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Weighing in on ROI of Cleaning Technology
October 20, 2026 Kathleen Misovic

Weighing in on ROI of Cleaning Technology

Technology and Trends

Technology for technology's sake is never the end goal. Cleaning industry leaders encourage organizations to consider their clients and business goals when creating a technology implementation plan.

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Are You Overcleaning or Underservicing Restrooms?
October 19, 2026 Honghao Deng

Are You Overcleaning or Underservicing Restrooms?

Restrooms

Adopting a new method for setting restroom cleaning schedules allows employees to be more efficient and gives them the time to do more high-value work without feeling rushed.

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refinish floor
October 5, 2026 Zac Haiflich

5 Flooring Maintenance Tips to Improve Floor Performance

Hard Floors

The right cleaning and maintenance program can protect flooring surfaces, extend their usable life and reduce the need for disruptive and costly replacement.

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Proper Decontamination Protects Facilities from Narcotic Hazards
September 23, 2026 Charles Noonan

Proper Decontamination Protects Facilities from Narcotic Hazards

Health and Safety

Illicit drug use in hospitality venues isn’t a new problem. But the growth in the types and potency of synthetic drugs is a recent development.

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Persistence Makes School Custodian Day Official
September 16, 2026 Timothy Johnson

Persistence Makes School Custodian Day Official

Training

For David Hallinan, the recognition has never been about himself, but about elevating the school custodian profession.

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Build OSHA Inspection Readiness into Your Cleaning Program
September 14, 2026 Doug McMurtrie

Build OSHA Inspection Readiness into Your Cleaning Program

Health and Safety

The best time to prepare for an OSHA walkthrough isn’t the day an inspector arrives. It's every day before.

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Don’t Fall Back on the Winter Checklist
September 10, 2026 Marvin Ee

Don’t Fall Back on the Winter Checklist

Facility Management

The facilities that consistently make it through winter with fewer disruptions treat winter preparedness as an extension of effective facility management, not as a seasonal project with tasks to mark off a checklist.

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restroom sinks
August 24, 2026 Elizabeth Christenson

Solutions to Top Restroom Challenges

Editorial Webinars

CMM’s latest webinar dives into the pain points of maintaining one of the harshest-judged spots in a facility

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Facility Budgets Go Beyond Number Crunching
August 3, 2026 Jeff and Chastity Schaffer

Facility Budgets Go Beyond Number Crunching

Business and Management

Creating a facility maintenance budget involves making informed decisions that balance performance, longevity, and financial responsibility.

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Keeping Restrooms Stocked and Clean
July 29, 2026 CMM Staff

Keeping Restrooms Stocked and Clean

Restrooms

Leland Bonaparte, a hospital division manager at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, has 20 years of environmental services experience

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Employee Retention Goes Beyond Financial Compensation
July 22, 2026 Kennedy Moreno

Employee Retention Goes Beyond Financial Compensation

Business and Management

Worker retention occurs when people feel valued and supported in their jobs and have opportunities to advance in their careers.

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The New Reality of Office Restroom Maintenance Operations
July 6, 2026 Anuj Sinha

The New Reality of Office Restroom Maintenance Operations

Restrooms

Today's hybrid work models require office restroom operations to perform across a wide range of occupancy conditions.

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