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RISING TO THE TOP November 2024
Guy Mingo Shares Future Industry Insights


RISING TO THE TOP November 2024
Prioritizing Team Growth for Company Success


RISING TO THE TOP November 2024
Strategies for Success at Marsden Services


INDUSTRY AWARD RECOGNITION November 2024
Cesar Chapiama Named as Building Service Employee of the Year


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


ENCOURAGING ERGONOMICS November 2024
Promoting Ergonomic Restroom Tools in Facilities


ENCOURAGING ERGONOMICS November 2024
Bottom-Line Benefits of Ergonomic Restroom Equipment




LEADERSHIP: CONNECTING TEAMS WITH CONCEPTUALIZATION November 2024
Strengthen Departments by Conceptualizing Goals


FLOOR CARE FORECAST October 2024
Technology Steps In


FLOOR CARE FORECAST October 2024
Cleaning Solutions for Evolving Flooring Types



STRATEGIZING GROWTH AND EFFICIENCY October 2024
Strategic Approach for BSC Growth and Efficiency


FROM THE EDITOR October 2024
A Family Legacy Lives On






AI TACKLES HAIS October 2024
How AI Impacts Cleaning Programs


AI TACKLES HAIS October 2024
Study Shows How AI Supports HAI Prevention


SMALL BUT MIGHTY October 2024
Advantages of Compact Floor Care Equipment



FOLLOW THE RULES September 2024
Reinforcing Chemical Safety Importance




BATTERY BENEFITS  September 2024
Essential Safety Tips for Lithium Batteries

















BSCAI MEMBER NEWS July 2024
Knowing the Numbers Inside and Out





FINDING THE IDEAL JANITORIAL TEAM PLAYER July 2024
Identify Top Candidates with 5 Effective Interview Questions











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







RE-EVALUATING CUSTOMER COMMUNICATIONS May 2024
Win New Customers Through Improved Communications




FROM THE EDITOR: UNDERSTANDING LABOR LAWS May 2024
How Labor Laws Put Strain on Contractors











BREAKING THROUGH THE BACKACHE April 2024
Technology Spearheads Industry Innovation
















FROM THE EDITOR: TACKLING TURNOVER March 2024
Report Evaluates Industry Turnover














FACILITY EXECS FLOCK TO BALTIMORE  February 2024
Facility Managers Prioritize Clean Buildings Conference  





COMPREHENSIVE CARPET CARE February 2024
How to Preserve Carpet Quality in Facilities


COMPREHENSIVE CARPET CARE February 2024
Pivotal Tools for Optimized Carpet Care










BRINGING THE INDUSTRY TOGETHER January 2024
Clean Buildings Conference Welcomes BSCs to Baltimore




A JOURNEY THROUGH GENERATIONS January 2024
How Bee-Clean Acquired Heritage Building Maintenance


A JOURNEY THROUGH GENERATIONS January 2024
BSCAI President Reflects on Career in Cleaning



FROM THE EDITOR: RAISING THE TIDE January 2024
Why Collaboration Wins in Commercial Cleaning




ELITE BSC: GROWING YOUR JANITORIAL SERVICES BUSINESS January 2024
Growing a Business is a Marathon, Not a Sprint




CELEBRATING THE 2023 CLEAN AWARD WINNERS November 2023
BSC Rewarded for Industry Involvement



CELEBRATING THE 2023 CLEAN AWARD WINNERS November 2023
BSCAI Names Recipient of Most Prestigious Award


CELEBRATING THE 2023 CLEAN AWARD WINNERS November 2023
Recognizing the Building Service Employee of the Year



CELEBRATING THE 2023 CLEAN AWARD WINNERS November 2023
UG2’s Maria Tueros Leads the Charge on Training Opportunities



CELEBRATING THE 2023 CLEAN AWARD WINNERS November 2023
GRBS Provides Opportunities for Perseverance


CELEBRATING THE 2023 CLEAN AWARD WINNERS November 2023
Emerging Leader Finds Success, Inspiration Through Mentorship


CELEBRATING THE 2023 CLEAN AWARD WINNERS November 2023
BSCAI Names 2023 CLEAN Award Winners




BSCAI MEMBER NEWS November 2023
What M&A Buyers Look for in a BSC 







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 





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





BE AN ELITE BSC November 2023
Lessons Learned from Leading During Covid




FROM THE EDITOR: THE BENEFITS OF GIVING November 2023
How Giving Back Benefits Communities and BSCs Alike





CONSIDERING CONCRETE FLOORS November 2023
Maintenance Tips for Concrete Flooring in Facilities


CONSIDERING CONCRETE FLOORS November 2023
Concrete Flooring Provides Safety, Cost Benefits 






FROM THE EDITOR: PROVIDING THE RIGHT TOOLS October 2023
The Importance of Equipment During Employee Onboarding



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





FROM THE EDITOR: DEFINING DEPARTMENT EXPECTATIONS November 2023
Cleaning Teams Benefit from a Scope of Work


BE AN ELITE BSC October 2023
Strategies for Stopping Negative Self-Talk 





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



BSCAI RECONVENES IN VEGAS  October 2023
What to Expect at BSCAI’s Contracting Success Conference  


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  



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



DELIVERING DEFENSE  October 2023
Practice Helps Progress Against HAIs














CUSTOMER CONSIDERATIONS September 2023
Survey Reveals Top End User Purchasing Trends










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











CLEARING THE AIR ON CARPET CARE August 2023
Need-to-Know Carpet Equipment Components that Affect IAQ






SANITARY MAINTENANCE 80TH ANNIVERSARY COVERAGE August 2023
Showcasing the 1980s and its Impact on Jan/San




