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This week we will take that discussion a bit further and look into the topic of creating a winning... [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/creating-a-winning-culture-within-your-cleaning-operation) - [Employee Engagement](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/employee-engagement) - [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 - - - [![Smart Technology For Cleaning Operations](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Smart%20Technology%20For%20Cleaning%20Operations.jpg?width=239&name=Smart%20Technology%20For%20Cleaning%20Operations.jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smart-technology-for-cleaning-operations) ## [Smart Technology for Cleaning Operations](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smart-technology-for-cleaning-operations) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - October 30, 2018 The proliferation of "smart" technology and its evolution into the "Internet of Things" (IoT) has impacted virtually every industry. This has included Building Service Contractors as well as internal cleaning operations. As the... 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Clients that are happy with your services are more likely to remain loyal and less likely to bolt to another service provider that... 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In an increasingly competitive marketplace Building Service Contractors are looking for ways to improve operational efficiencies in ways that will improve quality of service while also... 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This is a day allocated for the recognition of the work and dedication provided by cleaning services providers across this nation. October 17th provides all of us with... [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/thank-your-cleaner-day-october-17-2018) - [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 - - - [![Eliminating Excess Dust From Your Facility](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Eliminating%20Excess%20Dust%20From%20Your%20Facility-936056-edited.jpg?width=239&name=Eliminating%20Excess%20Dust%20From%20Your%20Facility-936056-edited.jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/eliminating-excess-dust-from-your-facility) ## [Eliminating Excess Dust from Your Facility](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/eliminating-excess-dust-from-your-facility) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - September 25, 2018 Whether you are a BSC providing services for external clients or an internal cleaning operation responsible for the upkeep of your own facility, one of your primary sources of headache is…..dust. 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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In this week's post we will provide some insights on the "how" of window cleaning. There are tools... [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/maintaining-sparkling-clean-windows) - [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 - - - [![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... 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