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PLANNING AND PREPARATION November 2024
Choosing and Using the Right Chemicals


PLANNING AND PREPARATION November 2024
How Cleaning Teams Prepare for the Next Infectious Outbreak


CARPET CARE THEN-AND-NOW November 2024
How to Know When Less is More in Carpet Care





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








FROM THE EDITOR October 2024
Nurturing Your Network



LEADERSHIP: IMPROVING MORALE THROUGH SELF-AWARENESS August 2024
Techniques Managers Can Use to Practice and Improve Self-Awareness








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


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








FROM THE EDITOR: GLOBAL FOOTPRINTS June 2024
Europe’s Influence on U.S. Sustainability


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
























IAQ STARTS UNDERFOOT March 2024
Thinking Beyond the Vacuum


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























SETTING THE STANDARD February 2024
Protocols Pivotal to Successful Infection Control




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


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


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








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




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















IN THE FIELD: SURFACE IMAGING TECHNOLOGY IDENTIFIES, VALIDATES CLEANING NEEDS November 2023
Combining Cleaning Technology with Professional Instincts





















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





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


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


MULTITASKING MATS October 2023
Identifying Optimal Mat Locations








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








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












QUICK FIXES September 2023
An Education in Increasing Productivity





EDITOR’S NOTE: WHAT CUSTOMERS WANT September 2023
Distributors Benefit from Knowing End User Purchasing Trends




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







2023 FACILITY CLEANING DECISIONS MANAGEMENT STUDY August 2023
Cleaning Executives Dissect Top Staffing Struggles








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















ELITE BSC: CLOSING THE CIRCLE ON COMPLAINTS July 2023
Simple Steps BSCs Can Use to Handle Customer Complaints
























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


































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





























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






























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
















CONTINUING A LEGACY January 2023
BSCAI President Shares Goals for 2023





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


























LEARNING FROM A SELF-ASSESSMENT November 2022
Tool Helps Assess School Facilities Management Strategies




MORE OCCUPANTS, SAME COMPLAINTS November 2022
Frontline Cleaning Managers Share Common and Ridiculous Complaints



MORE OCCUPANTS, SAME COMPLAINTS November 2022
Survey Reveals Top In-House Cleaning Complaints






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



PREVENTING CROSS-CONTAMINATION October 2022
Tips and Tricks for Keeping Environments Safe and Clean
















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







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










CHALLENGES IN DISTRIBUTION August 2022
Cleaning Hurdles and How to Overcome Them


























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













BUSINESS TRENDS April 2022
State of the Cleaning Industry







TIPS TO COMBAT CANDIDA AURIS IN HEALTHCARE April 2022
Candida auris Disinfection Best Practices

















MATTING MATTERS February 2022
Steps To Simplify Mat Selection


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





BACK TO BASICS February 2022
Labels Key To Selecting Disinfectants








MANAGEMENT: THE CLEAN SYNDROME November 2021
How Cleaning And Disneyland Are Connected


MAKING AN IMPRESSION November 2021
Tips For Improving Restroom Experiences











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


FACILITY FOCUS: NEUTRALIZING TOUCHPOINTS WITH NANOTECHNOLOGY August 2021
Disinfecting Touchpoints Reduces Cross-Contamination







EXECUTIVE INSIGHTS: GREG BUCHNER ON THE OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES OF 2021 April 2021
CleanOffice CEO Talks Pandemic, BSCAI Events



SET THE COURSE April 2021
How To Recruit And Retain Clients



KEEPING DOORS OPEN April 2021
OCCC Protocols Ensure Safe Events


KEEPING DOORS OPEN April 2021
Tips For Improving Employee Morale


KEEPING DOORS OPEN April 2021
Partnerships Pivotal To Infection Prevention







EMBRACE VIRTUAL February 2021
Preparing For Virtual Events, Trade Shows







STRATEGIC USE OF CHEMICALS November 2020
Green-Friendly Infection Control Practices


STRATEGIC USE OF CHEMICALS November 2020
Selecting Safe COVID-19 Disinfectants


REFRESHING THE MESSAGE November 2020
Product Research Key To Customer Service


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



CONTROLLING COMPLAINTS November 2020
2020 Complaints Survey Highlights Cleaning Challenges


