous Waste: Finding A Strong Hold

REDUCING INFECTION HAZARDS May 2015
Protect Workers From Medical Waste

REDUCING INFECTION HAZARDS May 2015
What Is Considered Medical Waste

MAKING THE ROUNDS WITH FLOOR PADS May 2015
Benefits Of Choosing The Right Floor Pads

MAKING THE ROUNDS WITH FLOOR PADS May 2015
Proper Maintenance Of Floor Pads

MAKING THE ROUNDS WITH FLOOR PADS May 2015
Exploring New Floor Equipment Options

ADJUSTING TO NEW SURROUNDINGS April 2015
Versatility Of Orbital Equipment Includes Carpets

SLAM-DUNK PARTNERSHIP February 2015
Geneva College Calls On Hillyard For Its Historic Gym Floor

February 2015
The Birthplace Of College Basketball And The Founders Of Gym Floor Finish

February 2015
Floor Chemicals Fit For History

February 2015
How To Maintain A Gym Floor For The Ages

STRIP FLOORS IN LESS TIME AND WITH LESS LABOR February 2015
Orbital Machines Are Changing Floor Cleaning

February 2015
New Floor Care Equipment Makes For Happy Employees

February 2015
Oscillating Machines Strip Floors Fast

November 2014
Carpet, Hard Floor Cleaning Prove Good Fit For Stand-on Machines

November 2014
Get Below The Surface To Remove Urine Smell

November 2014
Small Dispensers Provide Restrooms With A Sophisticated Look

DON'T GET TRIPPED UP November 2014
Develop A Slip-And-Fall Safety Strategy

DON'T GET TRIPPED UP November 2014
Causes And Prevention Of Slips And Falls

DON'T GET TRIPPED UP November 2014
OSHA Regulations On Floor Safety

EQUIPMENT THAT MIRRORS THE COMPANY MISSION October 2014
Benefits Of Ride-on Scrubbers Extend Beyond Cleaning

EQUIPMENT THAT MIRRORS THE COMPANY MISSION October 2014
Chemical-Free Scrubber Cleans Outdoor Space

EQUIPMENT THAT MIRRORS THE COMPANY MISSION October 2014
Using Floor Equipment Drives Productivity

THE BEST GAME PLAN FOR GYM FLOORS September 2014
Gym Floor Mats Are First Line Of Defense

September 2014
The Right Mops For Gym Floor Cleaning

September 2014
Gym Floor Refinishing Is The Final Maintenance Step

September 2014
Gym Floor Maintenance Takes Communication Between Athletic And Custodial Departments

9/12/2014
CASE STUDY: School Improves Productivity And Safety With Floor Equipment

ORBITAL FLOOR EQUIPMENT GAINING POPULARITY August 2014
Orbital Floor Machines Clean At High Speeds

August 2014
Stripping Floors Without Chemicals

August 2014
Orbital Equipment Can Clean A Variety Of Surfaces

9/4/2014
Ninety-five Million Workdays Are Lost Due To Slips And Falls Each Year

ADDRESSING COMMON FLOOR CARE MYTHS August 2014
Clearing Up Floor Cleaning Myths

8/26/2014
Step-By-Step Tips To Apply Floor Finish

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE June 2014
Developing A Strong Preventative Maintenance Program For Floor Equipment
Doing so can improve departmental productivity, improve sustainability and mean a cleaner facility

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE June 2014
Maintenance Tips for Floor Equipment
Why it is important for custodial managers to develop a plan and train staff to properly maintain floor equipment

FLOOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASING June 2014
BSCs Weigh In On One of Their Biggest Investments — Floor Equipment

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?

SPOTTING EFFECTIVE STAIN REMOVAL STRATEGIES April 2014
Sorting Out Laundry Challenges

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: GETTING CUSTOMERS ON BOARD WITH PROPER CARPET CLEANING April 2014
Hard Floors Vs. Carpet Debate

EIGHT SIDES TO THE STORY April 2014
Breaking Down The Benefits to Octagonal Floor Pads

RENT VS. OWNING April 2014
Why It's Important To Use Floor Mats

RENT VS. OWNING April 2014
Rewards Of Renting Floor Mats

RENT VS. OWNING April 2014
Facilities Benefit From Buying Floor Matting

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

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
Sit or Stand: Choosing Floor Equipment Fit For The Facility

