Articles by Dave Frank

With ever-tightening budgets, organizations of all types and sizes across the nation are looking for opportunities to cut back on expenses. All too often it is the cleaning operation that

How is your cleaning organization''s operational efficiency? How about its environmental footprint? Are all safety regulations being followed to reduce the risk of injuries and accidents? Even if you think

In addition to a quality cleaning organization, building owners and managers want assurance that their cleaning service providers are capable of providing a sustainable cleaning service and can help them

Facility service providers (FSPs) have long relied on distributors to supply the essential products and tools to do their jobs. Moreover, FSPs expect distributors to offer what industry players call

Running a quality, well-managed cleaning organization requires productive, eager employees who want to do the best job possible. It is the performance of an organization''s people that distinguishes top-performing companies

Quality, well-managed cleaning organizations require a commitment from all staff to provide consistently clean results. Organization leaders can drive that commitment and the best results by developing and implementing well-written

You may feel like you have in-depth knowledge and understanding of your cleaning organization, including such aspects as staffing and performance, cleanliness levels and quality of service. But, can you

Sustainability is no stranger to the University of Maryland (UMD). It is engrained in the university''s campus, culture, curriculum and community. UMD''s promise is to take responsibility for future generations

When Gary and Trish Walker started Magic Touch Cleaning 17 years ago, their goal was not to be the biggest cleaning company in Kansas City, but the best. Since

The cleaning industry offers many training courses, seminars, programs and certifications. For years, trade associations, manufacturers and other organizations have been offering many helpful how-to sessions, educational management courses, useful