Kathleen Misovic

Burn tests are the easiest method to identify carpet fibers. Pay attention to flame color and odor, and note the presence of smoke or ash.

Pest control is crucial when the insect breeding population emerges. Fortunately, minimizing the breeding population does not need to involve toxic pesticides.

Labor challenges remain at the forefront of the most critical issues facing the in-house cleaning/facility management industry today, with most survey respondents who offered their opinion of the industry’s No. 1 problem mentioning hardships in finding, hiring, and retaining qualified staff.

Although we know AI can help make our lives more convenient, we may not realize that it can also help keep us healthier.

From schools and hospitals to stores and entertainment venues, facilities rely on contractors and in-house staff to keep parking lots and sidewalks clear of snow and ice so business can go on as usual.

Every year, CMM surveys BSCs to learn about their successes, their business priorities, and their methods for overcoming labor, revenue, supply chain, and other operational challenges.

People with contagious illnesses who enter hospitals can transmit pathogens to surfaces, including restroom areas. Hospital environmental services teams must be diligent in cleaning and disinfecting these surfaces.

Contrary to what many people believe, stone floors, such as marble and granite, can be a low maintenance and durable option, depending on where you install them.

Is the outside of your facility looking a bit dingy from the effects of winter weather? A pressure washing to flush out soils quickly and efficiently might be just what your facility’s exterior surfaces need this spring.

Implementing a vacuuming routine in your facility will keep the carpet clean and help extend its lifespan.

Finding and retaining qualified employees, staff absenteeism, worker safety, and decreased budgets with increased expectations continue to be some of the most critical issues in-house service professionals face today, according to respondents of CMM’s 2024 In-House/Facility Management Benchmarking Survey.

If your cleaning crews are servicing manufacturing areas with machinery that can emit hazardous energy, they need to protect themselves against the accidental release of energy.