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(48) --- [![](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 March 2018 Anniversaries](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-march-2018-anniversaries) ## [SMO March 2018 Anniversaries](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-march-2018-anniversaries) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - February 15, 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 March. We are very appreciative of your... [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-march-2018-anniversaries) - [SMO Company News](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/smo-company-news) Share this post - - - [![6 Myths About Green Cleaning – Part 1](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/6%20Myths%20About%20Green%20Cleaning%20Picture-951982-edited.jpg?width=239&name=6%20Myths%20About%20Green%20Cleaning%20Picture-951982-edited.jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/6-myths-about-green-cleaning-part-1) ## [6 Myths About Green Cleaning – Part 1](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/6-myths-about-green-cleaning-part-1) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - February 13, 2018 Over the past decade Green Cleaning has grown from a niche service offering into a mature and semi-regulated industry. The use of environmentally friendly cleaning solutions and procedures is now being adopted on a fairly wide... [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/6-myths-about-green-cleaning-part-1) - [Green Cleaning](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/green-cleaning) - [Clean & Healthy Facilities](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/clean-healthy-facilities) Share this post - - - [![SMO Team Member Of The Month August 2017](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Charmaine%20Rippy-126104-edited.jpg?width=239&name=Charmaine%20Rippy-126104-edited.jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-team-member-of-the-month-august-2017) ## [SMO Team Member Of The Month August 2017](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-team-member-of-the-month-august-2017) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - February 12, 2018 Congratulations to Charmaine Rippy, our August 2017 Team Member of the Month! Charmaine is a Site Supervisor in Gastonia for SMO, and has been with us since October of 2015. [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-team-member-of-the-month-august-2017) - [SMO Company News](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/smo-company-news) Share this post - - - [![Safety Huddle – Lifting Safety](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/safety-huddle-lifting-4.jpg?width=239&name=safety-huddle-lifting-4.jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/safety-huddle-lifting-safety) ## [Safety Huddle – Lifting Safety](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/safety-huddle-lifting-safety) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - February 08, 2018 Supreme Maintenance is very serious about the safety and well being of our team members. Prevention of occupationally induced injuries and illnesses is of such consequence that it will be given precedence over operating... [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/safety-huddle-lifting-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 - - - [![5 Keys to an Effective Custodial Training Program](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Custodial%20Training%202-464145-edited.jpg?width=239&name=Custodial%20Training%202-464145-edited.jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/5-keys-to-an-effective-custodial-training-program) ## [5 Keys to an Effective Custodial Training Program](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/5-keys-to-an-effective-custodial-training-program) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - February 06, 2018 The establishment of an effective training program is a crucial—but often overlooked—component in the development of a high performance custodial service. As with training in any field that requires specific knowledge and skill... [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/5-keys-to-an-effective-custodial-training-program) - [Employee Engagement](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/employee-engagement) - [Cleaning Industry Insights](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/cleaning-industry-insights) Share this post - - - [![SMO University Presents “Tips For Preparing Your Own Tax Return”](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled-design-12-943459-edited.jpg?width=239&name=Untitled-design-12-943459-edited.jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-university-presents-tips-for-preparing-your-own-tax-return) ## [SMO University Presents “Tips For Preparing Your Own Tax Return”](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-university-presents-tips-for-preparing-your-own-tax-return) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - February 02, 2018 SMO University will be presenting a personal enrichment class for SMO team members to help them prepare their own taxes. Afterwords, Sandra Savageau, CPA from Councilman Farlow Marlowe & Co PLLC will be available to answer SMO... [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-university-presents-tips-for-preparing-your-own-tax-return) - [Employee Engagement](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/employee-engagement) - [SMO Company News](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/smo-company-news) Share this post - - - [![3 Keys To An Effective Winter Floor Care Program](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Winter%20Floor%20Care-393646-edited.jpg?width=239&name=Winter%20Floor%20Care-393646-edited.jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/3-keys-to-an-effective-winter-floor-care-program) ## [3 Keys To An Effective Winter Floor Care Program](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/3-keys-to-an-effective-winter-floor-care-program) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - January 30, 2018 Winter weather is in full swing across much of the country and it can be a beast on your floors, especially for VCT. Snow, slush and ice melt are tracked in on shoes and can make resilient floors dull and lifeless. If you want to... [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/3-keys-to-an-effective-winter-floor-care-program) - [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 - - - [![3 Tips for Reducing the Spread of Flu in Your Facility](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Flu%20Season-930170-edited.jpg?width=239&name=Flu%20Season-930170-edited.jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/3-tips-for-reducing-the-spread-of-flu-in-your-facility) ## [3 Tips for Reducing the Spread of Flu in Your Facility](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/3-tips-for-reducing-the-spread-of-flu-in-your-facility) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - January 23, 2018 We are the midst of one of the worst Flu seasons on record. The CDC recently announced that for the first time since monitoring began 13 years ago, that every part of the continental U.S. showed “widespread” flu activity.... [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/3-tips-for-reducing-the-spread-of-flu-in-your-facility) - [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 - - - [![The Truth About Outsourcing Janitorial Services](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Outsourcing%20Photo-206330-edited.jpg?width=239&name=Outsourcing%20Photo-206330-edited.jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/the-truth-about-outsourcing-janitorial-services) ## [The Truth About Outsourcing Janitorial Services](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/the-truth-about-outsourcing-janitorial-services) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - January 18, 2018 More and more organizations today are considering the benefits of an outsourced janitorial service program. It seems to be the trend with many facilities but is it right for everyone? Each individual facility should carefully... [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/the-truth-about-outsourcing-janitorial-services) - [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 February 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-february-2018-birthdays) ## [SMO February 2018 Birthdays](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-february-2018-birthdays) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - January 16, 2018 It's your birthday! It's your birthday! We would like to wish the following SMO team members a very happy February birthday. 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