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Floor Care Tips

Anne Vazquez — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 15:23:26 +0000

A Fort Worth, TX manufacturer of floor care equipment addresses five questions its customer reps frequently receive about commercial floor maintenance.

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NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: ROI Calculator From Kaivac

Anne Vazquez — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:49:37 +0000

The cleaning product provider has revamped its online ROI calculator tools.

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FRIDAY FUNNY: Impromptu Food Court Chorale!

Heidi Schwartz — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:38:06 +0000

So often, the mall food court offers up a less than inspirational experience for patrons, employees, and people just passing through. But on November 13, 2010 unsuspecting shoppers got a big surprise while enjoying their lunch. Over 100 participants in this Christmas Flash Mob.

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NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Laundry Whiteness Enhancer From Procter & Gamble

Anne Vazquez — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:22:59 +0000

This addition to the Tide Professional Laundry System can help hospitality facility managers whiten linens and extend useful life.

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WEB EXCLUSIVE/NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Parking And Public Perception

Heidi Schwartz — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 18:20:20 +0000

With the thousands spent on architecture to make a parking garage appealing, it becomes even more important to keep it clean and sanitary.

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NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Hospitality Focus By HD Supply

Anne Vazquez — Thu, 13 May 2010 14:01:35 +0000

HD Supply Facilities Maintenance recently launched a dedicated hospitality team to focus on the needs of facility managers in that industry.

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Network Services Co. Recognizes Members

Anne Vazquez — Mon, 10 May 2010 14:29:32 +0000

Georgia-Pacific Professional and Rubbermaid Commercial Products were among the Network member suppliers noted for their performance in 2009.

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DOL Focuses on Safety of Oil Cleanup Workers

Heidi Schwartz — Tue, 04 May 2010 14:14:31 +0000

Cleanup workers can face potential hazards from oil byproducts, dispersants, detergents, and degreasers. Drowning, heat illness, and falls also pose hazards, as can encounters with wild species native to the impacted areas. OSHA is consulting with BP and others to ensure that workers receive appropriate training and protective equipment.

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Donation To Help Student Design Team

Anne Vazquez — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:47:46 +0000

SCA will donate $10,000 and its Tork® brand wiper products to help high school students in their efforts to design, build, and sell a super efficient car for a global competition.

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Survey Reveals Cleaning Services Strategies

Anne Vazquez — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:00:12 +0000

Earlier this month, P&G Professional released results of a survey it conducted on how decision makers managing in-house or contract cleaning services in commercial and institutional facilities have reacted and adapted to current business conditions.

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WEIRD WEDNESDAY: What’s Up With That Fly?

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:10:36 +0000

From New York to Amsterdam to Moscow and Singapore, flies are invading unlikely places: public urinals. Decals and paintings of the critters are being incorporated into the porcelain bowls in an effort to reduce the mess associated with public restrooms for men.

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Research Shows Link Between Odor and Behavior

Heidi Schwartz — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:17:52 +0000

The odor in a room is enough to elicit a stronger impulse towards fairness, and researchers believe there is a correlation between hygiene and decency based on an increase in ethical behavior when the scent of a fruit scented cleaner filled a room.

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Small Businesses Getting Down and Dirty

Heidi Schwartz — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:47:31 +0000

Despite recognizing "cleanliness and appearance" as having the greatest impact on customer first impressions, a significant number of small business owners have curtailed their cleaning processes.

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NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Just-Lift Toilet Seat Hinge System

Anne Vazquez — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:51:41 +0000

The Just-Lift® hinge system from Bemis enables housekeeping staff to pull toilet seats straight up for easier cleaning.

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Fresh Scents Promote Generosity Of Spirit?

Anne Vazquez — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:47:14 +0000

The odor in a room is enough to elicit a stronger impulse towards fairness, claim researchers from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

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NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Cost Savings Tune Up

Anne Vazquez — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:03:56 +0000

An online tool from Kimberly-Clark Professional can help facility managers reduce costs by selecting products that perform better and last longer.

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WEIRD WEDNESDAY: What’s That Smell?

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 06 May 2009 14:07:20 +0000

Whatever it is, an odor eliminator inventor claims his product can rid you of it.

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New Product Flash: TANCS Steam Vapor Systems

Anne Vazquez — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:14:03 +0000

TANCS® steam vapor systems work by applying low moisture, high temperature steam vapor at low pressure and low volumes.

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New Product Flash: Airlift® Fragrances From Spartan Chemical

Anne Vazquez — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:38:55 +0000

The company has introduced three new fragrances to its Airlift® product line.

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3M and System4 Announce New Partnership

Heidi Schwartz — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:23:26 +0000

3M products will help deliver improved end-service for System4 customers.

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Rubbermaid Commercial Products Wins ISSA Award

Heidi Schwartz — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:11:37 +0000

DVAC™ 1-Pass Cleaning Solution garners prize for innovation.

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Zep Inc. Launches “Zep Professional” Product Line, Announces Distribution Alignment

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:54:27 +0000

New deal provides access to $6.4 billion U.S. industrial distribution market.

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New Survey Shows Green Cleaning Not Threatened

Heidi Schwartz — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:01:47 +0000

Despite the economic slow down, companies have not turned their backs on using green cleaning products.

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