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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
Prestige Maintenance Recognized for Community Involvement


HOTEL TRENDS IMPACTING HOSPITALITY TEAMS November 2024
Innovating Hotel Housekeeping


PLANNING AND PREPARATION November 2024
Choosing and Using the Right Chemicals


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



FROM THE EDITOR November 2024
Managing Multi-Generational Teams



FROM THE EDITOR October 2024
A Family Legacy Lives On




FREETIME: CAMARADERIE AND COMPETITION COME TOGETHER FOR CHARITY September 2024
Jan/San Distributors Hitting the Links for a Good Cause



FROM THE EDITOR October 2024
Nurturing Your Network





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





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




BSCAI MEMBER NEWS July 2024
Knowing the Numbers Inside and Out




FROM THE EDITOR: THE ELEVATOR PITCH August 2024
What's Your Elevator Pitch?





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





LEADERSHIP: WHY HEALING IS ESSENTIAL FOR RESOLVING WORKPLACE TENSION June 2024
How Personal Healing Improves Leadership Abilities






FACILITATE IMPROVED HANDWASHING June 2024
Factors to Consider When Bundling Cleaning Products


FACILITATE IMPROVED HANDWASHING June 2024
Improving Hand Hygiene with Product Bundling





IN THE FIELD: QUATS: THE DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD May 2024
How Quats Can Be Applied Responsibly


IN THE FIELD: QUATS: THE DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD May 2024
Tips and Tricks for Using Quat-based Cleaners Safely


IN THE FIELD: QUATS: THE DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD May 2024
Advantages and Alternatives to Quat-based Cleaning





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
































FREETIME: HOW TO HUNT AN ALLIGATOR February 2024
Why Hunting and Selling Alligators is Surprisingly Practical






HEALTHY SCHOOLS: ALL TOGETHER NOW February 2024
Lessons Learned from Developing an Integrated IAQ Strategy in Schools



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























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



POWERING THROUGH November 2023
Distributors Keep Ahead of the Supply Chain












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








HEALTHY SCHOOLS: SPEAKING MY LANGUAGE  November 2023
Translation Technology Brings Cleaning Programs to New Heights












LEADERSHIP: CORRECTING THE COURSE October 2023
The Value of Allowing Mistakes to be Redeemed







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





MANAGEMENT: ADMITTING FAILURE August 2023
How Facility Cleaning Managers Learn from Leadership Failures







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






























CHATTING ABOUT CHALLENGES June 2023
Cleaning Techniques to Tackling Budget Restraints










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












IN THE FIELD: USING EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE AS A UNIQUE SELLING POINT May 2023
Tips for Staffing, Marketing Exterior Marketing Services


IN THE FIELD: USING EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE AS A UNIQUE SELLING POINT May 2023
How Exterior Maintenance Offerings Can Set BSCs Apart































FROM THE EDITOR: LEADERSHIP BY THE BOOK February 2023
CleanLink Book Club Series Showcases Best Management Strategies 




STRATEGIC SELL: FIVE HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE SALESPEOPLE  February 2023
Expert Shares 5 Habits of Effective Salespeople 











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




RECOGNIZING STANDOUT BSC'S November 2022
Community Connection and Dedication Highlight CLEAN Awards



USING TECHNOLOGY TO CLEAN SMARTER November 2022
Hot Desking and More Mobile Solutions




FREETIME: TACKLING FOOTBALL AND FAMILY November 2022
Finding Time to Give Back







ADAPTING TO A CHANGING WORKPLACE November 2022
How Redesigned Offices Affect Cleaning Demands




FROM THE EDITOR November 2022
Recognizing Future Leaders









FREETIME: MAKING AN IMPACT THROUGH MENTORSHIP October 2022
Mentoring Others Builds a Foundation for the Future











BAD SCENTS, NO SERVICE September 2022
How Distributors Can Assist with Foodservice Odors


FREETIME: SERVING AND LEARNING IN LATIN AMERICA September 2022
Greentech Environmental Sales Coordinator Shares Value of Mission Trip Experiences


ARE YOU READY? September 2022
What to Look for When Recruiting New Managers


RETURN TO THE WINDY CITY September 2022
A BSC's Guide to BSCAI's Contracting Success 2022






