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THE SECRET TO SUCCESS August 2024
Facilities Maximize ROI with Help from Buying Groups





PRODUCTS MAKING AN IMPACT July 2024
Products Impacting the Cleaning Industry 




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


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




BENEFITS OF IMPROVED CLEANING CARTS FOR FRONTLINE STAFF May 2024
How Fine-tuning Cart Organization Pays Dividends


BENEFITS OF IMPROVED CLEANING CARTS FOR FRONTLINE STAFF May 2024
Cleaning Cart Improvement Tips for BSCs














FROM THE EDITOR March 2024
Keeping on Top of Product Innovation 




















12/20/2023
Winners Announced for 2023 Reader’s Choice Award 
Readers of Facility Maintenance Decisions and Facility Cleaning Decisions voted on the best products in this new award program 



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







FROM THE EDITOR: SHELVING STRATEGIES October 2023
Reconsidering Warehouse Shelving Strategies






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





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





















ACS / SPONSORED July 2023
ACS is Innovating For Health!
ACS / Sponsored











LEADERSHIP: THE PITFALLS OF JUDGING TOO SOON June 2023
How Prematurely Judging Employees Prevents Potential









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







TEAM SOFTWARE / SPONSORED March 2023
Leverage industry data to achieve success.
Team Software / Sponsored

ELECTRODEFENSE / SPONSORED March 2023
Electrostatic-SmartSprayers with integrated job-tracking technology.
ElectroDefense / Sponsored

ASPIRE / SPONSORED March 2023
Effortlessly Create Winning Proposals
Aspire / Sponsored







STAYING THE COURSE March 2023
Examining Product Selection and Growth




























PERFECTING YOUR PLAYBOOK November 2022
Securing Clients With Training, Certifications










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


























EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE June 2022
5 Ways Cleaning Can Make a Strong Impression






































BACK TO BASICS February 2022
Labels Key To Selecting Disinfectants




















A CLEAN SWEEP FOR SIN CITY October 2021
Honoring Best In Class Cleaning Products



THE ROAD TO SMARTER SELLING September 2021
Sales Should Focus On Products, Not Discounts




FACILITY FOCUS: NEUTRALIZING TOUCHPOINTS WITH NANOTECHNOLOGY August 2021
Facility Benefits From Testing Nanotechnology Products

























EVALUATING CLEANING TECHNOLOGIES November 2020
Tips For Choosing Between Infection Prevention Technologies



12/10/2020
PDI Appoints CCO














PRIVATE LABEL June 2020
Reliable Manufacturing Partner Wanted





INTRODUCING THE WINNERS June 2020
Distributors Name Top Jan/San Products


INTRODUCING THE WINNERS June 2020
Top Cleaning Chemical Products


INTRODUCING THE WINNERS June 2020
Cleaning Equipment And Accessories Winners







VETTING YOUR VACUUM SELECTION February 2020
Productivity And Ergonomic Considerations



CURATIVE CLEANING PLAN COMBATS COLDS AND FLU February 2020
Promoting Hygiene To Minimize Infections













INCREASING THE CIRCULARITY OF FACILITIES LIFE October 2019
Products As A Service Promotes Cleaning Efficiency









10/9/2019







CLEANING ON THE FIRST SHIFT August 2019
Vacuum Helps Make The Switch To Day Cleaning



SUPPLYING THE CORRECT ICE MELT August 2019
The Science Of Selling Ice Melt


SUPPLYING THE CORRECT ICE MELT August 2019
Developing A Diversified Salt Portfolio


SUPPLYING THE CORRECT ICE MELT August 2019
Sell On More Than Price











MANAGING CLEANING EXPECTATIONS June 2019
How Home Economics Helped Shape The Profession Of Clean



FREETIME: THE OVER 50 SOCCER STAR April 2019
Vice President Of Impact Products Is A Soccer Star


