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HOTEL TRENDS IMPACTING HOSPITALITY TEAMS November 2024
Redefine Hospitality by Recognizing Housekeepers

HOTEL TRENDS IMPACTING HOSPITALITY TEAMS November 2024
Hawaii Hotel Praises Culture for Staff Retention

SEARCHING FOR SOLUTIONS November 2024
How Software Helps Support the Staff

SEARCHING FOR SOLUTIONS November 2024
Software Helps Cleaning Managers Do More with Less

7/5/2024
CleanLink's Top Headlines from June

6/13/2024
Program to Provide Small Businesses with Additional Funding

5/30/2024
Key Factors Behind Booming Smart Restrooms Market

4/9/2024
New EPA Website Launched for Permit Transparency

2/6/2024
How Outsourcing Will Impact Facilities Management Growth

1/30/2024
Grants Announced for Wildfire Smoke Protection

12/13/2023
Survey: Restrooms a Common Culprit of Worsened Public Behavior

12/1/2023
Green Seal Announces Members of Sanitary Paper Product Working Group

11/29/2023
Report Outlines State of the Supply Chain

11/29/2023
ACI Launches Updated Small Business Cleaning Guide

FROM THE EDITOR: CELEBRATING EIGHT DECADES OF EXCELLENCE  November 2023
Recapping 80 Years of Anniversary Coverage

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

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

SLEUTHING OUT SMELLS October 2023
Allocating Adequate Help for Facility Odor Prevention

FREETIME: PITMASTER IMPARTS SMOKE, FLAVOR AND LIFE LESSONS October 2023
How Feeding Friends and Family Nourishes the Soul

10/10/2023
ISSA Names 2023 Safer Choice Partner of the Year Winners

9/11/2023
Masking Tips Amid the Ongoing Wildfire Crisis

9/1/2023
3 Tips for Safe IAQ in Facilities

8/31/2023
Technology Eradicates Wildfire Smoke Indoors

FREETIME: SPECIAL OLYMPICS IS A FAMILY AFFAIR August 2023
Smith Supply Rep Spends Free Time Helping Others Thrive

8/11/2023
IICRC S700 Standard Available for Second Public Review

8/3/2023
EPA Seeking Input on Safer Choice Program Expansion

7/24/2023
Case Study: Smoking Detection Systems Boost Hotel Guest Approval

7/10/2023
$200 Billion in COVID-19 Relief Fraud Estimated

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

6/29/2023
Essity Honored as Sustainability Leader

6/26/2023
Case Study: Smoke Detection System Improves Hotel Guest Satisfaction

6/26/2023
Understanding Workplace Violence Threat Assessments

TOP PRODUCTS REVEALED June 2023
Sanitary Maintenance Names 2023 Distributor Choice Award Winners

6/14/2023
What's Next for the Smart Toilets Market?

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

6/12/2023
Kimberly-Clark Publishes Latest Sustainability Report

6/12/2023
USGBC Rings NYSE Bell

6/7/2023
When Cutting Cleaning Costs Doesn't Pay

5/26/2023
How to Cultivate a Team-Centric Work Environment

5/25/2023
Envoy Solutions Announces Partnership with EPA

5/1/2023
ACI to Chair Regulatory and Sustainability Sessions at AOCS 2023 

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

MAGAZINE MILESTONES April 2023
The History of Sanitary Maintenance and its Impact on Jan/San

4/18/2023
ACI to Host ‘EPA Day’ for Members in June 

ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS  April 2023
Cleaning Self-Assessment Identifies Key Areas of Improvement 

3/29/2023
5 Steps to Secure a Small Cleaning Business Loan

CLEANING IN FOCUS 2023 February 2023
Lowering Costs and Cleaning Smarter

3/8/2023
IICRC Endorses New Federal Mold Assessment and Remediation Legislation

3/8/2023
How Facilities Can Prepare Against Mass Shooting Threats

3/7/2023
Soap2o Expands into North America

3/2/2023
Cleaning Operation Assessments That Make the Grade

2/27/2023
Case Study: Property Management Team Enforces Smoke-Free Policy

2/22/2023
SMS Assist Announces Service Expansion with GP Mobile

2/2/2023
Betco Closes On Novozymes Wastewater Business Assets

1/30/2023
Recent Mass Shootings Put Spotlight on Facility Security Assessments

1/27/2023
Cintas Releases 2022 ESG Report

CONTINUING A LEGACY January 2023
Incoming BSCAI President Talks Favorite Memories, Industry Involvement

1/20/2023
ACI Submits Comments on TSCA Fees

1/16/2023
Distribution Leader Acquires S.P. Richards Co.

