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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. However, on the... 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For most schools the harsh winter months take a heavy toll on the conditions within classrooms, hallways, restrooms, and... 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Your efforts are even more critical during the winter months as you step up your routines to minimize the spread of illness among your facility's residents. In a... 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As a BSC, or an internal maintenance operation, you will, at some point, be faced with a decision on which type of hand-drying... 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That is especially true during the winter months when cleaning staffs are more likely to be exposed to various forms of germs, bacteria, and... [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/avoiding-norovirus-tips-for-your-cleaning-staff) - [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 - - - [![Tips on Creating a Successful Recycling Program (1)](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Tips%20on%20Creating%20a%20Successful%20Recycling%20Program%20%20(1).jpg?width=239&name=Tips%20on%20Creating%20a%20Successful%20Recycling%20Program%20%20(1).jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tips-on-creating-a-successful-recycling-program) ## [Tips on Creating a Successful Recycling Program](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tips-on-creating-a-successful-recycling-program) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - November 06, 2018 A successful recycling program is an important component within any green cleaning initiative. 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Dust is prevalent within any type... [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/eliminating-excess-dust-from-your-facility) - [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 - - - [![Minimizing 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/minimizing-the-spread-of-flu-in-your-facility) ## [Minimizing the Spread of Flu in Your Facility](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/minimizing-the-spread-of-flu-in-your-facility) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - September 18, 2018 Now is the time to prepare for the upcoming flu season. This past flu season was one of the worst on record. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the 2017-18 season was the first to be classified as “high severity... 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Combustible dust can be generated within almost any type of facility (industrial, office,... [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/high-ceiling-cleaning) - [Janitorial Services](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/janitorial-services) - [Clean & Healthy Facilities](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/clean-healthy-facilities) 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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