Your shopping cart is empty.
This site uses cookies to help improve your experience. By proceeding, you agree to our cookie policy. Learn More
Login info
Login Successful!
Archive for Staffing & Personnel
-
Starting Strong: 3 Essential Tips for New Floor Cleaning Machine Operators
March 14, 2024 10:03 AM by Tennant CompanyUnlock the full potential of your floor cleaning machine with our essential tips for both seasoned operators and newcomers. Dive into the importance of understanding your equipment's nuances, from delving into the operator's manual to mastering the care of different battery types. Embrace a quick and effective daily checklist to ensure optimal performance, setting the foundation for a reliable and hassle-free experience in commercial and industrial floor cleaning.
Read MorePosted in Staffing & Personnel,  Productivity,  Best Practices, 
-
9 Reasons Your Cleaning Machine May Not Be Working Optimally—and How to Fix It
February 14, 2024 10:11 AM by Tennant CompanyDiscover 9 expert tips to optimize floor cleaning machines, preventing malfunctions and costly repairs. Maximize efficiency with proactive troubleshooting and preventative measures for peak performance.
Read MorePosted in Staffing & Personnel,  Cleaning Solutions,  Sustainability,  Best Practices, 
-
Tennant Topics: How Building Service Contractors Can Control Costs and Differentiate
November 08, 2023 11:46 AM by Tennant CompanyIn the cleaning business, the demand and urgency never stops—so it can be hard to step back and assess changes, shifts, and trends impacting your business. What are the big changes and small shifts, major challenges, and new opportunities with Business Service Contractors (BSCs)? In this post we’re chatting with Jeremy Dieterle, Director of Customer Experience and Dave Yates, Director of Strategic Accounts about the unique (and not-so-unique) issues impacting business service contractors (BSCs) right now.
Read MorePosted in Staffing & Personnel,  Best Practices,  Cleaning Challenges,  Industry News & Trends, 
-
How Retail Cleaning Reflects the Store Brand
October 25, 2023 8:09 AM by Tennant CompanyYour stores aesthetics and appearance help consumers experience your brand. Entryways, aisles, checkout areas, and restrooms demonstrate your brand story from the time a customer visits your store to the moment they leave. With intense competition to bind loyal customers to your brand and attract new customers, here is how retailers can reinforce a positive brand story by consistently maintaining a high level of clean.
Read MorePosted in Staffing & Personnel,  Best Practices,  Robotic Cleaning Machines,  Cleaning Challenges, 
-
Nominations Open in Tennant’s 5th Annual Custodians are Key Contest
October 04, 2023 8:28 AM by Tennant CompanySchools have many amazing staff members and teachers making a difference in kids' lives. At Tennant, we love to honor and recognize an often overlooked group: those who keep K-12 schools clean and safe so kids and others can better focus on learning. Through our Custodians Are Key contest, we have recognized custodians for more than just their cleaning skills.
Read MorePosted in Staffing & Personnel,  Industry News & Trends, 
-
Leverage Mechanized Cleaning for Productivity in Busy Hospitals
September 20, 2023 8:09 AM by Tennant CompanyHow can healthcare facilities navigate unprecedented levels of busyness with shrinking levels of staff? They need to strike a balance between cleaning responsibilities and important tasks by leveraging modern hospital cleaning equipment. Automating cleaning tasks can help healthcare facilities optimize cleaning processes so they can focus on critical responsibilities related to patient care.
Read MorePosted in Staffing & Personnel,  Best Practices,  Robotic Cleaning Machines,  Cleaning Challenges, 
-
Time for Food Prep Locations to Look Down—at the Floor
August 15, 2023 7:55 AM by Tennant CompanyCleaning is a high priority in food prep locations like quick serve restaurants (QSRs), school cafeterias and the like. The traditional mop-and-bucket approach to cleaning is typically the go-to in tight, smaller spaces like food prep areas. But like many conventional practices, they evolve over time. While mops have advanced slightly over the years, there hasn’t been enough innovation to overcome the primary problem with conventional mops—they just move dirt around, not lift it.