1/11/2023
7 Sustainability Trends Set to Define Cleaning in 2023

12/14/2022
Study Outlines Benefits of Sustainability Reporting

12/7/2022
GP PRO Survey Shows ROI of Smart Tech

12/1/2022
CleanLink's Top 10 News Stories from November

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

COMPREHENSIVE CARPET CARE November 2022
Putting the Right Tools in the Right Hands

11/4/2022
Case Study: Smart Restroom Technology Boosts Tenant Satisfaction

BE AN ELITE BSC September 2022
Three Keys to Building a Profitable Contract Cleaning Company

11/2/2022
How to Retain the Best Employees in Your Cleaning Organization

11/1/2022
The Best of CleanLink from October

10/7/2022
APIC Encourages Healthcare Masking Despite Recent CDC Guidance Shift

10/5/2022
Self-Assessment Tool Available for School Facility Professionals

THE STRATEGIC SELL: SELLING INTO RECESSION...DOES IT MATTER? September 2022
Recession-Proof Sales Strategies for Distributors

9/22/2022
Cardiff-Based Company Consults with US Green Seal to Implement Industry-Wide Standards 

9/15/2022
Winter Viruses Stress Importance of Seasonal Cleaning

9/7/2022
Imperial Dade Announces 53rd Acquisition

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

8/10/2022
ACI Names Director of Regulatory Science

8/9/2022
Key Factors Propelling the Smart Toilet Market

7/20/2022
Clean Team Makes Two Acquisitions Expanding to New States

7/13/2022
How to Avoid Ageism in the Hiring Process

7/8/2022
How Do Facility Managers Feel About Post-Pandemic Crime?

EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE June 2022
Exterior Care Makes Interior Cleaning Easier

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

6/9/2022
Are Risk Assessments and Risk Mitigation the Same?

6/8/2022
ACI Urges White House to Incentivize Innovations in Sustainable Chemistry

6/7/2022
What Managers, Distributors Should Know About the “Buy Clean” Task Force

6/1/2022
Kimberly Clark Honored For Decarbonization Efforts

5/12/2022
Survey: What Do Americans Think About Climate Change?

4/27/2022
Environmental Impact Report Released Following Earth Day

3/21/2022
The Importance Of Supporting Local, Small-To-Medium Size Enterprises

3/14/2022
9 Benefits Of Facility Risk Assessments

PICKING UP THE PACE February 2022
Smart Vacuums Help Balance Quality-of-Service With Efficiency

2/23/2022
GP PRO, Butlr Technologies Announce Restroom Hygiene Partnership

2/15/2022
Study: Omicron Lasts Longer On Surfaces Than Previous COVID-19 Variants

1/5/2022
Ecolab Recognized For Water Security

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

8/13/2021
CDC: Vaccinated People Can Still Transmit COVID-19

8/2/2021
OpenWorks Adds Lead To Human Resources Team

8/2/2021
Sustainability Advice Portal Available For Businesses

6/23/2021
1 In 5 New Cleaning Operations Don't Have Guidance They Need

6/21/2021
$1.25 Billion In Aid Coming To Small Businesses

6/11/2021
Employee Turnover Due To Race Issues Costs Businesses Billions

April 2021
Cleaning Helps Prevent Viral And Bacterial Transmission

5/4/2021
New Research On Health-Based Cleaning Unveiled

4/29/2021
Study: Hospitals Spearheading Surface Disinfectant Sales

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

4/23/2021
PathoSans To Receive Virginia Green Travel Leader Award

4/20/2021
Half Of U.S. Workers Struggle With Substance Abuse

4/7/2021
Top CleanLink Stories From March

3/25/2021
New SBA Head Seeks Relief For Businesses

3/8/2021
Probiotic Surface Cleaner Could Significantly Reduce HAIs

2/18/2021
COVID Driving Big Growth For Antimicrobial Industry

2/17/2021
SBA: $200B In Loans Have Been Given To Businesses

2/11/2021
ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force Releases Updated Building Readiness Guide

