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(36) --- [![](https://content.smoworks.com/hubfs/SMO_Works_Sep2018/Images/logo_smo-wht.png)](http://smoworks.com) [![Supreme Maintenance Organization](https://content.smoworks.com/hubfs/SMO_Works_Sep2018/Images/logo_smo.svg)](http://smoworks.com/) Keeping Facilities Clean & Healthy Since 1989 [Call Today! 800.717.4766](tel:18007174766) [Request More Information](http://smoworks.com/get-more-info) - [LOCATIONS](http://smoworks.com/locations) - [CAREERS](http://smoworks.com/careers) - [CONTACT](http://smoworks.com/contact) - [TEAM LOGIN](https://smo.teamehub.com/ehub/account/login?ReturnUrl=%2Fehub%2F) - [ICARE AWARD](https://content.smoworks.com/icare) - [HOME](http://smoworks.com/) - [OUR SERVICES](http://smoworks.com/our-services) - [Janitorial](http://smoworks.com/janitorial) - [Industrial](http://smoworks.com/industrial) - [Educational](http://smoworks.com/educational) - [Property Management](http://smoworks.com/property-management) - [Commercial & Corporate](http://smoworks.com/commercial-and-corporate) - [Healthcare](https://smoworks.com/healthcare-janitorial-services) - [Special Services](http://smoworks.com/special-services) - [Green Cleaning](http://smoworks.com/green-cleaning) - [Disinfecting Services](http://smoworks.com/disinfecting-services/) - [WHY CHOOSE SMO?](http://smoworks.com/why-choose-smo) - [Our Values](http://smoworks.com/our-values) - [Experienced Leadership](http://smoworks.com/experienced-leadership) - [SMO University](http://smoworks.com/smo-university) - [CIMS Certification](http://smoworks.com/cims-certification) - [ABOUT](http://smoworks.com/about) - [Professional Associations](http://smoworks.com/professional-associations) - [Our Team Members](http://smoworks.com/our-team-members) - [Managed Implementation](http://smoworks.com/managed-implementation) - [Community Participation](http://smoworks.com/community-participation) - [Innovation](http://smoworks.com/innovation) - [Quality Assurance Program](http://smoworks.com/quality-assurance-program) - [Corporate Sustainability](http://smoworks.com/corporate-sustainability) - [NEWS & INSIGHTS](https://content.smoworks.com/blog) ### David Murphy - [![Building Sustainability for Your Cleaning Operation (1)](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Building%20Sustainability%20for%20Your%20Cleaning%20Operation%20(1).jpg?width=239&name=Building%20Sustainability%20for%20Your%20Cleaning%20Operation%20(1).jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/building-sustainability-for-your-cleaning-operation) ## [Building Sustainability for Your Cleaning Operation](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/building-sustainability-for-your-cleaning-operation) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - June 04, 2019 Most BSC's would agree that competition within the commercial cleaning industry has become increasingly intense. That competition is evident in numerous areas, including: pricing, services offered, and quality of services... 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We would like to take a moment to recognize those who will be celebrating a work anniversary in June 2019. [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-team-member-anniversaries-june-2019) - [SMO Company News](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/smo-company-news) Share this post - - - [![SMO Team Member Birthdays April 2019](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SMO%20Team%20Member%20Birthdays%20April%202019.jpg?width=239&name=SMO%20Team%20Member%20Birthdays%20April%202019.jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-team-member-birthdays-june-2019) ## [SMO Team Member Birthdays June 2019](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-team-member-birthdays-june-2019) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - May 28, 2019 It's your birthday! It's your birthday! We would like to wish the following SMO team members a very happy June birthday. 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Some of those individual may speak enough English to allow for sufficient levels of communication with their English-speaking... 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It's your birthday! We would like to wish the following SMO team members a very happy May birthday. [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-team-member-birthdays-may-2019) - [SMO Company News](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/smo-company-news) Share this post - - - [![SMO Team Member Anniversaries May 2019](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SMO%20Team%20Member%20Anniversaries%20May%202019.jpg?width=239&name=SMO%20Team%20Member%20Anniversaries%20May%202019.jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-team-member-anniversaries-may-2019) ## [SMO Team Member Anniversaries May 2019](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-team-member-anniversaries-may-2019) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - April 26, 2019 SMO is very blessed to have many long-term team members that help make us an industry leader. We would like to take a moment to recognize those who will be celebrating a work anniversary in May 2019. [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-team-member-anniversaries-may-2019) - [SMO Company News](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/smo-company-news) Share this post - - - [![Pierre Gillis](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Pierre%20Gillis.jpg?width=239&name=Pierre%20Gillis.jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-team-member-of-the-month-february-2019) ## [SMO Team Member of The Month February 2019](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-team-member-of-the-month-february-2019) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - April 25, 2019 Pierre Gillis is our SMO Team Member of the Month for February 2019. Congratulations Pierre! Pierre has been with us since 2013. He has been with SMO for a little over a year but in that time has demonstrated great qualities as a... 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[Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-team-member-of-the-month-january-2019) - [SMO Company News](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/smo-company-news) Share this post - - - [![A Robust Vacuuming Program Improves Indoor air Quality](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/A%20Robust%20Vacuuming%20Program%20Improves%20Indoor%20air%20Quality.jpg?width=239&name=A%20Robust%20Vacuuming%20Program%20Improves%20Indoor%20air%20Quality.jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/a-robust-vacuuming-program-improves-indoor-air-quality) ## [A Robust Vacuuming Program Improves Indoor Air Quality](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/a-robust-vacuuming-program-improves-indoor-air-quality) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - April 23, 2019 Carpeting has many great advantages. It's pleasant to walk upon. It's available in many colors and textures. Carpeting is very versatile and can be used within a wide range of building types and environments. 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