IDENTIFYING PROSPECTS AND SUSPECTS IN COMMERCIAL CLEANING October 2020
Client Selection Tips For BSCs


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



DIAGNOSING DISPENSING METHODS October 2020
Applying Chemicals Safely And Efficiently





WINNING THE BID August 2020
Repeatable Processes For Securing Clients


LENDING A HAND August 2020
Chemical Safety Guidance For Customers


FROM THE EDITOR August 2020
First Impressions Key To Facility Reopening


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



TARGETING HOSPITAL ACQUIRED INFECTION HOTSPOTS June 2020
Reducing HAI's Wth Touchpoint Disinfecting







REINFORCING CHEMICAL PROTOCOL April 2020
Chemical Training Vital To COVID-19 Management


ESSENTIAL TOOLS FOR ESSENTIAL WORKERS April 2020
Education, Protocols And Products To Combat COVID-19






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





REDUCING WORKER INJURIES November 2019
Trim On-The-Job Accidents







DON’T NEGLECT SOFT SURFACES IN PATIENT ROOMS September 2019
The Problem With Sanitizing Soft Surfaces



OVERCOMING HURDLES September 2019
Management Advice On Cleaning Struggles


BE AN ELITE BSC June 2019
Can Cleaning Accounts Be Too Small?





THE AIR WE BREATHE April 2019
Identify And Eliminate Indoor Air Pollutants


THE AIR WE BREATHE April 2019
How To Clean The Air


THE AIR WE BREATHE April 2019
Systems That Tackle Indoor Air Contaminants


A HANDBOOK FOR THE CLEANING INDUSTRY February 2019
New Book Helps BSCs To Thrive




QUAT BINDING QUERIES February 2019
Hospitals Fight Quat Binding While Fighting Infections


QUAT BINDING QUERIES February 2019
Tips To Prevent Quat Binding


QUAT BINDING QUERIES February 2019
Alternatives To Disinfecting With Quats




September 2018
Beating Amazon




SEASONAL STRATEGIES FOR PEST MANAGEMENT April 2018
Overcoming Seasonal Pest Challenges In Facilities


SEASONAL STRATEGIES FOR PEST MANAGEMENT April 2018
Prevent Pests With Regular Inspections






WEARING SLIP-RESISTANT FOOTWEAR REDUCES WORKPLACE ACCIDENTS September 2017
Slip-and-fall Accidents Prove Costly


THE DEMAND FOR DISINFECTING May 2017
High Demand For Disinfectants


February 2017
Case Study: On-Site Generation At PPG Paints Arena
On-site generation helps the arena meet high-performance goals.

NOT YOUR MOTHER’S HYDROGEN PEROXIDE November 2016
Down And Dirty: Improved Hydrogen Peroxide Explained



BENEFITING FROM GREEN CLEANING August 2016
UW-Madison Finds Success Cleaning With Ozone
How making one small change has impacted the cleaning program at University of Wisconsin–Madison

CURTAIN CALL August 2016
Cleaning And Disinfecting Soft Surfaces




KNOWING THE DIFFERENCE June 2016
Choosing The Right Chemical For The Job



REPLACING THE 10-MINUTE DWELL TIME November 2015
The New Standard In Dwell Times




QUAT BINDING IS A SERIOUS THREAT IN FOODSERVICE FACILITIES September 2015
Binding Reduces Quaternary Ammonium Chloride Effectiveness





BUYING GROUP LEADERS SPEAK UP June 2015
Bringing National Accounts To Buying Groups



WHEN CHEMICALS ARE NO LONGER EFFECTIVE June 2015
What Is Quat Binding And Why It Must Be Prevented


WHEN CHEMICALS ARE NO LONGER EFFECTIVE June 2015
Tips To Preventing Quat Absorption


SHIELDING FACILITIES FROM INFECTION April 2015
Infection Prevention That Fights Pandemics


SHIELDING FACILITIES FROM INFECTION April 2015
Understanding Transmission Of Germs