Read MorePosted in Cleaning Solutions,  Staffing & Personnel,  Cleaning Challenges, 
-
Revolutionizing Hospital Cleaning with Automation
August 02, 2023 7:25 AM by Tennant CompanyHospital cleaning is crucial for maintaining a safe, sterile environment where patients and healthcare providers can thrive. But keeping up with all the cleaning tasks is challenging as hospital EVS staff and BSCs have to balance increased workload with cleaning responsibilities. Factor in persisting labor shortages, and the challenges mount exponentially. That’s why hospitals need to embrace the revolution occurring with automation for hospital cleaning equipment.
Read MorePosted in Cleaning Solutions,  Staffing & Personnel,  Cleaning Challenges, 
-
Bringing Industrial Cleaning into Clear Focus
July 26, 2023 8:04 AM by Tennant CompanyIndustrial cleaning requires a multi-pronged approach. There are so many spaces to consider—from the warehouse to the break room and everything in between. In fact, a staggering 80% of dirt in warehouse buildings is tracked in on feet from the parking lot and loading dock. Without a prevention plan, a sq/yard of carpet can collect one pound of dirt, which typically costs $600 to remove.
Read MorePosted in Cleaning Solutions,  Staffing & Personnel,  Best Practices, 
-
Meet the 4th Annual Custodians are Key Winner
June 06, 2023 12:14 PM by Tennant CompanyTennant Company is excited to announce the winner of our fourth annual Custodians are Key contest: Fabian Emery of Keith and Karen Hayes Elementary School in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Read MorePosted in Staffing & Personnel,  Industry News & Trends, 
-
Cleaning Has Evolved—Understand How to Reduce Your Commercial Cleaning Costs
March 08, 2023 8:12 AM by Tennant CompanyTo understand your actual commercial cleaning costs, BSCs, facility managers and environmental services providers need to have a different mindset. A mindset that considers the evolution of cleaning and the many modern solutions available to address employee turnover and stress, cleaning efficiency, chemical costs, and cleaning machine performance.
Read MorePosted in Staffing & Personnel,  Productivity, 
-
The View on Clean in 2022 – Most Popular Posts of the Year
December 28, 2022 11:34 AM by Tennant Company2022 has been a year of learning, growth, and adaptation for many businesses worldwide as they adjust to employee shortages, rising interest rates, and supply chain disruptions. Floor cleaning has been no exception, as organizations look for better ways to clean and make the most out of their investments. From creating a floor cleaning toolkit to the business case for purchasing your next cleaning machine, this blog will provide a recap of these top posts and what they offer.
Read MorePosted in Cleaning Solutions,  Staffing & Personnel,  Best Practices, 
-
Robotic Floor Cleaners Can Help Your Facility Shine
October 19, 2022 9:12 AM by Tennant CompanyAutomation will never replace human effort for high-touch areas. Sparkling entryways and shining windows are what make your facility stand out — and automation is just another tool to get you there. Discover how floor cleaners from Tennant Company can help that effort.
Read MorePosted in Staffing & Personnel,  Robotic Cleaning Machines,  Cleaning Challenges, 
-
4th Annual Tennant Custodians Are Key Contest Launches
October 05, 2022 11:35 AM by Tennant CompanyDoes Your School Have a “Super Custodian?” That’s the theme of our 4th annual Custodians Are Key contest that celebrates superheroes from K-12 schools in the U.S. and Canada that keep schools safe, clean, healthy, and fun.
Read MorePosted in Staffing & Personnel,  Industry News & Trends, 
-
Threat or Friend? Robotic Cleaning in Warehousing and Logistics
September 07, 2022 12:27 PM by Tennant CompanyWith the warehousing and logistics industry is booming. Robotic cleaning in warehousing and logistics has come at the right time as the industry needs to do more with fewer workers. Rather than replacing workers, robots assisting with cleaning tasks can free up workers to perform other high-value, strategic tasks.
Read MorePosted in Staffing & Personnel,  Robotic Cleaning Machines, 
-
Easy Tips for Keeping School Floors Clean Every Day
August 24, 2022 2:14 PM by Tennant CompanySchool floors can be a bear to keep clean before they need to be stripped. But daily maintenance tips like these can keep them looking their best, year-round.
