West Chicago, IL - This month's Business of the Business from Tornado Industries, a manufacturer of professional cleaning equipment, provides a quick refresher on janitorial bidding strategies. But before we begin, a disclaimer: There is no one right way to bid. The best bid is the one that wins you the account and is profitable [...]
In 2014, Trenton, NJ and the surrounding towns of Mercer and Princeton, among others, hosted the Special Olympics USA Games. And one organization, The ARC Mercer, takes special pride in further empowering Americans with special needs by helping them find productive and respectable work in the cleaning and janitorial industry. Particularly for people with sensory [...]
Franchising Gives Back Celebrates the Best, Most Innovative Community Leaders and Charitable Programs NationwideWASHINGTON, D.C. -- (Feb. 16, 2014) - The International Franchise Association (IFA) Educational Foundation today launched its Franchising Gives Back program at the IFA’s annual convention in Las Vegas. Franchising Gives Back salutes the best, most innovative community leaders and charitable programs nationwide. “Franchising Gives Back is [...]
This month's Powr-Flite.com Troubleshooter is a short quiz regarding common floor stripping and refinishing issues. Ft. Worth, TX - This month's Powr-Flite.com Troubleshooter is a short quiz regarding common floor stripping and refinishing issues. Answer to the best of your ability, realizing that in some cases there may be more than one correct answer. (Answers [...]
When you run the numbers, you realize just how much dirt can cost.Hamilton, OH - Many business owners do not realize the staggering amounts of money a business might lose because it is dirty. An unclean store, restaurant, or similar facility can really cost them money. Here are some examples: If the average check in [...]
Plymouth, MN - One of the most challenging issues cleaning contractors must deal with is malodor eradication. Often, even once the source of the odor has been removed, odors persist because they have penetrated carpets, wall coverings, furniture, etc. One of the fastest, most effective, and safest ways to tackle persistent malodors is with an [...]
On Saturday, February 28, a Lakewood, WA resident returned home to find his two pets - a bird and a cat - dead. An unnamed OTC powdered carpet cleaner was identified as the cause, apparently causing a toxic chemical reaction that made the home's air toxic. It is unclear when the resident will be able [...]
Fort Worth, TX - Hardwood floors can be surprisingly durable and because they lend themselves to so many different types of decors, many commercial facilities are now installing them. This is especially true in retail locations as well as open plan offices, which are becoming increasingly popular.1 However, for many cleaning professionals, how to clean [...]
ISSA issues 2015 Viva The One Show! Video ChallengeISSA/INTERCLEAN® North America is The One Show for Facility Solutions. Here's your chance to be the King of Clean for this year's show! ISSA has released the "Viva The One Show" song (click to see preview), and you can submit a video of your team performing the song to [...]
Expands to UAE, Australia and Singapore; serves more than 50K households globally; now active in 12 countries worldwide Berlin - 12th March 2015 - Helpling, the leading global online platform for booking local cleaners, announced today the acquisition of its local competitor Spickify. The move will establish Helpling as the largest player for on-demand household [...]
