Kathleen Misovic

Is the outside of your facility looking a bit dingy from the effects of winter weather? A pressure washing to flush out soils quickly and efficiently might be just what your facility’s exterior surfaces need this spring.

Implementing a vacuuming routine in your facility will keep the carpet clean and help extend its lifespan.

Finding and retaining qualified employees, staff absenteeism, worker safety, and decreased budgets with increased expectations continue to be some of the most critical issues in-house service professionals face today, according to respondents of CMM’s 2024 In-House/Facility Management Benchmarking Survey.

If your cleaning crews are servicing manufacturing areas with machinery that can emit hazardous energy, they need to protect themselves against the accidental release of energy. 

Organic stains from food and beverages, such as coffee and red wine, are very commonly found on carpet in hospitality facilities. Encountering a days-old stain is no reason to panic, although it might take a bit more effort to remove it

The solution for ensuring high-touch surfaces are as clean as they look is proper disinfection. Consider both active and inactive ingredients when choosing a disinfecting product.

Although almost half of college students reported being hyperconscious of germs, the cleanliness of their college campus may not meet their expectations.

Whether the 2023–24 flu season will be mild or severe, the best plan of action is to adhere to your facility’s cleaning practices and protocols and encourage your employees and building occupants to receive their flu vaccinations.

Building service contractors (BSCs) strive to serve the needs of their clients. Many BSCs agree that improving facility image is the No. 1 concern of their customers, with 85% of respondents to CMM’s 2023 BSC Benchmarking Survey indicating this goal is very important to their clients.

Combining cleaning routine transparency with cutting-edge equipment will help ensure clean and hygienic campus restrooms that leave a positive impression.

Restroom problem areas vary from school to school depending on the age of the students. With the smaller kids you're dealing with messes and with the older students you're dealing with graffiti, vandalism and theft.

Birgit Rutledge is committed to providing her staff with a living wage along with benefits. She provides all her workers with medical, vision, and dental insurance; a 401K; and paid vacation and holidays.