Read MorePosted in Staffing & Personnel,  Cleaning Solutions,  Best Practices, 
-
5 Tips to Make the Business Case for Purchasing Your Next Cleaning Machine
June 23, 2022 3:22 PM by Tennant CompanyLarge purchases can quickly encounter red tape. That’s certainly the case when it comes to acquiring a new floor cleaning machine for your store, restaurant, school, warehouse or other space. Read on for five expert tips on how to explain the value of a floor cleaning machine to stakeholders in your organization.
Read MorePosted in Staffing & Personnel,  Best Practices,  Productivity, 
-
Meet the Winner of the Third Annual K-12 Custodians are Key Contest
June 08, 2022 2:14 PM by Tennant CompanyTennant Company is pleased to introduce the winner of the third annual Custodians are Key contest: Gladys Hernandez, a custodian at Blue Valley CAPS (Center for Advanced Professional Studies) in Overland Park, Kansas.
Read MorePosted in Staffing & Personnel,  Productivity,  Cleaning Challenges,  Industry News & Trends, 
-
Floor Cleaning Solutions for Tight Spaces
May 11, 2022 4:09 PM by Tennant CompanyWhen it comes to floor cleaning solutions, one size doesn’t fit all. Mechanized mops and walk-behind floor cleaners can help clean tight spaces like bathrooms, kitchens, entryways, hospital rooms and more.
Read MorePosted in Staffing & Personnel,  Best Practices,  Cleaning Challenges, 
-
Key Considerations for Floor Cleaning in 3PL Warehouses
April 27, 2022 11:40 AM by Tennant CompanyFloor cleaning for 3PL warehouses can pose unique challenges due to constantly moving inventory and vast size. Learn how autonomous floor cleaners from Tennant Company can help protect inventory and divert staff labor.
Read MorePosted in Staffing & Personnel,  Robotic Cleaning Machines,  Cleaning Challenges, 
-
How to Select the Best Floor Scrubber for Your School District
March 23, 2022 3:00 PM by Tennant CompanyIs your school or district is looking to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of your floor care program? Here are seven key questions you should consider to get started today.
Read MorePosted in Staffing & Personnel,  Best Practices,  Cleaning Challenges, 
-
Automate Your Inventory Tracking with Inventory Scan
March 08, 2022 10:00 AM by Tennant CompanyInventory Scan from Tennant Company can automate the time-intensive task of inventory tracking, so retail labor can be re-deployed to add more value.
Read MorePosted in Staffing & Personnel,  Productivity,  Innovation & Technology,  Robotic Cleaning Machines,  Industry News & Trends, 
-
Cleaning Technology Trends for 2022
January 26, 2022 4:39 AM by Tennant CompanyThe big trends in cleaning technologies for 2022,. from robotic cleaning machines and robot janitors to “mechanizing the mop,” all focus on driving labor efficiency.
Read MorePosted in Staffing & Personnel,  Innovation & Technology,  Robotic Cleaning Machines, 
-
Facility Cleaning Trends for 2022
January 18, 2022 7:43 AM by Tennant CompanyOver the last two years, facility cleaning has received more attention than ever before and faced unprecedented challenges. While the central theme of 2020 and 2021 was adapting to the unexpected, the pace of change in the facility cleaning industry keeps accelerating. Here’s a look at the key trends that will shape facility cleaning in 2022.
Read MorePosted in Cleaning Solutions,  Staffing & Personnel,  Best Practices, 
-
Five Types of Floor Cleaning Machines and Their Purpose
January 06, 2022 12:55 PM by Tennant CompanyThe right cleaning machine for the job depends on the type of floor you’re cleaning, the types of soils you’re dealing with, the size of the space, the setup of your facility and more. Here’s a quick guide to five basic types of floor cleaning machines and their purpose.
Read MorePosted in Cleaning Solutions,  Staffing & Personnel,  Best Practices, 
-
Types of Cleaning Equipment and Their Purposes
March 31, 2021 9:50 AM by Tennant CompanyIf you’re new to the cleaning industry, the different types of floor cleaning equipment and what they do can cause confusion. This post will explain the types of cleaning equipment and the applications in which to use them.
Read MorePosted in Cleaning Solutions,  Staffing & Personnel,  Productivity,  Best Practices,  Cleaning Challenges, 
-
3 Tips for Cleaning Laminate Flooring
March 24, 2021 9:50 AM by Tennant CompanyThere are a lot of rules for how to properly clean laminate flooring — for some help remembering them, just think about how cleaning laminate flooring is like doing the laundry.
