In spirit of the holiday, Steve Ashkin, father of green cleaning, put together 10 of the best ways to celebrate, while minimally impacting the environment. According to Ashkin, “It’s actually quite easy. [In fact,] there are so many ways to...

Earlier this week, CleanLink reported on the one facility management issue that couldn't have gone unnoticed, the blackout at the Super Bowl. I applaud IFMA for coming out with the following statement. I couldn't have said it better myself. Here...

Although the national media will more often than not report bad news pertaining to the jan/san industry, there are times when I come across a story that exemplifies the warmth and kindness that I see every day in our readers. Today, I read an article...

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The U.S. Department of Health estimates that five to 20 percent of Americans will contract the flu each year, with more than 200,000 hospitalized for flu-related complications. That said, there are ways to minimize the affects of the flu in the workplace...

Due to the nature of my work on Housekeeping Solutions magazine and CleanLink.com, I have become somewhat skeptical/judgmental/critical when it comes to the cleanliness of any particular facility. And in my defense, if you received announcements and read...

Is it me, or have we have we seen this story before? Mainstream media does an "inside investigation" in hotel rooms and compiles a list of the most germ-ridden surfaces. They then put together a report, which is often successful in scaring the...

As of yesterday, Kentucky is the latest state to pass a green cleaning bill (view details here ), legislation that comes on the heals of a similar bill passed in Vermont (details here ) — two of the 23 states with green cleaning recommendations...

Whether you are following the debates or not, you're likely familiar with the splattering of comments from Newt Gingrich pertaining to custodial work in schools. Back in November, we reported on some of Gingrich's first comments in a speech he...

I have a couple friends who are teachers, and even more who are parents. Both, I am told, have received requests from their local schools to bring cleaning supplies at the start of the school year. Teachers have been told by their administration that...

The recession has forced custodial managers in the hospitality industry to get creative with budgets. Most departments have already been cut to the extreme and function using only a skeleton crew, so it makes sense when frequency is scrutinized. For example...

I once wrote a blog titled, “ Recycling: Am I The Only One Doing It? ” In that blog, I expressed concern with the blatant omission of recycling programs while visiting various areas in Georgia and South Carolina. Well, my frustrations continue...

When I was a little girl in Girl Scouts, we learned a song that still rings true today. “Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver and the other’s gold.” Young or old, this song reminds us to expand our horizons and reach out...

Historically, cleaning has been conducted during the evening hours, when building occupants are vacant from the premises. The reason for cleaning at night was simple; work can be done without disrupting building occupant productivity. Harsh chemicals...

Whether implementing a new green program or continuing your road to success, sharing ideas, gaining insight and celebrating achievements is a lot easier when you have a partner on your side. For the custodial manager, that partner should be the jan/san...

A few weeks back, my husband and I took an impromptu trip to New York. It was our first time in the Big Apple and we had many attractions on our must-see list, as well as a few attractions we stumbled upon while we were there. What I didn’t expect...

The green movement continues to grow stronger and stronger every year. There’s no question about that. With more accessible information, better training and a greater overall understanding of what it means to be green, facility managers across the...

I recently learned that an acquaintance of mine works as a facility manager in a smaller company where he oversees and manages the cleanliness of the building. There is no in-house cleaner on hand so he outsources the custodial services. But I learned...

Green is everywhere. The general public walks up and down consumer store aisles full of products touting green, sustainability or environmentally friendly. Consumer news stations cover water conservation and energy issues on a regular basis. Governmental...

As an editor, I am either writing or researching something about the cleaning industry every day. Whether its for an article, catching up with a reader or moderating a Webcast, the information I have access to can be very valuable in everyday life. In...

Over the last year, the number of Michigan-based in-house janitors to receive their walking papers has drastically increased. The reason is a growing trend towards outsourcing of jan/san departments within public schools. In light of deep budget cuts...

Facility managers across the country are cutting back on everything from purchasing to employees, but even a department’s fixed costs might not be as fixed as you think. In our current economic situation, businesses and contractors are much more...

Not too long ago, the New York Times reported on the environmental steps the new First Family has taken since moving into the White House. Michelle Obama built an organic vegetable garden, solar panels are being considered and the new play set for the...

In the February issue of Housekeeping Solutions magazine, we featured an article on successful methods for treating gym floors . One of the facilities highlighted was University of Wisconsin’s Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. I recently had the opportunity...

As President Barack Obama gets settled into the White House, his push for an economic stimulus package has taken form. In an effort to reshape the economy into one that is greener, cleaner and more sustainable, the new economic stimulus package includes...