How much labor will it take to clean my buildings? For someone new to the cleaning industry, this might seem like a simple, straightforward calculation. Seasoned professionals know better. As a cleaning consultant, this is one of the questions I am asked most frequently, and even I can’t provide a black-and-white solution. Today, we have ...
The Predicament We live in rapidly changing times. The familiar ebb and flow of business cycles has been replaced by a systemic shift toward perpetual fluctuation. Successful business owners know that they must continually evolve to stay ahead of the changes and—as always—of the competition. The mystery is how to unleash the spirit of innovation ...
Office buildings, schools, hospitals, retail outlets, and other commercial properties experience a large amount of foot traffic. With the traffic comes tracked-in dirt that soils the carpet and creates an unhealthy environment. As a cleaning professional, you need to know exactly how to clean carpets and how often to clean them. Follow these best practices ...
What appears to have become more and more apparent in the 21st century is that we can expect significant supply chain disruptions, primarily due to natural disasters such as storms. For instance, the flooding in Thailand that occurred in 2011 left the auto industry on its knees for months. One manufacturer that was particularly impacted ...
I recently posted a question in our LinkedIn group, ISSA—the Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association. With more than 28,000 members, it is the largest cleaning-industry-specific group on the business site. My question was, “What is the worst carpet care challenge you have faced and how did you conquer it?” I heard some horror stories, from various ...
When you’re on hold on the phone with Chemcraft Industries’ Chicago, IL, office, a friendly recorded voice greets you with some historical facts. “The year was 1947; the Dead Sea scrolls were discovered in Jordan. Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, and Chemcraft Industries joined the industry…” History plays a huge part in this family-owned ...
It’s no secret that distributors in our industry—and many of you reading this, regardless of the nature of your business—face stiff financial pressure in their daily operations. With demands from suppliers, customers, and competitors alike, it’s imperative that cleaning-industry companies operate as efficiently as possible to maximize profitability. To help suppliers improve their operational efficiency, ...
The industrial and institutional cleaning wipes market continues to grow, and presents opportunities for companies to tap into this budding segment. All major end-use segments are expected to increase consumption of wipes, which reflects the need for superior cleaning products and to maintain clean and healthy facilities. The ease of use and convenience that wipes ...
SC Johnson has been manufacturing cleaning chemicals and supplies for well over a century. Samuel Curtis Johnson founded the company in 1886 in Racine, WI. In addition to SC Johnson’s consumer product line, the company also has a long history in the industrial and institutional (I&I) market. While SC Johnson spun off its professional business ...
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