DOWN AND DIRTY: ESSENTIAL VACUUM ATTACHMENTS February 2015
The Right Vacuum Attachments Reduce Labor, Clean Safely


PEST PREVENTION TIPS November 2014
How Integrated Pest Management Prevents Infestations


PEST PREVENTION TIPS November 2014
Why Pest Management Matters


PEST PREVENTION TIPS November 2014
Pest-Proofing Tips From Professionals





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




BATTLE SUPERBUGS WITH SHORTER DWELL TIMES June 2014
Disinfecting Against Antibiotic-resistant Bacteria


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


BATTLE SUPERBUGS WITH SHORTER DWELL TIMES June 2014
Targeting Disease-causing Pathogens


TEACHING GERM WARFARE June 2014
Chemicals And Equipment That Fight Infections
Surfaces custodians should focus on in an effort to reduce the spread of infection

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





CAPITOL GAINS, DISTRIBUTOR LOSSES May 2014
GSA Proposes Changes To JanSan Requisition Channels


CAPITOL GAINS, DISTRIBUTOR LOSSES May 2014
What Is The Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative?



CAPITOL GAINS, DISTRIBUTOR LOSSES May 2014
Critics Question JanSan FSSI's Benefits


PROTECTION FROM RESTROOM BACTERIA April 2014
Using Proper Chemicals To Clean Restrooms


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


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


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: CLEANING IS NOT THE SAME AS DISINFECTING August 2013
Disinfecting For Health


UPCLOSE: CLEANING IS NOT THE SAME AS DISINFECTING August 2013
Learn The Difference Between Sanitizing and Disinfecting


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


UPCLOSE: CLEANING IS NOT THE SAME AS DISINFECTING August 2013
Getting Building Occupants Involved In Office Cleanliness


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


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


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


WATCH OUT FOR WARNING SIGNS August 2013
Understanding OSHA's GHS Requirements


WATCH OUT FOR WARNING SIGNS August 2013
The 'Right To Know' About Chemical Hazards


WATCH OUT FOR WARNING SIGNS August 2013
Updates To The GHS Language


WATCH OUT FOR WARNING SIGNS August 2013
Training Workers On GHS Requirements


WATCH OUT FOR WARNING SIGNS August 2013
GHS Chemical Label Specifics








HEALTHCARE CLEANING June 2013
Challenges Of Infection Control Cleaning


HOSPITAL-GRADE CLEANING PAYS OFF IN ANY MARKET April 2013
Critical Cleaning Services Gain Steam



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


February 2013
Practices That Ward Off C. Diff Infections
Identifying C. diff and cleaning practices that will keep infections at bay

February 2013
How To Prevent C. Diff
Rethinking cleaning's role in preventing C. diff and other hospital-acquired infections

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

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

November 2012
Understand Disinfecting and Sanitizing
There are big differences between disinfecting and sanitizing in foodservice facilities

November 2012
Foodservice Sanitation and Infection Control
Disinfecting and sanitizing procedures in foodservice facilities are crucial for killing bacteria

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

November 2012
Sensitive Occupants: Best Cleaning Practices
Cleaning around sensitive occupants increasingly important

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


June 2012
Customer Complaints: Maintenance-Related Restroom Issues Affect BSCs
Communication and managing expectations is key to responding to non-cleaning customer complaints

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE April 2012
Choosing A Safer Disinfectant
The EPA classifies disinfectants as pesticides so they can't be certified as green

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE April 2012
Disinfecting During Cold and Flu Season
Which disinfectants work against colds and flus, especially the new H3N2 virus

April 2012
Open Market For Disinfectant Wet Wipes
This convenient product is a fit for schools, healthcare facilities, retail and grocery stores, daycares and fitness centers

March 2012
Reducing Common Warehouse Accidents
Tips for avoiding back injuries and forklift accidents

November 2011
Government Accounts Require Attention To Detail
Putting effort into securing these accounts pays off with steady revenue


November 2011
Convenient Disinfectants
Wet wipes and aerosols can be used to disinfect commonly-touched surfaces and objects


September 2011
Choosing The Right Disinfectant Against C. diff In Healthcare Facilities
A closer look at products and processes that prevent cross-contamination

