Cleaning Industry Blog
Here are our latest information and articles to help you better manage your cleaning operations.
10 of the Best Features Cleaning Apps Should Have
Looking through numerous cleaning apps to find the right one for your business? Make sure whatever you choose has these features. As much as we'd like to believe we're your first choice in cleaning apps, the fact is that there are quite a few to choose from....
How to Overcome Employee Challenges in the Cleaning Industry
Employee challenges in the cleaning industry aren't new, but the ways to overcome them have evolved. You're likely no stranger to some of the employee challenges in the cleaning industry. From retaining staff to payroll issues to training, there's a lot more to...
How to Know Which Janitorial Industry Trends are Worth Trying
Like many trends, janitorial industry trends may be helpful, or they may waste your time. Here's how to tell the difference. Trends are an interesting phenomenon. Some trends can move an industry forward and help us all live better lives. For example, the trend toward...
The Ins and Outs of Payroll
In January’s Business of Cleaning podcast, listeners were able to hear Mark Miller, owner of Payroll Select Services LLC, speak with podcast host, Halie Morris, regarding the ins and outs and dos and don’ts of payroll processing. Payroll Select offers payroll and tax...
7 Benefits of CMI Certification for Front Line Workers
Discover the benefits of CMI certification for your team and your commercial cleaning business. Certification isn't something often discussed in the commercial cleaning industry. After all, for most janitorial jobs, you don't need much in the way of certification. As...
What is the Best Task Tracking Software for Cleaning Businesses?
To stay organized and efficient, it's time to add high-quality task-tracking software to your commercial cleaning business. When you're just starting your commercial cleaning business, you might not need much more than a laminated spreadsheet and a dry-erase marker to...
How the Janitorial Industry Turnover Rate Has Changed (and What That Means for You)
The janitorial industry turnover rate has always been high. How has that changed over the years? And why does it matter? We all know the janitorial industry turnover rate is high. We also know that high turnover results in a lot of headaches. Hiring is anything but...
How to Avoid Cleaning Chemical Mistakes to Keep Your Team Safe
Cleaning chemical mistakes aren't just annoying. They can be deadly. Here's how you can avoid those mistakes and keep everyone safe. In 2019, the manager of a fast-food restaurant in Massachusetts died after inhaling fumes from accidentally mixed cleaning chemicals....
Are Your Commercial Janitorial Contracts Legally Sound?
Legally enforceable commercial janitorial contracts aren't just about protection; they're about clear communication. As much as we hope every client interaction is easy and stress-free, sometimes we have to rely on our commercial janitorial contracts to resolve...
8 Rewarding Sustainable Cleaning Company Strategies
Discover 8 sustainable cleaning company strategies to help you and your clients feel good while your business thrives. If you currently operate a sustainable cleaning company, or if you're thinking about transforming your business, you're probably thinking about ways...