RECONNECTING IN CHICAGO September 2022
BSCs Benefit from Education and Awards at ISSA 2022














MANAGEMENT: THE 4 S'S OF CLEANING August 2022
4 Tips for Evaluating Cleaning Processes and Training Needs






FROM THE EDITOR: HANDLING STAFFING STRUGGLES August 2022
Showing Appreciation for Staff Pays Dividends












POST-PANDEMIC FACILITY HYGIENE STANDARDS June 2022
How Facility Infection Control Practices Have Shifted


FREETIME: TRAGEDY SPARKS A LIFETIME OF GIVING BACK June 2022
Triple S Director an Integral Volunteer at New Orleans Children's Hospital






EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE June 2022
Exterior Care Makes Interior Cleaning Easier


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









SHARING STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS April 2022
Successful BSC Shares Cleaning Business Tips


BUILDING A FOUNDATION April 2022
BSC Lays a Foundation for Long-Term Success




BUILDING YOUR DIGITAL PRESENCE April 2022
Tips Distributors Can Use to Drive Website Traffic





FROM THE EDITOR: AVOIDING THE BLAME GAME April 2022
BSCs Manage Turnover With Strong Leadership



SOFTWARE THAT SUPPORTS SALES February 2022
Pricing, Productivity and Future Benefits of ERP Software



ROADMAP TO HIRING February 2022
New Methods To Simplify Job Applications



COMMUNICATION TIPS FOR MANAGERS February 2022
Improving Communication In A Cleaning Company


DAYLIGHT SAVINGS February 2022
Dealing With Daytime Cleaning Hurdles












BRINGING IN A BIT OF COLOR October 2021
Color-coding Microfiber Improves Processes



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


THE ROAD TO SMARTER SELLING September 2021
Tips To Create Sales Opportunities And Being Flexible









































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



































































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




A LESSON IN STRATEGY November 2020
Tips For An Organized Cleaning Department




KEEPING BUSY October 2020
ISSA President Makes Time For Fitness















LIGHTENING THE LOAD September 2020
Laundry Services Enhance Client Relationships


LIGHTENING THE LOAD September 2020
Creating On-Site Laundry Programs


LIGHTENING THE LOAD September 2020
IoT Equipment Boosts Operational Efficiency





FACES OF THE FRONTLINE September 2020
Vicky Virgen Leads As Demands Rise




























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


STRENGTH IN NUMBERS April 2020
Buying Groups Address Industry Challenges



STRENGTH IN NUMBERS April 2020
Benefits Of Buying Groups



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






























WHEN TO GO ROBOTIC February 2020
When Customers Need Robotic Floor Care Machines























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














WHAT IS YOUR CORPORATE PERSONA? October 2019
Company Culture, Community Involvement Drives Sales


CULTIVATING PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES October 2019
Supplying Tools Staff Need To Succeed



















FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK August 2019
Employee Onboarding Vital For BSCs


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



THE RISE OF ROBOTS August 2019
Automation An Asset To Janitor








8/20/2019
Zep Names New CEO










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








CATCHING GHOST EMPLOYEES April 2019
A Form Of Payroll Fraud That Is Frightening





ZEROING IN ON GERMS April 2019
Top Hiding Spots For Germs And Bacteria


DEFINING YOUR IDEAL CUSTOMER February 2019
The Final Step To Scaling Up Your Cleaning Company


APPEALING TO CUSTOMERS February 2019
Why BSCs Should Embrace Sustainability


BENCHMARKING THE GREEN CLEANING MOVEMENT February 2019
Survey: Why Schools Implement Green Cleaning


BENCHMARKING THE GREEN CLEANING MOVEMENT February 2019
Driving The Green Cleaning Movement In Schools


BENCHMARKING THE GREEN CLEANING MOVEMENT February 2019
Advocating For Health Schools



UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA STUDIES UP ON GREEN November 2018
Environmentally-Friendly Cleaning Program Saves School $400,000 A Year




THE INNOVATION IMPASSE November 2018
Jan/San Distributors Must Change With The Times



GIVING GERMS MORE ATTENTION November 2018
High-Touch Surfaces Need Improved Disinfecting


FROM THE EDITOR November 2018
IoT Takes A Step Forward


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



BEHIND THE TIMES October 2018
Jan/San Distributors Must Embrace E-Commerce


TARIFFS' IMPACT ON DISTRIBUTORS October 2018
Taxes On Chinese Imports Could Affect Jan/San Industry



