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Let's Do This! Tackling Your Facility Maintenance Spring Cleaning To-Do List

By: Briana Smith  |  April 7, 2017

Now that spring is officially here, and most of the nasty winter weather is behind us, it’s time to tackle some of those tasks that come with the changing of the seasons. 

Oftentimes, the brutal winter rains and snowfall leave buildings quite beat up (as evidenced by the accumulation of ice melt and dirt that get tracked across floors and thrashed entrance floor matting). Afterwards the advent of spring brings more pollen into the air, not to mention the build-up of any dust that staff wasn’t able to get to during the winter, causing heightened indoor air allergy issues.

Here are a few things that should be part of your facility’s spring cleaning to-do list:

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Topics: carpet, Indoor Air Quality, workplace wellness, cleaning procedures, flooring

What Facility Managers Should Review Yearly

By: Briana Smith, Social Media and Product Branding Specialist, WAXIE Sanitary Supply

It’s always good to have a game plan. Game plans make it easier for both you and your staff to be on the same cleaning & maintenance page.

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Topics: cleaning procedures, Education, preventative maintenance, facility maintenance

Eight Steps to Cleaning Entrances and Common Areas

Originally published & reprinted with permission from CleanLink Online: Clean Link Minute
By: Mickey Crowe  |  November 7, 2013

An office area is different enough from entrances and common areas that we will address them separately. Oftentimes these areas are exposed to more traffic and soiling than most offices. If you utilize the 80/20 Rule you will need to identify those areas that capture more soil and require more effort to maintain. 

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Topics: high traffic areas, cleaning procedures, cleaning tips

Eight Tips For Keeping Facilities Clean

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Topics: cleaning procedures, flooring, Restrooms, green cleaning chemicals