Read MorePosted in Cleaning Solutions,  Staffing & Personnel,  Best Practices,  Cleaning Challenges, 
-
Why You Should Use OEM Parts on Your Equipment
March 03, 2021 9:50 AM by Tennant CompanyOEM stands for “original equipment manufacturer,” which means the replacement parts you’re using for your cleaning machine were made by the company that made the machine itself. Here’s why that matters.
Read MorePosted in Cleaning Solutions,  Staffing & Personnel,  Best Practices,  Cleaning Challenges, 
-
Introducing the T290, T390, and T581 Floor Scrubbers
February 24, 2021 9:50 AM by Tennant CompanyLearn how Tennant's newest floor scrubbers, the T290, T390 and T581, will help you clean more efficiently to enhance your facility's image.
Read MorePosted in Cleaning Solutions,  Staffing & Personnel,  Productivity,  Best Practices,  Innovation & Technology,  Industry News & Trends, 
-
Top Tips for Keeping Your School Clean
February 16, 2021 9:50 AM by Tennant CompanyRead our 10 Tips and Tricks to Create a Safe, Satisfying and Clean Education Experience, to discover how keeping up with a simple, but methodical, cleaning program can help keep your facility clean, safe and inviting.
Read MorePosted in Cleaning Solutions,  Staffing & Personnel,  Productivity,  Health & Safety,  Best Practices, 
-
Tennant Employees Give Back to Recognize 150 Anniversary
November 25, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant CompanySee how Tennant Company employees around the world are giving back to the community in a "$150K for 150 Years" challenge in recognition of our sesquicentennial anniversary.
Read MorePosted in Staffing & Personnel,  Best Practices, 
-
5 Ways A Wet-Dry Vacuum Helps You
November 09, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant CompanyIt’s easy to see why many people enlist the help of wet-dry vacuums for cleaning up spills and messes around their homes — here’s why it can help in commercial and institutional settings.
Read MorePosted in Staffing & Personnel,  Cleaning Solutions,  Productivity,  Best Practices,  Cleaning Challenges, 
-
4 Questions You Should Ask When Choosing a Floor Cleaning Liquid
October 07, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant CompanyFloor cleaning liquids or detergents are specialized to clean various floor types in different ways — answer these four questions to choose the right one for the task you’re trying to accomplish.
Read MorePosted in Staffing & Personnel,  Cleaning Solutions,  Health & Safety,  Best Practices, 
-
How to Choose a Robotic Cleaning Machine Vendor
September 14, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant CompanyRobotic cleaning machines are increasingly becoming practical solutions to cleaning challenges, especially in the wake of Covid-19. How do you select the right vendor for robotic equipment? Read this post to understand the factors to consider when choosing a robotic cleaning manufacturer.
Read MorePosted in Staffing & Personnel,  Sustainability,  Health & Safety,  Innovation & Technology,  Robotic Cleaning Machines, 
-
How to Extend Cleaning Machine's Life
July 23, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant CompanyThe life of your cleaning machines depends on the vigilance of you and your team members throughout three phases of its use: before, during, and after. Paying attention to each of these phases can make a big difference.
Read MorePosted in Cleaning Solutions,  Staffing & Personnel,  Productivity,  Cleaning Challenges, 
-
How Giving Back to Charitable Causes is Good For Businesses
March 04, 2020 9:50 AM by Tennant CompanyThere are several benefits to companies that give back to the communities in which they do business. Learn about the business benefits of giving back and see how Tennant’s recent service projects helped our communities.
Read MorePosted in Staffing & Personnel,  Best Practices,  Industry News & Trends, 
-
The Impact of Robots on Employment
June 05, 2019 10:30 AM by Tennant CompanyHow are robots impacting employment in the cleaning industry? Contrary to popular belief, robots are not only creating jobs, but also new business opportunities.
Read MorePosted in Staffing & Personnel,  Innovation & Technology,  Robotic Cleaning Machines,  Industry News & Trends, 
Brands marked with ® are registered in the United States and/or other countries. Brands marked with the TM are not registered and protected under applicable law.