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(46) --- [![](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 - [![SMO Team Member of The Month October 2017](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Maria%20Vargas%20TMOM%20%20Oct%202017.jpg?width=239&name=Maria%20Vargas%20TMOM%20%20Oct%202017.jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-team-member-of-the-month-october-2017) ## [SMO Team Member of The Month October 2017](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-team-member-of-the-month-october-2017) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - April 30, 2018 Congratulations to Maria Vargas, our October Team Member of the Month! Maria has been working with SMO as a Cleaning Technician in Greensboro since 2003. She was nominated by her Account Manager, who said ‘Maria is a great... [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-team-member-of-the-month-october-2017) - [SMO Company News](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/smo-company-news) Share this post - - - [![SMO Anniversaries May 2018](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SMO%20Team%20Member%20Anniversaries%20August%202018-747822-edited.jpg?width=239&name=SMO%20Team%20Member%20Anniversaries%20August%202018-747822-edited.jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-anniversaries-may-2018) ## [SMO Anniversaries May 2018](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-anniversaries-may-2018) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - April 26, 2018 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. We are very appreciative of your... [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-anniversaries-may-2018) - [SMO Company News](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/smo-company-news) Share this post - - - [![Selecting The Right Commercial Cleaning Contractor – Pt. 1](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Selecting%20The%20Right%20Cleaning%20Contractor-578795-edited.jpg?width=239&name=Selecting%20The%20Right%20Cleaning%20Contractor-578795-edited.jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/selecting-the-right-commercial-cleaning-contractor-pt.-1) ## [Selecting The Right Commercial Cleaning Contractor – Pt. 1](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/selecting-the-right-commercial-cleaning-contractor-pt.-1) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - April 24, 2018 You want your facility to be a clean and healthy environment for your employees. Hiring the right commercial cleaning contractor is one of the most critical aspects of reaching that objective. As with the selection of any service... 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Managers and supervisors will be responsible... [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/safety-huddle-chemical-safety) - [SMO Company News](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/smo-company-news) - [Cleaning Safety](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/cleaning-safety) Share this post - - - [![3 Keys to Hiring a Winning Cleaning Staff](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/3%20Keys%20to%20Hiring%20a%20Winning%20Cleaning%20Staff-473794-edited.jpg?width=239&name=3%20Keys%20to%20Hiring%20a%20Winning%20Cleaning%20Staff-473794-edited.jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/3-keys-to-hiring-a-winning-cleaning-staff) ## [3 Keys To Hiring a Winning Cleaning Staff](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/3-keys-to-hiring-a-winning-cleaning-staff) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - April 17, 2018 Any cleaning service provider is only as good as its cleaning staff. As our economy continues to improve, and unemployment rates continue to fall, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find, hire, and retain top-notch cleaning... 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Your quality control processes are the backbone of your operation and, when properly developed and implemented, they... 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The people that make up a top-notch cleaning operation are hard-working and conscientious. They are the foundation of the industry and an asset that should be... 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We are very appreciative of your... [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-april-2018-anniversaries) - [SMO Company News](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/smo-company-news) Share this post - - - [![SMO Team Members April 2018 Birthdays](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SMO%20Team%20Member%20Birthdays%20August%202018-549000-edited.jpg?width=239&name=SMO%20Team%20Member%20Birthdays%20August%202018-549000-edited.jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-team-members-april-2018-birthdays) ## [SMO Team Members April 2018 Birthdays](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-team-members-april-2018-birthdays) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - March 30, 2018 It's your birthday! It's your birthday! We would like to wish the following SMO team members a very happy April birthday. 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