cleanthoughts Changing For The Better Publisher Micah Ogburn [email protected] Editorial Director Rich DiPaolo [email protected] (518) 640-9177 (516) 404-4532 Editor Phillip Lawless [email protected] (205) 408-3744 Assistant Editor Amanda Martini-Hughes [email protected] (518) 640-9168 Account Executives Susan Pierce [email protected] Matt Moberg [email protected] Art Director Marty Harris [email protected] Graphic Designer Justin Lancaster [email protected] Business Office Manager Rebecca Wilson [email protected] C Change can be one of the most dreaded words in the English language. In fact, just the thought of trying some-thing new will send certain people into fits of panic and despair. For a variety of reasons, cleaning depart-ments and businesses are using outdated tools, which have served their purpose for many years, instead of investing in modern equipment for improved, enhanced results. Changing and updating processes and equipment can yield cost savings and ex-ceed appearance expectations. Now, sustainable cleaning methods and products are poised to propel profits in the JanSan market over the coming decades. This issue’s Sustainability Spotlight high-lights a number of positive changes facility managers and building service contractors should consider. Our features cover a wide variety of topics: ■ Low-flow vs. high-flow carpet cleaning ■ Green certifications ■ Holistic sustainability programs ■ Source control strategies ■ Greener and safer cleaning chemicals ■ Efficient, high-volume ceiling fans. Products are an important part of sustain-able cleaning, but there are changes owners and managers can make in different phases of their business that will benefit the bottom line, employees and the environment as well. ing up efficiency and increasing savings. ■ How much could be saved by selecting sustainable cleaning chemicals? ■ Could a shift to day cleaning result in energy savings? ■ How many man hours and resources could be saved with the use of efficient floor or carpet cleaners? By answering questions like these then boldly moving forward, owners and manag-ers should find new and inventive ways to fully embrace sustainable cleaning. (256) 715-0342 (518) 640-9172 (518) 640-9164 Finding The Answers Luckily, you have already found one valuable resource that offers answers and solutions to a number of important JanSan questions: Cleaning & Maintenance Management . Every month, we provide coverage to the latest trends in the industry, and our entire editorial team strives to bring you useful content, both in print and online at CMMOnline.com. Cleaning professionals also can turn to various cleaning consultants, product dis-tributors and the ISSA for up-to-date train-ing and information on sustainable products and processes. Finally, product certifications and different training resources will provide further clues when it comes to piecing together a modern cleaning program. In conclusion, never be scared to ask questions and investigate new industry of-ferings. Only through education and evolution can we continue to develop a new level of responsible professionalism in the cleaning and maintenance markets. 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Box 25542, London, ON N6C 6B2 Corporate General Manager Barry Lovette [email protected] Vice President of Operations [email protected] Brent Kizzire Chief Marketing Officer, Publishing Services Group [email protected] Hank Brown Vice President of Business Publishing [email protected] Tracy Aston-Martin Vice President of Finance [email protected] Brad Youngblood Director of New Business Development [email protected] Matt Gallinger Group Director of Circulation & Fulfillment [email protected] Delicia Poole Circulation Manager Anna Hicks Asking The Questions But remember, green cleaning is not an indi-vidual initiative. Changing your business’ or facility’s cul-ture to focus on sustainability requires an entire team effort. This involves training and re-training new and existing staff, including owners, manag-ers and supervisors and educating building occupants. To that end, the subjects covered in this month’s spotlight should grab your attention and spur your imagination. Operations should frequently ask them-selves questions with the end goal of [email protected] Editorial Advisory Board: Benjamin Tanner, Antimicrobial Test Laboratories; Bill McGarvey, Phillip Rosenau Company; Darrel Hicks, St. Luke’s Hospital; David Holly, The Ashkin Group; Kathleen Stanton, American Cleaning Institute (ACI); Jeff Cross, Cleanfax magazine; Russell Kendzior, National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI). Phillip Lawless, editor Phillip Lawless is Editor of Cleaning & Maintenance Management magazine; he can be reached at PLawless@GrandViewMedia. com. A graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Lawless has over 13 years of profes-sional writing and editing experience. CM/Cleaning & Maintenance Management Online™ Service at www.CMMOnline.com 4 CM/Cleaning & Maintenance Management ® • August 2013
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