Spring has sprung and whether it’s your home or the building you manage, everybody gets the urge to wade in on seasonal transformations with a deep cleaning and then instituting a fresh routine of cleaning initiatives for the New Year.  … Continue reading →

I know you’ve all got a spare bar of soap lying around the house. Maybe it’s under the sink. Maybe it’s one of those kinds you swipe from fancy hotels that’s still hiding in your linen closet. Whatever the case, … Continue reading →

When you want to disinfect your hands fast, you may reach for a bottle of hand sanitizer. But how effective is hand sanitizer compared to washing your hands with soap and water? Alcohol-based hand sanitizers can be used “in addition … Continue reading →

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, reports that 35 states are now experiencing widespread influenza and 20 are reporting high levels of influenza-like illness. What makes this flu season different is that for the first time since the … Continue reading →

Does the history of pressure washers and steam cleaners trace their roots all the way to Al Capone and prohibition? On January 16, 1920, the Volsted Act was placed in effect, prohibiting the sale, manufacture and transportation of alcoholic beverages … Continue reading →

By Lisa Ridgely Almost every building needs some kind of entryway matting. The sizes and types of matting available, and the debate between whether to rent or own mats, can boggle the mind of even the most keen facility manager, … Continue reading →

Spring’s arrival means spring cleaning is upon us. A thorough spring cleaning program not only improves the appearance of a facility, but it can also enhance its health as well. Spring cleaning helps ensure that viruses, germs, bacteria, and pathogens … Continue reading →

When used properly, both conventional and green cleaning chemicals are relatively safe. However, these products are not always properly handled and accidents do happen. This is one reason why the U.S. Department of Labor continues to list cleaning and custodial … Continue reading →

The original “squilgee” was a long-handled, wooden-bladed tool fishermen used to scrape fish blood and scales from their boat deck, and to push water off the deck after it had been washed. With the development of the skyscraper in the 20th century, an efficient … Continue reading →

Once again, the cold and flu season presents serious problems for your employees and  tenants. Every year businesses are afforded more sick days during the fall and winter  months than any other season, and it takes a toll on every … Continue reading →