VACUUM SUCCESS April 2019
Productivity Gains Of Backpack Vacuums




APPEALING TO CUSTOMERS February 2019
Why BSCs Should Embrace Sustainability





THE RIGHT MACHINE FOR THE JOB November 2018
Selecting The Best Vacuum For Distributors' Largest Markets


PAPER TRAIL FROM A TO Z November 2018
Explaining Sustainable Paper Products


PAPER TRAIL FROM A TO Z November 2018
Defining Green Paper Terms


October 2018
ISSA Voices Concern


FROM THE EDITOR October 2018
Amazon Launches Jan/San Private-Label Line


SELLING SUSTAINABILITY September 2018
Iowa-Des Moines Supply Goes Beyond Green Cleaning Products


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




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





THE BENEFITS OF BRAND NAMES September 2018
Selling Commercial Versions Of Consumer Brands




AVOID SOAP CONTAMINATION BY SWITCHING TO SEALED SYSTEMS February 2018
Refillable Soap Dispensers Are A Haven For Bacteria


ONE-STOP PRODUCT SHOP November 2017
Wholesalers Help Distributers Diversify


FROM THE EDITOR November 2017
Keeping Up With Industry Trends


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



CAN-DO CANISTERS August 2017
Advantages To Canister Vacuums


CAN-DO CANISTERS August 2017
Canister Vacuums Offer Ergonomic Benefits


CAN-DO CANISTERS August 2017
Extending The Vacuum’s Reach


CAN-DO CANISTERS August 2017
Caring For Canister Vacuums



A SLIPPERY SUBJECT July 2017
The Differences In Ice Melt Products




THE BEST 40 PRODUCTS AS SELECTED BY SM READERS May 2017
Jan/san Suppliers Pick Top Products For Distributor Choice Awards
Sanitary Maintenance is proud to present the winners of its fourth annual Distributor Choice Award

4/6/2017
SCA Splits Into Two Separate Companies
One company will be focused on forest products operations and the other on global hygiene, including the current businesses of Personal Care and Tissue.




SUSTAINABLE TRACTION November 2016
Roundtable: Green Cleaning Product Skepticism
Green products are expected, but sustainability initiatives are gaining momentum at the distributor level


THE ADVANTAGES OF LINEN-LIKE NAPKINS OVER LINEN October 2016
Linen-like Napkins Offer Cost Savings, Branding Opportunities



DO YOU CARRY THESE AWARD-WINNING PRODUCTS? September 2016
Top Commercial Cleaning Products Win Distributor Choice Awards



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




MINDFUL OF MAINTENANCE August 2016
Maintenance That Extends The Life Of Equipment
Proper upkeep of carpet equipment can extend the life of machines

MINDFUL OF MAINTENANCE August 2016
Routine Extractor Maintenance Protects Equipment


MINDFUL OF MAINTENANCE August 2016
Handling Big Problems With Carpet Equipment






START BY SELLING JUST A FEW PRIVATE LABEL PRODUCTS May 2016
Start By Selling Just A Few Private Label Products





EDUCATE CUSTOMERS ON THE RIGHT TOWEL AND TISSUE PRODUCTS November 2015
Show Expertise By Recommending Towel And Tissue Solutions


THE LONG AND SHORT OF TOWELS AND TISSUES November 2015
Distributors Can Extend Savings With Longer Roll Towels And Tissues




ADVANCEMENTS IN GREEN PAPER November 2015
Trend Toward Recycling Paper Is Growing


ADVANCEMENTS IN GREEN PAPER November 2015
Alternative Paper Fibers And Facilities That Embrace Them


ADVANCEMENTS IN GREEN PAPER November 2015
Future Trends Of Recycled Paper Towels








A BRAND UNLIKE ANY OTHER May 2015
Avoid Competing On Price By Offering Private Brands





CLEAN UP PRODUCTIVITY PROBLEMS February 2015
Using Ride-On Vacuums To Improve Productivity


CLEAN UP PRODUCTIVITY PROBLEMS February 2015
Carpet Equipment That Results In Big Savings


CLEAN UP PRODUCTIVITY PROBLEMS February 2015
Carpet Equipment Accessories That Make Sense




FANS OF GREEN November 2014
Learn To Sell Green Products In Sports


GETTING EVEN GREENER September 2014
Recycled Paper Towels Are The Mainstream






SAVE MARGINS WITH SMARTER PRICES August 2014
Value-Add Services Or Low Prices: What Kind Of A Distributor Are You?