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





UNDERSTANDING THE COST OF HAIS August 2023
Best Practices, Equipment for Minimizing HAI Damages




UNDERSTANDING THE COST OF HAIS August 2023
How Cleaning Crews Can Mitigate HAIs






2023 FACILITY CLEANING DECISIONS MANAGEMENT STUDY August 2023
Facility Cleaning Managers Address Purchasing Priorities



2023 FACILITY CLEANING DECISIONS MANAGEMENT STUDY August 2023
The State of Budgets for In-House Cleaning Departments















PROMOTING HAND HYGIENE WITH EFFICIENT SOAP USAGE July 2023
Hand Hygiene Habits Pivotal to Successful Soap Setups






THE BENEFITS AND DISCLAIMERS OF TECHNOLOGY July 2023
Cautious Considerations of AI for BSCs


THE BENEFITS AND DISCLAIMERS OF TECHNOLOGY July 2023
How AI Can Impact BSC Operations






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









































ELITE BSC: HOW MANY FIELD MANAGERS DO I NEED? May 2023
Determining the Appropriate Number of Cleaning Field Managers









FROM THE EDITOR: BRANCHING OUT BEYOND CLEANING May 2023
The Importance of Value-Added Services for BSCs


















4/11/2023
WOW! BMS Joins NSA























CLEANING IN FOCUS 2023 February 2023
The Power of Robotic Cleaning











2/14/2023
ABFS Joins NSA


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




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







THE MANY MERITS OF SEALED SOAP DISPENSERS   January 2023
Time and Labor Savings Result in Cleaner Restrooms










KEY FACTORS WHEN BUYING OR LEASING FLOOR EQUIPMENT January 2023
How Warranty and Training Options Impact Equipment Purchasing


KEY FACTORS WHEN BUYING OR LEASING FLOOR EQUIPMENT January 2023
Buying vs. Leasing Equipment: What You Need to Know














SUSTAINABILITY AND ESG STUDY January 2023
Survey Outlines BSC/Facility Sustainability and ESG Goals






FROM THE EDITOR: SORTING THROUGH STAFFING STRUGGLES November 2022
How Can Cleaning Distributors Improve Workplace Culture?




COMPREHENSIVE CARPET CARE November 2022
Tips and Tricks for Maxing Out a Carpet’s Lifespan











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

















ADDRESSING AND RESOLVING RESTROOM ODORS August 2022
Key Restroom Odor Culprits and How to Prevent Them


BE AN ELITE BSC: MANAGING EXPECTATIONS AND ASPIRATIONS August 2022
Setting Business Expectations and Managing Reality




IS EARNED WAGE ACCESS THE FUTURE? August 2022
Outlining On-Demand Payroll and How Cleaning Teams Can Benefit













8/30/2022
SG360 Joins NSA





8/22/2022
BOMI Names New CEO








CONTINUING THE CLIMB August 2022
Cleaning Managers Address Purchasing Priorities












INTERNAL STRUGGLES June 2022
Staffing Struggles Plague Cleaning Teams



IN THE FIELD: CARPET CARE June 2022
How to Add Encapsulation to Carpet Care Programs


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













LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL June 2022
2022 BSC Market Report Shows Promising Industry Trends





FROM THE EDITOR: HOW TO DO MORE WITH LESS June 2022
Autonomous Machines Make an Impression






FLOOR EQUIPMENT June 2022
Mops that Minimize Cross-Contamination




SHARING STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS April 2022
Tackle Recruiting and Retention Challenges Head-On


STRENGTHENING YOUR DIGITAL PRESENCE April 2022
How To Optimize SEO, Website Design









ALL CHARGED UP April 2022
How Proper Training Extends Battery Life

























ROADMAP TO HIRING February 2022
Hiring Tips During The Great Resignation


LENDING A HAND WITH DISPENSERS February 2022
Distributor Guidance Key To Hand Sanitizer Programs



















O WORKER, WHERE ART THOU? November 2021
Management Flexibility Key To Staff Retention














INTERIM CARPET MAINTENANCE November 2021
Selecting Interim Carpet Care Equipment



BOOST CARPET CLEANLINESS October 2021
Carpet Equipment That Helps Maintain Cleanliness


BOOST CARPET CLEANLINESS October 2021
Choosing The Right Carpet Care Equipment


BSCAI MEMBER NEWS October 2021
New Technologies Don’t Leave BSCs In The Dust



BSCAI WINS BIG IN VEGAS October 2021
Contracting Success Highlights Education









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







THE ROAD TO SMARTER SELLING September 2021
Selling Strategies And Tips To Closing Deals

















BREAKING THE CHAIN August 2021
Causes For Supply Chain Shortages




















FACES OF THE FRONTLINE June 2021
Faces Of The Frontline Honors Hermenegildo Cruz









FROM THE EDITOR: A CLEANING AUDIT WILL VALIDATE YOUR EFFORTS June 2021
How To Evaluate Your Cleaning Program







A SIMPLE TELEMARKETING SCRIPT April 2021
What To Say When Cold Calling Customers


TARGETING PATHOGENS April 2021
Viruses And Bacteria: What's the Difference?