2/3/2021
SBA Hopes To Solve PPP Application Issues

1/21/2021
60,000 PPP Loans Approved Last Week

1/19/2021
Texas Cleaning Company Thriving In First Years Of Existence

1/8/2021
ISSA Hygieia Network Appoints Co-Chairwomen

12/21/2020
Fostering Employee Health In Auto Manufacturing Facilities

12/3/2020
Contest Benefiting Small Cleaning Companies Ends Soon

KEEPING BUSY October 2020
ISSA President Makes Time For Fitness

10/20/2020
A Different PPP Loan Forgiveness Application Released

9/8/2020
What National Small Business Week Will Look Like

8/13/2020
Cintas Honored For Inclusion Of Disabled Workforce

7/23/2020
Why Some Hand Sanitizers Stink

7/16/2020
Can COVID-19 Be Transmitted Through The Air?

MANAGING MARIJUANA ODORS June 2020
Overlooked Odor Sources

6/30/2020
How Businesses Can Fight Workplace Racial Bias

6/29/2020
PorterPlus Sales Manager Earns RBSM Certification

6/9/2020
P&G Donates $5M To Promote Equality

5/11/2020
Servicon Systems Earns Infection Control Certification

4/1/2020
Small And Mid-Sized Businesses Get Tax Help

BSCAI MEMBER NEWS February 2020
Year-Round Education, Certification Opportunities With BSCAI

3/11/2020
S.P. Richards Opens New Headquarters After Fire

3/6/2020
How Smart Devices Interrupt The Workday

2/13/2020
Germ-Fighting Fabric Invented For Healthcare

1/29/2020
What's Ahead For Cleaning Contractors In 2020?

1/24/2020
Even Army Labs Sometimes Fail To Handle Deadly Bacteria Properly

1/20/2020
Effective Cleaning Process Reduces Student Absenteeism

1/2/2020
NACD Welcomes Passage Of USMCA Trade Deal

GOOGLE GOES WITH GREEN CLEANING November 2019
How Google Embraces Zero Waste

11/6/2019
Changes Made To Protect Janitors From Sex Abuse

CRACKING THE CODE October 2019
Cleaning Prevents School Sickness And Absenteeism

10/16/2019
How To Identify Bad Company Culture

9/30/2019
Soap Being Made From Waste

9/30/2019
Hotels Attracting Customers With Smells

9/24/2019
Kimberly-Clark Appoints New Board Member

9/18/2019
Custodian Helps Make Autistic Student’s Day

INITIAL SUCCESS REQUIRES ADAPATATION August 2019
Book Helps Make More Successful Leaders

THE POWER OF PEER GROUPS August 2019
Networking With Contemporaries Requires Constant Communication

9/13/2019
SMA Honors Spartan Chemical

8/30/2019
ISSA Joins Coalition On Trade Agreement

8/20/2019
Talking Restroom Coming To Napa Valley Town

8/20/2019
Zep Names New CEO

June 2019
Masking Odors Vs. Eliminating Odors

RESTROOM CARE June 2019
My Experience When Cleaning Waterless Urinals

7/3/2019
Man Gets Jail Time For Clogging Toilets

SMART DISPENSERS REQUIRE SMART DISTRIBUTORS June 2019
Time To Promote The IoT-Equipped Restroom

April 2019
Fight Theft With Company Culture, Technology, Strong HR

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

THE HONORABLE BRYAN SMITH February 2019
Jan/San Professional Serves Role In Local Government

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

BSCS' ROLE IN BRINGING IOT TO THE RESTROOM February 2019
Smart Dispensers, Faucets Keep Visitors Happy

November 2018
Rare Distinction Bestowed To BSC

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
Intelligent Hand Dryers And IoT

