--- title: Supreme Maintenance Organization News & Insights | Janitorial Services description: Janitorial Services | Get news & insights from the Supreme Maintenance Organization (SMO Works) blog. --- [![](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) - [![](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Listing%20Image%20(4).jpg?width=239&name=Blog%20Listing%20Image%20(4).jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/school-summer-cleaning) ## [The Importance of Summer Cleaning at Schools](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/school-summer-cleaning) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - June 06, 2023 Many schools are turning to building services contractors like Supreme Maintenance Organization to handle their increasing cleaning demand. Hiring a company like SMO will improve the health and safety of your school and will... [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/school-summer-cleaning) - [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) - [Disinfecting](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/disinfecting) Share this post - - - [![](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Listing%20Image%20(2).jpg?width=239&name=Blog%20Listing%20Image%20(2).jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/floor/care/practices) ## [Common Errors in Your Floor Care Practices](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/floor/care/practices) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - April 18, 2023 It is important to routinely follow up on your floor care practices. Experienced BSCs, like Supreme Maintenance Organization, maintain the most up to date floor care techniques to ensure their customers floors get treated at the... [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/floor/care/practices) - [Janitorial Services](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/janitorial-services) - [Cleaning Industry Insights](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/cleaning-industry-insights) - [Cleaning Safety](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/cleaning-safety) Share this post - - - [![](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Listing%20Image%20(1)-1.jpg?width=239&name=Blog%20Listing%20Image%20(1)-1.jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/career-in-cleaning) ## [Why You Should Consider a Career in the Cleaning Industry](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/career-in-cleaning) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - November 15, 2022 Jobs in the cleaning industry are often misunderstood. Janitorial work is sometimes considered low-level or entry-level work with no room for growth or advancement. This couldn't be further from the truth. [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/career-in-cleaning) - [Janitorial Services](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/janitorial-services) Share this post - - - [![](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Sized%20Images%20(800x400)%20(400%20%C3%97%20200%20px)%20(1).png?width=239&name=Blog%20Sized%20Images%20(800x400)%20(400%20%C3%97%20200%20px)%20(1).png)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/professional-tile-cleaning) ## [Professional Tile Cleaning Will Restore Your Facility's Appearance](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/professional-tile-cleaning) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - August 30, 2022 It can be frustrating to look at your facility’s tile and grout and see stains. Routine cleaning by day porters and your janitorial team will keep them clean, but sometimes that isn't enough. [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/professional-tile-cleaning) - [Janitorial Services](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/janitorial-services) Share this post - - - [![](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Sized%20Images%20(800x400)%20(400%20%C3%97%20200%20px).png?width=239&name=Blog%20Sized%20Images%20(800x400)%20(400%20%C3%97%20200%20px).png)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/part-time-cleaning) ## [Is a Part Time Cleaning Position Right For You?](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/part-time-cleaning) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - August 23, 2022 Have you ever considered pursuing a part time position in the cleaning industry? Maybe your full time job isn't providing you with the amount of hours and opportunities you need, and you are looking for something to fill in the... 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It did, however, emphasize the importance of having an organized janitorial closet in your facility.... 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