WHY WATER WORKS September 2018
Cleaning Managers Embrace Engineered Water




ATTRACTING MILLENNIALS September 2018
Company Culture, Perks Entice Young Adults


DIVERSIFYING INTO NEW CHEMICAL PROPORTIONER MARKETS August 2018
Warewashing and Laundry Programs Can Help Distributors Grow Profits




FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK August 2018
BSCs Should Join The Zero Waste Movement





OVERCOME COMMON GREEN CLEANING MISTAKES August 2018
Techniques To Achieving Green Cleaning Buy-In


OVERCOME COMMON GREEN CLEANING MISTAKES August 2018
Research That Supports Sustainability In Schools


OVERCOME COMMON GREEN CLEANING MISTAKES August 2018
Communicating And Promoting Green Cleaning Initiatives


CLEANING THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND August 2018
Campus Residents Push For Green And Sustainable Initiatives


CLEANING THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND August 2018
University Specializes On Strategies Resulting In Success




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








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





ECO-FRIENDLY PRODUCT MITIGATES HIGH-TRAFFIC RESTROOM ODORS April 2018
Companies Team Up To Freshen Famed Railway Station



VACANCY DUE TO IMMIGRATION April 2018
A Path To Work Eligibility



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





BE PREPARED February 2018
Communication During An Emergency


FREETIME: UNITING THE INDUSTRY FOR HOPE November 2017
GOJO Industries President Steve Schultz Helps Raise $14.8 Million for City of Hope


TEAMING UP ON GREEN CLEANING November 2017
Sustainable Cleaning Is A Shared Responsibility


TEAMING UP ON GREEN CLEANING November 2017
Communicating Green Cleaning Initiatives


GETTING THE RIGHT WORDS OUT November 2017
Communicating Green Cleaning Advantages


INTERPRETING IOT September 2017
Understanding IoT In The Cleaning Industry



TAKE A HIKE July 2017
Freetime: Paul SerVaas Of Bar Keepers Friend Is Mountain Climber And Adventurer
Paul, president of Bar Keepers Friend, and his wife Marsha typically do two big hikes every year



LAUNDRY BUSINESS GROWS THANKS TO REMOTE ACCESS TO DATA May 2017
Case Study: Laundry Business Turns To Chemical Dispensing System




PRESERVING LAUNDRY STANDARDS April 2017
Proper Laundering Aids In Infection Prevention
The role that laundry facilities play in proper infection prevention strategies

EDUCATE AND ENGAGE April 2017
School District Bucks Turnover Trends


EDUCATE AND ENGAGE April 2017
Closing The Loop On Training Challenges


EDUCATE AND ENGAGE April 2017
Identifying Emerging Cleaning Leaders


THE CHANGING LAW FOR CHANGING TABLES February 2017
New Baby Changing Table Law Presents Sales Opportunities
A new federal law requiring baby changing stations presents a sales opportunity

TEACHING GREEN September 2016
School Launches Cleaning For Health Program
Steps that Clarke County School District took to improve the health of their students and staff

TEACHING GREEN September 2016
Healthy Schools: Getting Buy-In From Staff


DOWN AND DIRTY: SCHOOL SECURITY IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE June 2016
Consider Employee Background Screening When Staffing Schools





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



DEPARTMENT TAKES CHARGE AND MAINTAINS QUALITY April 2016
Protecting Microfiber Through Proper Laundering


DEPARTMENT TAKES CHARGE AND MAINTAINS QUALITY April 2016
Proven Results For Protecting Microfiber


THE STRATEGIC SELL: TRAINING IS A NECESSITY October 2015
Providing The Janitorial Industry With Professional Development Opportunities


IDEAS FOR GREEN CLEANING October 2015
Using Aqueous Ozone To Clean For Health


IDEAS FOR GREEN CLEANING October 2015
Green Cleaning Supports University Goals


CASE STUDY: COUNTER MOUNT SOAP DISPENSER SAVES TIME AND MONEY August 2015
Counter-Mounted Soap Dispenser Is Easier For Customers, Workers



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



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




PROTECTING THE MICROFIBER INVESTMENT April 2015
Proper Laundering Prolongs Microfiber Life


