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(35) --- [![](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) - [![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-september-2019-0-0-0) ## [SMO Team Member Anniversaries September 2019](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-team-member-anniversaries-september-2019-0-0-0) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - September 05, 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 September 2019. [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-team-member-anniversaries-september-2019-0-0-0) - [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-september-2019-1-0) ## [SMO Team Member Birthdays September 2019](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-team-member-birthdays-september-2019-1-0) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - September 04, 2019 It's your birthday! It's your birthday! We would like to wish the following SMO team members a very happy September birthday. [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-team-member-birthdays-september-2019-1-0) - [SMO Company News](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/smo-company-news) Share this post - - - [![Cleaning Service Outsourcing The Advantages](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cleaning%20Service%20Outsourcing%20The%20Advantages.jpg?width=239&name=Cleaning%20Service%20Outsourcing%20The%20Advantages.jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/cleaning-service-outsourcing-the-advantages) ## [Cleaning Service Outsourcing - The Advantages](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/cleaning-service-outsourcing-the-advantages) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - August 27, 2019 Facility managers are increasingly challenged to find ways to make their cleaning operations more effective and more efficient. They are also often tasked with creating strategies that will drive improved operational and... [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/cleaning-service-outsourcing-the-advantages) Share this post - - - [![Tips For Maintaining a Clean and Healty Break Room](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Tips%20For%20Maintaining%20a%20Clean%20and%20Healty%20Break%20Room.jpg?width=239&name=Tips%20For%20Maintaining%20a%20Clean%20and%20Healty%20Break%20Room.jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/indoor-air-quality-and-hepa-vacuums-0-0-0) ## [Tips for Maintaining a Clean and Healthy Break Room](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/indoor-air-quality-and-hepa-vacuums-0-0-0) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - August 13, 2019 The employee break room is one of the most high-traffic areas within any facility. A well-maintained break room provides employees with a healthy environment in which to relax and enjoy food and drink. Conversely, a... [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/indoor-air-quality-and-hepa-vacuums-0-0-0) - [Cleaning Industry Insights](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/cleaning-industry-insights) - [Clean & Healthy Facilities](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/clean-healthy-facilities) Share this post - - - [![Indoor Air Quality Measurement Basics](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Indoor%20Air%20Quality%20Measurement%20Basics.jpg?width=239&name=Indoor%20Air%20Quality%20Measurement%20Basics.jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/indoor-air-quality-and-hepa-vacuums-0-0) ## [Indoor Air Quality-Measurement Basics](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/indoor-air-quality-and-hepa-vacuums-0-0) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - August 06, 2019 In our previous two posts we discussed how the use of HEPA vacuums combined with routine HVAC system cleaning can significantly improve the quality of your indoor air. Indoor Air Quality and HEPA Vacuums and Indoor Air Quality... [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/indoor-air-quality-and-hepa-vacuums-0-0) - [Janitorial Services](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/janitorial-services) - [Cleaning Industry Insights](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/cleaning-industry-insights) - [Clean & Healthy Facilities](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/clean-healthy-facilities) 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-2019-1) ## [SMO Team Member Birthdays August 2019](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-team-member-birthdays-june-2019-1) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - August 01, 2019 It's your birthday! It's your birthday! We would like to wish the following SMO team members a very happy August birthday. [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-team-member-birthdays-june-2019-1) - [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-june-2019-0-0) ## [SMO Team Member Anniversaries August 2019](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-team-member-anniversaries-june-2019-0-0) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - July 31, 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 August 2019. [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-team-member-anniversaries-june-2019-0-0) - [SMO Company News](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/smo-company-news) Share this post - - - [![Melinda McKenzie 0](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Melinda%20McKenzie%200.jpg?width=239&name=Melinda%20McKenzie%200.jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/indoor-air-quality-and-hepa-vacuums-1) ## [SMO Announces 2018 J.D. Murphy Team Member of the Year](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/indoor-air-quality-and-hepa-vacuums-1) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - July 23, 2019 We would like to congratulate our 2018 JD Murphy Team Member of the Year, Melinda McKenzie! Although she was not able to attend, Melinda was recognized at our 2019 SMO Team Member Awards Banquet held on April 27, 2019. She... [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/indoor-air-quality-and-hepa-vacuums-1) - [Employee Engagement](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/employee-engagement) - [SMO Company News](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/smo-company-news) - [Cleaning Industry Insights](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/cleaning-industry-insights) Share this post - - - [![Indoor Air Quality and HVAC Cleaning](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Indoor%20Air%20Quality%20and%20HVAC%20Cleaning.jpg?width=239&name=Indoor%20Air%20Quality%20and%20HVAC%20Cleaning.jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/indoor-air-quality-and-hepa-vacuums-0) ## [Indoor Air Quality and HVAC Cleaning](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/indoor-air-quality-and-hepa-vacuums-0) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - July 16, 2019 When we think of air quality most of us think of the quality of outside air. But, did you know that studies conducted by the EPA have shown that indoor air can have 3 to 5 times the level of contaminates as outside air? High... 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This is especially true for those BSC's that provide cleaning services for schools, hospitals, office complexes and other high-traffic public spaces.... 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