--- title: Supreme Maintenance Organization News & Insights | Cleaning Industry Insights (9) description: Cleaning Industry Insights | Get news & insights from the Supreme Maintenance Organization (SMO Works) blog. (9) --- [![](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) - [![Removing Airborne Contaminates From Your HVAC System](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Removing%20Airborne%20Contaminates%20From%20Your%20HVAC%20System.jpg?width=239&name=Removing%20Airborne%20Contaminates%20From%20Your%20HVAC%20System.jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/removing-airborne-contaminates-from-your-hvac-system) ## [Removing Airborne Contaminates From Your HVAC System](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/removing-airborne-contaminates-from-your-hvac-system) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - February 05, 2019 Keeping your facility clean and healthy is a year-round priority. 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... [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/removing-airborne-contaminates-from-your-hvac-system) - [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 - - - [![From Rags to...More Rags Perseverance](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/From%20Rags%20to...More%20Rags%20Perseverance.jpg?width=239&name=From%20Rags%20to...More%20Rags%20Perseverance.jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/perseverance-the-bedrock-of-success) ## [Perseverance - The Bedrock of Success](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/perseverance-the-bedrock-of-success) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - January 29, 2019 In their new book, From Rags to....More Rags, authors David Murphy and Gary Collins have crafted a compelling narrative chronicling the 30-year history of Supreme Maintenance Organization (SMO). This post is part one of a... [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/perseverance-the-bedrock-of-success) - [SMO Company News](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/smo-company-news) - [Cleaning Industry Insights](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/cleaning-industry-insights) Share this post - - - [![Hand Dryers or Paper Towles - Pros & Cons](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Hand%20Dryers%20or%20Paper%20Towles%20-%20Pros%20%26%20Cons.jpg?width=239&name=Hand%20Dryers%20or%20Paper%20Towles%20-%20Pros%20&%20Cons.jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/hand-dryers-or-paper-towels-pros-and-cons) ## [Hand Dryers or Paper Towels - Pros and Cons](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/hand-dryers-or-paper-towels-pros-and-cons) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - January 22, 2019 Paper towels vs hand dryers (forced air), the pros and cons of each has been debated for decades. 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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More Rags, as they celebrate 30 years is business as Supreme Maintenance Organization. The event will be held on Saturday... 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Protecting hard floor surfaces during the harsh winter months can be even more of a challenge. A seasonal... 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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... 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Carpet tiles---sometimes referred to as carpet squares---are a popular choice within many facility types (offices, schools, hospitals, airports, etc.). It... 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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that approximately 15 percent of accidental deaths are directly or indirectly... 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