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VCT, or Vinyl Composite Tile, is a popular floor covering found in a broad range of commercial buildings. The color varieties, the ease of maintenance, and the low cost make VCT a practical choice. As with any floor covering or floor surface, proper maintenance is crucial. Start by selecting a finish that is designed to hold up to...

Roses are red, violets are blue, we love toilet smells, and so should you!

An effective entrance matting system is a necessity for any facility. Owning entrance mats has many benefits and can make a big difference in your bottom line.

For as long as I can remember I was taught the importance of listening. You were given one mouth and two ears for a reason, I was told. Seek first to understand (by listening), then to be understood (by speaking).

If not addressed quickly, wet carpet can be a nightmare. Costly damage to furniture, carpet, walls, and sub flooring can happen quickly. The good news is that with a little know how and a quick response, these problems can be avoided.

When cleaning a commercial facility there are hallways, restrooms, common areas, offices, and classrooms included in the scope of work. There are tile and wood floors, carpets, glass and mirrors, and many other surfaces. Some organizations use a checklist of work to be completed in each area and assign team members to do that work...

It's no secret that the line for the women's restroom is usually longer than the men’s line. This is especially true after big events or during “rush” hours like lunch-time. Research points to a few specific reasons why this is the case, and thankfully, facilities are making changes in their restrooms to help solve this problem.

It’s 2018. Cars are beginning to drive themselves. Virtual reality is rehabilitating stroke patients. Autonomous, robotic microscopes are helping to clean up the world’s water supplies. And yet many janitorial services business owners are still operating primarily with pen and paper. For those who are using technology, it’s often a...

The work environment can have a positive impact on the health and safety, productivity, and well-being of all employees. No matter the industry, maintaining workplace cleanliness will help keep staff safe, healthy, efficient, and happy.

Now that the chill of winter is beginning to thaw, our thoughts move to Spring and sunny days. Spring cleaning is on many minds, and what better way to let in those rays of sunshine than to make sure windows are squeaky clean? How you clean windows and what you use to clean are important to ensure you get great results. Here are a...

Every customer-facing organization recognizes the value of the customer experience, or at least they should if they intend to stay in business. Not every organization, defines the customer experience in the same way, nor do all customers want the same experience, though. It’s reasonable to assume that the customers of a pastry shop...

The importance of washing your hands is instilled in the minds of many from a very young age. I can remember as a child, after every trip to the restroom, my parents would ask sternly, “did you wash your hands?” I would reply “yes,” and my parents would follow up by saying, “with soap?” before they smelled my hands to be sure.