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Archive for 2023
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December
March 15, 2023 2:16 PM by Tennant CompanyTennant Company Blog archives for the month of December 2023
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SBTi Approves Tennant’s Net-Zero Targets
December 06, 2023 9:02 AM by Tennant CompanyTennant earns SBTi approval of its net-zero targets—demonstrating the company’s commitment to sustainability and stewardship.
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Tennant Topics: 2024 Cleaning Industry Forecast
December 13, 2023 9:14 AM by Tennant CompanyTennant cleaning industry experts share their thoughts on where the cleaning industry is headed in the next year. Including the latest innovations, purchasing trends and strategies organizations are deploying to address staffing challenges.
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Why Cleanliness is Important in the Workplace
December 20, 2023 10:06 AM by Tennant CompanyBusinesses and organizations need to focus on how cleanliness impacts employee morale and performance. Employees come to the workplace far more often than customers and dirty floors and surfaces can downgrade their desire to give it their all. Unclean workplace environments can also drive good employees to seek work elsewhere as it reflects a company’s lack of interest in employee morale, health and job satisfaction.
Read MorePosted in Best Practices, Cleaning Challenges,
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November
March 15, 2023 2:16 PM by Tennant CompanyTennant Company Blog archives for the month of November 2023
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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,
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How to Implement and Utilize Data-Driven Decisions
November 11, 2023 8:09 AM by Tennant CompanyMaking great business decisions can be difficult, but knowing how to use data can enable better, more informed decisions so you don’t miss the latest trends. Find out how to use data to understand trends and business opportunities and make the best decisions possible.
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October
March 15, 2023 2:16 PM by Tennant CompanyTennant Company Blog archives for the month of October 2023
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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.
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A Closer Look at the Types of Lead Acid Batteries
October 18, 2023 8:28 AM by Tennant CompanyLead acid batteries were invented more than 150 years ago, and it's safe to say that many improvements have been made since that first model was conceived. And as batteries are the key cog that powers floor cleaning machines, it makes sense to know the different types of batteries and which ones might best suit your cleaning equipment.
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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,
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September
March 15, 2023 2:15 PM by Tennant CompanyTennant Company Blog archives for the month of September 2023
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Top Tips for Maintaining Floor Cleaning Equipment
September 13, 2023 8:17 AM by Tennant CompanyYour organization has likely invested thousands in a variety of cleaning machines to keep your facility clean, safe and inviting for employee and visitors. If any one piece of commercial floor cleaning equipment breaks down, it’s not just a headache for your cleaning crew, it’s a potentially costly repair if the problem lingers.
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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,
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Tennant 2023 (FY 2022) Sustainability Report
September 27, 2023 8:04 AM by Tennant CompanyTennant Company’s 2023 (FY 2022) Sustainability Report is here! We’re proud to share the progress we’ve made over the past several years and are excited to share our new sustainability framework—Thriving People. Healthy Planet. Read more to learn about these new pillars and impact areas.
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August
March 15, 2023 2:15 PM by Tennant CompanyTennant Company Blog archives for the month of August 2023
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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,
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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.
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Soft Floor & Carpet Care Tips
August 30, 2023 8:25 AM by Tennant CompanySoft floor and carpet care maintenance is an important part of keeping your facility looking neat and clean, but vacuuming alone isn’t enough. Read our soft floor cleaning and carpet care best practices to keep your carpets looking fresh.
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July
March 15, 2023 2:15 PM by Tennant CompanyTennant Company Blog archives for the month of July 2023
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7 Benefits of Canister Vacuums
July 12, 2023 7:58 AM by Tennant CompanyChoosing a type of commercial vacuum usually comes down to preference, budget and use. For example, if an organization wants less disruption and noise during business hours, they’re likely to choose a canister vacuum because they’re quieter than an upright vacuum. Learn more about canister vacuums and how they could be a perfect fit.
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Autonomous Mobile Robots Usher in a Retail Cleaning Revolution
July 19, 2023 8:12 AM by Tennant CompanyIn recent years, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) have burst onto the retail floor as a practical and increasingly essential cleaning strategy for retailers. It’s no longer unusual to see robotic cleaning machines working alongside humans, tackling the more repetitive and routine jobs such as floor cleaning. In fact, analysts predict that robotics adoption in retail will surge through 2030—with use of robotics in retail expected to grow nearly 40% annually.