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

WELCOMING POSITIVE IMPRESSIONS February 2014
Customizing Matting To Create Positive Impressions

WELCOMING POSITIVE IMPRESSIONS February 2014
Benefits Of Branding Floor Care Equipment

IN THE FIELD: PROLONGING BATTERY LIFE IN FLOOR EQUIPMENT February 2014
Avoid Cleaning Downtime With Regular Battery Maintenance

IN THE FIELD: PROLONGING BATTERY LIFE IN FLOOR EQUIPMENT February 2014
Flooded Batteries Top AGM, Gel Types

IN THE FIELD: PROLONGING BATTERY LIFE IN FLOOR EQUIPMENT February 2014
Cleaning Battery Terminals

IN THE FIELD: PROLONGING BATTERY LIFE IN FLOOR EQUIPMENT February 2014
Don't Forget To Water Your Batteries

IN THE FIELD: PROLONGING BATTERY LIFE IN FLOOR EQUIPMENT February 2014
Charging Lead Acid Batteries

IN THE FIELD: PROLONGING BATTERY LIFE IN FLOOR EQUIPMENT February 2014
Additional Battery Maintenance Tips

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

February 2014
Janitorial Training: Bloodborne Pathogens Quiz

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: BEST PRACTICES FOR GROUT CLEANING November 2013
Prevent Grout Cleaning Mistakes

IN THE FIELD: BEST PRACTICES FOR GROUT CLEANING November 2013
Grout Cleaning Tips

IN THE FIELD: BEST PRACTICES FOR GROUT CLEANING November 2013
Removing Odor From Floor Grout

IN THE FIELD: BEST PRACTICES FOR GROUT CLEANING November 2013
Grout Cleaning Tools

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

WITH THIS TEST, FLOOR STRIPPING WILL BE DONE RIGHT THE FIRST TIME November 2013
Stripping Floors Only Once Is A Huge Timesaver

November 2013
Take The Floor Stripper Test

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

SM SALES SURVEY: SLOW GROWTH October 2013
Successful Distributors Sell Solutions, Not Products

IN THE FIELD: FLOOR CARE October 2013
Concrete Flooring Regains Popularity

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

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

SHEDDING LIGHT ON ENZYMATIC CLEANERS August 2013
Controlling Odors Using Enzyme Cleaners

SHEDDING LIGHT ON ENZYMATIC CLEANERS August 2013
Performance, Green Benefits Of Enzymatic Cleaners

UPCLOSE: MATTING FOR THE ENTIRE FACILITY August 2013
Stop Dirt At The Door With Exterior Floor Mats

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

UPCLOSE: MATTING FOR THE ENTIRE FACILITY August 2013
Maintaining Commercial Floor Matting

AUTOMATED FLOOR CARE PACKS A BIG BANG FOR YOUR BUCK August 2013
Features Of Floor Equipment That Impact Purchases

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

August 2013
When Cleaning With Water Only Works — And When It Doesn’t

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: FLOOR EQUIPMENT CONCERNS August 2013
Ride-on Floor Scrubbers Vs. Walk-behind Floor Scrubbers

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

7/26/2013
Slippery Floors: Why They Happen And Tips To Prevention

GREENER PASTURES FOR FLOORS June 2013
LEED: Green Cleaning With Sustainable Equipment

GREENER PASTURES FOR FLOORS June 2013
Training Tips For Floor Equipment

GREENER PASTURES FOR FLOORS June 2013
Floor Care Equipment That Contributes To LEED Certification

5/28/2013
IICRC and NFSI Partner to Prevent Slips and Falls

5/23/2013
Top Ten Mistakes When Stripping Floors

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

STRIP AND RECOAT FLOORS LESS OFTEN April 2013
Floor Stripping Tips

TACKLING FLOORS WITH OSCILLATING MACHINES April 2013
Benefits Of Oscillating Floor Machines

TACKLING FLOORS WITH OSCILLATING MACHINES April 2013
Increase Productivity With Oscillating Floor Machines

TACKLING FLOORS WITH OSCILLATING MACHINES April 2013
Scrub Floors Using Less Chemical

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF CARPET EXTRACTION April 2013
Proper Carpet Care Starts With Vacuuming

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF CARPET EXTRACTION April 2013
Greener Options For Carpet Extraction

