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Conquer Dust With Regular Cleaning
September 10, 2024 Carlos Albir Jr.

Conquer Dust With Regular Cleaning

Keeping up with dust removal is essential for protecting the health of facility occupants and the reputation of your business.

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Strategies to Prevent the 6 Leading Causes of Commercial Water Damage
September 9, 2024 Shawn Havalotti

Strategies to Prevent the 6 Leading Causes of Commercial Water Damage

Water damage can wreak havoc on commercial properties, leading to significant financial losses and operational disruptions.

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Water Conservation Starts With Auditing the Drips
July 24, 2024 Klaus Reichardt

Water Conservation Starts With Auditing the Drips

Commercial facilities working toward more sustainable water use must begin the process with a collective commitment to water conservation and water efficiency from everyone working in the organization.

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HVAC, smart buildings
June 26, 2024 Emily Newton

Implementing Smart Environmental Monitoring to Enhance Facility Comfort

Environmental monitoring covers a range of devices and software that analyze factors like temperature, humidity, and air quality in real time.

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school, students, summer break
June 17, 2024 Alan Yarbrough

School Hotspots to Deep Clean During Summer Break

Summer break provides the perfect opportunity for school custodians to clean, shine, and disinfect areas they may not have time to maintain as thoroughly during the school year.

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Summertime Is Pest Prevention Time
May 31, 2024 Jennifer Brumfield

Summertime Is Pest Prevention Time

In addition to putting your building occupants and company reputation at risk, pests can cause structural damage.

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The Science Behind the Shine
May 30, 2024 Justin Brown

The Science Behind the Shine

With an increase in concrete flooring in commercial properties, it’s important to understand the intricacies of the polishing process, including the machinery, diamond abrasives, and chemical treatments involved in achieving different levels of gloss and clarity.

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Are Your Facility’s Restrooms Baby Boomer Friendly?
May 20, 2024 Ronnie Phillips

Are Your Facility’s Restrooms Baby Boomer Friendly?

A significant number of older Americans are now and will continue to go to work, dine out, attend live events, and travel the country. In all probability, they will be using public restrooms while doing so.

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Bucky Snell
May 15, 2024 Sponsored by Spartan Chemical Company

A Return to Sustainability: Trends in Professional Cleaning Programs

In this episode of Straight Talk!, Bucky Snell, the East Coast Building Service Contractor Manager for Spartan Chemical Company, discusses the returning demand for sustainable cleaning and shares that going green is a lot easier and cost-effective than you may think!

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Maximize Your ROI for Autonomous Mobile Robots
May 8, 2024 Catherine Merritt

Maximize Your ROI for Autonomous Mobile Robots

Although autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) might appear to be the perfect solution for your facility, it’s crucial to rein in your excitement for innovation to first analyze their benefits through the lens of a pragmatist.

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A Guide to Safe Pool Water Quality
May 8, 2024 Austin Gardiner

A Guide to Safe Pool Water Quality

Achieving crystal-clear pool water is an intricate dance of diligence, technology, and science, with custodial professionals engaged in an ongoing battle against contaminants.

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Find the Hidden Sustainable Hygiene Management Solutions
May 6, 2024 Rachel Olsavicky

Find the Hidden Sustainable Hygiene Management Solutions

When adjusting operations to meet new sustainability standards, facility managers should identify existing operations they can optimize to address heightened expectations, and cleaning practices are a great place to get started.

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An Essential Guide to Preventative HVAC Maintenance in Recreation Facilities
April 29, 2024 Lindsey Walker

An Essential Guide to Preventative HVAC Maintenance in Recreation Facilities

Maintaining a comfortable environment for recreation center patrons is crucial. This is where advanced HVAC systems come in, silently working behind the scenes to regulate temperature and air quality.

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Choosing the Right Color Palette
April 22, 2024 Nicole Davis

Choosing the Right Color Palette

The right colors have the power to attract customers, reinforce branding, boost productivity, and create the desired atmosphere.

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Air Quality 2.0—Shaping IAQ Now and Into the Future
April 17, 2024

Air Quality 2.0—Shaping IAQ Now and Into the Future

Industry experts discuss the current and future state of indoor air quality, including technology to improve it, in this one-hour, fast-paced webinar, perfect for anyone involved in facility cleaning and maintenance.

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Jerred Attanasio at Spartan
April 11, 2024 Sponsored by Spartan Chemical Company

CleanCheck: The BSC’s Secret to Compliance, Safety, and Employee Retention

In this episode of Straight Talk!, Jerred Attanasio, the director of building service contractors at Spartan Chemical Company, tells us how you can level up your training efforts with CleanCheck in your company.

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