FORECASTING AFTER AN EXTREME WINTER August 2014
Distributors Kept Up With Ice Melt Demand Despite Polar Vortex




STAFF SPENDING TOO MUCH TIME IN THE RESTROOM? August 2014
Improve Restroom Cleaning Productivity


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

WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH June 2014
Workloading And Productivity From Products





CALCULATE THE RIGHT PRICE April 2014
BSCs Invest In Workloading Software, Education


PROVIDING VALUE: THE PROOF IS IN THE NUMBERS April 2014
What's The Value of Cleaning Expertise?


PROVIDING VALUE: THE PROOF IS IN THE NUMBERS April 2014
Positive Customer Experiences Can Trump Price Tags


PROVIDING VALUE: THE PROOF IS IN THE NUMBERS April 2014
Quantifying and Documenting Value-added Services


PROVIDING VALUE: THE PROOF IS IN THE NUMBERS April 2014
Drilling Down Cleaning Customer Needs


SALES TOOLS IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND April 2014
Mobile App Training for Salespeople


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
Taking A Shine To Ride-on Burnishers


CUSTOMER SERVICE: IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT February 2014
Your Delivery Drivers See Customers More Than Salespeople


CUSTOMER SERVICE: IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT February 2014
Drivers Are Brand Ambassadors


CUSTOMER SERVICE: IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT February 2014
Use Product Deliveries As Sales Opportunities


CUSTOMER SERVICE: IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT February 2014
Getting Drivers On Board With Customer Service Training


UNROLLING TOILET TISSUE SANITATION November 2013
Reducing Cross-Contamination Of Toilet Tissue


UNROLLING TOILET TISSUE SANITATION November 2013
Minimizing Microbes on Toilet Tissue Dispensers


UNROLLING TOILET TISSUE SANITATION November 2013
Touchless Toilet Tissue Improves Sanitation


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


SM SALES SURVEY: SLOW GROWTH October 2013
Product Sales Bounce Back, Paper Still Reigns


TECHNOLOGY: TOP 10 REASONS TO USE CRM SOFTWARE October 2013
Read an Excerpt From Mark Dancer's New Software Guide: "Getting the Most Out of CRM"


TECHNOLOGY: TOP 10 REASONS TO USE CRM SOFTWARE October 2013
Manage The Sales Pipeline With CRM Software


TECHNOLOGY: TOP 10 REASONS TO USE CRM SOFTWARE October 2013
CRM Software Reports Improve Sales Forecasts and Planning


THE HYGIENIC BENEFITS OF PAPER TOWELS September 2013
CDC Says Hand Drying Is Essential


THE HYGIENIC BENEFITS OF PAPER TOWELS September 2013
America Has A Hand Hygiene Problem


THE HYGIENIC BENEFITS OF PAPER TOWELS September 2013
Study: Mayo Clinic Compares Paper Towels, Other Hand Drying Methods


THE HYGIENIC BENEFITS OF PAPER TOWELS September 2013
Remove More Germs With Proper Paper Towel Use


THE HYGIENIC BENEFITS OF PAPER TOWELS September 2013
Mayo Experts Recommend Paper Towels




IN THE FIELD: PAMPER TENANTS WITH LUXURY FOAM HAND SOAPS August 2013
Spa Soaps Gain Entrée In The Away-From-Home Market



IN THE FIELD: TOILET TISSUE GOES TOUCH-FREE June 2013
Touchless Toilet Paper Dispensers – There's More Than The ‘Cool Factor’



BUNDLING YOUR BRAND June 2013
Private Label Lines Are Growing


BUNDLING YOUR BRAND June 2013
Selling Private Label Cleaning Products


BUNDLING YOUR BRAND June 2013
Product Bundling As Business Protection


BUNDLING YOUR BRAND June 2013
Marketing Private Label Lines










MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: TOWEL & TISSUE April 2013
Paper Towels Versus Hand Dryers


MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: TOWEL & TISSUE April 2013
Are High-quality Towels Worth the Cost?



