CLEAN FACILITIES DO NOT HAPPEN HAPHAZARDLY They are the inevitable result of effective program management: the management of chemicals, the management of tools, and the management of personnel
Cleaning Budget / Uncategorized
27 Apr, 2012
Technology has become an integral part of our daily lives. While things have been changing all around us at a rapid pace, technology in the cleaning industry has been lagging. That said, the availability...
25 Apr, 2012
The State of Missouri, one of the first states to pass a Green Cleaning School Act, is working now to make changes to the bill. The bill originally recommended that K-12 schools adopt green cleaning products and equipment. Now, the state is working to make these recommendations mandatory. Is this a possibility for Illinois as well?
23 Apr, 2012
As budget prepartions are well underway for the new fiscal year, budget cuts are still a hot topic. If you’re charged with reducing your budget, know that there are only 6 ways to reduce costs. If you keep this in mind, it will help streamline this daunting task.
Cleaning Budget / Uncategorized
20 Apr, 2012
Your budget is shrinking making it harder and harder to provide a healthy learning environment. Each year, you’re forced to do more with less…less funding, fewer people, outdated tools, etc. While product costs...
18 Apr, 2012
Last Thursday, April 12th, Pike Systems hosted it second annual Park District Open House. Many area park districts were in attendance and benefited from the wealth of information shared at the event as well as the delicious pork chops from Miller’s Old Fashioned Butcher Shop in Plainfield
16 Apr, 2012
As you know, we are very focused on providing our customers with the support they need to truly transform their cleaning operations. Check out this month’s ISSA article which features quotes from Pike Systems’ very own, Carolyn Quinn on our new approach to value added support!
Cleaning Budget / Cleaning for Health
13 Apr, 2012
Today’s K through 12 Building & Grounds Managers are continually challenged to do more with less. While addressing the overall budget numbers, school administrations around the state are slashing custodial budgets again. Does this mean dirty schools for the coming year?
Carpet and Hard Floor Maintenance / Cleaning for Health
11 Apr, 2012
As with anything in our industry, the sheer plethora of information can leave even the brightest confused and stuck in a state of analysis paralysis. Some may even be thinking that it’s not worth the time to think about ice melt. Before you make any decisions this year, review these Do’s and Don’ts to prepare for a successful season.
Carpet and Hard Floor Maintenance / Cleaning Budget / Equipment Repair
9 Apr, 2012
Nilfisk-Advance has been and continues to be at the forefront of cleaning equipment technology. New technology means higher performance cleaning processes that lower costs and improve cleanliness levels. This couldn’t come at a better time given the economic climate.
6 Apr, 2012
Over the last decade, school districts and universities have felt increasing budgetary pressures especially in the area of maintenance and operations. Because custodial expenditures make up such a huge portion of the total maintenance and operations budget, custodial purchases have been the focus of many budget cuts.