SELECTING THE RIGHT BACKPACK VACUUM April 2021
Ergonomic Backpack Vacuum Features




CLEANING SMARTER April 2021
Benefits Of Restroom IoT Products



CLEANING SMARTER April 2021
Scheduling & Managing Inventory With IoT


STRATEGIC SELL: POST-COVID SALES SUCCESS April 2021
Four Steps To Sales Transformation In 2021




FROM THE EDITOR: SUSTAINABILITY CAN STILL SHINE April 2021
Promote Green Cleaning On Earth Day












RECALCULATING FACILITY FLOOR CARE PLANS February 2021
Distributor Consulting Key To Facility Floor Care



TOP PRODUCTS FOR HAND HYGIENE February 2021
Comparing Liquid Vs. Foam Soap



FACES OF THE FRONTLINE February 2021
Jacqueline Roberts Excels Through Consistency













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




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


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


ADDING VALUE WITH VACUUM SERVICES November 2020
Marketing Post-Purchase Services Pays Dividends




GET A LEG UP ON LEGIONELLA November 2020
Vacant Facilities Make Legionella A Concern



EXECUTIVE INSIGHTS: JOHN LEIFERMAN, CEO OF TEAM SOFTWARE October 2020
TEAM Software CEO Discusses Industry Trends


11/25/2020
BSC Promotes Four




RECRUITING WORKERS DURING COVID-19 October 2020
Hiring Strategies Amid Coronavirus Pandemic





FACES OF THE FRONTLINE October 2020
Maria Marquez Latest Face Of The Frontline







BUILDING A TEAM October 2020
Building Bryco Facility Services


BUILDING A TEAM October 2020
Creating A Team Of Strong Leaders


BUILDING A TEAM October 2020
Bryco Tackles Challenges As A Team



RESEARCHING ROBOTICS October 2020
Robotic Cleaning Boosts Daily Efficiency








SUPPORTING FOODSERVICE CUSTOMERS September 2020
Packaging, Supply Strategy Key To Foodservice Success


CUSTOMERS COME FIRST September 2020
Crisis Doesn't Change Core Business Strategy




WINNING THE BID August 2020
Repeatable Processes For Securing Clients




POSITIONING BSCS FOR PANDEMIC SALES August 2020
Avoiding Predatory Business During Outbreak


BSCAI MEMBER NEWS August 2020
Contracting Conversations Podcast Launches




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



REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL CONTRACTING SUCCESS+ CONFERENCE August 2020
BSCAI Conference Goes Virtual




OPTIMIZING FLOOR CARE August 2020
Robotic Equipment Expands Staff Capability


CREATING AN IDEAL CUSTOMER PROFILE August 2020
Decide Who And Who Not To Sell To


FACES OF THE FRONTLINE August 2020
California Janitor Excels With Team-Oriented Approach


FROM THE EDITOR August 2020
First Impressions Key To Facility Reopening









OPTIMIZING CLEANING PROPOSALS June 2020
Building Safety Emphasized For BSCs




INTRODUCING THE WINNERS June 2020
Cleaning Equipment And Accessories Winners












BSCAI'S COMMERCIAL CLEANING RESOURCES FOR COVID-19 April 2020
BSCAI's Commercial Cleaning Resources For COVID-19



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


CLEANERS AND DISINFECTANTS April 2020
Developing An Effective Training Program



FIGHTING A PANDEMIC April 2020
How COVID-19 Has BSCs Scrambling




FACES OF THE FRONTLINE April 2020
Laine Noah Leads Through Unprompted Contributions



EMBRACING CLEAN INITIATIVES April 2020
Survey Gauges Green Cleaning Equipment Adoption








TAKING STOCK: WHAT’S IN YOUR CLOSET? February 2020
Inventory Management Improves Cleaning Efficiency



CLEAN BUILDINGS EXPO RETURNS TO BALTIMORE February 2020
Clean Buildings Expo To Offer Expanded Education Sessions
Clean Buildings Expo highlights education, product information and networking for facility cleaning managers.













FIVE TIPS FOR BETTER BIDS November 2019
Accurate Bidding And Estimating Key To Bottomline Growth




GOOGLE GOES WITH GREEN CLEANING November 2019
Google's Green Cleaning Initiative Started Out Rough





A LESS TOXIC APPROACH TO INFECTION CONTROL November 2019
Cleaning And Disinfecting Must Be Done In Two Steps





EMBRACING MICROFIBER November 2019
Transitioning To Microfiber Mops


SHOULD JANITORS RECEIVE RAISES EACH YEAR? October 2019
When To Give Janitors High Wages





PROTECTING CLIENTS DURING COLD AND FLU SEASON October 2019
How To Start An Infection Control Program



BACK TO VEGAS FOR BSCAI October 2019
Annual BSCAI Event Boasts Meaningful Education



PULLING THE PLUG October 2019
Embrace Cordless Vacuum Cleaners


CRACKING THE CODE October 2019
Fighting Infections In Healthcare Facilities




FROM THE EDITOR: KNOWLEDGE IS POWER October 2019
Facility Managers Use Data To Support Cleaning Initiatives











ESTABLISHING STAFF ENGAGEMENT September 2019
Six Steps To Successful Staff Engagement



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


THE POWER OF PEER GROUPS August 2019
With Peer Groups, BSCs Don't Go It Alone


SECURE STRONG HIRES September 2019
Benefits Of Changing Hiring Strategies


EDITOR'S NOTE: PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE September 2019
Facility Cleaning Managers Plan For The Future Of Their Departments


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




WHAT CUSTOMERS WANT August 2019
The Ideal BSC According to Facility Executives






SHOULD YOU ‘CRUSH’ YOUR COMPETITION? August 2019
Support Your Industry 'Rivals'











DISINFECT FASTER WITH ELECTROSTATIC TECHNOLOGY June 2019
Electrostatic Sprayers Reduce Sickness, Save Time


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




END USERS NEED HELP WITH BATTERY CARE June 2019
Distributors Should Teach Customers About Battery Use




