“Blowing Smoke” Can Be Life Threatening, by Fred Broder
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There were many people who had a hand in “inventing” the vacuum cleaner. Every invention and patent has made minor improvements and has evolved into what we use today. Many people are under the assumption that H. Cecil Booth, a British engineer, was the first person to patent the vacuum cleaner in 1901.[1] The first…
Hotel Cleaning and Disinfecting Tips Summer travel can mean high guest turnover for hotels and other hospitality settings. However, more guests should not equal less frequent cleanings. Below Clorox offers a few quick tips housekeeping professionals can incorporate into their cleaning process in between deep room cleanings. Target High-Touch Room Surfaces. Objects and surfaces that…
Kevin Keeler, a cleaning professional in the industry for 30 years, brought to my attention an important aspect of our industry. In his article, “Home Guarding the Treasures in 2015”, he states, “I still hear from cleaners, supervisors and managers that they don’t feel appreciated for their efforts”. This is a hard fact to accept in the cleaning industry…
This week we will be talking to the Lead or Head Custodians at K-12 schools. These messages are from Michael Ward and his book, “Who Swings Your Mop”. Observe and Report vs. Mandate and Dictate What that means is; If you notice something not being done correctly, you must document and report it to your supervisor Do not…
Question: What are the top SIX activities in cleaning that will have the greatest impact on safety and health? Answer: Here is my list of the top SIX activities necessary to impact the health and safety of our public. Train and retrain housekeepers (custodial staff) that their role is NOT cleaning for appearance sake, but…
Over the last two years, Brian and Atlanta MRO Supply have been partnered with the Academy and have had some great experiences. Brian talks about the most recent one, the Rock Star Custodian program. Some sessions with the Academy have been LIVE and in person at a few Atlanta locations, while others have been utilizing…