Slip-and-fall accidents result in thousands of lawsuits each year. Determining liability can be difficult in these cases. However, invariably, if a lawsuit is filed, it will involve the facility's owner, manager, and often the cleaning contractor. Fremont, OH - More than one million slip-and-fall accidents occur in the United States each year. They are the [...]
Each time a worker leaves, it can cost a contractor $1,000 in recruiting, orientation, and basic training costs to bring in a replacementThe contract cleaning industry has always had a turnover problem. In good economic times and bad, turnover in the industry runs anywhere from 75 percent to historical highs of 400 percent. To understand [...]
Floor refinishing can be complicated and many cleaning professionals overlook the fact that it can also be dangerous. As the weather gets warmer, expect to see more floors in commercial settings being stripped and refinished. This is invariably true in educational facilities but has become somewhat of a tradition in all types of locations, from [...]
Jan/San and other distributors need to know exactly what their customers and potential customers are looking for in a supplier. And it may be far more important for the customer than many distributors realize.Jan/San and other distributors need to know exactly what their customers and potential customers are looking for in a supplier. And it [...]
Due to climate change...storms will become "more intense and more frequent" in other parts of the U.S. According to the University of Texas at Austin, Texas Advanced Computing Center, certain areas of the country can expect severe flooding this year. Specifically, the Center points to the Pacific Northwest, where low-lying, coastal cities are very susceptible [...]
Contract cleaners are often pretty good at what they do, getting new clients, and building their businesses. But all too often they stumble when it comes to taking care of the "accounts." West Chicago, IL - Contract cleaners are often pretty good at what they do, getting new clients, and building their businesses. But all [...]
Carpet cleaning fees are based on the amount of area cleaned, so the faster a job can be completed, the more profitable it is.West Chicago, IL - In the carpet cleaning industry, time is money. Charges are based on the amount of area cleaned so the faster a job can be completed, the more profitable [...]
Knowing what results to expect from the hot water extraction carpet cleaning method can help you set proper expectations for clients. In this is the second part in our series on carpet cleaning for building service contractors and in-house cleaning professionals, we’ve again turned to carpet cleaning expert, Bob Abrams, product manager for U.S. Products [...]
Clean dirty grout with spray-and-vac systems rather than bleach for a better and longer-lasting clean.One cleaning challenge that is a nuisance for most cleaning professionals is grout problems, especially in gym locker rooms and in older restrooms with poor ventilat ion. Different cleaning systems, tools, and techniques are available, when mold, mildew, and bacteria [...]
Knowing the basic carpet cleaning methods and expectations can save you time and money.As more building service contractors and in-house cleaning professionals get involved with facility carpet cleaning, this is a perfect time to go over some of the fine details as to what types of carpet cleaning systems are available, what may work best [...]
