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What is Policy 51.542 and What Does It Mean for My Organization?
Understand Policy 51.542 and its impact on federal service contractors. Learn how to comply with procurement requirements and source AbilityOne products through authorized distributors like Imperial Dade.
How Cooperative Contracts Simplify Procurement for Schools and Municipalities
For schools and local municipalities working within tight budgets, cooperative contracts offer a powerful solution. By leveraging the collective buying power of multiple organizations, these agreements simplify procurement, reduce costs, and save valuable...
How to Select the Best Distributor for Your Cruise Line: A Complete Guide
Discover key factors to consider when choosing the best distributor for your cruise line, from logistics to sustainability. Ensure smooth operations with the right partner.
How to Quickly & Effectively Turn Over a Cruise Cabin Room
Learn the essential steps to quickly and efficiently clean a cruise cabin room. From refreshing linens to ensuring safety and sustainability, discover tips to create a spotless, guest-ready environment every time.
Critical Cleaning Tasks Your Team Must Master During Dry Dock
Ensure your cruise ship is fully prepared for future voyages with thorough dry dock cleaning and maintenance. From proactive inventory preparation and safety protocols to deep cleaning of restrooms, galleys, and engine rooms, this guide covers essential...
Where to Place Air Fresheners for Maximum Effectiveness?
The last thing you want someone to think when they visit your facility is, what’s that smell? You want to leave a positive impression on guests and customers. Did you know that foul smells can also affect a worker’s mood and performance? An easy and...
How to Eliminate Foul Odors From Trash Chutes: A Step-by-Step Guide
Foul odors from trash can damage your business’s reputation and leave a lasting negative impression on customers. Trash is a breeding ground for bacteria, pests, and unpleasant odors, and needs to be managed. Otherwise, it becomes not just a sign of...
How To Use a Floor Burnisher: Your Facility’s Comprehensive Guide
When it comes to cleaning commercial floors, it often takes more than a mop and a bucket. Sometimes, it requires a multi-step cleaning plan that starts with sweeping and ends with burnishing. Burnishing gives floors a shiny appearance that shows customers...
Hand Sanitizers: Why Alcohol is Preferred & When to Consider Non-Alcohol Formulations
Hand hygiene, including the use of hand sanitizers, is now a part of our everyday lives, and that is a good thing! We encounter germs every time we shake hands, touch surfaces, cough, and even handle cash. Keeping our hands clean is essential for staying...
6 Food Safety Practices to Prevent Foodborne Illness in Restaurants
According to the CDC, foodborne illnesses affect 1 in 6 people in the United States annually. While many cases are mild, some are severe enough to require hospitalization, and approximately 3,000 people die from these illnesses each year. If your restaurant...
Automated Packaging: 5 Machines for Your Packaging Facility + How to Implement Them
Labor shortages and cost increases are negatively impacting many facilities. You can reduce labor costs as well as material waste with automated packaging. Automated packaging is the process of packaging products using machinery and robotics with...
How to Troubleshoot a Floor Sweeper: 5 Common Issues + Solutions
Any business that uses a floor sweeper machine understands the powerful impact it can have on maintaining your facility in a timely manner. Maintaining a clean and tidy space is essential, and a reliable floor sweeper can make this task a breeze. However,...
How Much Does A Floor Sweeper Cost?: 6 Factors that Affect Price
Are you looking to save time and money on floor maintenance costs? Whether you’re sprucing up a small office or tackling a huge warehouse, knowing what affects the price of floor sweepers can save you time and money. You’ve...
Environmental Service Program 101: Create a Safe and Cost-Effective Chemical Program
For those who manage or are a part of a commercial cleaning team, understanding the nuances of selecting and utilizing chemicals is not just a matter of cleanliness; it’s a critical component for maintaining safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness....
Organics Policy and Composting Regulations: A Guide to Laws in Your Area
Dealing with organic waste can be tricky for consumers and businesses alike, especially with regulations that are often complex and challenging to navigate. For businesses, it’s even more critical to comply. Failing to comply can lead to...
How to Wash Your Hands in 5 Steps: Your First Line of Defense
Germs are everywhere. They lurk on high-touch surfaces, linger in the air, and hide under objects. While inevitable to avoid picking up germs, proper handwashing is an easy tool to help keep you and those around you healthy. Whether it’s a routine...
How Much Does a Wet/Dry Vac Cost? 7 Factors That Affect Price
Are you currently navigating the market for a commercial wet/dry vac? Are you feeling a bit overwhelmed by the number of options available? Selecting the perfect equipment goes beyond just cost. It’s about finding one that enables you and your...
How to Create a Sustainable Paper Towel Program for Your Business
Paper towels are an important part of hand and surface hygiene, which is why you’ll find a roll in most bathrooms, cafeterias, and cleaning carts nationwide. In fact, paper towels are such a popular item that the US generates over 3000 tons of paper...
Why is My Dishwasher Leaving Dishes Dirty? 5 Common Reasons & How to Fix
Are you experiencing consistent spotty wares and dirty dishes even after a complete wash cycle? If a dishwasher leaves dishes dirty, that means something isn’t right. In this article, we cover some of the most common causes for spotty glasses and dishes,...
How to Clean LVT (Luxury Vinyl Flooring) in 6 Steps
While luxury vinyl tile is easy to clean, that does not mean it can be neglected. Like other floor substrates, LVT requires a comprehensive floorcare program with daily, periodic, and restorative cleaning procedures to keep your floors looking great....
Commercial Dishwasher Not Cleaning Dishes? Here’s the fix!
Food debris can cause a number of serious problems for your dishwasher. So, if your dishwasher isn’t working properly, it may be time to start scraping and pre-rinsing dishes. By performing a scrape and pre-rinse, you can avoid issues with food debris...
What is LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile) Flooring? Everything You Need to Know
Luxury vinyl tile (LVT) is found in commercial settings across the US because of its durability and versatility. But, what is LVT flooring? What is the cost to install LVT flooring? What is LVT flooring made of? This article will answer these questions,...
How to Select the Best Takeout Packaging for Your Business
Are you looking for the best takeout packaging? In truth, the best takeout packaging depends on your business and customer needs. Whether you’re looking for eco-friendly food packaging or an oven-safe container, this article will help you pick the...
Why is My Floor Finish Yellowing? How to Fix Discolored Floor Finish
Is your floor finish yellowing and you don’t know how to fix it? Discolored floor finish is a common problem but it can be hard to address if you don’t know what’s causing it. Read on to learn about the common causes and solutions to yellowing floor...
How Does a Chemical Management System Increase Workplace Safety?
In 2021, over 400,000 workplace injuries were caused by exposure to harmful chemicals. This figure reminds us how important it is to manage chemicals properly in commercial settings. One way businesses have been curbing the number of workplace injuries...