Cleaning Industry Blog
Here are our latest information and articles to help you better manage your cleaning operations.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
How to Stop Client Turnover In Its Tracks With Who’s Working from JM
Fact: The average cleaning company loses up to 55% of its customer base every year because of a lack of service quality or simple non-performance. Why It Matters: This means that you’re allowing LOTS of additional revenue to walk out the door....
How to Get Clients to Renew Contracts for Cleaning Services Every Year
Long-term contracts for cleaning services are the key to running a successful janitorial business. Find out how to keep those contracts in your stable. We all love having customers sign our cleaning services contracts. It feels good to know...