How To

Addressing training and process gaps is not about working harder. It is about working smarter, with systems that support both people and performance.

Strengthening infection prevention and maintaining indoor environmental health requires winter-specific cleaning shifts as people spend more time indoors with reduced ventilation and longer viral persistence on surfaces in colder, drier air.

By investing in training that is interactive, visual, and grounded in real-world impact, cleaning businesses and facility managers can help reduce cleaning team turnover.

By investing in the people on the front lines, facility managers can create an environment where cleaning staff feel valued, equipped, and most of all, proud to be part of the team.

Cleanliness isn’t a back-room expense anymore; it’s front-and-center for businesses that want to stay open, keep people well, and make strong first impressions.

Learn tips for relieving the tension of maximizing facility services quality while minimizing margins by watching CMM's free webinar targeting strategies for BSC success in 2026.

In this ISSA Show Sneak Peek, Libby DeLucien, a cleaning business owner and founder of WootRecruit, explains a recruiting method she calls "The Bench"—a proven strategy that redefines how cleaning companies should approach hiring.

Bodily fluids, such as saliva, urine, mucus, vomit, feces, and blood, are the most significant biohazard risk to cleaning professionals who maintain restrooms.

The barrier to securing government contracts for your cleaning/building services business isn't bureaucracy; it’s a lack of preparation and relationship-building.

Watch CMM's hard floor webinar, Around-the-Clock Floor Care, for tips on keeping your facility’s floors in prime condition without significantly disrupting building needs.

Routine floor and carpet cleaning allows you to not only maintain a pleasant workspace but also to extend the lifespan of your flooring materials.

When you tell salespeople to change their behavior, they may think (even if they don't say it aloud), "Or what? What are you going to do about it if I don’t?"