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FLOOR CARE FORECAST October 2024
Technology Steps In


FLOOR CARE FORECAST October 2024
Cleaning Solutions for Evolving Flooring Types



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


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  



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




FROM THE EDITOR: A LESSON IN HISTORY April 2023
Celebrating 80 Years of Jan/San Distribution



PREVENTING CROSS-CONTAMINATION October 2022
Best Tools, Processes to Combat Cross-Contamination


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



FLOOR EQUIPMENT June 2022
Choosing the Mop to Meet Your Needs



GUIDING THE FLOORS October 2021
Education On Mopping Ergonomics


GUIDING THE FLOORS October 2021
Choosing Between Cotton And Microfiber Mops


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



FOLLOWING THE STEPS June 2021
Machine Maintenance Prevents Infection Spread






COLOR CODING PROVIDES SIMPLIFICATION October 2020
Color Coding Simplifies Infection Prevention


MASTER YOUR MOPPING SYSTEM September 2020
Experts Analyze Mopping Options


BENEFITS OF ONBOARD MOPS April 2020
Onboard Mops Add Convenience, Reduce Injury



EMBRACING MICROFIBER November 2019
Transitioning To Microfiber Mops


EMBRACING MICROFIBER November 2019
Microfiber Promotes Efficiency, Ergonomics



BENEFITS OF ERGONOMICS October 2019
Ergonomics Promotes Safety, Boosts Morale


BENEFITS OF ERGONOMICS October 2019
Training Emphasizes Mopping Ergonomics


KICKING THE BUCKET September 2019
There's Still A Place For The Mop And Bucket




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




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


SHOPPING FOR CARTS August 2018
Importance Of Organized Cleaning Carts



INNOVATION AWARD WINNERS July 2018
Robot Technology Garners High Praise At Interclean







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



HANDLING HAND TOOLS May 2017
Considerations When Selecting Mopping Handles


ARE VELCRO MOPS FINISHED? April 2017
How To Keep Velcro Mops Free From Debris, Bacteria





JANITORS NEED ERGONOMICS, NOT INJURIES August 2016
Prevent Workplace Injury With Proper Mopping Technique, Tools





PROTECTING THE MICROFIBER INVESTMENT April 2015
Proper Laundering Prolongs Microfiber Life


PROTECTING THE MICROFIBER INVESTMENT April 2015
Tips To Laundering Microfiber


PROTECTING THE MICROFIBER INVESTMENT April 2015
How To Properly Dry Microfiber


DISPOSABLE MICROFIBER IS GREAT IN INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES October 2014
Microfiber Mops Make For Healthy, Happy Employees





AVOIDING DIRTY MOP WATER September 2014
Buckets That Prevent Dirty Mop Water






PUSHING CLEANING CARTS FORWARD August 2014
Benefits Of Customizing Cleaning Carts


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


A SYSTEM FOR SUCCESS February 2014
Benefits of Flat Mopping Systems
Concordia University's switch to microfiber flat mops

A SYSTEM FOR SUCCESS February 2014
Mopping Systems Create Cleaning Efficiencies


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


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



IN THE FIELD: MOPS June 2013
Investing In ‘Smart’ Mop Handles



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


February 2013
Minimizing Cross-Contamination While Cleaning
Tips to reduce cross-contamination when using cleaning cloths or mops

November 2012
Microfiber Technology And Its Return On Investment
Microfiber technology increases productivity for custodial departments

November 2012
Calculating The ROI of Microfiber Cleaning
The financial and health ROI associated with microfiber cleaning

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

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE September 2012
When To Empty Dirty Mop Water
Janitors should try and separate clean from dirty water, but when they can’t, water should be changed frequently

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE September 2012
Mop And Bucket Advantages Over Small Autoscrubbers
Plus, alternatives to cotton mops

June 2012
Microfiber Mops: Increasing Employee Productivity
Calculating return on investment with microfiber mopping systems

June 2012
Microfiber Cleaning: Just The Facts
How switching to microfiber cloths and mops can raise the bar on cleaning


March 2012
Disposable Mops Present New Business, Learning Curve
Distributors say end users need to be informed about the lifespan, launderability and price points with synthetic disposable wet mops

March 2012
Mopping With Cotton Alternatives
As cotton prices have soared to an all-time high, mop manufacturers have introduced low-cost alternatives to the traditional cotton mop

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



FEATURES November 2010
Hand Tools: Cleaning Schools One Floor At A Time
Identifying mopping tools that earn top grades



UP CLOSE: MOPS & BUCKETS May 2010
Mopping Systems: A Matter Of Personal Preference
End users aren't all the same. Why should their mopping systems be?

FEATURE April 2009
Floor Care: The Evolution Of An Old Stand-by
Traditional mops and buckets get a face-lift by adjusting to a changing jan/san market

UP CLOSE: BROOMS, BRUSHES & MOPS March 2009
Kicking The Bucket And Ringer To The Curb
Bucketless microfiber flat mopping systems differ in many ways from traditional mopping systems

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


FEATURE April 2008
Brooms, Brushes & Mops
Managers comment on progress made to the handheld market and training techniques that are essential to the success and safety of a custodial team

MARKET PULSE March 2008
Vital Products: Brooms, Brushes And Mops
Distributors have found success building sales relationships by selling conventional cleaning products

CLEANING PROFESSIONAL'S FIELD GUIDE 2008 January 2008
Mopping Safety And Ergonomics


OPERATIONSLOG: HAND TOOLS September 2007
Training Employees To Use Color-Coded Equipment
Some employees say, ‘A mop is a mop,’ but once we educate them on cross-contamination, they quickly grasp the difference

CLEANING OPERATIONNS: BROOMS, BRUSHES & MOPS April 2007
Less Pain, More Gain
If your back doesn’t ache, how do you know the floor is clean?

MARKET PULSE: FLOOR CARE April 2007
Address Work-Related Injuries Through Ergonomics
The importance of preventing workplace injuries is growing, so extra attention needs to be paid to ergonomic design. Manufacturers detail the many modifications made to brooms, brushes and mops

CLEANING PROFESSIONAL'S FIELD GUIDE January 2007
MICROFIBER
Understanding How Microfiber Works



MARKET PULSE: FLOOR CARE April 2006
Brooms, Brushes And Mops: A ‘Show & Tell’ Approach
When it comes to brooms, brushes and mops, end users’ concerns are pretty straightforward. product demos are the best way to differentiate hand tools ... but don’t ignore life-cycle savings

CLEANING OPERATIONS: HAND TOOLS October 2004
A Closer Look at Microfiber’s Cleaning Benefits
The pros — and a few cons — regarding popular microfiber mops and cloths

MARKET PULSE: FLOOR CARE June 2004
Are Imported Brooms, Brushes and Mops Lowering the Bar?
Manufacturers weigh in on the steady influx of foreign-made hand tools