Cleaning Industry Blog
Here are our latest information and articles to help you better manage your cleaning operations.
How to Design a Foolproof Restroom Maintenance Program
Restroom maintenance got you a little backed up? Find out how to make your restrooms look remarkable all the time. It's time to face the fact that restroom maintenance and cleanliness is one of the trickiest parts of a commercial cleaning job. To be fair, there are...
Improve Your Communication of Clean with Public QR Code Notifications
JM continues to improve communication between cleaning professionals and the public. Toledo, Ohio - Janitorial Manager (JM) has completed the development of public QR code notifications with live-time communication. Released earlier this year, Janitorial Manager’s...
Boosting Profitability in Your Cleaning Business with Janitorial Timekeeping
Statistics That Matter in This Article: Buddy punching costs employers an average of 2.2% of their total payroll. 55% of commercial cleaning businesses lose business every year because of lack of service or non-performance. Manual timesheets have an error rate of...
7 Things Janitorial Liability Insurance Will Not Cover
Your janitorial liability insurance covers a lot of ground, but it doesn't cover everything. Janitorial liability insurance isn't really a topic of debate. Even if your locality doesn't require it (and many do), your clients will want proof of liability insurance...
10 Questions Your Janitorial Survey Should Ask to Ensure Satisfaction
Does your janitorial survey ask the right questions in the right way? If not, you could be missing valuable information about your work. Your best source of new revenue is from the clients you already have. There are plenty of ways to keep those clients on your...
How to Break Language Barriers in the Workplace for a Stronger Janitorial Team
Learn how to overcome language barriers in the workplace and maintain the excellent and safe service your customers expect. Language barriers in the workplace can be a benefit to your business. That might seem like a nonsensical statement at first. After all, you...
Problem Client? Here’s How to Fire a Cleaning Client the Right Way
Is it time to move on, but you aren't sure how to fire a cleaning client without making trouble for yourself? It can be tricky, but you can do it. One thing we think about a lot in the janitorial profession is how to bring in new clients and how to keep the clients we...
Continuous Process Improvements Help Meet Increasing Cleaning Standards at the University of Toledo
Between high standards and the difficulties caused by the pandemic, cleaning companies have had to learn the true meaning of change. We sat down with the University of Toledo’s custodial team to talk about how they’re working hard to meet new expectations and do the...
How to Give Your Janitorial Closet a Sustainability Makeover
Does your janitorial closet look like something you wouldn't want in your kitchen? It might be time for a green cleaning update. We aren't here to judge your janitorial closet. Nor should you judge it. Let's just take that out of the picture. The cleaning industry...
Three Chemical Spill Cleanup Dangers and How to Prevent Them
Take action to reduce the risk of chemical spill cleanup disasters and protect your janitorial workforce. There are a lot of skills you need in the janitorial industry that go beyond the basics. You need communication skills to maintain good relationships with your...