TIME TO EMBRACE DASHBOARD SOFTWARE June 2019
Fix Flaws With Business Intelligence Dashboard Software


TACKLING TENACIOUS HAIS June 2019
Hospital Acquired Infections Drive Cleaning Demand


TACKLING TENACIOUS HAIS June 2019
Train Staff On Proper Cleaning And Disinfecting


TACKLING TENACIOUS HAIS June 2019
Disinfecting Processes That Reduce HAIs



EDITOR'S NOTE: RECRUITING? GOOD LUCK June 2019
Cleaning Managers Struggle To Fill Departmental Vacancies


INDUSTRY STATISTICS April 2019
2019 Building Service Contractor Market Report



FACES OF THE FRONTLINE April 2019
Chicago Janitor Keeps Coworkers, Customers Happy




FROM THE EDITOR April 2019
Clean Buildings Expo Impresses




APPEALING TO CUSTOMERS February 2019
Why BSCs Should Embrace Sustainability


CLEAN BUILDINGS EXPO SET TO DEBUT IN BALTIMORE February 2019
Free Industry Trade Show Nears



NEW YEAR, NEW LEADER February 2019
BSCAI President Talks Goals For 2019





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



TAKING CONTROL OF INFECTIONS February 2019
Identify Common Germs Found In Facilities


TAKING CONTROL OF INFECTIONS February 2019
Protection From Pathogens


TAKING CONTROL OF INFECTIONS February 2019
Life Span Of Germs And Cleaning Efficacy


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



HOW BSCS CAN CREATE A SCALABLE MODEL November 2018
A Blueprint To Help Business Expand


BIG SHOES TO FILL November 2018
Start Leadership Succession Planning Today


FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK November 2018
Report Helps Determine Ideal Cleaning Cost


PRESTIGIOUS HONORS November 2018
BSCAI CLEAN Awards Given To Industry Elite




FROM THE EDITOR November 2018
IoT Takes A Step Forward


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



BUILD THE TEAM THAT WILL GROW YOUR BUSINESS September 2018
How To Form The Right Leadership Team


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



GROWING WITH THE INDUSTRY September 2018
Preparing McLemore Building Maintenance For The Future





BSCAI GOES BIG IN DALLAS September 2018
Conference Educates Building Service Contractors


NEW HOST CITY FOR ISSA SHOW September 2018
Speakers, Innovative Products Highlight ISSA Show North America


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





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




THE POWER OF PEERS August 2018
Peer-To-Peer Networking Helps Solve Issues









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



BOOK CLUB June 2018
Life Lessons From The Janitor






THREE WARNING SIGNS OF BAD CUSTOMERS June 2018
How Building Service Contractors Can Spot Good Clients





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












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


HIRING THE RIGHT MANAGER April 2018
Identifying Desirable Leadership Qualities


TRANSITION TO ELECTROSTATIC MACHINE PROVES SUCCESSFUL April 2018
Electrostatic Cleaning Helps Improve Business




FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK April 2018
CBE Will Bring BSCs And Facility Executives Together


VACANCY DUE TO IMMIGRATION April 2018
Turnover Would Hamper Commercial Cleaning Services


VACANCY DUE TO IMMIGRATION April 2018
A Path To Work Eligibility









SUCCESS STARTS WITH LEAP OF FAITH February 2018
Steve Harvey Book Helps Business Leaders, BSCs "Jump" Toward Success



MEET BSCAI'S NEW LEADER FOR 2018 February 2018
A Conversation With BSCAI's New Leader For 2018



SUSTAINABILITY’S IMPACT ON OCCUPANT WELLNESS November 2017
Building Operations Supports Human Health And Wellness


SUSTAINABILITY’S IMPACT ON OCCUPANT WELLNESS November 2017
Cleaning Standards That Focus On Wellness


SUSTAINABILITY’S IMPACT ON OCCUPANT WELLNESS November 2017
Cleaning That Limits Toxic Exposure


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




PROVIDING EXTRA PROTECTION AGAINST VIRUSES AND BACTERIA September 2017
Case Study: Electrostatic Sprayer Provides Complete Surface Disinfection


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

THE FUTURE OF FLOOR CARE April 2017
How Robotic Cleaning Equipment Is Changing The Industry



FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK April 2017
The Benefits Of Events Such As The Cleaning Show, Clean Buildings Expo
Learn By Leaving The Office

FROM THE EDITOR March 2017
Navigate The Global Cleaning Industry With SM’s Buyer’s Guide
Distributors need to be able to connect with suppliers both old and new

SALES REPS ARE DISTRIBUTORS’ DIFFERENCE MAKERS February 2017
The Strategic Sell: Building A Sales Team Is Essential For Success
Modern buyers expect a sales representative to be a trusted business advisor

WHEN TO REPAIR OR REPLACE EQUIPMENT February 2017
Knowing The Right Time To Buy New Carpet Equipment
When is it better to repair a machine and when is it more cost-effective to simply replace it?




