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August 2014
Attract The Best Employees
No matter how smart, experienced or dedicated, a manager must depend on his or her team to successfully meet the needs of each facility.
End The 'Going Green' Guessing Game
For custodial professionals and building service contractors, it is one thing to “go green” and quite another to know that you have actually done so.
Keeping Walkways Free Of Snow And Ice
Preventing winter slip-and-fall accidents has never been more important for in-house custodial professionals and building service contractors.
The End Of The Dumpster
It is no surprise that many members of the professional cleaning industry — manufacturers, distributors and contract cleaners — are playing a leadership role when it comes to recycling.
A Look Back With Dave Frank
Dave Frank is the president of American Institute of Cleaning Sciences (AICS) and a frequent contributor to the magazine.
Toss Away The Germs
Each year, businesses lose about $227 billion due to lost productivity from employee illnesses, and an employee sneezing into his or her hands can be a cause for concern.
The Right Data To Unlock Equipment ROI
Some cleaning equipment actually provides a stream of savings through the end of its useful life.
EVS Departments Address HAI Prevention
Under the Affordable Care Act, Medicare will no longer cover costs for certain hospital-acquired infections.
Dreaming Your Way To Profit
Everyone is looking for a magic bullet, and in many cases a magic number, that will allow them to get the job and turn a profit.
Exploring Social Media Sites
While Facebook is still the most important social media site, there are others that you should be using to help improve your customer relations.
Tracking Updated Technology Trends
For facility teams and commercial cleaning companies, the convergence of cloud computing and mobile devices are facilitating major shifts to how teams and businesses can operate and prosper.
Large Event Cleanup Is A ‘Team Sport’
Keeping waste and litter under control at major sporting events that attract thousands of spectators and participants requires meticulous planning, attention to detail and most importantly, a team effort from supervisors and cleaning crews.
Maintaining Multiple Buildings Efficiently
Computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) can help departments manage a broad array of responsibilities, and some can be adapted for use in multiple buildings.
The Basics Of Custom Receptacles
Custom receptacles for both waste and recycling can add great value for facilities.
Keeping The McWane Science Center Clean
The environmental services team regularly performs an array of cleaning activity: From cleaning up after special events and IMAX showings to vacuuming out the store and maintaining food court floors and trash cans.
