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(43) --- [![](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) - [![Cleaning Your Windows-Why and When](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cleaning%20Your%20Windows-Why%20and%20When.jpg?width=239&name=Cleaning%20Your%20Windows-Why%20and%20When.jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/cleaning-your-windows-why-and-when) ## [Cleaning Your Windows-Why And When](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/cleaning-your-windows-why-and-when) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - August 28, 2018 Whether you are in an office building, an industrial facility, or a school, your windows are your eyes to the outside world. When properly maintained, they can provide a natural ambiance that enhances the atmosphere within any... [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/cleaning-your-windows-why-and-when) - [Janitorial Services](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/janitorial-services) - [Cleaning Industry Insights](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/cleaning-industry-insights) Share this post - - - [![SMO Team Member Birthdays September 2018-792079-edited](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SMO%20Team%20Member%20Birthdays%20September%202018-792079-edited.jpg?width=239&name=SMO%20Team%20Member%20Birthdays%20September%202018-792079-edited.jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-team-member-birthdays-september-2018) ## [SMO Team Member Birthdays September 2018](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-team-member-birthdays-september-2018) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - August 23, 2018 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-2018) - [SMO Company News](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/smo-company-news) Share this post - - - [![SMO Team Member of The Month May 2018](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SMO%20Team%20Member%20of%20The%20Month%20May%202018.jpg?width=239&name=SMO%20Team%20Member%20of%20The%20Month%20May%202018.jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-team-member-of-the-month-may-2018) ## [SMO Team Member Of The Month May 2018](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-team-member-of-the-month-may-2018) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - August 22, 2018 Congratulations to Maurice Shaw, our May Team Member of the Month! Maurice has been working with SMO for almost a year and is a Supervisor in Winston-Salem. [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-team-member-of-the-month-may-2018) - [SMO Company News](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/smo-company-news) Share this post - - - [![Selecting The Right Entry Matting](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Selecting%20The%20Right%20Entry%20Matting.jpg?width=239&name=Selecting%20The%20Right%20Entry%20Matting.jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/selecting-the-right-entry-matting) ## [Selecting The Right Entry Matting](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/selecting-the-right-entry-matting) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - August 21, 2018 In our last post Benefits of Effective Entry Matting, we discussed the various benefits that can be achieved via installation of an entry matting system. In this post we will provide some insight on how to maximize those benefits... 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Too often, the benefits... [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/benefits-of-effective-entry-matting) - [Janitorial Services](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/janitorial-services) - [Cleaning Industry Insights](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/cleaning-industry-insights) Share this post - - - [![Is Your Cleaning Operation Using Microfiber](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Is%20Your%20Cleaning%20Operation%20Using%20Microfiber-138875-edited.jpg?width=239&name=Is%20Your%20Cleaning%20Operation%20Using%20Microfiber-138875-edited.jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/is-your-cleaning-operation-using-microfiber) ## [Is Your Cleaning Operation Using Microfiber](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/is-your-cleaning-operation-using-microfiber) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - August 07, 2018 Has microfiber become a prevalent product within your cleaning operation? Advances in microfiber technology over the past few years have allowed microfiber to overtake traditional cleaning products as the material of choice for... 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Those machines are the mechanical workhorses for your provision of floor maintenance... [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/maintaining-your-floor-cleaning-equipment) - [Janitorial Services](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/janitorial-services) - [Cleaning Industry Insights](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/cleaning-industry-insights) Share this post - - - [![SMO Team Member Birthdays August 2018](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-member-birthdays-august-2018) ## [SMO Team Member Birthdays August 2018](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-team-member-birthdays-august-2018) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - July 26, 2018 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-august-2018) - [SMO Company News](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/smo-company-news) Share this post - - - [![SMO Team Member Anniversaries August 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-team-member-anniversaries-august-2018) ## [SMO Team Member Anniversaries August 2018](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-team-member-anniversaries-august-2018) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - July 25, 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 August 2018. We are very appreciative... [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-team-member-anniversaries-august-2018) - [SMO Company News](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/smo-company-news) Share this post - - - [![Motivating Your Cleaning Staff-Pt 2](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Motivating%20Your%20Cleaning%20Staff-Pt%202-940503-edited.jpg?width=239&name=Motivating%20Your%20Cleaning%20Staff-Pt%202-940503-edited.jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/motivating-your-cleaning-staff-pt-2) ## [Motivating Your Cleaning Staff-Pt 2](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/motivating-your-cleaning-staff-pt-2) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - July 24, 2018 In last week’s post, Motivating Your Cleaning Staff-Pt 1, we covered a couple of the important aspects of maintaining a motivated cleaning staff. 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