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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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5 Steps for Adding Sustainability to Your Floor Care Routine
August 19, 2024 Carlos Albir Jr.

5 Steps for Adding Sustainability to Your Floor Care Routine

Facility floors require a lot of attention; their maintenance can lead to excess water and chemical use.

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How Battery Selection Impacts Reliability and Performance  of Floor Care Equipment
August 5, 2024 Darren Brittain

How Battery Selection Impacts Reliability and Performance of Floor Care Equipment

Installing the proper battery will increase your equipment's reliability, enable it to achieve optimal cycle times, and improve its lifetime value.

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Sustainable Floor Care Saves Money and Labor
July 19, 2024 Shaun Tinholt

Sustainable Floor Care Saves Money and Labor

The sustainability of your floor care program is important, as floors can have a significant impact on a facility’s environmental footprint. 

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Hard Floor Heroes—Take on the Challenges of Hard Floor Maintenance
June 24, 2024

Hard Floor Heroes—Take on the Challenges of Hard Floor Maintenance

Watch CMM’s latest webinar for guidance on identifying floor types and their proper maintenance requirements, along with tips to help you tackle scratches, scuffs, and stains with confidence.

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Take Charge of Sweeping Environmental Changes
June 12, 2024 Conway Hui

Take Charge of Sweeping Environmental Changes

Driving sustainability ambitions in the floor care industry starts at the source—with better battery and charger solutions.

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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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Add Beauty to Your Facility With Natural Stone Floors
May 22, 2024 Kathleen Misovic

Add Beauty to Your Facility With Natural Stone Floors

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.

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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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Win Commercial Floor Care Clients With Smart Sales Strategies
March 4, 2024 Adam Povlitz

Win Commercial Floor Care Clients With Smart Sales Strategies

Whether you specialize in carpet, hard floors, or both, you must know how to target, connect, and impress your prospects.

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Healthcare facility flooring
January 31, 2024 HCPA Floor Care Products Division

Floor Care in Healthcare Facilities

A person’s first impression of cleanliness in a healthcare facility is typically based on the appearance of the floor. One element of a clean floor is effective cleaning and disinfecting regimens to support the infection prevention programs that healthcare facilities require.

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Debunking Cleaning Automation Myths
November 27, 2023 Faizan Sheikh

Debunking Cleaning Automation Myths

The use of autonomous floor-scrubbing robots can make cleaning floors in facilities dramatically more efficient and cost-effective. But facility managers might shy away from their use, if they believe the myths that surround automation.

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Boot footprints in snow
November 8, 2023 Amy Peveler

Keep Snow, Ice, and Water Off Your Floors This Winter

Learn how to use a dual-mat system during winter to protect facility floors from damage and contamination, reduce the risk of slips, and prevent bacterial spread.

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Resilient Floors
August 2, 2023 HCPA Floor Care Products Division

Maintaining Your School’s Resilient Floors

For many educational facilities, resilient floor maintenance is the largest single task. Because this work is so demanding, the custodial staff must use their time effectively. But with the right approach, facility managers can optimize floor maintenance, to keep costs down while your floors still look great.

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How to Seal and Protect Grout
July 26, 2023 Bill Griffin

How to Seal and Protect Grout

Applying a penetrating sealer to grout looks like a simple process, but the closer you look, the more complex it becomes. There are certain things you need to know before you start the job.

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hardwood, wood flooring
July 10, 2023 Rama Sreenivasan

Flooring Contractors Turn to Technology

App-free video technology makes it easy to continue delivering quality service at scale, no matter your team size. All employees need is a smartphone or tablet and internet access.

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