September 2011
Buying Groups Can Help Distributors Earn New Business
Access to private label products, diversified lines and national accounts helps expand customer bases

August 2011
Custodial Department Guards Against Pests
Chadron State College maintains a disciplined pest management program throughout campus

July 2011
Staying On Top Of Late Payers
Financial management software can help speed up the collections process and increase a distributor's profitability

SUSTAINABILITY August 2011
Why Product Life Cycles Matter


MANUFACTURER FORUM April 2011
Chemical Alternatives To Green Disinfectants


UP CLOSE: CLEANERS & DISINFECTANTS October 2010
Cleaning Around Sensitive Populations
Schools, healthcare facilities and even office buildings house vulnerable occupants that can be adversely affected by harsh chemicals

COVER STORY September 2010
Faces of the Frontline
College students, immigrants, retirees, moonlighters — an up-close look at today's janitorial workforce



COVER STORY October 2009
Steady Flow
BSC strategies for managing cash flow during tough times



ONLINE REPORT April 2009
H1N1 Fact Sheet For Cleaning Professionals
What industry professionals need to know about swine flu


UP CLOSE: CLEANERS & DISINFECTANTS March 2009
Green: The Only Option?
Green cleaners have their place in a cleaning program, but end users must be aware of their limitations



ASHKINONGREEN November 2008
Greening Facilities: How Occupants Can Help



COVER STORY July 2008
Delinquent Accounts
Frustrated by late-paying customers? Here's how to take action

CUSTOMER SERVICE May 2008
Customer Complaints: Fixing Partnerships, Improving Quality
Continued success depends on how well BSCs can handle their clients’ problems

EDITOR'S NOTE April 2008
Hot Topic: 'Green Disinfectants'


CUSTOMER SERVICE April 2008
Problem Customers: How To Deal And When To Cut Ties
With patience, humility and foresight, nuisance customers can emerge as loyal clients


MARKET PULSE March 2008
Disinfectants: Finding A Green Alternative
Disinfection plays a significant role in most facilities' cleaning regimes. But because disinfectants can't be certified green, distributors are helping end users find healthy alternatives

NEWS November 2007
Industry Buzz


CLEANING OPERATIONS: CLEANERS & DISINFECTANTS September 2007
Shopping for Cleaners and Disinfectants
Tips on how to make the right choices

FEATURE March 2007
Matching Green With The Marketplace
A green cleaning program that includes disinfectants is possible. How to work with your customers to determine and meet their needs and expectations

ASHKINONGREEN February 2007
What Makes A Disinfectant Green?
Even though disinfectants don’t have green standards, they are still a part of green cleaning programs


CLEANING PROFESSIONAL'S FIELD GUIDE January 2007
CARPET CARE
Expanding Vacuums With Attachments




OPERATIONSLOG: DISINFECTANTS November 2006
Tailoring Disinfectants
To use disinfectants properly, cleaning objectives must be identified and targeted by the cleaning program

CLEANING OPERATIONS: CHEMICALS September 2006
Making the Right Choices When it Comes to Cleaners and Disinfectants
Gauging chemical use and application requires understanding the unique cleaning needs of your facility

GREENGUIDE September 2006
Selecting A Greener Disinfectant
Each year, six out of every 100 janitors experience lost-time chemical-related injuries


FEATURE: CLEANERS & DISINFECTANTS January 2006
Disinfectant Cleaners Give A Good Fight
Cleaners and disinfectants are on the front line when it comes to battling germs. Their efficacy suffers, however, if they’re not used correctly

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT September 2005
National Accounts: Your Piece Of The Pie
That tiny corner shop might be part of a 10,000-store national chain. Here's how to get in on the action

COMPLIANCE May 2004
When The Worst Happens
On-the-job deaths can be a reality for even the most safety-conscious companies

OPERATIONS LOG May 2004
Language Lesson: The Vocabulary Of Clean
Chemicals

BUSINESS BUILDER February 2004
"I Don't Understand Why It's So Difficult"


EDITOR'S MESSAGE January 2004
Coming To America...Legally
Millions of illegal immigrants already work here. Is it time to allow them to stay?

EVERY ISSUE January 2004
Compliance File