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Cleaning For Appearance Is The Problem

A treatise against the superficial nature of perceived cleanliness.
March 18, 2013

Our society’s love affair with cleaning based primarily on “surface” or “superficial” aspects might lead to short-term, unhappy and even “cheap” relationships between cleaners and customers.


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Pests Must Be Spotted Before They’ve Already Squatted

Be on the lookout for warm weather pests and beat them this spring by refreshing your pest management program.
March 4, 2013

As the harsh bite of winter yields to warm breezes and pleasant temperatures, it’s time for a thorough spring cleaning of your pest management program.


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Claiming Victory At The End Of The Flu Season

Steadfast cleaning and disinfection can help you come out on top when battling formidable foes like the influenza virus.
March 3, 2013

Cleaning professionals need to take precautions to help control the spread of the influenza virus, norovirus and other pathogens in their facilities.


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Embracing The Reemergence Of American Industrialization

The re-shoring trend of manufacturing means new opportunities for cleaning professionals.
March 1, 2013

The cost of transportation has increased to the point that it is no longer cost effective to build factories in foreign countries, meaning more floor care maintenance opportunities for cleaning professionals.


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Preventing The Causes Of Slips And Falls

Practical information on floor care safety from the IEHA Educational Curriculum.
March 1, 2013

Be sure to check back each month for another part of this ongoing series designed to help keep your floors clean and slip-resistant and your staffs and building occupants safe and healthy.


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Communicating With The Consortium

A personal note from Rex Morrison, founder of PC4HS.
February 27, 2013

Because of the program’s adaptability, we always find a way to train trainers and leave schools much cleaner and healthier than they were before we came.


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Five Tips For Janitorial/Custodial Training

Effective communication is important with all aspects of facilities management, but especially so for training and educational endeavors.
February 18, 2013

These five expert tips on janitorial/custodial training are just a fraction of what you'll learn from the Cleaning Management Institute's (CMI) three-day Train the Trainer course on March 19-21 in Atlanta.


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A Recommendation For Slippery Surfaces

Encouraging a reduction in surface clutter for an increase in hygiene and cleanability.
February 8, 2013

Flat surfaces often become a magnet for clutter and chaos, leading to an unkempt and potentially unhygienic environment.


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A Manifesto For Cleaning Industry Wisdom

It is time to stop putting the proverbial cart before the horse if we are to consistently achieve healthy cleaning outcomes.
February 5, 2013

Why is it that we focus on cleaning for appearance — how things look and smell — and then complain that our industry and profession gets no respect?


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The Problem-solving Power Of Pressure Washers

Nine ways power washing can increase curb appeal, boost the value of your property and help maintain facility cleanliness.
January 25, 2013

The experts at Ultimate Washer Inc. offer the following nine-point list of ways a portable pressure washer can help solve common cleaning problems both indoors and out.


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