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In this post we will provide some insight on how to maximize those benefits... 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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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Those machines are the mechanical workhorses for your provision of floor maintenance... 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In that post we discussed: Hazard Communication,... 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Over the past 20 years, “safety” has become an increasingly important topic within the cleaning industry. As a result, many... [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/creating-an-effective-cleaning-safety-program-pt-1) - [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 - - - [![THe Advantages of Team Cleaning](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/THe%20Advantages%20of%20Team%20Cleaning-884169-edited.jpg?width=239&name=THe%20Advantages%20of%20Team%20Cleaning-884169-edited.jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/the-advantages-of-team-cleaning) ## [The Advantages of Team Cleaning](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/the-advantages-of-team-cleaning) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - June 05, 2018 Which cleaning methodology does your cleaning service provider utilize? Do they follow the Team Cleaning approach or are they still using the Zone Cleaning method? What are the differences between the two? What is Team Cleaning... 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If so, one decision you will likely be pondering is what type of equipment to invest in. Backpacks vs Uprights? Which type of... 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