How Important is a CIMS Certification?
- by David Murphy
- September 21, 2021
If you are a building service contractor or facilities manager, it is important to understand what a CIMS certification is and why it is important. If you are considering outsourcing your cleaning operation, you should only...
Training Your Custodial Staff
- by David Murphy
- September 07, 2021
Your janitorial service is only as good as its staff. Training is often overlooked by BSC companies, but it shouldn't be. The only way to develop a high-performance custodial staff is with effective training.
Lessons Learned from the 2020 COVID Pandemic
- by David Murphy
- June 24, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic put pressures on building service contractors like they have never experienced before. Companies like Supreme Maintenance Organization have had to respond to increased demand for their services, staffing and...
How to Prepare Your School During Summer
- by David Murphy
- May 11, 2021
After a difficult school year full of challenges, summer is finally here. Now it is time to prepare your classrooms for the break and the upcoming school year. Your main goal should be minimizing the amount of cleaning and...
Make Managing an Apartment Complex Easier
- by David Murphy
- May 04, 2021
Apartment building managers have had a hard time in the past year keeping up with the ever-evolving cleaning demand of their tenants. Never before has the focus been so strong on disinfecting services and general, everyday...
Is It Time to Hire a Janitorial Service
- by David Murphy
- April 13, 2021
Many facilities are deciding whether or not to hire a professional janitorial service provider to handle the increased cleaning demand created by the pandemic. Some businesses are finding that handling their housekeeping...
Janitor's Closets Tell the Story
- by David Murphy
- March 23, 2021
No one could have anticipated the strain on PPE and cleaning supplies caused by the sudden onset of the coronavirus pandemic. It did, however, emphasize the importance of having an organized janitorial closet in your facility....
Why Green Cleaning Procedures Benefit Your Facility During a Pandemic
- by David Murphy
- March 09, 2021
Facilities have been under immense pressure to ramp up their cleaning procedures in order to protect the health of their employees and to keep their business open. But, there is no reason to forgo green cleaning practices during...
Enhanced Cleaning Procedures to Sanitize Your Warehouse
- by David Murphy
- February 23, 2021
Have you ever heard that cleaner facilities are more productive? That has never been more true as we continue to navigate through the coronavirus pandemic. Not only is a cleaner facility more productive, it is safer for your...
How to Avoid Community Spread in Outpatient Facilities
- by David Murphy
- February 09, 2021
Health clinics and other outpatient facilities play a vital role offering essential services during the Covid-19 pandemic. In order to maintain their essential service, places such as hospital-based outpatient clinics, community...