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Facilities managers are busily getting their schools, colleges, and universities ready for classes to resume. No matter the type of educational facility they manage, all need to be properly maintained. That’s why we’re reviewing several back-to-school projects that facilities managers should ensure are on their checklists for clean and safe buildings for the new academic […]
Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important but possibly overlooked information facilities management professionals should know. Now that we are in the middle of summer with warmer temperatures as the norm, you might have noticed pests entering your facility. But where are they coming in, you might ask? More than just a nuisance, […]
Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important, but possibly overlooked, information facilities management professionals should know. Now that spring is here, most of us are looking forward to warmer weather. But first, it’s time for facility spring cleaning! Every facility has its own unique needs based on its type, whether it’s educational, […]
As we prepare for the holidays, we’re again in the middle of another season of the most unpleasant gifts: the common cold and, certainly much worse, what some call the “tripledemic” of influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19. The “CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) continues to anticipate that the upcoming fall and […]
Toilets are key to people’s health and wellness; however, 3.5 billion people worldwide still don’t have access to safe or properly managed toilets. In honor of World Toilet Day taking place on Nov. 19, Cintas Corp. shared four tips for creating a comfortable and clean restroom atmosphere in your facility. “Having clean and hygienic restrooms […]
Studies have shown that restroom cleanliness has a major impact on business reputation, meaning facilities managers must ensure a pleasant restroom experience for all customers and workers. That includes eliminating any off-putting smells. Are your men’s restrooms encountering urinal malodor issues? Klaus Reichardt, CEO and founder of Waterless Co. Inc., recommends managers and cleaning professionals […]