4/26/2013
Five Common Slip and Fall Myths

4/22/2013
Seven Tips To Cleaning Ceramic Flooring

4/17/2013
Mats Inc. Receives Top Awards from ADEX Program

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

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

PREVENT SLIPS AND FALLS AS A VALUE-ADDED SERVICE April 2013
OSHA Floor Audits Require a 'Qualified Person'

PREVENT SLIPS AND FALLS AS A VALUE-ADDED SERVICE April 2013
Certified Distributors Can Provide Walkway Audits

4/17/2013
HFI Advisory Board Member and NFSI President Russell Kendzior to Speak at RIMS 2013 National Conference

STANDARDIZING FLOOR MATS April 2013
Safety Regulations For Commercial Mats

STANDARDIZING FLOOR MATS April 2013
Further Explanation Of Matting Standards

STANDARDIZING FLOOR MATS April 2013
Matting That Reduces Slips, Trips And Falls

SLAMMED April 2013
Hurricane Sandy Slams East Coast Distributors

February 2013
When And Where Disinfection Is Needed
Answers to some of the most common disinfection questions

2/21/2013
Powr-Flite Offers Tips on Floor Finish

2/15/2013
Cintas Receives Stamp of Approval from the National Floor Safety Institute

12/14/2012
Steps to Safely Remove Ice Melt Haze from Hard-Surface Floors

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE November 2012
How To Brighten VCT Tile
Bring dull and stained VCT tile back to life with these tips

November 2012
Foley Distributing's Closed Loop Recycling Partnership Sets The Mark For Waste Management
The Power of Three closed loop recycling program is an award-winning partnership between Foley, Casella Waste Systems and SCA Tissue

11/26/2012
Maintain The Look Of Floors Through The Holiday Rush

SLIP AND FALL November 2012
Test Floors To Meet Slip-and-fall Safety Standards
ANSI/NFSI slip-and-fall safety standards quantify the traction requirements for pedestrian safety and the prevention of slips and falls

SLIP AND FALL November 2012
Prevent Slips, Trips and Falls With Matting
Healthcare facilities pose a greater risks for slips, trips and falls. Matting helps keep floors dry and safe

SLIP AND FALL November 2012
Slip-and-Fall Accidents More Prevalent In Healthcare Facilities
Jan/san distributors can help prevent slip-and-fall accidents by training janitorial staffs on proper facility maintenance

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE November 2012
Urethane Finish Removal: Use Proper Machines And Strippers
How to remove tough urethane finish, water- and oil-based alike, from floors

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE November 2012
Multi-Surface Floor Cleaning: The Best Facilities For Combination Machines
Advice on the best facilities in which to use combination floor equipment, and proper cleaning methods for carpet tiles

11/12/2012
Pacific Floorcare Announces ISSA Booth Drawing Winners

November 2012
Floor Finishes That Help Reduce The Need To Strip
Using new technologies in floor finishes helps reduce the need for stripping, saving valuable budget dollars

November 2012
Reduce Costs And Improve Perception With Quality Floor Finishes
New technologies in floor finish save budget dollars and preserve the look and life of flooring

11/5/2012
Tips To Cleaning And Maintaining Wood Floors

11/2/2012
NFSI Appoints TURI's Wilcox as Chair of the ANSI/NFSI B101.2 Standard Committee

10/30/2012
Prepping The Facility For Cooler Weather Includes Floor Safety

10/11/2012
First Impression Cleaning: Maintaining Entryway Floors

September 2012
Urinal Floor Mats Vary In Style And Composition
Regardless of shape and make, urinal mats are designed to improve restroom appearance

September 2012
Tips For Simplifying Floor Stripping
Floor stripping is a labor-intensive process. Distributors offer tips for easing the workload

September 2012
Strip Floors Less Often
Daily maintenance, matting and chemical-free scrubbing all help reduce the need for floor stripping

8/28/2012
Floorcare.com Launches E-commerce Site

August 2012
ANSI Safety Standards Reduce Slip-and-Fall Accidents
ANSI/NFSI safety standards provide benchmarks for departments looking to prevent slip-and-fall accidents

8/21/2012
NFSI Releases New Certified Logo

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE August 2012
Why Janitors Should Vacuum Hard Floors and Vertical Surfaces
Plus, the best way to vacuum around fixed objects in a room

