The Road to EV Charging

Implementing and maintaining electric vehicle charging stations and infrastructure

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Defining Cleaning for Health Through Metrics
Allen P. Rathey

Defining Cleaning for Health Through Metrics

Infection Control

Primary metrics, or indexes, that meet the requirements of many cleaning for health programs include bioload exposure indexes, indoor air quality indexes, and localized exposure indexes.

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2025 CMM In-House/Facility Management Benchmarking Survey Report
Kathleen Misovic

2025 CMM In-House/Facility Management Benchmarking Survey Report

Industry Research

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.

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The Road to EV Charging
Elizabeth Christenson

The Road to EV Charging

Facility Management

Experts expect EV sales to continue to boom this year, with more than 15 new EV models hitting the U.S. market, supplemented by generous purchase incentives and improving charging infrastructure.

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Departments

custodians, janitors
Peggy Cruse

Appreciation Paves a Career Path to Success

Business and Management

Elevating the professional reputation of custodians is not just about acknowledging their hard work but also recognizing the specialized skills and knowledge they bring to their roles.

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cleaning, spray bottle
Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner

ISSA Launches Community of Practice to Empower Cleaning Professionals

Training

The Safer Choices Forum initiative provides essential resources, expert insights, and networking opportunities to drive safer, more sustainable cleaning solutions.

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7 Steps for Winning the Bid
Dru Dulaney

7 Steps for Winning the Bid

Business and Management

Responding to requests for proposals (RFPs) is a critical step in securing new contracts for commercial cleaning operators looking to expand their client base.

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Enlightening Tips for Carpet Fiber Identification
Kathleen Misovic

Enlightening Tips for Carpet Fiber Identification

Carpet

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.

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Look Beyond the Spray and Pray Model to Eliminate Pests
Kathleen Misovic

Look Beyond the Spray and Pray Model to Eliminate Pests

Health and Safety

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

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Columns

Knoxville Entrepreneur Scores a Touchdown With Cleaning Niche
Timothy Johnson

Knoxville Entrepreneur Scores a Touchdown With Cleaning Niche

Business and Management

A visit to a football field to throw around a ball with his three sons inspired Marcus Webb to create a cleaning company that specializes in cleaning high school stadiums after football games.

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Plug Into EVs to Improve Your Company’s Bottom Line
Stephen P. Ashkin

Plug Into EVs to Improve Your Company’s Bottom Line

Business and Management

Switching to electric vehicles (EVs) helps businesses demonstrate leadership in sustainability and signals a commitment to reducing environmental impact, enhancing reputation, and building customer loyalty.

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Best Practices From the EVS Experts
Marilyn Clifton

Best Practices From the EVS Experts

Training

CMM spoke with Marilyn Clifton about her environmental services (EVS) strategies as senior manager of support services at La Rabida Children’s Hospital in Chicago.

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Sponsored Content

Spartan Chemical Recognized as a Safer Choice® Partner of the Year for 2024
Sponsored by SPARTAN CHEMICAL CO.

Spartan Chemical Recognized as a Safer Choice® Partner of the Year for 2024

Since 2008, Spartan Chemical has emphasized its responsibility toward environmental sustainability and product safety by partnering with the Safer Choice program.

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Welcome to the New Papernet World
Sponsored by SOFIDEL AMERICAN CORP

Welcome to the New Papernet World

The Papernet brand now has a fresh look that continues providing reliable and innovative products you know and love for your facility.

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Less is More™: Smarter Cleaning, Greater Savings
Sponsored by PORTIONPAC CHEMICAL 

Less is More™: Smarter Cleaning, Greater Savings

PortionPac® delivers superior cleaning while saving time, money, and resources.

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Oxygen-Supreme Constant Air Freshener: A Sustainable & Innovative Choice
Sponsored by Oxy-Gen Powered 

Oxygen-Supreme Constant Air Freshener: A Sustainable & Innovative Choice

Oxygen-Supreme uses patented Oxy-Gen Powered technology to eliminate odors and ensure a consistently fresh restroom experience.

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Providing Innovative Solutions for a Sustainable Future
Sponsored by MIDLAB INC.

Providing Innovative Solutions for a Sustainable Future

Midlab is leading the industry in sustainable floor care solutions by removing intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from our products.

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Excel Dryer’s Hand Dryers Slash Carbon Footprint
Sponsored by EXCEL DRYER INC. 

Excel Dryer’s Hand Dryers Slash Carbon Footprint

A study found that Excel dryers reduce the carbon footprint by up to 94%, even compared to 100% recycled paper towels.

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