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Repetitive floor work can squeeze an already busy cleaning schedule. See where autonomous cleaning may help, how to measure staff time recovered, and what to check before investing.

A practical starting point for deciding whether to repair or replace commercial cleaning equipment—with a clear next step from Action.

Seven consecutive years of Great Place To Work Certification reflect the people and teamwork behind Action. Here’s what the recognition means—and what’s ahead.

Getting the dilution right starts before anyone fills a bottle or bucket. Your team needs to know which product to use, what its label requires, and whether the instructions refer to the amount of water or the total finished solution. That last distinction matters. Adding concentrate to a gallon of water is different from making one...

How do you treat the tools that make you money? It’s 5am and they open at 6am. You still have a lot to do and then it happens…. The vacuum shuts off. This is one of your best customers. You must finish; no excuses. What do you do?

Walk into a facility and you can tell within seconds whether the floor care program is working. Not because it shines, but because it holds up under traffic. Good floor care is consistent, controlled, and planned. Bad floor care shows up as uneven wear, dull patches, buildup, or frequent rework. The difference isn’t effort—it’s...

Summer break is the window when school floors can be fully restored instead of just maintained. With buildings empty, teams can work without disruption, correct wear patterns, and extend the life of flooring systems. A clear plan keeps the work on schedule and avoids rework when staff return.

Searching for the best ways to stay ahead of the competition and ensure success in 2023 and beyond? We thought so and figured we would offer some suggestions. From automation tools that can streamline processes, to artificial intelligence (AI) technology helping with predictive maintenance—here are some ideas you can use to run your...

Even before the pandemic, hospitals across the United States fought a fierce battle with keeping viruses, bacteria, parasites, and even mold at bay. The struggle with COVID-19 still wages on, and everyone from the janitorial staff, hospital administration, doctors, and nurses must protect themselves and patients from a potentially...

Your name and reputation are on the line when it comes to the restaurant's cleanliness. You must also consider other factors, including if the cleaning products are safe to use around your customers and food. What you use in the bathroom may not be suitable for cleaning up a kitchen mess.

And Why It Matters Training cleaners and training custodians on how to appropriately clean and disinfect your business is key for success. Every industry may be different but there are some things that all businesses have in common. One of those things is ensuring your facility is clean and safe for everyone that enters it....

What, Why, and How Restaurant cleaning and disinfecting has always been an integral part of any successful food-service business. In today’s world, disinfecting restaurants is crucial to keeping customers safe and coming back for more. Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the focus has gotten a lot narrower on the...