August 2011 Volume 48 Number 8 Cover story 14 Features 18 20 24 The Germs Stop Here 14 The Great Debate: Privatization Opinions abound as to the pros and cons of outsourcing custodial and maintenance functions. columns 43 44 45 Strategies & Situations By: Dane Gregory Hand hygiene is a proven way to prevent infections; now, it’s even easier. Renewable Cleaning Technology For Schools The final frontier in green, renewable cleaning is the ultimate in sustainability. Raising Standards By: Dave Frank Trampled Underfoot With floor care of any kind, effective matting should be more than just a maintenance remnant. Fact-based Management By: Vince Elliott 26 Shedding Light On Significant Benefits Digital lighting technology can help deliver cost savings from reduced maintenance and energy usage. 28 Enamored With Education Custodial training not only raises the professionalism of staffs; it increases safety and competence. 30 Daytime Cleaning: Physically And Fiscally Healthier Twelve reasons to bring your cleaning operation out of the dark. departments Cleanthoughts ................................................................. 4 Letters and Views ......................................................... 6 Around the Industry .................................................... 8 Consultant’s Corner .................................................. 10 Products and Services ........................................... 11 Product Information Center ................................ 32 Maintenance Matters ............................................ 34 Tackling Trouble Areas ............................................ 36 Contractor Success ................................................. 38 Facility Focus ................................................................ 40 Safety Product Showcase .................................... 41 Marketplace .................................................................. 46 Classifieds ....................................................................... 47 A Clean Sweep ............................................................ 48 20 this month online — www.cmmonline.com Can’t find a back issue of CM? Turn to CM/Cleaning & Maintenance Management Online™ where you’ll find archived issues from the past 16 years along with a wealth of how-to information for cleaning professionals. The full text of Cleaning & Maintenance Management magazine featuring stories, breaking news, archives, the latest product news and much more is available on the Internet at coming next issue... CM/Spotlight: Restroom Care Odor Control Worth Seeing At ISSA/INTERCLEAN Product Showcase www.cmmonline.com CM/Cleaning & Maintenance Management ® magazine (ISSN 1051-5720) is published monthly by the CM B2B Trade Group ™ , a division of NTP Media,19 British American Boulevard West, Latham, NY 12110. Periodicals postage paid at Latham, NY, and at additional mailing offices. Subscription rates: one year, $74; two years, $111. Foreign subscription rates: one year, $150; two years, $248; single issue, $15; issue containing surveys, $25; Buyers Guide, $37. © Registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office. Copyright 2011 Grand View Media Group ™ . All rights reserved under International Copyright Convention. Reproduction of this magazine, in whole or in part, without the express written permission of the publisher is pro-hibited. The publisher reserves the right to reject any and all materials not in keeping with the publication’s standards, whether such standards are written or not. The publisher makes no judgments as to claims of products or services advertised. Postmaster: send address changes to CM/Cleaning & Maintenance Management ® , PO Box 2174, Skokie, IL 60076. Canada Post: Publications Mail Agreement #40612608. Canada Returns to be sent to Bleuchip International, PO Box 25542, London, ON N6C 6B2 2 CM/Cleaning & Maintenance Management ® • August 2011
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