Hamilton, OH - Most of us assume that when we dine at a respectable restaurant, it is clean and sanitary. After all, aren't most restaurants inspected on a regular basis by local public health officials? While they may be inspected and relatively clean and healthy at the time they open, during the course of the [...]
ANSI/IICRC S100 Standard and IICRC R100 Reference Guide for Professional Inspection of Textile Floorcovering(LAS VEGAS) March 27, 2014 – The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) announces the publication of a newly revised ANSI-approved Standard - ANSI/IICRC S100 Standard and IICRC R100 Reference Guide for Professional Inspection of Textile Floorcoverings (6th edition, 2015). [...]
Leading Janitorial Supplier Plans for an Increase in VolumeAtlanta, Ga: SouthEast LINK, a leading janitorial and cleaning products supplier, recently hired “Angela Olsen” as Director of Sales. Olsen, originally from Canada, comes to SouthEast LINK with an impressive set of credentials. Her most recent position was as VP of Corporate Account Sales with Unisource Canada [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
