The Biden-Harris Administration has announced it is directing government contractors to buy only Green Seal- or Safer Choice-certified cleaning products and hand soaps for use in federal buildings to ensure products are free of toxic “forever chemicals.” The directive is in line with President Biden’s Federal Sustainability Plan, which orders federal agencies to “prioritize the…
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Cintas Corporation seeks the public’s help in identifying deserving candidates for the 2024 America’s Best Restroom® contest. The initiative celebrates businesses that develop and maintain outstanding restroom facilities. Anyone can submit a nomination now through June 14 at www.bestrestroom.com. “We are looking for businesses that provide a memorable experience for their customers and guests by offering high-quality and innovative…
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The new SXi Lithium-ion battery-powered burnisher runs on a 72V power supply, configurable with a single battery producing 2+ hour runtime, or a dual battery pack producing 4+ hour runtime. “The burnisher head motor is rated 40%+ higher than the battery burnishers on the market today, producing 5hp of mechanical work output. The result is…
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ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, has announced 24 ISSA member companies have successfully achieved Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) Advanced by GBAC certification or CIMS-Green Building (CIMS-GB) Advanced by GBAC certification in the first quarter of 2024. “CIMS certification and CIMS-GB certification help to set cleaning organizations and their green cleaning operations apart in the marketplace,” according to a…
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By Harrell Kerkhoff Maintenance Sales News Editor The proper selection of flooring, and making sure floors are well cared for to ensure longevity and occupant safety, are crucial parts to the overall success of any away-from-home (AFH) facility. It’s an area that manufacturers, distributors, and facility-care professionals can work together on for best results. This…
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One of the best parts to my job is getting to know different jan/san distributors from across North America. Each issue of Maintenance Sales News highlights one distributor in a cover article. It’s a chance for our readers to learn more about the cleaning and related industries from a specific distributorship’s standpoint. Distributorships that we…
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By Michelle Gross, Vice President of Marketing for Sellars When a company launches a new product, there’s typically a lot of excitement internally and team members are sure the product will be a hit externally. However, market adoption isn’t always guaranteed and sometimes companies stumble. While there’s no foolproof plan, there are specific steps businesses…
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By Carlos Albir, Jr., Vice President of Operations at ABCO Cleaning Products For businesses to prosper and succeed, decision-makers, including business leaders and facility managers, should be receptive to growth opportunities and solutions that not only meet customers’ needs but exceed them. Nowadays, customers’ perceptions on a business’ sustainability measures are drastically increasing and sustainability…
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By David G. Champagne, Vice President & Founder of Beacon Distributors, Inc., Harrisville, RI I have often described my position as a sales representative by using a word picture. I say, “In my work, I hold the funnel of sales in one hand, putting a finger in the bottom to slow or stop the outflow…
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