2023 Trends in the Cleaning Industry: Supply Chain, Digital Transformation & Security Assessments

By: Caitlin Dimalanta  |  February 15, 2023

Before we dive into our third and final 2023 trends article be sure to check out our previous two.

Part I: 2023 Trends in The Cleaning Industry: Labor Attraction/Retention and the Evolution of Cleaning and Health

Part II: 2023 Trends in The Cleaning Industry: Our Buildings, Our People, Our Planet

In this blog we will be addressing how the cleaning industry can respond to supply chain disruptions, inflation, and heightened security threats, as well as necessary predicted trends in 2023 to achieve efficiency and building occupant safety goals, including industry consolidation, smart logistics solutions, and re-evaluating security assessments.

Topics: workplace safety, industry news, Supply Chain

2023 Trends in The Cleaning Industry: Our Buildings, Our People, Our Planet

By: Caitlin Dimalanta  |  January 24, 2023

In our previous article, 2023 Trends in the Cleaning Industry, we addressed labor attraction/retention and how we’ve raised consumer expectations of what “clean” should be. Be sure to also check out the final article in this three-part blog series for more predicted cleaning trends of 2023 where we discuss supply chain, digital transformation and security assessments.

In the second part of this three part blog series we will be exploring more trends that are predicted to play major roles in the cleaning industry this year.

Maintaining the health of our buildings, its occupants, and our planet are heavily influential in the cleaning industry. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and other environmental challenges, the facility maintenance community strives to adapt to stay ahead of ever-shifting requirements. With the widespread awareness of indoor air quality (IAQ) and sustainable cleaning practices, 2023 will be a year of continued progress for both areas.

Topics: Trends, Sustainable Solutions, Indoor Air Quality

2023 Trends In The Cleaning Industry

By: Caitlin Dimalanta  |  January 11, 2023

The road ahead in 2023 for the cleaning industry is full of progress and rich with opportunities. This three-part blog series will be covering what is to be expected for facility management this upcoming year. The evergreen goal of keeping our buildings and their occupants healthy and happy is the baseline for this year’s predictions. This first article of the 2023 trend series will go in depth addressing heavily circulated topics such as labor attraction/retention and the evolution of cleaning and health.

Looking for more predicted 2023 cleaning industry trends? Be sure to check out our final two articles that complete this 2023 trend series:

Part II: 2023 Trends in The Cleaning Industry: Our Buildings, Our People, Our Planet

Part III: 2023 Trends in the Cleaning Industry: Supply Chain, Digital Transformation & Security Assessments

Topics: Healthy Workplace, workplace wellness, facility maintenance

Staying Healthy During the Season of RSV, Flu & Norovirus

By: Caitlin Dimalanta  |  November 8, 2022

It’s common to catch a cold or a nasty flu during the Fall and Winter months. This year there are two additional viruses to be on the lookout for. Outbreaks of RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) and Norovirus have recently made headlines across the nation. Although the flu and norovirus are typically prevalent starting in Autumn spilling into Spring. This year RSV has stuck around past its season that usually peaks in July for the United States, leading to an estimated 58,000-80,000 hospitalizations among children younger than 5 years old and 60,000-120,000 hospitalizations among adults 65 and older.

What is the impact these outbreaks have on health of our building occupants and communities? Based on nationwide data provided by the CDC, there are roughly 430,000 hospitalizations per year between these three highly contagious viruses. Putting the health of our students, employees, and customers first is top priority. Facility management is heavily relied on by so many to provide a safe and healthy environment to work, learn and continue our established daily routines. With proper cleaning strategies and supplies combined with expert training and education tools you can help protect your building occupants against the viral trifecta of the season.

Topics: virus, workplace wellness, facility maintenance

Reduce Indoor Air Pollution and Increase Health with the Benefits of Clean Air

By: Caitlin Dimalanta  |  September 28, 2022 

As October swiftly approaches, so does the need to adapt to the change that is in the air…literally! With the autumn chill in the atmosphere and cold and flu season lingering around the corner, it is important to keep our health and the health of our buildings a top priority. Acclimating to the changing of the seasons can pose a real challenge for any facility manager, but with these tips to improve indoor air quality, we are here to help make the transition as smooth as possible.

October is nationally recognized as Healthy Lung Month, which is a great reminder of one of the best things a facility manager can clean and maintain—the air we breathe. Throughout this blog, we will be going over why air purification is integral to building maintenance and how you and your facility maintenance team can achieve cleaner air.

Topics: cleaning equipment, Indoor Air Quality, facility maintenance

Prevent the Spread of Foodborne Illness with Food Safety

By: Caitlin Dimalanta  |  September 14, 2022

Food is one of the most important things on the planet. It provides nutrients for our body, brings us together, and accounts for the livelihood of 19.7 million Americans. How we handle our food, and the surrounding prep space is integral to our health and safety.

Whether you are prepping food at home, cooking in a restaurant, or using the office fridge to store leftovers from last night, food safety is an absolute must.

In fact, the CDC estimates that each year roughly 1 in 6 Americans (or 48 million people) gets sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die of foodborne diseases. Illness caused by foodborne pathogens can be prevented through proper hand hygiene, and surface sanitation that comes in contact with food.

September is National Food Safety Education Month (FSEM) and what better time to update and refresh your knowledge of two simple yet effective food safety cleaning practices?

Topics: Hand Hygiene, virus, Foodservice, facility maintenance

How Touch-Free Technology Can Improve Restroom Cleanliness

By: Caitlin Dimalanta| August 23, 2022

Since 2020 our building management protocols have been rapidly evolving due to the ever-shifting nature of emerging healthcare needs. Terms such as “sanitize”, “disinfect” and “high-touch surfaces” have circulated through conversation more than ever. This new-found requirement for keeping areas clean and occupants healthy have called for facility maintenance teams to re-strategize and incorporate enhanced technology in efforts to keep our workplaces, schools, and communities safe.

Within a building the restroom is one of the hottest spots for germs and bacteria to be transferred due to the increased number of touchpoints throughout the area. The efficient and aesthetically pleasing design of touch-free dispensers significantly reduces the risk of spreading germs while leaving a positive impact on your customers, guests and staff.

Topics: janitorial supplies, touch-free restroom

The Facility Manager’s Guide to Sustainability

By: Caitlin Dimalanta  |  June 15, 2022 

The effort to conserve our planets’ natural resources has become a huge part of our lives especially when it comes to facility management. There is an influx of buildings that are striving for or have accomplished green building status via certifications like LEED^® (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design). With increasing incentives to go green, the number of LEED certified green building projects have experienced an upsurge from 296 certifications in 2006 to over 67,200 in 2018! 

In this blog we will be recapping the greatest tips from our 8 part blog series that covers the adoption of green cleaning procedures and techniques to higher level strategies and stewardship. Whether you are on the journey to a green building certification or looking to integrate more sustainable building maintenance practices into your routine this guide is here to help you foster a cleaner, healthier, greener, and safer building for re-entry and beyond.

Topics: Green Cleaning, Sustainability, facility maintenance

Pandemic Aid Funds Brings High Tech Cleaning into Schools

By: Caitlin Dimalanta  |  May 31, 2022 

Almost 100% of students in the U.S. have returned to schools across the nation for in-person learning. There are upwards of 50,000,000 students enrolled in pre-K-12 in our public school systems. When schools first re-opened for the 2020-2021 school year, it was estimated to cost approximately $2,000,000 per school district to safely reopen, taking into account the need for increased facility maintenance and transportation costs. 

Topics: Indoor Air Quality, Healthy Schools, facility maintenance