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5 days ago | 
cleanlink.com | Corinne Zudonyi
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By Corinne Zudonyi, Editor-in-Chief
The cleaning industry has undergone significant evolution since the COVID-19 pandemic, shifting focus from hygiene theater to smarter, more sustainable cleaning practices.
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1 week ago | 
cleanlink.com | Corinne Zudonyi
Looking back at the last 12 years of Sanitary Maintenance’s Distributor Choice Awards, it’s safe to say that the industry is always improving. New players are entering the market, existing products are given upgrades, technology is evolving, and third-party certifications are being awarded. Innovation in jan/san is alive and well, and distributors are at the forefront of the movement.
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1 week ago | 
cleanlink.com | Corinne Zudonyi
MARTINEZ: Yes, there has been a noticeable increase in demand for specific facility services as building occupants become more conscious of health, hygiene, and overall environmental quality. The most frequently requested services include: Enhanced Disinfection Services: Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s sustained interest in high-touch surface disinfection to prevent pathogen transmission.
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1 week ago | 
cleanlink.com | Corinne Zudonyi
CROWELL: We continue to monitor the extent of how or if the availability of products will affect us. We are keeping in close contact with our vendors relative to supply chain issues.
KRAUSE: We haven’t made any adjustments at this point other than to stay on top of any impacts and maintain the flexibility to adjust our budgets as needed.
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2 weeks ago | 
cleanlink.com | Corinne Zudonyi
I often hear readers say: "This is an industry no one ever leaves." "My current business partner and best friend started off as my biggest competitor." And maybe my favorite, "Who knew there was so much money in toilet paper?"
With so many positive attributes to jan/san, why is it so difficult to fill staffing vacancies?
Jan/san distribution isn't often an option during high school career days. It's not a high priority for college graduates contemplating what to do with their lives. Why is that?
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2 weeks ago | 
cleanlink.com | Corinne Zudonyi
NEW! Survey Outlines Distributor Staffing, Sales CompensationNEW! Annual Survey Highlights Hot Topics for Facility Cleaning Managers
Cleaning: Restroom Care The cleaning industry is undergoing a significant transformation, shaped by evolving customer expectations, advancements in technology, and an increasing emphasis on sustainability and health standards.
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2 weeks ago | 
cleanlink.com | Corinne Zudonyi
When Steve Shuchat reflects on his 41-year journey in the cleaning industry, it’s with the energy of someone still in love with the work. Raised in a small Ohio town, Shuchat started his career at his parents’ janitorial startup at age 14. Today, he’s president of Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI), leads a thriving commercial cleaning firm, and finds himself mentoring the next generation of service contractors.
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2 weeks ago | 
cleanlink.com | Corinne Zudonyi
Staff turnover is expensive. When you factor in hard costs such as recruiting, onboarding, training, and lost productivity, and even soft costs such as team morale, quality control, and customer service, replacing an employee will fetch upwards of 200 percent of that person’s salary.
It’s cheaper to throw money at retention efforts instead. At least that’s the consensus of the panel of facility cleaning managers we spoke to for our state of the industry cover story.
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1 month ago | 
facilitiesnet.com | Corinne Zudonyi
Departments need to move beyond ‘hygiene theater’ and focus on effective practices. May 28, 2025
Facility management teams increasingly recognize that maintaining a healthy building includes efforts from the cleaning department.
Earlier this year at NFMT and the co-located Clean Buildings Conference, Keith Schneringer of BradyPLUS discussed the crucial role cleaning strategies play in supporting indoor air quality and occupant well-being.
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1 month ago | 
facilitiesnet.com | Corinne Zudonyi
Tips for retaining talent, improving performance, and elevating the impact of facilities management teams. May 27, 2025
A strong organizational culture isn’t just a feel-good initiative — it’s a strategic advantage for facilities management teams.
