Ready To Unlock More Value: Why Upgrade To A PREMIUM Membership? Upgrading to a PREMIUM Membership with The Janitorial Store isn't just a step forward—it's a strategic investment in your tea...Learn More

Disinfection has gotten a lot of attention in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Now the question is - should I disinfect with electrostatic sprayers or foggers? What's the difference?...Learn More

Floor care can eat up a big percentage of time spent on a cleaning contract. Having the right floor care equipment will reduce your workload and, in turn, boost profits. Burnishing a hard floor delivers a 65% reduction in labor costs over buffing, making the burnisher is one of the most important items in a contract cleaners' toolkit....Learn More

After labor expenses, there's typically no greater cost for a commercial cleaning business than equipment. The tools of the trade can be pricey, but they're what allow you to do your job effectively and efficiently. Protecting that investment, then, is a top priority. Here is what you need to know to maintain your cleaning equipment to keep each piece running for years to come....Learn More

Cleaning and maintaining commercial floors is a never-ending process. There's routine care (cleaning and scrubbing), interim tasks (buffing and burnishing), and restorative work (stripping and refinishing). That's why commercial floor cleaning machines are such an important part of any cleaning company's toolbox....Learn More

When buying pricey equipment, many cleaning business owners focus on sticker price. Or, they calculate labor savings from increased productivity and use that number to justify their purchase. What too many overlook, however, is how much maintenance a machine will require over its lifetime....Learn More

It's important to embrace new technology to keep cleaning your janitorial company moving forward. Today, it seems like you can't look at emerging trends in cleaning or business in general without seeing something about artificial intelligence (AI). Are you ready to embrace it in your janitorial company to stay in step with the competition?...Learn More

Most cleaning companies offer basic window cleaning services, but using high tech window cleaning tools can take your cleaning business to a whole new level. If you want to maximize profits instead of subcontracting the work and taking only a low margin, then read on to learn how to boost your bottom line....Learn More

Need new equipment, but can't afford the hefty price tag of something like a $20,000 autoscrubber? When it's time to add big-ticket items to your fleet, there are two primary options for financing janitorial equipment--buy or lease. Here is what you need to know about each option....Learn More

Buying janitorial equipment is no small matter for a building service contractor (BSC). Big-ticket items like scrubbers and extractors can cost hundreds and even thousands of dollars. With an investment of that magnitude, it's important to choose wisely and to consider measuring the ROI. In this article we show you exactly how to do it and offer a downloadable ROI Calculator to make it easy....Learn More

After labor expenses, there's typically no greater cost for a building service contractor (BSC) than equipment. The tools of the trade can be pricey, but they're what allow you to do your job effectively and efficiently. Protecting that investment, then, is a top priority. Here is what you need to know to maintain your janitorial equipment to keep each piece running for years to come....Learn More

The sheer number of janitorial products and equipment available today is mind boggling. Choosing overwhelming, and many buyers make selections based solely on price. But that can be a mistake....Learn More

Everyone is familiar with backpack vacuums and how efficient they are when compared to the more traditional type vacuums. Besides increased production rates, however, backpacks have additional advantages that will definitely benefit both cleaning companies and the cleaning staff, especially cleaners that are older or may have back problems....Learn More

For commercial cleaners, ladder use is routine and sometimes taken for granted. High ceilings and ledges, corner cob webs/dust, beams, ceiling fans, light fixtures, windows, shelving, and vents are just a few of those difficult, hard to reach areas commonly found in commercial buildings that may require ladder use. Using ladders safely is not always the first thing employees think about when climbing up to complete a task. It's your responsibility to make sure that ladder safety is always the first priority whenever a ladder is used by employees....Learn More

If you own a cleaning company, you are well aware of all the different types of cleaning chemicals your company uses to clean and maintain your customers' facilities on a daily basis. Your supervisors, cleaning technicians, or any employee who uses or may come in contact with these chemicals needs to be aware of the dangers involved. They have the right to a safe work environment and the law requires it....Learn More

If you've ever had to buy a vacuum cleaner, you know there are many choices in all price ranges. Now that back pack vacuums have become so popular, there are a number of companies selling back packs, so there are many considerations when choosing one for your cleaning company....Learn More