Cleaning Industry Blog
Here are our latest information and articles to help you better manage your cleaning operations.
How to Prevent Slips, Trips, and Falls When Cleaning Floors
Wondering how to prevent slips, trips, and falls when you're just trying to do your job? Here are some ideas that will keep your team and your customers safe. If you've ever picked up a mop, splashed a bucket of cleaning solution, or spilled a glass of water on the...
Purchasing Groups: NSA Breaks Down Why You Should Join a GPO
Whether you’re new to the industry or just starting out you’ve likely at least heard purchasing groups mentioned. We sat down with one such group to give you an idea of why you might want to join. What is a Purchasing Group? A purchasing group, often referred to as a...
Are Antimicrobial Surface Coatings Actually Effective?
There's no shortage of antimicrobial surface coatings available. Do they really work? Here's what happens in the real world. You don't need to be in the commercial cleaning industry to know that antimicrobial surface coatings are headline news. You can find paint,...
How Janitorial Crews Can Prevent Legionella in Spas
Find out how to prevent Legionella in hotels and spas, and you could save lives. In many parts of the world, Legionella was not a household word in the days before COVID-19. But as office buildings, hotels, and other sites began to reopen after spending months closed...
5 Ways to Avoid Soap Dispenser Maintenance Problems
Is soap dispenser maintenance the bane of your janitorial existence? Don't miss these bubbly tips. Mention soap dispenser maintenance in a room full of janitorial professionals, and you'll get more than a few eye rolls. Sometimes it seems like those things are forever...
How Janitorial QR Codes Improve Client and Employee Retention
Statistics That Matter in This Article: 55% of commercial cleaning businesses lose business every year because of a lack of service quality or non-performance. In a 2020 survey by Georgia Pacific PRO (GP PRO) 55% of surveyed customers said that their perception of...
Janitorial Franchise vs. Independent Business: Which is Right for You?
Getting into the commercial cleaning business? Here's what to look for in deciding between a janitorial franchise or starting your own company. Starting your own cleaning business is an investment, no matter how you approach it. This is true whether you're looking...
5 Benefits of a Customer Cleaning Portal for Janitorial Sales
Want to pick up those sales numbers? Discover five reasons a customer cleaning portal can tidy up your business. We all know that customer service can be the cornerstone of a successful commercial cleaning business. We also know there are dozens of ways to enact...
How to Give Accurate Cleaning Estimates in 5 Steps
Accurate cleaning estimates are a vital part of customer satisfaction and business budgeting. Here's how you can get better estimates than ever. You put in a lot of time and effort to attract potential customers. So does your competition. But setting up that meeting...
10 Benefits of a Janitorial Facility Preventative Maintenance Schedule
An ounce of prevention (or facility preventative maintenance in this case!) is worth a pound of cure. At times, it can feel like janitorial work is far more than keeping things clean. There are school janitors who entertain kids, office janitors who are a welcoming...