February 2013
Investing in a wide-area vacuum may help BSCs retain cleaning frequencies
Using a wide-area vacuum can clean more space, in less time

February 2013
Benefits of Cold Water Carpet Extraction
May increase worker productivity and safety





November 2012
Green Certifications For Towel And Tissue
Breaking down the green certifications outlined on towel and tissue products




October 2012
Selling Low VOC Cleaning Products
When end users want green chemicals, distributors should suggest low VOC cleaning products




August 2012
Cheaters: How To Avoid 'Off-Spec' Paper Products
Detective work is necessary to find out just how good a deal is





COVER STORY June 2012
Product Labeling: Examining The Push For Ingredient Disclosure Laws
Protecting janitorial workers is a priority for environmental groups lobbying for full ingredient disclosure mandates

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

FEATURE June 2012
How To Clean A Restroom When Building Occupants Are Present
Airport housekeeping streamlines how to clean a restroom when foot traffic never dies down

June 2012
Restroom Product Bundling Allows Distributors To Act As Consultants
Distributors should serve as consultants and bundle product based on individual customer needs

May 2012
Improving Private Label Sales
A quality product and sound marketing strategy will help boost private label sales

May 2012
Popular Private Label Cleaning Products
Premium chemicals and traditional paper and can liners are among most the best sellers for private label cleaning products


May 2012
Tips To Start Private Labeling Products
When private labeling products, jan/san distributors need to perform due diligence before picking their manufacturer




















PRODUCTS November 2011
New Products: November/December 2011





PRODUCTS October 2011
New Products: October 2011






September 2011
New To Distributors' Arsenal: Tablets
From product demonstrations to capturing delivery signatures, tablet devices are helping distributors simplify business operations


PRODUCTS September 2011
New Products: September 2011


MANUFACTURER FORUM August 2011
Contractor Interest In Software On The Rise


SUSTAINABILITY August 2011
Why Product Life Cycles Matter





PRODUCTS July 2011
New Products: July/August 2011


June 2011
Gaining Third-party Certification For Private Label Products
Third-party certifications are not carried over from their private label manufacturer

June 2011
How To Jumpstart A Private Label Program
Distributors say there is no better time than now to begin offering proprietary products



PRODUCTS June 2011
New Products: June 2011



COVER STORY May 2011
What's New?
100 products from the last year

ASHKIN ON GREEN April 2011
Contractors' Role In Earth Day


PRODUCTS April 2011
New Products: April 2011


PRODUCTS March 2011
New Products: March 2011


PRODUCTS February 2011
New Products: February 2011


TECHNOLOGY February 2011
Voice Picking: Loud And Clear
Voice directed order-picking software decreases warehousing errors and increases customer service

COVER STORY February 2011
2011 Buyer's Guide
Sanitary Maintenance's online Buyer's Guide features manufacturers, wholesalers, product and brand-name listings to make sourcing products and suppliers a breeze


PRODUCTS January 2011
New Products: January 2011


UP CLOSE: GREEN PRODUCTS January 2011
Green From Start To Finish
Life-cycle thinking can help distributors choose between green products

FROM THE EDITOR January 2011
Life Cycle: The New Industry Buzzword


UP CLOSE: PRIVATE LABEL PRODUCTS November 2010
Private Label Distributors See Poor Economy As Time To Shine
The slow recovery from the recession has allowed distributors more time to market and engage potential and current clients

