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Kelly Zimmerman

Kelly Zimmerman

Managing Editor, CMM

Kelly Zimmerman is the former managing editor of Cleaning & Maintenance Management. She has experience managing industry-specific content for print and digital formats. She holds a master of science in journalism from Northwestern University. Kelly can be reached at [email protected].


Articles by Kelly Zimmerman

The Value of Perception
July 23, 2019 Kelly Zimmerman

The Value of Perception

Perception is what makes this industry thrive, but at the same time, it can also be detrimental to the work we are trying to accomplish.

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Corners and Crevices: The Nastiest Restroom Areas
June 11, 2019 Kelly Zimmerman

Corners and Crevices: The Nastiest Restroom Areas

Restrooms

Contrary to popular belief, the toilet seat is not the grossest spot in a restroom. Learn tips to clean dirty grout, overfilled feminine hygiene receptacles, and other nasty restroom surfaces.

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Are the Seats Greener on the Other Side?
June 3, 2019 Kelly Zimmerman

Are the Seats Greener on the Other Side?

Restrooms

Are European restrooms better maintained than American facilities, or are the restroom patrons neater when taking care of business?

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How Our Decisions Drive Our Footprints
May 20, 2019 Kelly Zimmerman

How Our Decisions Drive Our Footprints

Business and Management

Top industry professionals who spoke at the Clean Buildings Expo believe it's imperative for the cleaning industry to get a handle on its environmental footprint.

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The Big Cost of Small Decisions
April 29, 2019 Kelly Zimmerman

The Big Cost of Small Decisions

Business and Management

Making regular, small decisions can pay off big for your facility's maintenance budget.

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2019 In-House Survey Shows FMs Reign Over Budgets
April 15, 2019 Sponsored by 3M

2019 In-House Survey Shows FMs Reign Over Budgets

Facility Management

Gain insight into how your fellow FMs are making their purchasing decisions; read our report on CMM's 2019 In-House/Facility Management Benchmarking Survey, sponsored by 3M.

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How High-Tech Solutions are Shaping Hospitality
March 26, 2019 Kelly Zimmerman

How High-Tech Solutions are Shaping Hospitality

Technology and Trends

Robots may be the solution for increasing housekeeping efficiencies, while creating better experiences for hotel patrons

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Wage Increases Won’t Stop BSC Expansions
December 18, 2018 Kelly Zimmerman

Wage Increases Won’t Stop BSC Expansions

Business and Management

CMM survey shows staffing is a top issue, but the market looks bright for contract cleaning companies

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skydiving
December 18, 2018 Kelly Zimmerman

Are You a Mindful Risk-Taker?

With every business opportunity, there is always a risk. Learn how companies use training and planning to balance opportunities with risks.

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toilet paper
October 25, 2018 Kelly Zimmerman

Find Solutions to Your Restroom Challenges

Restrooms

Don't risk the reputation of your facility. Learn how to effectively workload the restroom so it is always clean and well-stocked.

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Conquer the Comfort Zone
October 25, 2018 Kelly Zimmerman

Conquer the Comfort Zone

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nursing home, assisted living
October 22, 2018 Kelly Zimmerman

Q&A: Workloading a Long-Term Care Facility

Facility Management

Flexiibility to scheduling changes is a basic tenet of workloading for housekeepers at nursing homes and rehabilitation centers.

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