8/6/2012
Keep Floor Care Maintenance Costs Down

June 2012
Urine Odors, Dirty Floors: Handling Restroom Complaints
Snuffing out restroom dirt and odors at their sources

7/11/2012
Tips For Proper Stripping and Refinishing

FEATURE June 2012
Extending Floor Pad Life
Techniques that will prolong the life of a floor pad

FEATURE June 2012
Floor Machine Pads Evolve
Newer flooring types and finishes influence evolving floor machine pads, including green options

FEATURE June 2012
Before Purchasing Floor Pads
Managers review fiber options and challenges before purchasing floor pads

FEATURE June 2012
Choosing Floor Pads By Shape And Color
Pairing floor pads with the appropriate application is made easy with shape and color consistency

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE June 2012
Specialty Flooring: Cleaning And Maintenance
How to care for specialty flooring such as concrete, bamboo and no-wax vinyl

6/14/2012
Care And Maintenance For Cement Floors

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE June 2012
Green Floor Strippers: Addressing Efficacy
Green floor strippers usually work on all floor care chemicals, and a prolonged strip cycle is dependent on finish selection

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE June 2012
Using Enzyme Cleaners On Floors
Enzyme-based floor chemicals are becoming more popular with building service contractors

5/30/2012
Prioritizing Floor Safety And Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls

4/25/2012
Survey Looks at Battery-Powered Cleaning Equipment

4/10/2012
Demand for Efficient Floor Care Equipment Grows as Budgets Tighten

4/3/2012
Resource Commercial Flooring Network Adds Cintas

March 2012
Oscillating Machines Boost Productivity, Save Money
Oscillating equipment deep scrubs floors without chemical, saving labor time and dollars

March 2012
Oscillating Floor Machines Deep Scrub Floors Without Chemicals
Oscillating equipment works on numerous floor surfaces and comes in a variety of sizes

February 2012
Outline Appropriate Burnishing Procedures
In conjunction with a proper floor maintenance program, burnishing will keep floors looking like new

February 2012
Maintain The Look Of Floors Through Mopping
Developing a proper wet and dry mopping schedule will keep floors looking like new

February 2012
Matting's Role in Proper Floor Maintenance
Controlling dirt and debris will help maintain the look of floors

3/2/2012
The ABCs of School Facility Floor Care

2/20/2012
Survey: Floor Care Issues and Trends

1/16/2012
Tornado President Discusses the New Norm In The Cleaning Industry

November 2011
Preventative Maintenance Protects Carpets
When it comes to water intrusion and carpet care, the best offense is a good defense

MANUFACTURER FORUM November 2011
Choosing the Right Autoscrubber
In this article, industry manufacturers answer common questions asked by building service contractors.

9/7/2011
Scoles Floorshine Adds VP of Sales and Operations

August 2011
Daily Maintenance Will Keep Gym Floors Beautiful

August 2011
How To Recoat A Gym Floor

August 2011
Focusing on Floor Traction
To prevent slip-and-falls, departments must measure traction on floors

August 2011
Preventing Slips And Falls
Proper prevention will minimize the likelihood of accidents and potential litigation associated with slip-and-fall instances

July 2011
Maintaining Entryway Floors
Mats and flooring need regular cleaning to keep facilities looking pristine

July 2011
Proper Matting Keeps Entryways Clean
The key to a clean facility is prevention both indoors and outside

June 2011
Trending Toward Vacuums
Tackling floor cleaning challenges with vacuums that transition from hard to soft floors with ease

June 2011
Tackling Floors Challenges
Sweepers that clean both hard and soft flooring have proven beneficial

June 2011
Vacuuming Programs Should Include Hard Floors, Vertical Surfaces

UP CLOSE: DILUTION CONTROL May 2011
Dilution Control: Closed Loop Chemical Dispensing Systems
Closed loop chemical dispensing systems promote safety, environmental responsibility and ensure proper chemical dilution

UP CLOSE: CARPET CARE May 2011
Making The Case For Combination Equipment
Scrubber-extractor and vacuum-sweeper units allow end users to clean both hard floors and carpeted surfaces with the same machine

March 2011
Purchasing Floor Machines: Factors To Consider

MARKET PROFILE: RETAIL February 2011
Mr. Clean Maintenance Systems Specializes In Retail Accounts
Floor care is king for these accounts, and the prevalence of polished concrete flooring has kept BSCs on their toes