BEST PRACTICES FOR SUSTAINABLE SALT USE September 2016
Tips To Applying Ice Melt



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


EFFECTIVE INFECTION PREVENTION August 2016
Technology That Prevents Hospital Acquired Infections



TEN BATTERY MAINTENANCE TIPS June 2016
Extend Battery Life Of Machines


THERE’S A CART FOR THAT June 2016
Cleaning Carts That Are Attractive And Functional


THERE’S A CART FOR THAT June 2016
Transitioning To New Carts



GREEN CLEANING INITIATIVES FOR HEALTHIER SCHOOLS May 2016
Promoting Student Health And Sustainable Cleaning


GREEN CLEANING INITIATIVES FOR HEALTHIER SCHOOLS May 2016
Measuring Green Cleaning Milestones



SHEDDING LIGHT ON UV TECHNOLOGY May 2016
Benefits Of Disinfecting With UV Technology


SHEDDING LIGHT ON UV TECHNOLOGY May 2016
Augmenting Cleaning With Disinfecting Technology


SHEDDING LIGHT ON UV TECHNOLOGY May 2016
Training And Compliance Of Disinfection Equipment


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




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





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



QUIET PLEASE February 2016
Benefits Of Quiet Equipment





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




SIMPLIFYING RESTROOM CLEANING PROGRAMS October 2015
Tools That Simplify Restroom Cleaning


SIMPLIFYING RESTROOM CLEANING PROGRAMS October 2015
Barriers To Improving Restroom Cleaning


PROTECT YOUR HOSPITAL FROM GOVERNMENT ‘FINES’ October 2015
Preventing Hospital Acquired Infections And Readmissions Fines


PROTECT YOUR HOSPITAL FROM GOVERNMENT ‘FINES’ October 2015
Products That Protect Against HAIs



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


ISSA/INTERCLEAN RETURNS TO SIN CITY September 2015
Las Vegas Welcomes Building Service Contractors for ISSA/INTERCLEAN 2015


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



DOWN AND DIRTY: MISUSING EQUIPMENT WASTES MONEY AND ADDS LABOR TIME August 2015
Proper Janitorial Equipment Maintenance Procedures




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





THE DIRT ON SOAP June 2015
Tips For Improving Handwashing


THE STRATEGIC SELL: TRUST IS WORTH MORE THAN LIKABILITY May 2015
Build Trust Through Company Transparency



THE KEY TO DEVELOPING MANAGERS May 2015
Identify And Develop Prospective Supervisors


THE KEY TO DEVELOPING MANAGERS May 2015
Demonstrating Strong Leadership


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
Exploring New Floor Equipment Options



GHS COMPLIANCE — WHEN CUSTODIAL MANAGERS CAN EXPECT THINGS TO CHANGE May 2015
Prepare For The Next Round Of GHS Requirements



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


ADJUSTING TO NEW SURROUNDINGS April 2015
Benefits Of Using Orbital Equipment On Carpets




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





SHINING LIGHT ON HAI PREVENTION February 2015
Technology That Defends Against Hospital-Acquired Infections


SHINING LIGHT ON HAI PREVENTION February 2015
Cost Of UV Disinfection Techology


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



CLEAN LARGE AREAS FASTER WITH STAND-ON MACHINES November 2014
Stand-on Equipment And Airport Cleaning Make Good Match




COMBINING CARPET CARE AND EFFICIENCIES October 2014
Carpet Equipment That Streamlines Frequencies


COMBINING CARPET CARE AND EFFICIENCIES October 2014
Simplifies Cleaning Processes Using Carpet Equipment



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




BETTER CLEANING IN LESS TIME WITH RESTROOM MACHINES August 2014
Restroom Cleaning Without Mops And Rags




GETTING INSIDE YOUR CUSTOMER'S HEAD August 2014
From Facility Manager To Building Service Contractor





ORBITAL FLOOR MACHINES CAN BE USED FOR INTERIM CARPET CLEANING August 2014
Interim Carpet Cleaning With Orbital Equipment




IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY WITH BACKPACKS August 2014
Advancements To Backpack Vacuums Result In Efficiencies


IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY WITH BACKPACKS August 2014
Improving Ergonomics For Backpack Vacuums


IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY WITH BACKPACKS August 2014
Proper Maintenance Of Backpack Vacuums



RECRUIT THE BEST (FORGET THE REST) August 2014
Improve Recruitment In Three Steps


GETTING TO THE ANSWERS August 2014
Hiring Tips That Result In Quality Recruiting
Tapping into 180 years of industry experience for insight on employee issues impacting custodial executives

GETTING TO THE ANSWERS August 2014
Interview Question Recommendations


GETTING TO THE ANSWERS August 2014
Training Challenges With New Recruits


GETTING TO THE ANSWERS August 2014
Tips To Training New Staff


GETTING TO THE ANSWERS August 2014
Managing And Resolving Staff Complaints


GETTING TO THE ANSWERS August 2014
Advice For Disciplining Difficult Employees


GETTING TO THE ANSWERS August 2014
How To Overcome Generational Struggles


GETTING TO THE ANSWERS August 2014
Succession Planning For The Future Of The Department





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 April 2014
Buying Floor Machines From Distributors Vs. Direct


FLOOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASING April 2014
Should BSCs Rent or Lease Floor Care Machines?


2014 READER SURVEY June 2014
Survey: Staffing Challenges - Member Content


MAKING THE SWITCH TO GHS May 2014
OSHA Compliance Stalled By Chemical Manufacturers





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



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


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



DIY MAINTENANCE FOR CHEMICAL PROPORTIONERS April 2014
Preserving the Life of Chemical Proportioner Systems


DIY MAINTENANCE FOR CHEMICAL PROPORTIONERS April 2014
Tips For Removing Build-up In Chemical Dispensers


DIY MAINTENANCE FOR CHEMICAL PROPORTIONERS April 2014
Signs A Chemical Dilution Unit Is Malfunctioning


UPCLOSE: CREATING A CHEMICAL CENTRAL COMMAND April 2014
Locating A Water Source For Chemical Proportioning


UPCLOSE: CREATING A CHEMICAL CENTRAL COMMAND April 2014
Chemical Stations Appearing in New Construction


UPCLOSE: CREATING A CHEMICAL CENTRAL COMMAND April 2014
Chemicals To-go: Using Preportioned Packets


