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Inflation is rearing its ugly head. The U.S. consumer price inflation rate is 8.5% for the 12 months ended July 2022—the first time it’s been that high since 1982. When you throw in nationwide labor and supply shortages to the mix, property managers have some tough decisions to make when it comes to cost savings.

Disinfecting a property goes beyond wiping up surfaces and general cleaning. Especially in cold and flu season, everyone is more aware and concerned about germs and infections. Getting sick is an inconvenience anyone would avoid if they could. By disinfecting, you can create a safe environment for your staff, occupants and visitors. According to the…

As a business, we are always looking for ways to reduce costs and keep our overhead low so we can provide the best possible rates to our customers while maintaining the same excellent service. Technological advances are often at the heart of these efforts. Last year, Clean Advantage installed dash cams facing inward and outward…

In recent years, turnover rates for janitorial staff have increased and in some places the average is reaching nearly 200% turnover. There are 2 contributing factors to this trend: legacy staff retiring and new staff lacking experience. Legacy staff are often beloved by the people they serve, but now they are preparing to enjoy more…

Every year across America communities gather together to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, which is observed September 15 to October 15. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are more than 56.6 million Hispanics in the United States, and 1 in four children are Hispanic. Hispanic Americans play a part in every aspect of society…

Soupy. Clammy. Swampy. Muggy. They’re all ways to describe the humid conditions that summer always brings. And as a property manager, humidity is one of those things you have to work to control so that it doesn’t cause conditions that damage building materials or interfere with occupant comfort. But did you also know that humidity…