UP CLOSE: FLOOR CARE February 2011
Floor Care After Winter
Winter wreaks havoc on floors. Simple maintenance and restoration at the onset of spring is critical in keeping floor care costs low

FEATURES February 2011
Floor Equipment: Small Machines, Big Advantages
Outlining the benefits of small floor care equipment

AROUND THE INDUSTRY January 2011
Independent Tests Evaluate Electrically-Activated Water

UP CLOSE: VACUUMS January 2011
Vacuums: Easy Riders
Ride-on sweeper vacuums have become efficient units for vacuuming large, carpeted facilities

LETTER TO THE EDITOR November 2010
Smaller Burnishers Are Popular, Too

UP CLOSE: FLOOR PADS November 2010
Diamonds Are A Janitor's Best Friend
Diamond floor pads are growing in popularity as more facilities install concrete floors

UP CLOSE: MATTING October 2010
Stopping Slips, Trips and Falls
Proper placement and care of matting can help create safer flooring, especially for the elderly

FEATURES October 2010
Floor Chemicals: Shifting Towards Green
Successfully transitioning to a green floor care program requires education, training and due diligence

UP CLOSE: FLOOR CARE September 2010
Trending Towards Smaller Machines
Compact autoscrubbers have caught on in Europe. Is the United States ready for the economical opportunities these machines offer?

FLOOR CARE June 2010
Trends In The Medical Sector: New Floors, Chemicals And Tools

FEATURES June 2010
Equipment: Four On The Floor
The top four tips for stretching the floor-cleaning equipment dollar

FEATURES February 2010
Floor Care: Identifying Flooring Trends
Industry innovations lead to easy and healthy cleaning

UP CLOSE: FLOOR CARE February 2010
Floor Stripper Chemistry Continues To Evolve
Environmentally friendly advancements to floor care chemicals have made them more appealing to customers

UP CLOSE: FLOOR CARE November 2009
Applying European Trends To Floor Care
Help customers maintain floors faster and cheaper with a non-wet look

FEATURES November 2009
Evolution Of Floor Care Chemicals
Advancements make green floor finishes and strippers more appealing to end users

UP CLOSE: FLOOR PADS October 2009
Ensuring Floors Look Pristine
Educating end users on proper floor care procedures can help avoid costly mistakes

CARPET CARE September 2009
Bonnet Cleaning Remains A Controversial Issue For BSCs

UP CLOSE: CARPET CARE July 2009
Cleaning Heavily-Soiled Carpeted Areas
The right blend of products and equipment can help keep customers' carpets in good standing order

FLOOR CARE July 2009
Eco-Friendly Flooring Maintenance Requires Caution, Common Sense

FEATURE June 2009
Floor Equipment: Cost Cutting In A Tough Economy
Comparing the cost of repairs with new purchases and making the most of floor care equipment

UP CLOSE: FLOOR CARE June 2009
Cleaning With Water
Electrolyzed water and steam vapor systems allow end users to clean without chemicals

ASHKIN ON GREEN May 2009
Go Green: Minimize Use Of Floor-Care Chemicals

OPERATIONSLOG: FLOOR CARE March 2009
Slips, Trips and Falls Prevention

FEATURE February 2009
A Game Plan For Cleaning Gym Floors
Identifying best practices to maintaining and extending the life of "the hardwood"

UP CLOSE: FLOOR CARE February 2009
Studying Up On School Floor-Care Programs
A variety of hard-surface floors makes for a complicated sale of floor-care chemicals in educational facilities

CLEANING PROFESSIONAL'S FIELD GUIDE 2009 January 2009
Proper Floor Pad Determined By Composition

CLEANING PROFESSIONAL'S FIELD GUIDE 2009 January 2009
Choosing The Right Battery For Equipment

ASHKINONGREEN January 2009
Defining Green Floor-care Equipment

UP CLOSE: FLOOR CARE December 2008
Putting Together A Winter Floor-care Program
Proper matting and daily maintenance plays a sizeable role in prevention against winter elements

UP CLOSE: FLOOR PADS November 2008
Selecting The Right Floor Pad
Determining the perfect type and composition depends on the task at hand

FROM THE EDITOR July 2008
Wicked Weather

IN THE NEWS July 2008
Distributors Assist Midwestern Flood Victims

FEATURE June 2008
Floor Care: Rolling Out The Welcome Mat
When properly placed, matting systems can save money, improve safety and benefit the entire cleaning mission

