This article is the second in a two-part series that aims to cover everything you need to know about carpet cleaning. In the first part of the series, we discussed the various methods available for treating carpets, outlined their benefits, and defined some of the most common terms in the world of carpet cleaning. Here, we ...

Cleaning represents 20 percent to 35 percent of the total maintenance and operations budget for nearly any type of organization. In other words, cleaning—whether performed in house or by a building service contractor (BSC)—is a big piece of the budget pie ... and often a big target. Within that cleaning slice, labor costs account for ...

The cleaning industry worldwide is going through a shift that is turning the typical business model we are accustomed to on its head. The times of salespeople cold calling a customer and walking away with a sale are gone, having migrated to the e-commerce space and online shopping, The Internet of Things, and e-learning are ...

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 ...

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 ...