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When seasonal illness begins affecting your workforce or building occupants, it may already be too late to start thinking about prevention. Effective facility preparation begins before the first wave of sick days arrives.

Every facility generates information. Work orders, utility bills, cleaning schedules, equipment maintenance records, occupancy patterns, supply usage, and service requests all tell a story about how a building is performing.

Fall is more than a change in weather, it is an ideal time for facility managers to evaluate building conditions, address deferred issues, and prepare for the demands of winter. A proactive fall facility reset can help prevent unexpected repairs, control operating costs, and create a safer, more comfortable environment for building occupants.

Restroom sinks may not always get the spotlight, but they’re one of the most frequently used—and most visibly judged—parts of any facility. A spotless sink signals attention to detail, while a grimy basin, soap buildup, or water stains can instantly tarnish your brand’s image.

Without a clear cleaning schedule, important tasks can be overlooked, company standards can slip, and small messes can turn into big problems. A well-planned schedule ensures that every space in your facility—whether a lobby, restroom, office, or production floor—gets the attention it needs at the right time. It also creates accountability, so staff and service providers know exactly what’s expected and when.

If you’re managing a facility, it’s important to understand the difference between daily cleaning and disinfection and periodic deep cleaning—because both serve different, but equally important, purposes.

Hiring a janitorial service isn’t just about choosing a vendor—it’s about defining exactly what your facility needs, day in and day out. That all starts with a clear, well-composed scope of work (SOW), whether you're putting together an RFP or finalizing a contract.

A traditional “mop and bucket” vendor may get the floors shiny, but they’re likely missing the bigger picture.

Not all cleaning services are created equal—especially when it comes to construction cleanup versus regular janitorial work.

When people think of cleaning in commercial spaces, they usually think of floors, restrooms, and high-touch surfaces. But there’s one...

The janitorial industry is undergoing a quiet revolution. What was once viewed as a purely manual service is now being transformed by...

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Hiring a janitorial service isn’t just about keeping your space clean—it’s about ensuring you’re getting consistent, reliable, and...

Recent Study Highlights Dirty Bathrooms and Flu Season. Winter is coming, and we are spending more time indoors and visiting our favorite...

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Getting people back into the workplace after the pandemic has been a challenging enough task for businesses to undertake over the past...

Jim Ries of Offit/Kurman, Attorneys At Law interviewed PMM Companies Executive Vice President, Mitch Lustig, on his Java With Jim series...

Starting a recycling program can feel daunting at first but, with the right process, a facilitywide recycling program can be implemented...

How Do Your Green Cleaning Choices Impact the World? There is no question your product choices have a huge impact on sustainability....