VACUUMS: FINDING A PERFECT MATCH April 2014
Backpack Vacuums That Improve Productivity


VACUUMS: FINDING A PERFECT MATCH April 2014
Upright Vacuums Boost Indoor Air Quality


VACUUMS: FINDING A PERFECT MATCH April 2014
Choosing Between Battery Or Corded Vacuums


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


UPCLOSE: DAY CLEANING INFLUENCING EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS April 2014
Discover The Benefits of Day Cleaning


UPCLOSE: DAY CLEANING INFLUENCING EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS April 2014
The Evolution of Low-decibel Carpet Equipment


UPCLOSE: DAY CLEANING INFLUENCING EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS April 2014
Energy, Sustainability Initiatives Drive Day Cleaning


UPCLOSE: DAY CLEANING INFLUENCING EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS April 2014
Carpet Chemical Trends


PROTECTION FROM RESTROOM BACTERIA April 2014
PPE That Protects Cleaning Workers


IN THE FIELD: WINDOW CARE February 2014
Reduce Worker Injuries With Water-fed Cleaning Poles


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


IN THE FIELD: WINDOW CARE February 2014
Automatic Window Cleaning Systems Save Time and Money


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
Taking A Shine To Ride-on Burnishers


COVER STORY: ARE FACILITY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES TAKING OVER THE WORLD? February 2014
More Buildings Are Outsourcing Facility Operations


COVER STORY: ARE FACILITY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES TAKING OVER THE WORLD? February 2014
Avoiding Third-party Cleaning Contracts


COVER STORY: ARE FACILITY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES TAKING OVER THE WORLD? February 2014
BSCs Join Forces With Facility Management Firms


COVER STORY: ARE FACILITY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES TAKING OVER THE WORLD? February 2014
Branding BSCs As Valuable Cleaning Experts


COVER STORY: ARE FACILITY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES TAKING OVER THE WORLD? February 2014
Make Cleaning Professional


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




UPCLOSE: WIPE AWAY HOSPITAL ACQUIRED INFECTIONS February 2014
Study On Laundered Towels Finds E. Coli, Tetanus


UPCLOSE: WIPE AWAY HOSPITAL ACQUIRED INFECTIONS February 2014
Cloth Vs. Disposable Towels


UPCLOSE: WIPE AWAY HOSPITAL ACQUIRED INFECTIONS February 2014
Training Hospital Cleaners To Use Wet Wipes


PUTTING THE SQUEEZE ON BUDGETS February 2014
Cleaning Equipment That Streamlines Processes


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


UPCLOSE: BUILDING A COMPLETE CARPET CARE PROGRAM November 2013
Proper Carpet Care Starts With A Plan


UPCLOSE: BUILDING A COMPLETE CARPET CARE PROGRAM November 2013
What's The Difference Between A Spot and A Stain?


UPCLOSE: BUILDING A COMPLETE CARPET CARE PROGRAM November 2013
Maintain The Life Of Carpet With Interim Cleaning


UPCLOSE: BUILDING A COMPLETE CARPET CARE PROGRAM November 2013
Minimize Downtime With Effective Carpet Extractor Machines


UPCLOSE: BUILDING A COMPLETE CARPET CARE PROGRAM November 2013
Carpet Drying Tools Reduce Resoiling


BSC PROFILE: LEADING BY EXAMPLE November 2013
Paul Greenland Leads Aetna Building Maintenance Into A New Era


BSC PROFILE: LEADING BY EXAMPLE November 2013
From Washing Floors To Aetna Company President


BSC PROFILE: LEADING BY EXAMPLE November 2013
'Think Green, Think Aetna'


BSC PROFILE: LEADING BY EXAMPLE November 2013
Aetna Reinvents Itself As A Facility Maintenance Organization


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


SUSTAINABILITY: LEED V4 November 2013
LEED Gets A Makeover


SUSTAINABILITY: LEED V4 November 2013
Green Cleaning Loses LEED EBOM Credit


SUSTAINABILITY: LEED V4 November 2013
LEED EBOM v4 Expands Green Cleaning Prerequisite



SUSTAINABILITY: LEED V4 November 2013
Additional LEED EBOM v4 Updates


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


IN THE FIELD: UPHOLSTERY CARE October 2013
BSCs Add Lucrative Upholstery Cleaning Services


IN THE FIELD: UPHOLSTERY CARE October 2013
Know Your Fibers Before Launching Commercial Upholstery Business


IN THE FIELD: UPHOLSTERY CARE October 2013
Hot-water Extraction Popular Method For Upholstery Cleaning


IN THE FIELD: UPHOLSTERY CARE October 2013
Upholstery Care Includes Cubicles, Office Furniture


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: FLOOR CARE October 2013
Concrete Flooring Regains Popularity


MARKETING: BE SOCIAL September 2013
Do You Have A Social Media Team?