PROTECTING THE MICROFIBER INVESTMENT April 2015
Tips To Laundering Microfiber


PROTECTING THE MICROFIBER INVESTMENT April 2015
How To Properly Dry Microfiber




THE DIRT ON CLEANING CLOTHS November 2014
Do’s And Don’ts Of Laundering


SUSTAINABLE SUDS October 2014
LEED v4 Requires Green Laundry Programs







GETTING TO THE ANSWERS August 2014
How To Overcome Generational Struggles


PUSHING CLEANING CARTS FORWARD August 2014
Benefits Of Customizing Cleaning Carts



PUSHING CLEANING CARTS FORWARD August 2014
Trends Toward Security And Construction Of Cleaning Carts


HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR CUSTOMERS? June 2014
Customer Segmentation Offers A Snapshot of Your Business


HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR CUSTOMERS? June 2014
Avoiding ‘Service-drain’: Measuring Customer Profitability


HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR CUSTOMERS? June 2014
Discover The Power of Market Data Analysis


HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR CUSTOMERS? June 2014
Targeting Key Sales Accounts


A LEADER PERSPECTIVE June 2014
Employee Engagement – What is it, really?


MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: TURNING WATER INTO A POWERFUL CLEANER April 2014
Understanding The Science Behind Activated Water


MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: TURNING WATER INTO A POWERFUL CLEANER April 2014
Selecting The Right Electrolyzed Water Product


MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: TURNING WATER INTO A POWERFUL CLEANER April 2014
Independent Tests Back Activated Water Claims


MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: TURNING WATER INTO A POWERFUL CLEANER April 2014
Weighing The Cleaning Efficiency of E-water Solutions


MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: TURNING WATER INTO A POWERFUL CLEANER April 2014
Common Uses For Activated Water Products


MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: TURNING WATER INTO A POWERFUL CLEANER April 2014
Use E-water With Standard Cleaning Tools and Processes


WET, DRIPPING HANDS CREATE UNSANITARY RESTROOMS May 2014
Hand Dryer Manufacturers Address the 'Water Issue'


WET, DRIPPING HANDS CREATE UNSANITARY RESTROOMS May 2014
New Hand Dryer Accessories Divert Water From Restroom Walls and Floors


WET, DRIPPING HANDS CREATE UNSANITARY RESTROOMS May 2014
Hand Dryer Water Collection Includes Reservoirs and Absorbent Ceramic


WET, DRIPPING HANDS CREATE UNSANITARY RESTROOMS May 2014
Prevent Germs With Hand Dryer Mats


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





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


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
End Users Demand Dilution Control


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


SPOTTING EFFECTIVE STAIN REMOVAL STRATEGIES April 2014
Sorting Out Laundry Challenges


SPOTTING EFFECTIVE STAIN REMOVAL STRATEGIES April 2014
Best Practices For Laundry Efficiencies


SPOTTING EFFECTIVE STAIN REMOVAL STRATEGIES April 2014
Perfecting Laundry Strategies


MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: GETTING CUSTOMERS ON BOARD WITH PROPER CARPET CLEANING April 2014
How To Prevent Carpet Wicking


MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: GETTING CUSTOMERS ON BOARD WITH PROPER CARPET CLEANING April 2014
Cleaning Carpets for Occupant Health


MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: GETTING CUSTOMERS ON BOARD WITH PROPER CARPET CLEANING April 2014
Maintain Carpet Appearance


MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: GETTING CUSTOMERS ON BOARD WITH PROPER CARPET CLEANING April 2014
Hard Floors Vs. Carpet Debate


MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: GETTING CUSTOMERS ON BOARD WITH PROPER CARPET CLEANING April 2014
Spot Cleaning Tips



CALL HIM 'MR. FRANCO' April 2014
Techniques To Developing Leaders


CALL HIM 'MR. FRANCO' April 2014
Prioritizing Employee Training Programs



CALL HIM 'MR. FRANCO' April 2014
Cleanology: The Science Of Cleaning






SUSTAINABLE COURSE February 2014
Breakdown Of ASU's Sustainable Advancements


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


BOOK CLUB: BOUNDARIES FOR LEADERS November 2013
Learn To Be A Great Business Leader


