3. Are there recent changes with the staff? When new team member comes on board, it can be threatening to someone who has been there for a while. Keep people informed ahead of time and it will likely be better for everyone. There usually is not a sign telling us what is ahead, make one!…
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…
Breaking Down The Benefits to Octagonal Floor Pad By Corinne Zudonyi, Editor They come in various sizes, shapes, textures and colors, so determining which floor pad departments should use is often dictated by performance. Facility managers have found that each has a long list of benefits, but according to distributors, the best bet for improved…
Clean Standard Measures Cleanliness In School By Bill Balek Elementary and high school facilities across the United States pose health risks to students and staff due to the lack of a standardized approach to assessing the effectiveness of their cleaning regimen. A vast majority of facilities judge cleaning by sight, smell and even touch. But…
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Six Facility Spring Cleaning Tips You Can Use Springtime means storm season for most areas of the country. Spring storms can create facility challenges, such as entry-way cleanliness and safety issues, water damage, and more. To help you with these seasonal weather-related facility challenges, we’ve developed a few tips for facility managers and cleaning contractors…
