The New Year is a time for new beginnings. For many organizations, especially hospitals and life science laboratories, this fresh start begins with the floor, specifically stripping and waxing it to keep it safe, clean, healthy, and compliant. Doing the job right can also reduce labor and product costs and extend the life of floors. Yet, while many people and even commercial cleaning services companies talk about the need to strip and wax floors, not all know what it entails or how to ensure the job is done right. “Many times people think stripping the floor means removing the top layer of wax ..read more

If your facility’s carpet looks dull, feels sticky, retains dirt and stain, or worse, needs replacement every few years, chances are it is a result of less-than-satisfactory deep cleaning. Below are five conditions that can undermine proper carpet extraction and the health and appearance of your carpet.   Don’t make waves.Carpets commercial spaces should be deep cleaned once a year using a steam extractor with proper care, including vacuuming and spot cleaning between deep cleanings. Many facilities opt for carpeting to be deep cleaned at night or over a weekend when there is less traffi ..read more

It’s Time to Lend Your Custodial Department a Helping Hand Why Partnering With A Quality BSC Is the Right—and Best—Thing to Do   Feel-good stories about private schools honoring a custodian for decades of service are heartwarming, and the accolades are usually well-deserved. However, what some school administrations don’t realize is that more custodians would have impressive tenures if they had the assistance and resources necessary for them to do their jobs more effectively and efficiently.   Saying Goodbye The days of single custodians with a mop and bucket swabbing down a school h ..read more

5 Tips for the Safe Handling of Sharps and Bloodborne Pathogens The statistics on sharps and bloodborne pathogens in healthcare settings are scary: 385,000 injuries—or 1,000 per day—from contaminated needles and other sharps devices occur in the United States annually among hospital-based healthcare personnel. Approximately three million healthcare workers worldwide are exposed to bloodborne viruses each year. 8,000-10,000 people die in the United States annually from bloodborne pathogens. An estimated one-third of nurses believe sharps injuries and bloodborne pa ..read more

While the debate over in-office versus remote work is far from over, it appears that eventually, employers will be calling their workers back into the office: 90% of companies surveyed report they plan to have return-to-office policies in place by the close of 2024. Nearly 30% of interviewed companies will threaten to fire employees who don’t meet the in-office requirements. Three out of four companies with employees who have returned to the office report increased revenues, while 83% of company leaders believe coming back into the office by 2024 will enhance productivity. Financial ..read more

In recent years, sustainability has become a hot topic for consumers, especially those in younger generations. To put it simply, businesses everywhere can expect more customers when they pursue greener practices. This phenomenon holds true for cleaning services, so companies should quickly adjust to the growing demand for cleaner, greener products and methods. If customers and clients know you’re using sustainable cleaning practices in your offices and warehouses, they’ll likely be more inclined to do business with you. Here’s an in-depth look at how to clean more sustainably as a busines ..read more

As anyone involved with cleanrooms knows, efficient and effective maintenance of these spaces is critical in healthcare and life sciences manufacturing, including biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device manufacturing—and no wonder! Even the tiniest foreign particulate can cause a breach, compromising product quality and leading to potential health hazards, production delays, plant shutdowns, or even expensive class action and other product liability lawsuits. This is why the cleanliness of cleanrooms is heavily regulated. It is also why having a commercial cleaning services provider ..read more

Facility management is responsible for maintaining a safe and comfortable workplace. The safety of the building and its team members should be a top priority for all facility managers. But, when other responsibilities require your immediate attention, it can be increasingly challenging to provide the necessary dedication toward preventive facility maintenance.  So, what is facility maintenance? Commercial facility maintenance is typically a proactive strategy that includes cleaning, repairs, adjustments and more. It is vital for maintaining safe building grounds, both indoors and out. Rec ..read more

2020 was a tough year for a lot of people. Employees had to get used to working from home, students had to learn remotely and everyone had to adjust to “a new normal.” However, as life slowly gets back on track, it’s time to prepare your facility for the return to work. If you’ve been out of the office for over a year, your facility could likely use a check-up. Use this list to learn what you can do to ensure a safe return when bringing your employees back to the office. 1. Have Your Facility Deep Cleaned and Disinfected One of the easiest ways to get your facility ready for the return of empl ..read more

Running a business is a lot of work. You have meetings to attend, decisions to make and employees to oversee. You fill your time to its maximum potential, and sometimes, you wish there were more hours in the day. There’s always more to do tomorrow and more you wished to accomplish today. You have your hands full, but there’s something else you need to consider: keeping your place of business clean. You probably don’t have the time to put on a pair of gloves and start scrubbing the floors. You need to spend your time focused on running a business. The question is, should you use a cleaning comp ..read more