25
Mar
2022
Giving Thanks to Our Friends in the Cleaning Industry
Appreciate Your Local Janitor Housekeeping Staff It’s time for spring cleaning! Doc’s Facilities Solutions, Inc. provides professional cleaning all year long, but this time of year we make special efforts to express our appreciation for those in the cleaning industry and all they do to keep us safe and happy. Common perceptions of people in the... Read More
20
Jan
2021
16 Ways to Protect Your Company and Clients During a Pandemic
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All commercial venues are concerned about protecting the health of building users and occupants during the COVID-19 pandemic. There is so much to learn about how the coronavirus spreads. In-house and contracted service professionals who are devoted to the safety of others are working hard to ensure that their staff are educated on the virus... Read More
5
Nov
2020
Color Coding Simplifies Infection Prevention
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This is an article that Joel Craddock was interviewed for along with other selected industry leaders. “If you’re driving a car, green is the international color for go, so it’s used for open office areas, like desktops and partitions,” he explains. “Yellow indicates caution, so we use it for areas like sinks, kitchenettes and cafeterias.... Read More
4
Nov
2020
Researchers tracking ‘forgotten’ hospital cleaners through pandemic
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I would like to start by saying thank you for sharing this article to Louise Taillon. It is so important and during the Custodial Certification classes I teach I talk about how the men and women in the environmental services/custodial services industries are the first line of defense in this pandemic. If we do our... Read More
7
Jun
2019
10 Safety Considerations for Construction Cleanup
Unlike standard janitorial services, construction cleanup requires attention to every surface. From drywall dust to large sawdust and paint-splatter, there’s a wide range of service to implement. Keep in mind that initial steps involve removing debris before getting down to surface cleaning. Due to the nature of drywall dust, literally every surface has to be... Read More
6
Mar
2018
Seek Power in Numbers
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There is a never a bad time to start a cleaning business, according to Tim Conn, president and co-founder of Image One Facility Solutions. “Just about anybody with the right motivation and business plan in place can do it,” he says. Conn has been in the cleaning industry and in janitorial operations for more than... Read More
6
Mar
2018
Certification: What’s the Payoff?
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Contract cleaning company Doc’s Facilities Solutions hasn’t had a workplace injury reported by a custodian or client in the five years they’ve been in business, says company founder and President Joel Craddock. Not only is that a spotless record for the Rochester, NY-based company to boast to potential clients, but it’s a big money saver,... Read More
30
Aug
2017
Levels of Clean
“Clean” can be a subjective term. Facility managers have a specific expectation of cleanliness when it refers to their building the image they want to present to both building visitors and their superiors. Building service contractors (BSCs) want to meet that expectation, but often have their own guidelines regarding cleaning schedules and tasks. Whether you... Read More
16
Aug
2017
Time to Upgrade
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“Purchasing new equipment is about more than wanting new “toys.” It’s about fostering your business’ growth and development. Given the very labor intensive and hands-on nature of the cleaning industry, it’s easy to overlook how developments in technology can affect your organization. Now, I have nothing against traditional tools. However, it’s important to step back... Read More
26
Jul
2017
Time to Upgrade
Purchasing new equipment is about more than wanting new “toys.” It’s about fostering your business’ growth and development. Given the very labor intensive and hands-on nature of the cleaning industry, it’s easy to overlook how developments in technology can affect your organization. Now, I have nothing against traditional tools. However, it’s important to step back... Read More