Action Blog

Jan 24, 2019,

How to Win That Lucrative School Contract

Posted by Hadley Poss
There are a few things that need to be investigated before going after a cleaning contract at an education facility…

Topics: Contract Cleaning, Facility Cleaning, School Cleaning

Jan 17, 2019,

Are Bleach Fumes Dangerous?

Posted by Hadley Poss
When it comes to facility cleaning, this is a more than common debate. Everywhere you turn there are different sources defending both sides of the argument.
Jan 10, 2019,

How to Land an Office Building Cleaning Contract

Posted by Hadley Poss
You want to secure more office building cleaning contracts, but where do you even begin?

Topics: Contract Cleaning, General Cleaning, Facility Cleaning

Jan 3, 2019,

Is Restroom Odor Control Possible?

Restroom odors have three sources: Temporary Chronic Hidden Let’s be honest, the easiest one to identify is the temporary odor source. That guy from accounting who eats fast food for breakfast and uses the restroom every day at 7:45 AM; yes, that source. It’s HORRIBLE. But don’t worry, there is a solution. A programmable aerosol...

Topics: Healthy Cleaning, Restroom Odor Control

Dec 27, 2018,

What Should You Know About Floor Buffer Rentals?

I frequently get asked, "Do you rent buffers?" This seems like such a simple question that could be answered “yes” or “no.” But what is a floor buffer? Are you speaking of a floor machine or polisher? Do you mean a conventional speed, burnisher, rotary machine, side to side, scrubber, or high-speed machine? Which machine will work...

Topics: Floor Care

Dec 20, 2018,

Make Your Commercial Cleaning Contracts Stand Out

Do you have a commercial cleaning business and you want to sell more contracts? You’ve done a great job with the first few steps. You have found a lead and got in front of your prospect. You’ve done a walk-through and you are confident that you can meet the client’s needs. Now you need to submit a proposal. The presentation that you...

Topics: Contract Cleaning

Dec 13, 2018,

Boost Your Team’s Efficiency with Simple Time Tracking Software

Posted by Peter Gratale
Effective time management and skillful project handling are essential to businesses from all venues, especially cleaning companies. How you distribute and employ your internal resources makes all the difference in your results at the end of the year. Further, cleaning crews have to travel from client site to client site, so making...
Dec 6, 2018,

Reducing Floor Damage from Rock Salt and Ice Melt

Posted by Michael A. Necela
Winter weather in certain parts of the country can certainly alter a floor care programs results and can create the need for stripping when the winter weather is over.

Topics: Winter Floor Care

Nov 29, 2018,

How to Win More Commercial Cleaning Contracts

You’ve spent countless hours training, certifying, educating, preparing, and presenting. You have prepped until you were almost over prepared. You look in the mirror and think to yourself “I got this” after a great pitch. So why do you keep losing commercial cleaning contracts tolow-cost cleaning contractors?

Topics: Contract Cleaning

Nov 22, 2018,

5 Difficult Carpet Stains and How to Remove Them

Posted by Bob Seibel
Carpeting adds many things to a building. Whether it is retail, commercial, hospitality or residential the carpet adds to the beauty and functionality of the interior. It provides insulation and acoustic dampening to enhance the occupants’ experience. It also presents many challenges on the maintenance side of things.

Topics: Floor Care

Nov 16, 2018,

3 Products to Never Use on Granite and What You Should Use Instead

Posted by Scott Jenkins
If you’ve never had granite countertops, then you may be used to simply cleaning your counters with whatever cleanser you happen to have on hand. Maybe you prefer to use natural products like vinegar and baking soda, or maybe you like products made by Mr. Clean. Regardless of what you’re used to using, however, when it comes to...

Topics: General Cleaning

Nov 8, 2018,

Holiday Gift Dilemma?

Posted by Julie Kemple
Suggestions to Reduce Your Workload This Season