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


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: FLOOR CARE October 2013
Finding The Right Concrete Maintenance Program



UPCLOSE: HEAVY METAL October 2013
Sell Safety With Disposable Industrial Towels




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


WAKE-UP CALL September 2013
Sales Fundamentals Work In Any Economy




GHS COUNTDOWN September 2013
Learning The GHS Glossary




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




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




ONE MAN VS. THE UNION August 2013
Dave Bego Urges SEIU To 'Fish Or Cut Bait'



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





BUNDLING YOUR BRAND June 2013
Private Label Lines Are Growing








GROWING YOUNGER? June 2013
Tips For Retaining Young Professionals





MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: PREPORTIONED CHEMICALS June 2013
Diluting With Preportioned Packets Over Wall-Mounted Chemical Dispensing Systems
In this article, industry manufacturers answer common questions asked by building service contractors.

BSC PROFILE: CLEANING TAKES CENTER STAGE June 2013
Major Commercial Cleaning Services Nashville’s Premier Facilities
Robert Stewart's professional journey has taken him from Music Row to owning one of Tennessee's most successful cleaning firms














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






THE SOCIAL NETWORK April 2013
Social Profiling






WARNING SIGNS April 2013
OSHA HazCom Rules are Changing



WARNING SIGNS April 2013
Learning the GHS language





FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE April 2013
Armed Janitors Patrol School Halls


FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE April 2013
Allowing Concealed Carry In Schools


FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE April 2013
Developing Policies For Concealed Carry In Schools


FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE April 2013
Response To Guns In Schools




February 2013
Freetime: Tim W. Laughlin, Sunburst Chemicals
Tim W. Laughlin, vice president, product development for Sunburst Chemicals, is a hockey goalie



February 2013
2012 Sales Leader: Medford Blake, United Sanitary
Medford Blake is a master at repairing and servicing vacuums and other equipment, but his real passion is in sales









November 2012
Green Certification for Towel and Tissue: Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
Outlining the specifics of FSC, one of the green certifications found on towel and tissue products

November 2012
Bicycle Laundry Service Fits With Team Clean's Green Mission
Philadelphia's Wash Cycle Laundry delivers on its green promise

November 2012
BSC Showcases Green Cleaning Program At New Philadelphia Art Museum
Team Clean Inc., led by Donna Allie, cleans the LEED-Platinum certified Barnes Foundation museum in Philadelphia





October 2012
Chemicals With Low Volatile Organic Compounds Benefit Janitor And Occupant Health
Switching traditional chemicals to low VOC green alternatives can create safer working environments


MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE September 2012
Cleaning Cart Construction And Ergonomic Recommendations
Picking the right cleaning cart depends on the facility, task and user


COVER STORY September 2012
Ada Baldwin and the UNCG Put People First
Ada Baldwin and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro put employees first to fashion an award-winning housekeeping team


August 2012
Benefits of Antibacterial Wipes in Health Care
Cedar Community supplies non-custodial staff with antibacterial wipes in an effort to help with interim cleaning




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


June 2012
Bundle Restroom Supplies For Greater Sales
The restroom provides countless opportunities for jan/san distributors to create unique product bundles




April 2012
The Brady Bundle: Jan/San and Laundry
By adding a commercial laundry division to its already-extensive jan/san business, Brady Industries has truly become a one-stop shop in Nevada


March 2012
Supervisors: The First Line Of Defense Against Unions
Supervisors represent the face of the company to the front-line workforce. What they say and do will impact employees’ willingness to join a union.

February 2012
Permanently Pressed
Kendal at Hanover perfects its approach to laundry services

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


February 2012
Waging A Perpetual Campaign Against Organized Labor
The NLRB is making it easier for unions to recruit new members. How employers can fight back



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

COVER STORY November 2011
United Services of America: Two Men, One Vision
Paul Senecal and Michael Diamond use a unique, 50/50 business partnership to lead their companies to nationally recognized growth







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




MARKET PROFILE: EDUCATION June 2011
In Schools, Cleaning For Health Prioritizes Children's Wellness
As outsourcing of educational accounts continues to rise, BSCs are developing partnerships by providing green expertise





MANUFACTURER FORUM June 2011
Why Sustainable Forestry Matters


May 2011
Video Communication: The Next Frontier
Technology and marketing consultant Terry Brock discusses ways cleaning industry professionals can connect using video.