FREETIME November 2010
Building Homes In Mexico


TECHNOLOGY November 2010
Adapting Product Catalogs To E-commerce
Online product materials should differ from their print counterparts

SPECIAL PRODUCTS SECTION November 2010
ISSA/INTERCLEAN 2010 Product Showcase
The latest innovations from the Orlando trade show

PRODUCTS September 2010
New Products: September 2010


TEAM SOFTWARE / SPONSORED September 2010
Technology That Keeps Your Business Flexible
Team Software / Sponsored

UP CLOSE: TOWEL & TISSUE August 2010
Know Your Green Paper Certifications
Green paper products come with a laundry list of certifications. Breaking down what each one means

TECHNOLOGY August 2010
Product Forecasting Made Easier
Demand forecasting software helps distributors accurately budget and optimize inventory decisions

PRODUCTS August 2010
New Products: July/August 2010


PRODUCTS June 2010
New Products: June 2010




MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS June 2010
WAXIE Acquires Five Star Sanitary Products


WHOLESALERS June 2010
Wholesalers: Multiple Markets, One Partner
Many distributors are thinking diversification after the recession. Partnering with a wholesaler can help ease the transition


PRODUCTS April 2010
New Products: April 2010



PRODUCTS March 2010
New Products: March 2010


PRODUCTS February 2010
New Products: February 2010


PRODUCTS January 2010
New Products: January 2010


COVER STORY November 2009
The Right 'Stuff'
Are jan/san distributors meeting end user needs? How you match up


ASHKIN ON GREEN October 2009
Green Paper And Plastic


SPECIAL PRODUCTS SECTION October 2009
ISSA/INTERCLEAN 2009 Product Showcase
The latest innovations from the Chicago trade show

PRODUCTS September 2009
New Products: September 2009


COVER STORY August 2009
The Big Squeeze
Productivity And Your Employees

TECHNOLOGY July 2009
Software Simplifying Customer Pricing
Customer pricing software allows today's distributors to set and modify product prices with ease

TECHNOLOGY June 2009
Fit To Print
Despite online capabilities, distributors still have demand to print catalogs and product labels

UP CLOSE: RESTROOM CARE June 2009
Feminine Hygiene: The Untapped Market
Feminine hygiene products are often overlooked by purchasing agents

PRODUCTS June 2009
New Products: June 2009



MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS May 2009
Kimberly-Clark Acquires Safety Products Company


UP CLOSE: PRIVATE-LABEL PRODUCTS April 2009
Competing Against National Brands
Customer interest in private-label products are expected to increase during a recession

PRODUCTS April 2009
New Products: April 2009


UP CLOSE: OXY & BIOBASED PRODUCTS January 2009
Restroom Cleaning With Natural Resources
From soap to glass cleaner, oxygen and biobased products can be used in nearly all restroom areas

CLEANING PROFESSIONAL'S FIELD GUIDE 2009 January 2009
Customers Demand Green; BSCs Supply It



COVER STORY October 2008
Liable
Distributors and product safety: How accountable are you?

UP CLOSE August 2008
Hand Dryers: Several Markets Poised To Reap Benefits
Movie theaters, stadiums and restaurants favor eco-friendly option over costly towels

UP CLOSE August 2008
Oxy, Citrus, Soy: Products Continue To Evolve
New ingredients, greener outlook and greater efficacy help fuel demand


NEWS June 2008
Industry News


SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION April 2008
CEOs on Sustainability
Industry suppliers share their views on green products and processes

COVER STORY March 2008
Diversifying
From foodservice to office supplies, distributors are creating new revenue by expanding their product sectors

FREETIME March 2008
Helping Out Ohio Mothers


EDITORIAL March 2008
Is Cleaning Recession-Proof?


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



COVER STORY February 2008
2008 Buyer's Guide
SM's Buyer's Guide online, features manufacturer, wholesaler, product and brand-name listings to make sourcing products and suppliers a breeze.