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

OPERATIONSLOG: FLOOR CARE March 2008
Floor Stripper Chemistry And Odor Continue To Improve

FEATURE February 2008
Preventing Slips, Trips And Falls
Improving floor safety protocols can recoup big dollars for facility managers

MARKET PULSE February 2008
Floor Care: Cleaning Stone And Porcelain Tile
As more facilities switch to stone and porcelain flooring in their entryways and lobbies, proper chemical selection and daily maintenance will be critical

CLEANING PROFESSIONAL'S FIELD GUIDE 2008 January 2008
The Basics Of Daily Floor Care

CLEANING PROFESSIONAL'S FIELD GUIDE 2008 January 2008
Autoscrubber Advancements

CLEANING PROFESSIONAL'S FIELD GUIDE 2008 January 2008
Maintaining Floor-care Machines

OPERATIONSLOG: GREEN EQUIPMENT January 2008
Green Equipment Gives Cleaning Programs A Boost
If you don’t have a vacuum that’s sealed up and has proper filtration, all it’s going to do is blow dust all over the place

MARKET PULSE December 2007
Floor-care Chemicals For The Busiest Of Areas
Floors in high-traffic facilities receive constant wear and tear. Choosing the right products — including green chemicals — will go a long way in maintaining a clean appearance

MARKET BY MARKET: HOSPITALITY November 2007
Rolling Out The Welcome Mat
Properly maintaining floors in hotel entryways leads to improved perception of the entire facility

10/4/2007
Research Institute Receives Grant From CRI

OPERATIONSLOG: FLOOR CARE October 2007
Leasing Floor-care Equipment May Lead To Increased Profits
If the machine is going to be worn out or obsolete in three years, then it doesn’t make sense to pay with cash

9/25/2007
BOMA Poised to Re-Adopt Office and Adopt Industrial Floor Measurement Standards

MARKET PULSE: FLOOR CARE August 2007
Brush And Pad Knowledge Builds Customer Base
As simple as brushes and pads are, care still needs to be taken in product selection. Distributors discuss what to look for when working with a customer

OPERATIONSLOG: FLOOR & CARPET CARE August 2007
Flooring Trends Are Changing Across All Markets
Schools are switching to carpet to make floors last longer, but kids track in a lot of dirt — that means daily vacuuming

CLEANING OPERATIONS: FLOOR CARE EQUIPMENT June 2007
May The Power Be With You
Understanding the differences between various floor machine power options can make or break a cleaning program

MARKET PULSE: FLOOR CARE June 2007
A Game Plan For Maintaining Gym Floors
As the function of the gymnasium has changed over the years, so have the requirements for gym floor upkeep

MARKET PULSE: FLOOR CARE March 2007
Attention To Detail Yields Long Lasting Machines
As an industry, we’d be at a loss without them. Floor machines save time and labor — without much fanfare. Manufacturers provide tips for extending the lives of these workhorses

OPERATIONSLOG: FLOOR CARE March 2007
Match Chemicals With Procedure For Hard Floor Care
Anything you can do to extend the life of the floor so you don’t have to strip and wax so often is going to be beneficial

CLEANING OPERATIONS: FLOOR CARE February 2007
Floor-Care Chemicals Go Green
More and more manufacturers are unveiling environmentally-preferable stripping options

MARKET PULSE: FLOOR CARE February 2007
Hard Floor Finishes: Appearance Is Everything
Chemical manufacturers detail the regimens, tools and chemicals needed to properly maintain the life — and looks — of finished hard floors

CLEANING PROFESSIONAL'S FIELD GUIDES January 2007
FLOOR CARE
Using Green Floor-Care Chemicals

CLEANING PROFESSIONAL'S FIELD GUIDE January 2007
FLOOR CARE
Selecting Floor Pads and Brushes

CLEANING PROFESSIONAL'S FIELD GUIDE January 2007
FLOOR CARE
Evaluating The Size Of Floor Machines

CLEANING PROFESSIONAL'S FIELD GUIDE January 2007
FLOOR CARE
Powering Floor-Care Equipment

CLEANING PROFESSIONAL'S FIELD GUIDE January 2007
FLOOR CARE
The Basics Of Robotic Equipment

