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Little-known facts that can make a big difference in your cleaning routine

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Cleaning Industry Returns to Chicago

Cleaning Industry Returns to Chicago

Training

Mark your calendar for October 10-13 for ISSA Show North America 2022, which will take place live at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago.

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drain, sink drain
Klaus Reichardt

The Forgotten Part of Restroom Care…Drains

Restrooms

Letting your restroom drain go dry can lead to odors and fumes that can make building residents sick.

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restroom care feature
Nicole Bowman

Restroom Care Truths

Restrooms

Learn how often you should disinfect a toilet, how to properly clean restrooms floors, and how to solve odor problems in your facility's restrooms.

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schools, germs, classroom, indoor air quality, IAQ
Kathleen Misovic

How to Improve Indoor Air Quality in Schools

Health and Safety

Outdated HVAC systems in schools expose students and teachers to contaminants that can trigger allergies, asthma attacks, or infectious diseases like COVID-19.

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indoor air quality
Kathleen Misovic

Is the Breathing Easy in Your Facility?

Health and Safety

In March, the Biden administration launched the Clean Air in Buildings Challenge (CABC), calling on building owners and managers to adopt strategies for improving indoor air quality.

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Julie Howard
Julie Howard

Touchless Restroom Dispensers

Restrooms

Julie Howard, vice president and general manager of GP PRO’s Towel, Skin Care, and Air Care categories, discusses trends in automated touchless restroom dispensers.

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insects, bugs, bedbugs, pests
Jennifer R. Gordon, Ph.D.

Discover Clues in Pest Control

Facility Management

Custodians can look for and gather evidence of insects without compromising the cleanliness of a facility.

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blocks, building a business plan
Tim Poskin

Set Up Your Cleaning Program for Success

Business and Management

Selecting the right tools and equipment that are specific to the needs of the building is a great foundation for a successful cleaning program.

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Defining Sustainability
Stephen P. Ashkin

Defining Sustainability

Business and Management

For the cleaning industry, it may be important to define sustainability using business-oriented terms—terms that connect the operational strategy and tactics directly to the long-term guiding framework of a business.

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A Win for Team Gladys
Amy W. Richardson

A Win for Team Gladys

Facility Management

Gladys Hernandez, a custodian at Blue Valley CAPS high school in Overland Park, Kansas, was the grand prize winner of the third annual Custodians Are Key contest.

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Healthy Facility Checklist
Sponsored by Spartan Chemical Company

Healthy Facility Checklist

Products

Spartan Chemical offers a broad range of products to ensure you can keep buildings clean, healthy, safe, and sanitized. 

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Custom Soap and Sanitizer Dispensers
Sponsored by Kutol

Custom Soap and Sanitizer Dispensers

Products

Simply choose a logo or graphic and Kutol will create your customized dispenser!

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The Diaper Pouch™ by Koala Kare
Sponsored by Koala Care

The Diaper Pouch™ by Koala Kare

Products

A used diaper sitting unwrapped in a waste receptacle can make for an unattractive visual while giving off a displeasing odor. Solve this problem with the new Diaper Pouch™ from Koala Kare Products. 

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Kaivac Helps Pet Care Facility Keep Tails Wag ‘N
Sponsored by Kaivac

Kaivac Helps Pet Care Facility Keep Tails Wag ‘N

Products

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The World’s First Touchless Toilet Paper Dispenser
Sponsored by Biotouchless

The World’s First Touchless Toilet Paper Dispenser

Products

BIOtouchless delivers a completely touchless, sanitary experience for users.

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