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June 2013
Busting Carpet Care Myths
Many years ago when I was in the contract cleaning business, I mentioned to a customer that it was time for the facility’s carpets to be “steam cleaned,” as hot water extraction was referred to at that time.
Forming A Carpet Care Training Program
Developing a consistent training program is one of the most effective ways to properly motivate employees and ensure proper techniques in the field.
Color Repair Is Now Possible For Everyone
Most carpet cleaning technicians have not done spot dyeing because they had difficulty getting the right color back into the carpet and making the dye colorfast.
Creating Transparency For Carpet Extractors
Today’s cleaning professionals want to know exactly how effective equipment will be — whether the machinery in question is a vacuum cleaner, carpet extractor or other system — and how it stacks up against comparable systems before they make their purchasing decisions.
Maintaining Carpets That Will Last
Directors of environmental services and building owners spend a good part of their budget maintaining building surfaces such as carpets, roofs and walls, all of which are labor driven.
How To Evaluate Today’s Green Carpet Cleaning Processes
Understanding the key distinctions between today’s carpet cleaning options — including hot water extraction, encapsulation, spin bonnet and dry extraction — will help you select an option that best meets your maintenance goals.
Hospitals Reap Rewards For Focusing On Quality Cleaning
Healthcare organizations have a new reason to be concerned about how their patients perceive the cleanliness of hospitals and patient rooms.
A Different Perspective
Thinking back on my solid decade of cleaning duties, I am especially proud to join Cleaning & Maintenance Management as its new Editor and happy to be a part of this evolving industry.
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Increase Sales By Offering Bundled Services
There is a way for you to make your company stand heads above all of the other cleaning companies in your hometown market.
The Affordable Care Act and Cleaning Businesses
Cleaning industries are particularly affected by the Affordable Heathcare Act because there must be enough employees to service and clean accounts — this makes many businesses responsible for providing their employees with full healthcare.
Ensure Worker Safety And Meet OSHA Regulations Using CMMS
Computer maintenance management systems (CMMS) have long been recognized for automating preventive maintenance tasks on operations equipment to improve asset uptime, performance, longevity, labor efficiency, capital expense reduction and more.
The Stinky Drain Mystery
A stinky drain is seldom the result of poor housekeeping or the fault of a plumber.
The Art And Science Of Pricing
Technology as well as customer expectations are continually changing with growing emphasis on green, sustainable processes and products that are safe, healthy and environmentally friendly.
Give The New Person And Yourself A Chance To Succeed
The new professionalism that has come to define the industry over the last few years requires different skill sets and has attracted new faces. More opportunities mean more executives crossing over from other industries, an increase in women at senior levels and a more diversified workforce in general.