MARKET PULSE: FLOOR CARE December 2006
Combating Wear And Tear Essential To Floor Finishes
Manufacturers are developing floor finishes that meet new green ideals and safety standards. However, the focus remains on durability as well as proper training

CLEANING OPERATIONS: HAND TOOLS November 2006
Innovation Drives Interest in Hand Tools
Housekeeping managers outline how product advancements influence use

EDITORIAL November 2006
Caution! Slips, Trips And Falls On The Rise

10/26/2006
NFSI Establishes Standards Committee

OPERATIONSLOG:FLOOR CARE October 2006
Grout Grit Meets Its Match With Modern Machinery And Tools
Understanding how, why and when to clean grout can go a long way toward shortening the job

OPERATIONSLOG: MATTING September 2006
Prevent Dirt By Building Better Matting Systems
Most people do not wipe their feet, so mats need to be extra long to enable enough walk surface to remove maximum soil

8/24/2006
Packers Get Relief from Slip and Fall Accidents

CLEANING OPERATIONS: FLOOR CARE CHEMICALS August 2006
Innovations and Trends in Floor Care Chemicals
Manufacturers comment on the direction of the industry as end-users re-evaluate their cleaning strategy

MARKET PULSE: FLOOR CARE August 2006
Floor Pads And Floor Brushes: Technical Aspects Of Selection
With a rainbow of choices, picking the best tool for the job relies on an intimate knowledge of this product category

6/26/2006
New Flooring Smells like Success for Restrooms

CLEANING OPERATIONS: ACCESSORIES June 2006
Floor Care Brushes and Pads
Accessories that can make or break a floor care regimen

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?

CLEANING OPERATIONS: FLOOR CARE April 2006
Properly Maintaining Floor Care Machines
Extending the life of floor care machines through preventative maintenance tasks

MARKET PULSE: FLOOR CARE March 2006
Floor Machine Innovation Reaching New Levels
Floor machine technology has increased productivity dramatically. Industry manufacturers discuss the improvements

OPERATIONSLOG March 2006
FLOOR CARE
Floor Finishes and Strippers Are Entering The Green Arena
The reality is that people won’t use what doesn’t work. Green products have evolved to where they now perform well

CLEANING OPERATIONS - FLOOR CARE February 2006
Anatomy of a Thorough Hard Floor Care Program
From cleaning routine “do’s and don’ts” to using the right equipment and chemicals

CLEANING OPERATIONS: FLOOR CARE November 2005
How do you justify the big investment in ride-on equipment?
Manufacturers continue to fine-tune ride-on technology. The buying incentives continue to be volume cleaning and labor savings

OPERATIONSLOG October 2005
Floor Care Equipment: Choosing Battery, Propane or Electric Equipment

OPERATIONS LOG June 2005
Hard-Floor Maintenance: The European Way
Floor Care

OPERATIONS LOG March 2005
Floor Care: Is Shiny Slick? Is Dull Safe? The Great Gloss Debate
Floor Care

CLEANING OPERATIONS: FLOOR CARE February 2005
A Guide to Cleaning Speciality Surfaces
Experts provide tips on preventative and long-term care

RETAIL FACILITIES October 2004
Make Your Facility Shine with Quality Floor Care
The quality of your floor-care program can make or break your customers’ shopping experiences

CLEANING OPERATIONS: CHEMICAL CARE September 2004
Take a Lesson From These Chemical ‘Don’ts’
Be aware of common mistakes in order to prevent injuries and costly accidents

OPERATIONS LOG August 2004
Get More From Gym Floors With Proper Equipment, Products
Floor Care

CLEANING OPERATIONS: FLOOR CARE July 2004
Drive Equipment Safety with Precautionary Steps
Ongoing training and mentoring programs for automated floor-care equipment

OPERATIONS LOG June 2004
Be Ahead Of The Game — Start Conserving Water, Now
Floor Care

CLEANING OPERATIONS May 2004
Floor Care
Make careful choices from a kaleidoscope of pads and brushes

CLEANING OPERATIONS: CARPET CARE May 2004
Quality Equipment: Your carpet depends on it
How to make the right selection when it comes to specifying costly extractors and vacuums

CLEANING OPERATIONS: FLOOR CARE March 2004
Have a Ground Plan
Proper maintenance of stone floors requires careful steps

OPERATIONS LOG January 2004
Special Procedures For Specialty Floors
How-To: Floor Care