Never Settle for Less than the Best

Never Settle for Less than the Best

By |2024-01-05T22:20:27-06:00June 3, 2020|

It was a never-ending frustration,” says Garin Hurlbut, environmental services (EVS) manager at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York, about maintaining 15,000 square feet of back-of-the-house floors. “My colleagues and I have a lot of passion. We don’t want to settle. We want things to be the best they can be and we ...

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Saving Lives

By |2024-01-05T22:20:26-06:00June 1, 2020|

Wherever you go, you are affected by what surrounds you, what you walk on, what you touch, and by the air you breathe—everywhere. Whether those are positive or negative experiences often depends on one important activity that affects virtually every aspect of our lives—cleaning. You know what I’m talking about. If you need a reminder, ...

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Rebuilding the Economy by Changing the Way the World Views Cleaning

By |2024-01-05T22:20:31-06:00May 29, 2020|

In light of the current impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and in recognition of of Global Exhibitions Day (June 3) ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, and ISSA Show North America are rallying to empower the cleaning industry to rebuild the economy and truly change the way the world views cleaning. ISSA, The Worldwide Cleaning ...

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Reopening in the ‘New Normal’

By |2024-01-05T22:20:25-06:00May 28, 2020|

During this pandemic lockdown, most jansan distributors are operating with fewer part-time and remote working personnel and are rushing to fill an increased level of sales orders. However, hope for employment is on the horizon. But re-opening should not be a rushed process of bringing everyone back to work at once and purchasing. Nor should ...

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Effective Cleaning in Schools and Senior Living Facilities

By |2024-01-05T22:20:25-06:00May 26, 2020|

In my last article, I highlighted the connection between the contaminants on the floor and the superbug risks for patients in hospitals. In this article, you might wonder why we have joined schools and our seniors together. Well, there are two good reasons. First, both cleaning contexts involve people who are at an elevated risk ...

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Cleaning and Disinfecting for the Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2)

By |2024-07-11T21:45:24-05:00April 16, 2020|

ISSA is here to help cleaning industry professionals understand how to properly clean and safely disinfect for the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) and COVID-19

 

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Smart Carpet Care

By |2024-01-05T22:20:19-06:00April 12, 2020|

Editor’s Note: The information in this article applies to the work of front-line technicians, but more importantly,  it can be used in training sessions for your cleaning crews. Choosing the best carpet care program can be a demanding task. But with some careful planning, you will discover several solutions to the various carpet care challenges ...

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EarthSafe: A company on the move.

By |2024-01-05T22:20:18-06:00April 8, 2020|

EarthSafe Chemical Alternatives was launched in 2014 by co-founders Richard J. (RJ) Valentine and Jeremiah Gray. A serial entrepreneur and savvy investor, Valentine has brought more than a dozen companies to market. A passionate auto racer, Valentine is driven to bring transformative change and safer standards to whatever sector he interacts with. Gray is a ...

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Coronavirus Cleaning: Let’s Get the Dialogue Right

By |2024-01-05T22:20:22-06:00April 8, 2020|

As the coronavirus has been identified as an enveloped virus, similar to influenza, we have proven cleaning methodologies and protocols which we can bring to bear as we try to combat its spread. However, the amount of misinformation or misuse of industry terminology by official bodies and by many cleaning customers is leading to greater ...

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STRAIGHT TALK -The Customer Journey

By |2024-01-05T22:20:18-06:00April 6, 2020|

The majority of ISSA member companies are involved, in some way, in sales. Building service contractors sell their cleaning services. Wholesalers and distributors sell products through the traditional supply chain. Manufacturers provide products for the cleaning industry, typically selling through the supply chain and some directly to end users. Online selling is flexing its muscles ...

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