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Finishing Touches: Hair And Dust Removal

by Procter & Gamble Professional
15. February 2012 04:16
When cleaning hotel rooms, offices and public restrooms, professionals typically think about removing soils and disinfecting. But, there are other non-soil measures of clean, two of the most common being hair and dust. [More]

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SCA Tissue Joins BOMA International As A Leadership Circle Partner

by Tork Green Hygiene Council (TGHC)
2. February 2012 07:47
SCA Tissue and its North American Tork brand recently announced that it has joined the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International's Partnership Program as a Leadership Circle Partner, pledging to support BOMA's vital programs in advocacy, education, research and membership across North America. [More]

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How To Protect Finished Floors: Creating The Best Solution For Every Individual Facility

by Procter & Gamble Professional
19. January 2012 04:00
Keeping up the appearance of the floor can sometimes be difficult, time-intensive and costly for maintenance professionals; but, the truth is that it doesn’t have to be. Taking time to focus on the proper floor care for your unique facility can translate into long-term cost savings and deliver a positive guest experience. [More]

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Mission Statement - Process Cleaning for Healthy Schools (PCHS)

by PCHS Staff
16. January 2012 13:17
The Process Cleaning for Healthy Schools (PCHS) Consortium is a national non-profit organization of facility professionals dedicated to helping its members produce healthy, high performance schools while protecting jobs in budget-constrained environments. [More]

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Cleaning Is Not Child’s Play

by AlturaSolutions
10. January 2012 08:17
Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich recently suggested, in order to save money, school districts should fire their janitors and have the students clean their schools. Unfortunately, when someone makes a comment like this, it usually implies that anyone can clean — even young children — and that cleaning is not all that important. [More]

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Process Cleaning for Healthy Facilities (PCHF) Website Launched - Official Site of the Process Cleaning for Healthy Schools (PCHS) Consortium

by PCHS Consortium
17. December 2011 08:43
The Process Cleaning for Healthy Facilities (PCHF) Website has launched as the official site of the Process Cleaning for Healthy Schools (PCHS) Consortium, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping its members produce healthy, high performance schools while protecting jobs in budget-constrained environments. [More]

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Getting Real With Cleaning

by Procter & Gamble Professional
14. December 2011 04:27
The more cleaning professionals know, and the better trained they are, the less likely they are to be swayed by misinformation, resulting in facilities being cleaner and more beautiful for employee and guests’ enjoyment. [More]

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Process Cleaning for Healthy Schools (PCHS) and the Ford Motor Company

by PCHS Staff
28. November 2011 01:10
Process Cleaning for Healthy Schools (PCHS) and the Ford Motor Company have more than a few things in common. How so? [More]

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Blogs: General | Maintenance | Operations | Process Cleaning for Healthy Schools | Restroom Cleaning | Standardization | Systems

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Training Made Simple

by Procter & Gamble Professional
15. November 2011 04:29
It is up to each organization to decide the amount, frequency and quality of training cleaning workers receive to do their jobs. Some organizations might have extensive training programs while others throw new workers into the fray, focusing on straight on-the-job training. The training strategy an organization uses is based on the time, resources and budget available for training. [More]

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Don’t Look A Gift Horse In The Mouth

by AlturaSolutions
8. November 2011 03:46
Typically, a contractor can deduct only a portion of the costs of a new piece of equipment over a period of time. This is referred to as a depreciation allowance. But, with the current tax break, in essence, the contractor is getting a onetime gift from Uncle Sam. [More]

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Air Movers Offer Added Protection For Large Facilities

by Clean Smarter
31. October 2011 07:10
Carpet cleaners and restoration contractors have long been using commercial air movers to expedite drying and prevent permanent damage to flooring. Large facilities like schools, universities and business campuses could benefit from having a commercial air mover on-site in the event of an emergency. [More]

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Handwashing: The Life You Save May Be Your Own

by Darrel Hicks
28. October 2011 03:51
When it comes to the prevention and control of infections, the best advice I can give you is advice your mother gave you as a child: “Wash your hands!” [More]

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Q: Isn't Process Cleaning Just Another Way to Eliminate Jobs?

by PCHS Consortium
27. October 2011 11:28
Candidly, we do not believe in saving money by eliminating janitors. [More]

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Compact Wet/Dry Vacuum: Extra Protection For Small Facilities

by Clean Smarter
27. October 2011 08:21
The size of a facility does not always reflect its value. Many small offices, boutiques, cafés and specialty stores are built with top-quality materials to send a strong message of luxury to their customers. Whether the flooring is a precious hardwood or high-end carpet, it is susceptible to moisture damage from spills big and small. [More]

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Cleaning Versus Disinfecting

by Cintas Corporation
26. October 2011 04:20
Maintaining clean facilities requires daily cleaning and disinfection; however, cleaning personnel often use incorrect techniques and processes when completing these routine tasks. A common misconception exists that cleaning and disinfecting are the same when, in reality, they are two separate and unique processes. [More]

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Multipurpose Products

by Procter & Gamble Professional
12. October 2011 10:20
Psst. I’ll tell you a cleaning secret, one that can help you save time, money and enhance your sustainability programs. Best of all, it’s an easy to implement, readily available solution.

Drum roll please ... Use multipurpose products. [More]

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Now Is The Time To Buy

by AlturaSolutions
11. October 2011 09:01
Right now, Uncle Sam has a gift for us. End users who purchase capital equipment for their businesses may be able to take advantage of exceptionally advantageous depreciation and expense deductions that are targeted to expire or decline significantly in 2012. [More]

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Process Cleaning for Healthy Schools – Past, Present and Future

by PCHS Consortium
23. September 2011 05:47
The Washoe County School District (WCSD) in Reno, Nev., the 127th largest school district in the country, with almost 68,000 students and 9,000 staff, is one of an elite few districts in the country to have achieved ISO 9001 certification, thanks in large part to the successful implementation of a program now known as Process Cleaning for Healthy Schools (PCHS). As word about the program has spread, other schools are getting involved. [More]

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Blogs: Classroom Cleaning | ISO 9001 | Process Cleaning for Healthy Schools | Standardization | Systems

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Second LEED-EBOM Commenting Period

by AlturaSolutions
20. September 2011 07:38
September 14, 2011, was a big day in the professional cleaning industry. That was when the second round of public comments regarding Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance (LEED-EBOM) began. [More]

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Compostable Certified Paper Products Heighten Facilities’ Sustainability

by Tork Green Hygiene Council (TGHC)
20. September 2011 07:01
More paper product manufacturers are continuing to develop and talk about green products and practices. Discerning between the real benefits and greenwashing is becoming more difficult. However, independent third-party certifications, which ensure products are truly sustainable, provide facility purchasers the scientific confirmation they seek. [More]

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