8/15/2018
Office Dirt: It's Catching And It's Expensive

7/23/2018
Cleaning Deal Scrapped Over Sexual Harassment Concerns

July 2018
Serving Jan/San Customers Through Business Expansion

BOOK CLUB June 2018
Life Lessons From The Janitor

CERTIFIED SUCCESS June 2018
Cleaning Accreditation Boosts Professional Growth

June 2018
Getting Ahead Of Cleaning Business Competition

April 2018
Spray Cleaners Satisfy Commercial Cleaning Customers

3/1/2018
Oregon Law Prevents Janitorial Wage Theft And Sexual Harassment

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

August 2017
Val And Steve Garcia Have A Love For The Cleaning Industry

August 2017
Network Services Company Gave SMI Its Big Break

August 2017
Garcia Brothers Remain Loyal To Customers

KEYS TO SELLING YOUR BUSINESS November 2016
What To Consider Before Selling Your Small Business
Whether BSCs are planning to sell now, or years down the line, they must first take a good, hard look inside their own operations

THE COST OF SICK TENANTS August 2016
BSCs Can Help Reduce Employee Absenteeism

CLOSING THE DOOR ON ODORS May 2016
Controlling Restroom Odors From Inside The Stall

CLOSING THE DOOR ON ODORS May 2016
Tackling Odor Issues In Women’s Restrooms

CLOSING THE DOOR ON ODORS May 2016
Odor Control Techniques For Men’s Restrooms

DOWNSIZING HAND SANITIZER DISPENSERS April 2016
Fill A Need With Small Hand Sanitizer Dispensers

April 2016
Small Floor Scrubbers Provide Opportunities For Distributors

September 2015
How To Remove Marijuana Smell

AVOIDING A FRUIT COCKTAIL OF SMELLS May 2015
What Fragrances Are Trending In Odor Control

AVOIDING A FRUIT COCKTAIL OF SMELLS May 2015
Odor Control Scents: Choosing The Best Options

AVOIDING A FRUIT COCKTAIL OF SMELLS May 2015
Streamlining Odor Control Fragrances Throughout The Facility

November 2014
Get Below The Surface To Remove Urine Smell

SCENTS AND SENSIBILITY October 2014
Bad Smells Leave Bad Impressions

October 2014
Disciplining Janitors For Excessive Absenteeism

October 2014
Disciplining Janitors For Harassment In The Workplace

PREVENTING THE OFFICE OUTBREAK August 2014
Cleaning Can Reduce Absenteeism In The Workplace

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

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

THE SMELL OF SUCCESS June 2014
How To Identify The Source Of Foul Odors
Identifying problem areas and techniques for removing foul odors from restrooms

THE SMELL OF SUCCESS June 2014
Common Scents And How To Fight Odors

COVER STORY: MOBILE COMMERCE May 2014
Springfield Paper Company Goes Mobile

COVER STORY: MOBILE COMMERCE May 2014
Distributors Slow To Recognize The Power of Smartphone Shopping

COVER STORY: MOBILE COMMERCE May 2014
M-commerce Has Landed

COVER STORY: MOBILE COMMERCE May 2014
Understanding Mobile Optimization

COVER STORY: MOBILE COMMERCE May 2014
Young Buyers Fueling B2B Mobile Sales

COVER STORY: MOBILE COMMERCE May 2014
Choosing Mobile Optimization Methods

SALES TOOLS IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND April 2014
Discover B2B Mobile Apps' Many Uses For The Cleaning Industry

SALES TOOLS IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND April 2014
Product Demos Are Painless With Mobile Sales Apps

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

IN THE FIELD: WINDOW CARE February 2014
Purified Water Leaves Windows Streak-free

COVER STORY: GIANT COMPETITION November 2013
Online Retailer Amazon Enters The Janitorial Supply Market

COVER STORY: GIANT COMPETITION November 2013
AmazonSupply Is Changing Customer Expectations

COVER STORY: GIANT COMPETITION November 2013
SEO Is The Key To Driving Web Traffic, e-Commerce

COVER STORY: GIANT COMPETITION November 2013
Janitorial Supply Distributors Need To Embrace Digital Marketing — Or Else

COVER STORY: GIANT COMPETITION November 2013
Keeping The ‘Human Touch’ Alive During The Sales Process

COVER STORY: GIANT COMPETITION November 2013
SEO Is Changing With Hummingbird Speed

SM SALES SURVEY: SLOW GROWTH October 2013
Janitorial Distributor Sales Up Nearly 2 Percent

SM SALES SURVEY: SLOW GROWTH October 2013
Redefining The Distribution Sales Model

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

SM SALES SURVEY: SLOW GROWTH October 2013
Healthcare, Industrial Cleaning Fuel Jan/San Sales

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

SM SALES SURVEY: SLOW GROWTH October 2013
Jan/San Professionals Optimistic About The Future

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: ODOR CONTROL October 2013
What Causes Urine To Smell In Restrooms?