FROM THE EDITOR April 2011
Attracting A Younger Workforce



COVER STORY April 2011
Uniform Companies: Jan/San Wannabes?
Uniform companies are a new threat to distributors' traditional customer base




EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW May 2010
Paul Taylor, ESS Inc.
Improving employees' quality of life with hands-on leadership

UP CLOSE: DILUTION CONTROL May 2010
Chemical Proportioning Made Even Easier
Recent improvements to wall-mounted chemical dispensers have made units more efficient for end users

COVER STORY April 2010
Unionize, Or Else
Examining EFCA and SEIU's Ties To Washington

COVER STORY March 2010
Overdue Diligence
How BSCs can avoid hiring undocumented workers

UP CLOSE: GREEN PRODUCTS March 2010
Environmentally Friendly Products Have Sales Reps Seeing Green
Selling green programs to new and existing customers is no longer an uphill battle

HUMAN RESOURCES November 2009
Assembling The Perfect Uniform
Creating an employee get-up from shirt to shoes


PRODUCTS June 2009
New Products: June 2009


FREETIME May 2009
Rescue On The Water


UP CLOSE: CHEMICAL PROPORTIONING May 2009
Warewashing: A Labor-intensive Sale
Customer service is key when offering foodservice and laundry chemical dispensing systems


OPERATIONSLOG: CARPET CARE February 2009
Extractors: Truck Mount Vs. Portable


ONE-ON-ONE January 2009
The Personal Approach To Distribution


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

CONTRACTINGINSIGHTS September 2008
Employee-Retention Strategies
Employees commit to companies if they know there’s a possibility of a future promotion

FEATURE September 2008
New Accounts: How To Get A Head Start
Smart planning during the account start-up process equals strong contracts

UP CLOSE August 2008
Foodservice: Promoting Bundled Products
Grouped kitchen cleaning products offer benefits for distributors and customers

OPERATIONSLOG: MICROFIBER July 2008
Microfiber Maintained With Proper Use, Laundering
Heat is the biggest enemy of microfiber. It can destroy the fabric instantly or it can break it down over time

FEATURE June 2008
Cleaning Security: Staff Due Diligence
Maintaining a safe environment keeps workers focused on the job at hand






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


FACE OF THE INDUSTRY January 2008
SouthEast Link Pairs With Schools







FREETIME November 2007
A Family Fluent In Sign Language



EDITOR'S NOTE October 2007
It's Who You Know













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











COVER STORY April 2007
State of the Union
An update on recent SEIU activity. Plus, BSCs’ advice regarding organized labor








OPERATIONSLOG: EXTERIOR CARE March 2007
Q&A With Graffiti, Grounds Care And Window-Cleaning Experts





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

















BUSINESSCENTER November 2006
Pre-hire Detective Work Can Protect A BSC’s Bottom Line
Background checks are getting better every day and the criminal trail is becoming easier to track

COVER STORY November 2006
FAKES
How Can You Tell The Real Deal From A Product Knock-off? Manufacturers Share Some Guidelines














FACE OF THE INDUSTRY September 2006
ISSA Foundation Names Board, Offers Scholarships






BUSINESSCENTER August 2006
Getting the Younger Generation to Engage









CUSTOMER SERVICE July 2006
Account Balance: Building The Perfect Portfolio
Are your customers too big, too small, or just right?























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

July 2005
Succession Planning: Making Way
BSC leadership takes on a younger face: The impact on industry direction


BUSINESS BUILDER October 2004
Young Entrepreneur A Shining Example


COVER STORY August 2004
Learning Curves
Business opportunities abound in the school market — How to move to the head of your class

FACILITY ISSUES: MANAGEMENT EDGE July 2004
Preventive Steps for Customer Complaints
Reduce the time you spend addressing customers’ cleaning-related complaints by fine-tuning your customer-service program

COVER STORY February 2004
Winning the Image War
BSCs on professionalism and the cleaning industry

BUSINESS SAVVY January 2004
Double Checking Your Employee Picks
Human Resources

INDUSTRY BUZZ: BENCHMARKS January 2004
Custodians learn ‘whys’ of clean
Rice University cleaners aim to improve campus-wide operations by getting the answers to cleaning’s scientific questions