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


IN THE FIELD: PAMPER TENANTS WITH LUXURY FOAM HAND SOAPS August 2013
Feel The Difference With High Quality Foam Hand Soap


IN THE FIELD: PAMPER TENANTS WITH LUXURY FOAM HAND SOAPS August 2013
Boost Hygiene — And Your Business — With Luxurious Hand Soaps


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


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


SUSTAINABILITY STANDS OUT August 2013
Creating Sustainable Cleaning Bids


SUSTAINABILITY STANDS OUT August 2013
Embracing Sustainable Practices In Business



SUSTAINABILITY STANDS OUT August 2013
Seal The Deal With Cleaning Case Studies


SUSTAINABILITY: THE NEW LEED BRINGS CHANGE August 2013
U.S. Green Building Council Updates LEED Cleaning Requirements


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


SUSTAINABILITY: THE NEW LEED BRINGS CHANGE August 2013
Stricter Requirements for LEED Credits


SUSTAINABILITY: THE NEW LEED BRINGS CHANGE August 2013
LEED Eligible Equipment And More


SUSTAINABILITY: THE NEW LEED BRINGS CHANGE August 2013
Distributors Important Role in LEED v4 Certification



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




LABOR AND THE LAW August 2013
What Not To Ask During A Job Interview


LABOR AND THE LAW August 2013
Off-limit Pre-Employment Inquiries


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



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


LEFT OUT IN THE COLD August 2013
Standards For Green Ice Melt Are Lacking


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



GREENER PASTURES FOR FLOORS June 2013
Training Tips For Floor Equipment



HEALTHCARE CLEANING: HOSPITAL ACQUIRED INFECTIONS June 2013
Cleaning For Hospital-Acquired Infections
With the right products and procedures, BSCs can prevent the spread of Norovirus, C. diff, MRSA and CRE

HEALTHCARE CLEANING June 2013
Challenges Of Infection Control Cleaning


2013 READER SURVEY June 2013
Product And Equipment Purchasing Trends



CLEANING TAKES CENTER STAGE June 2013
Back To The Music Business — Sort Of


CLEANING TAKES CENTER STAGE June 2013
After A Sour Note, A Second Chance At Success






HOSPITAL-GRADE CLEANING PAYS OFF IN ANY MARKET April 2013
Tailoring Infection Control Programs to the Market




THE NEW BOOK ON GREEN April 2013
Green Guides Updated By FTC


THE NEW BOOK ON GREEN April 2013
Differentiating One Green Label From Another


THE NEW BOOK ON GREEN April 2013
Distributor Support Green Training


THE NEW BOOK ON GREEN April 2013
Get To Know The Green Guides



EASY RESTAURANT CLEANING May 2013
Ward Off Foodborne Illnesses With Sanitizing Wipes


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
Proper Carpet Extraction Methods


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




THE SOCIAL NETWORK April 2013
BSCs Tap Into Social Media to Attract Talent




THE SOCIAL NETWORK April 2013
Social Profiling



COMMERCIAL HAND DRYERS IN HIGH DEMAND April 2013
With Improved Technology Hand Dryers Capture New Markets



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



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

February 2013
Embracing Service Tracking Software Takes Time
Employees must be trained and comfortable with the technology

February 2013
Janitorial Inspection Software Gives Held’s Janitorial an Edge
BSCs use janitorial inspection software to streamline business and improve customer relations

February 2013
BSCs Improve Business with Cleaning Inspection Software Programs
Provides owners, customers with valuable data and solutions

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


February 2013
Cold vs. Hot Water Extractors
Does cold-water carpet extraction match up to hot’s cleaning power?


February 2013
Get to Know the 2012 FTC Green Guides
FTC Green Guides were recently revised, here’s what you need to know

February 2013
FTC Green Claims: Certifications and Seals of Approval
New FTC guidelines distinguish between third-party and self-certification

PREVENTING HAIS February 2013
How To Reduce Hospital-Acquired Infections
Cleaning techniques and technologies that help reduce hospital-acquired infections


PREVENTING HAIS February 2013
Preventing Hospital-Acquired Infections
With reputations and reimbursement rates at stake, healthcare facilities are taking a closer look at how to best reduce hospital-acquired infections



November 2012
Building Trust Between Distributors and Facility Executives
Building trust and better distributor relationships pays big dividends for custodial organizations

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



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








March 2012
Letter To The Editor: Attracting Young People To The Jan/San Industry
Distributors should be encouraging, not scaring away, the next generation to join the jan/san industry


ASHKIN ON GREEN November 2011
BSCs Plan For Success In 2012


October 2011
M&A Remains Robust
Examining the impact of the recession, the capital gains tax scare and other trends affecting mergers and acquisitions in the building services industry

YOUR TWO CENTS August 2011
How Do You Motivate Your Sales Team?




August 2011
Restroom Cleaning Goes Touch Free
Spray-and-vac restroom cleaning equipment improves cleanliness and efficiencies

August 2011
Cleaning Restrooms - A New Way Of Thinking
Steam earns audience approval at Seattle Children's Hospital



August 2011
Improving Cleanliness with Spray-and-Squeegee
Spray-and-squeegee equipment is a touch free option to restroom cleaning


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



April 2011
Cardinal's Kismet
How Jim DeGrado, president of Cardinal Building Maintenance, helped his company realize its green cleaning destiny



UP CLOSE: SOAP March 2011
Simplifying Soap
Multi-soap dispensers let customers install a variety of soaps throughout the building, while requiring only one type of model

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

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

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

COVER STORY January 2011
Fixed Income
With the right pieces in place, equipment repair can be a great profit generator

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




AROUND THE INDUSTRY October 2010
Green Buildings Improve Occupant Health


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

SHOW GUIDE October 2010
2010 ISSA/INTERCLEAN Show Guide




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

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

COVER STORY May 2010
Next Stop, The World
How contract cleaning is growing into a global business

FEATURES April 2010
Carpet Care: Spotlighting Carpet Extraction
Manufacturers weigh in on proper extraction techniques and emerging trends

FROM THE EDITOR February 2010
Connect With The Right Audience


COVER STORY February 2010
2010 Buyer's Guide
Sanitary Maintenance's online Buyer's Guide features manufacturers, buying groups, wholesalers, product and brand-name listings to make sourcing products and suppliers a breeze

COVER STORY October 2009
Green Update


FROM THE EDITOR October 2009
Overwhelmed By Green?