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: ODOR CONTROL October 2013
Odor Control Tips For Smelly Kitchen Drains and Waste Receptacles

MARKETING: BE SOCIAL September 2013
Grow Your Company With LinkedIn Groups

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

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

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

SUPPLY & COMMAND August 2013
GSA Strategic Sourcing Centers On Price — And Little Else

SUPPLY & COMMAND August 2013
FSSI JanSan Could Devastate Small Suppliers

ONE MAN VS. THE UNION August 2013
Indianapolis BSC Becomes Target Of SEIU Corporate Campaign

ONE MAN VS. THE UNION August 2013
The Devil At My Doorstep: Bego Pens Memoir About His 'Three-Year-War'

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

6/21/2013
Americo Welcomes Cameron Dunagan as Regional Manager

CLEANING TAKES CENTER STAGE June 2013
Cleaning ‘Nowville’ — Stewart Secures Tennessee's Sacred Institutions And Up-And-Coming Spaces

ON THE MONEY April 2013
The Many Cost Savings of Chemical Dilution Systems

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

SLAMMED April 2013
After Hurricane Sandy East Coast Cleaning Professionals Get Back to Business

4/3/2013
STOKO Names Ken Bartley 2012 Salesman of the Year

3/4/2013
Jasmine Kashani Joins Bird-B-Gone

1/31/2013
SmartCEO Magazine Awards Erik Akopiantz, CFO Roadnet Technologies, with 2013 Executive Management Award

November 2012
Tablets: The Best Of Both Worlds
Tablet computers meld aspects of computers and smartphones, making them intuitive business tools

November 2012
A Small Marketing Budget Will Kill A Start-Up Company
It can take years to land enough clients to be profitable. Without a budget for sales and marketing, companies are doomed to fail

January 2012
One-On-One: SMS Distribution Honored For Its Customer Service

11/16/2011
Central National-Gottesman Enters Tissue Market

8/17/2011
SMG Services Earns CIMS and CIMS-GB

SUSTAINABILITY August 2011
Why Product Life Cycles Matter

SUSTAINABILITY August 2011
Product Life Cycle Assessment A Step Toward Sustainability

COVER STORY May 2011
Staying In Touch: Utilizing Mobile Technology And Social Media
The connectivity encouraged by modern technology is enabling building service contractors to provide better, more personalized service

EDITORIAL March 2011
Infection Control Cannot Be Stressed Enough

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

YOUR TWO CENTS November 2010
How Is Your Company Utilizing Mobile Devices?

RESTROOM CARE April 2010
Vandalism, Theft Reduced With Right Fixtures and Products

TECHNOLOGY April 2009
Smartphones Give BSCs Freedom To Work In Field

TECHNOLOGY February 2009
Beyond The Basic Cell Phone
Distributors are tapping into cellular technology in virtually all areas of their operations

12/10/2008
Handwashing Press Release Wins Award

EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW November 2008
Executive Interview: Lonnie J. Williams
Award-winning minority BSC specializes in federal contracts

COVER STORY October 2008
Corporate Conscience
From philanthropy to sustainability, how BSCs are giving back

HR January 2008
Chronic Absenteeism Hindered By Hiring And Disciplinary Standards
Screen workers, establish firm rules to cut down on chronic absenteeism

EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW October 2007
Industry Profile: Bob Armbruster, Clean Team Inc.
Strong employee commitment leads to company success

8/23/2007
Risk-Assessment Agreement Supported by Associations

7/9/2007
Green-minded Tourists Finding More Options

OPERATIONS LOG July 2005
Vandalism: What To Do When Vandals Strike Restrooms
Restroom Care

OPERATIONS LOG March 2005
Vandalism: Graffiti Extends Beyond The Stereotypical Spray Paint
Vandalism

OPERATIONS LOG February 2004
Graffiti Psychology: Why Vandals Strike
Vandalism