PRODUCTSHOWCASE February 2008
What's New: Special Product Section
Product innovations over the past year include an increased emphasis on green cleaning, bio-based products, touch-free fixtures, cleaning systems and technology that helps building service contractors do a better job. This special product section showcases 75 of them.

MARKET PULSE January 2008
Selling A Complete Touch-free Restroom
The emergence of more touch-free products has given distributors new sales techniques when selling to end-users

FEATURE November 2007
What's New Product Guide



CONTRACTINGINSIGHTS July 2007
Want More Money? Improve Productivity
Knowing your staff’s cleaning times will keep your operation running at maximum efficiency

PRODUCTS June 2007
Products and Solutions





OPERATIONSLOG February 2007
TOUCH-FREE PRODUCTS
Maintaining Quality Service In A Touch-Free Restroom

If people walk into a restroom and see towels on the floor, they immediately think the entire room is unkempt

COVER STORY February 2007
2007 BUYER'S GUIDE
SM's Buyer's Guide online, features manufacturer, wholesaler, product and brand-name listings to make sourcing products and suppliers a breeze.


PRODUCT GALLERY November 2006
New Products


PRODUCTS November 2006
Products and Solutions


PRODUCTS October 2006
ISSA/INTERCLEAN Products



SAFETY PRODUCTS September 2006
Safety Products Keep Customers Safe And Sound
Workplace safety is critical in our litigious society. Distributors can help customers comply with regulations by providing safety products — and an education

PRODUCTS September 2006
Products and Solutions


OPERATIONSLOG: SOAP AND TOWELS August 2006
Finding the Right Products to Encourage Hand Washing


PRODUCTS August 2006
Products and Solutions


COVER STORY July 2006
Product Pricing: Price Check
Are you too high? Too low? Tips for setting the ideal product price

GREEN June 2006
Green Cleaning's Roots
Green is huge, this we know. A look at green milestones and noteworthy events helps explain how we got here

See this month's Green Product Directory of Web sites



GREEN June 2006
Green Product Directory
The following list of companies have a product or products with “Green Seal” certification, the Carpet and Rug Institute’s “Green Label” approval and/or the Environmental Choice Program’s “EcoLogo.” These company names were gathered directly from the certifying organizations’ Web sites on May 17. Any updates to the sites after May 17 will not be reflected in this listing. If no Web site address is listed, there either was not one provided on the certifier’s Web site, or the company’s Web site could not be conclusively determined.

See this month's feature article Green Roots



PRODUCTS AND SOLUTIONS April 2006
Products and Solutions


PURCHASING March 2006
Cleaning Products: A BSC Wish List
Contractors sound off on the products and equipment they’d like to see from their suppliers


EDITOR'S NOTE February 2006
SM's 50th Product Guide


COVER STORY February 2006
2006 BUYER'S GUIDE
SM's Buyer's Guide online, features manufacturer, wholesaler, product and brand-name listings to make sourcing products and suppliers a breeze.

PRODUCT GALLERY February 2006
New Products


January 2006
PRODUCTS & SOLUTIONS


COVER STORY January 2006
Cleaning Products: The Top 10 Innovations
A decade's worth of tools and products that have profoundly changed the way we clean


CLEANING OPERATIONS November 2005
Product Gallery
A round-up of the industry’s most innovative, new technology


COVER STORY October 2004
Helping Hand
How cleaning managers influence product and equipment development

GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS September 2004
Farm Bill: Feds to Clean with Biobased Products
Law mandates federal agencies purchase cleaning products derived from agricultural materials

OPERATIONS LOG September 2004
Big, Simple, Stylish: Paper And Soap Dispensing Trends
Dispensers

OPERATIONS LOG July 2004
Got The Goods? Green Customers' Wish Lists
Green Cleaning

OPERATIONS LOG July 2004
Supply Shortage Is A Sanitary Sin No BSC Wants To Commit
Restroom Care

OPERATIONS LOG May 2004
Is Paper Just Paper? BSCs Dispel The Myth
Towel & Tissue