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RETHINK CLEAN at ISSA Show North America 2023

RETHINK CLEAN at ISSA Show North America 2023

Training

Join more than 13,000 of your industry peers November 13–16 at a brand-new location: The Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.

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Kathleen Misovic

2023 Building Service Contractor Benchmarking Survey Report

Business and Management

Building service contractors (BSCs) strive to serve the needs of their clients. Many BSCs agree that improving facility image is the No. 1 concern of their customers, with 85% of respondents to CMM’s 2023 BSC Benchmarking Survey indicating this goal is very important to their clients.

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natural disaster
Bryan Christiansen

Prepare Your Facility for a Natural Disaster

Health and Safety

Identify which natural disasters pose the greatest threat to your facility before making a plan. The most successful natural disaster management systems are comprehensive with a risk-focused strategy.

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Young man making salad for a customer
Angela Guajardo

Keep Salmonella Off the Menu

Health and Safety

Learn expert advice on hygiene, training, and best practices to ensure diner safety and prevent foodborne illnesses in commercial kitchens.

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Hiring staff
Marina Copeland

Hiring Best Practices: From Recruitment to Evaluation

Business and Management

A hardworking, dedicated, and reliable team is the backbone of any cleaning business. Learn how to build a team with these desirable qualities and how to better retain those employees.

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Female doctor using hand sanitizer at the hospital
Ryan Kupperman

Hand Hygiene Remains a Top Priority

Infection Control

More than three years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, hand hygiene remains a top priority due to the impact it continues to make on both health and healthcare.

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Win More Business With Better Proposals
Mike Sawchuk

Win More Business With Better Proposals

Business and Management

Good proposals take time. If you are a BSC that wants to win more business, you need to produce detailed, client-specific proposals.

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Dry, Dehumidify, and Disinfect Water-Soaked Facilities
Tim Poskin

Dry, Dehumidify, and Disinfect Water-Soaked Facilities

Facility Management

Water damage can be a devastating occurrence in any building, leading to structural issues, mold growth, and potential health hazards. Often the cleaning team is called in as the first responders to start the renovation process.

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7 Tips for Conversations With Sustainability Doubters
Stephen P. Ashkin

7 Tips for Conversations With Sustainability Doubters

Business and Management

These days, many people have an opinion to share about sustainability. But you can still share your thoughts and ideas on the subject with others in non-threatening ways. Check out these seven tips on having conversations about sustainability with your customers.

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Training Puts Housekeepers on the March to Success

Training Puts Housekeepers on the March to Success

Training

Over the course of nearly four years, the Martinsburg VA Medical Center went from No. 55 to No. 1 in cleanliness among all VA facilities in its category throughout the nation.

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Better Hygiene for Better Business Performance With Tork
Sponsored by Tork, an Essity Brand

Better Hygiene for Better Business Performance With Tork

Tork carbon neutral dispensers assist businesses with reaching their sustainability targets by helping to reduce waste and lower carbon footprints.

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The Leading Software for Cleaning Professionals
Sponsored by TEAM Software by WorkWave

The Leading Software for Cleaning Professionals

TEAM Software by WorkWave provides scalable solutions designed to reduce risk and cut costs—while driving efficiency, profitability, and growth.

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HyTech Seas: From the Ocean, For the Ocean
Sponsored by Sofidel, American Corp.

HyTech Seas: From the Ocean, For the Ocean

Sofidel’s Papernet brand HyTech Seas dispensers are made using fishing nets recovered from the ocean.

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Optimize Your Facility’s Performance With Optisolve SAVI!
Sponsored by OptiSolve Ltd,

Optimize Your Facility’s Performance With Optisolve SAVI!

Optisolve SAVI, your one-stop health and safety management hub, streamlines all your facility maintenance checklists, audits, and assessments ensuring precision, efficiency, and compliance.

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Custom Dispensers for Colleges and Universities
Sponsored by Kutol Products Co.

Custom Dispensers for Colleges and Universities

Promote school spirit and boost morale with customized soap and sanitizer dispensers!

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Go Cordless: Sensor® Bp Vacuum
Sponsored by Karcher Commercial

Go Cordless: Sensor® Bp Vacuum

Experience the freedom of cordless cleaning with Kärcher’s latest innovation, the Sensor® Bp.

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Kaivac® No-Touch Cleaning® Systems
Sponsored by Kaivac Inc.

Kaivac® No-Touch Cleaning® Systems

No-Touch Cleaning® systems were designed to clean restrooms with extreme soil removal and to empower workers to clean hygienically without touching contaminated surfaces.

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36-Gallon Square Trash Bins for the Great Outdoors
Sponsored by Ex-Cell Kaiser LLC

36-Gallon Square Trash Bins for the Great Outdoors

Receptacles in the Outdoor Kaleidoscope Collection are built to withstand the elements. They are constructed of galvannealed steel with ultra-durable powder coat finishes in recycle blue, black, or hammered grey.

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Meet the 4-in-1 Disinfectant Solution Commercial Cleaners Will Love
Sponsored by Ecolab Inc.

Meet the 4-in-1 Disinfectant Solution Commercial Cleaners Will Love

Ecolab’s Rapid Multi-Surface Disinfectant Cleaner is a four-in-one solution that cleans and disinfects hard surfaces, glass, and mirrors while killing viruses on soft surfaces.

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Simply Powerful Performance
Sponsored by Canberra Corp.

Simply Powerful Performance

Introducing the JAWS® Professional Mopping System—a bucketless, mobile dilution mop that delivers proven product performance and can be used in virtually any location.

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Maximize Profits and Scale Your Business With Aspire
Sponsored by Aspire Software

Maximize Profits and Scale Your Business With Aspire

Aspire’s business management software provides the end-to-end functionality you need to stay on top of your commercial cleaning business and focus on what matters most: profitable growth.

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The SmartFloor™ Maintenance System
Sponsored by Ameripolish Inc.

The SmartFloor™ Maintenance System

The SmartFloor™ Maintenance concept from Ameripolish is engineered to provide the end user with a highly aesthetic floor and an easy and economical way to maintain a polished concrete floor utilizing standard janitorial equipment and existing personnel.

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Janitorial Distribution Software Solutions
Sponsored by Advantive

Janitorial Distribution Software Solutions

Advantive’s DDI Inform software solution can boost productivity while easily responding to changing customer demands.

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ACS Is Innovating for Health and Environment!
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ACS Is Innovating for Health and Environment!

The broad-spectrum performance of antimicrobial substances makes them perfect for use in hygiene critical environments.

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