FEATURE August 2009
Carpet Care Certifications
CRI answers the demand for environmental standards in carpet care equipment


CONTRACTING INSIGHTS July 2009
Growing Up During Down Times


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

FEATURE April 2009
Carpet Care From Start To Finish
From preparation to drying, end users outline the steps necessary to successfully care for carpets

COVER STORY March 2009
Acquisition Game
Despite the economic downturn, aggressive distributors are still looking to grow

BUYER'S GUIDE February 2009
2009 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


CONTRACTINGINSIGHTS February 2009
The Time Is Ripe For Acquisitions


COVER STORY January 2009
Cleaning Professional's Field Guide
A quick reference to tools and procedures designed to improve your operations


HUMAN RESOURCES December 2008
Recruiting The Next Generation
Distributors struggle to entice young workers to join the jan/san industry

FEATURE November 2008
Attracting New Employees
Best practices when it comes to recruiting, hiring and retaining a quality workforce


BUSINESSCENTER September 2008
Legal Smarts Help BSCs Avoid Lawsuits





EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW August 2008
Executive Interview: Don Zerivitz
Reaping the rewards of financial transparency

ISSA/INTERCLEAN® August 2008
ISSA/INTERCLEAN® Las Vegas Show Guide



COVER STORY July 2008
The Future Of Your Department
Ensuring the future success of a department through worker recruitment, retention and effective succession planning

FEATURE July 2008
Carpet Equipment: Distributors Tout Low-Moisture Machines
End users can save on labor and chemicals while achieving better aesthetics, healthier facilities and longer carpet lives

COVER STORY July 2008
The New Face Of Your Workforce
BSCs are taking advantage of the influx of retiree workers

CERTIFICATION July 2008
Certifications For BSCs Elevating The Industry
Third-party cleaning certifications growing in popularity among BSCs

FEATURE June 2008
Floor Care Equipment: The Domino Effect
By stretching labor dollars, autoscrubbers can improve production, quality and the number of projects accomplished

OPERATIONSLOG: RESTROOM CARE June 2008
Restroom Cleaning: Speeding Up The Process
The number of chemicals carried into a restroom has been reduced, increasing efficiency



FEATURE April 2008
Justifying New Equipment
Cleaning managers access the facility and outline the steps necessary to purchasing carpet-care equipment

COVER STORY April 2008
When Manufacturers Merge...



COVER STORY February 2008
Mergers & Acquisitions
How recent activity could affect BSCs nationwide

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

NEWSWORTHY December 2007
OSHA Makes Ruling On Protective Gear


MARKET PULSE December 2007
Help End Users Save Money With Leasing Programs
Do customers get sticker shock when looking at new equipment? Offer a leasing program to alleviate their immediate financial concerns and still make a sale



COVER STORY November 2007
Anatomy Of A Purchase
How sophisticated is the purchasing process? A look at how end users buy

EDITOR'S NOTE November 2007
Do You Have The Right People In Place?


MARKET PULSE: CARPET CARE October 2007
Product Selection Critical In A Carpet's Longevity
Pairing carpet chemicals with certain carpet fibers is vital in maintaining and extending the life of a carpet.


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



NEWS September 2007
Industry Buzz


CONTRACTINGINSIGHTS September 2007
Attracting And Retaining Generation Y
Gen Yers expect feedback often. Show them how their work contributes to the bottom line

ACQUISITIONS September 2007
Purchasing Pointers
Acquiring a company is a fast way to grow. Is your business ready to buy?




ACQUISITIONS August 2007
For Sale By Owner
Ready to sell your company or division? Get your money’s worth with proper planning





EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW July 2007
Guy Mingo, Marsden Holding
Growing on a national scale without losing the local-company appeal

GREEN CLEANING July 2007
LEED Continues To Open Doors For BSCs
Keeping current with new LEED certifications can prove advantageous

WASTE MANAGEMENT July 2007
A Liquid Lesson
How BSCs servicing airports responded to and aided with enforcement of the liquids ban



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






CLEANING OPERATIONS: CARPET CARE EQUIPMENT April 2007
Cleaning by the Clock
When time is of the essence, cleaners can benefit from the use of ‘multi-task’ extractors



EDITOR’S NOTE February 2007
Keeping The Jan/San Industry Connected




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




BUSINESS MANUAL: ON THE SALES SIDE October 2006
Earn Business By Earning Trust





FREETIME July 2006
Giulio And His Hounds



CLEANING OPERATIONS: CARPET CARE June 2006
Deep Cleaning with Carpet Extractors
Industry experts weigh in on the importance of carpet extraction and where technology is going


FACE OF THE INDUSTRY March 2006
ISSA Releases Green Cleaning Guide


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


NEWSWORTHY February 2006
C-diff: Hospitals' New Health Threat


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

COVER STORY October 2005
BSC Careers: Critical "forks in the road" -- how they impact your business future
Critical career "forks in the road" -- how they impact your business future



RESTROOMS February 2005
Tools That Add Ease to Restroom Cleaning
Managers identify equipment, products and systems that help deliver the best restroom results

OPERATIONS LOG February 2005
Carpet Equipment Trends: Expert Advice: This Year's New
Carpet Care

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

BIZ 101 September 2004
Got A Court Date? Stay Sane


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

BUSINESS BUILDER June 2004
The Powers That Be: Changing The Game


COVER STORY March 2004
Green’s Growing Reach
The quest for facility sustainability, and its impact on jan/san distribution

EDITOR'S NOTE March 2004
March 2004