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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.
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June
March 15, 2023 2:15 PM by Tennant CompanyTennant Company Blog archives for the month of June 2023
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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.
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Choosing Between Burnishers and Buffers
June 21, 2023 9:12 AM by Tennant CompanyTo the untrained eye, a buffer and a burnisher look almost identical and perform similar jobs. In truth, the machines are very different and confusing the two could be disastrous for your floor care routine. So, what is the difference between a buffer and a burnisher? Read on and we’ll take you through the differences as well as the various types of systems that are available from Tennant.
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Do Your Cleaning Strategies Support Your Sustainability Goals?
June 28, 2023 10:04 AM by Tennant CompanyAs ESG reporting becomes an essential part of core business operations and competitive strategies organizations need to demonstrate results. One commonly overlooked part of an ESG strategy is your organizations cleaning program. With a strategic focus, a modern cleaning program can make a significant impact in reducing chemical use, improving water conservation, and supporting more sustainable and responsible working conditions across your business.
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May
March 15, 2023 2:14 PM by Tennant CompanyTennant Company Blog archives for the month of May 2023
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Tennant’s Net Zero Commitment for 2040
May 03, 2023 8:30 AM by Tennant CompanyTennant recently announced its plans to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040 and a new sustainability framework to further embed sustainability across our business. Read more about our net-zero goals and the sustainability framework we’ll use to meet our long-term science-based net-zero targets.
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8 Tips to Reduce Labor Costs
May 17, 2023 9:17 AM by Tennant CompanyManufacturing operations require a strategic approach to cost control and management. With ever-increasing market demands, ensuring that you operate cost effectively can be quite challenging. Fortunately, there are several tips and strategies you can use to reduce costs in your manufacturing facility without sacrificing quality or efficiency.
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Quick Tips for Cleaning & Disinfecting Floors
May 31, 2023 9:42 AM by Tennant CompanyCleaning and disinfecting floors are important parts of keeping your facility looking clean and inviting. Not only does a clean floor help with aesthetics, it also helps keep employees, visitors and guests safe and healthy when they visit your facility.
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April
March 15, 2023 2:13 PM by Tennant CompanyTennant Company Blog archives for the month of April 2023
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The Big Picture for Industrial Floor Cleaning
April 05, 2023 7:36 AM by Tennant CompanyThere’s no such thing as one-size-fits-all when it comes to keeping industrial floors clean. That’s because manufacturing environments have myriad spaces—large and small—that need to be kept clean, sanitary, and inviting. Keeping all these spaces clean and safe requires a wide range of specialized industrial cleaning machines.
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March
March 15, 2023 2:13 PM by Tennant CompanyTennant Company Blog archives for the month of March 2023
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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.
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Leverage GPOs to Save Healthcare Costs on Cleaning Equipment
March 22, 2023 9:18 AM by Tennant CompanyWith expenses on the rise, healthcare leaders need smart strategies to even out their balance sheets and get back in the black—and more and more providers are turning to Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) to lower spend and gain better cost control while maintaining the highest cleaning standards. Let's explore how GPOs can help reduce healthcare cleaning costs when purchasing new floor cleaning equipment—and why Tennant GPO contracts deliver unique benefits.
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February
March 15, 2023 2:12 PM by Tennant CompanyTennant Company Blog archives for the month of February 2023
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Is There a Better Alternative to a Mop for Small Spaces?
February 07, 2023 11:12 AM by Tennant CompanyFloor cleaning has evolved alongside many practices that were once considered standard. The mop and bucket approach to cleaning is no exception. Learn why the mechanized mop is a much better alternative than a mop and bucket to clean in small areas.
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Empower Commercial Cleaning Professionals with Autonomous Mobile Robots
February 22, 2023 1:37 PM by Tennant CompanyWith ongoing labor shortages, it's more important than ever to have employee engagement strategies that empower cleaners and professional development initiatives to increase employee productivity, safety, and retention
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January
March 15, 2023 2:12 PM by Tennant CompanyTennant Company Blog archives for the month of January 2023
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Four Cleaning Trends in 2023
January 18, 2023 11:19 AM by Tennant CompanyThere are several cleaning trends that a put fine point on the need to evolve cleaning practices in 2023 and beyond. Businesses need to welcome employees back to the office by providing a healthy and safe environment. They also need to improve cleaning protocols amid persistent staffing shortages.
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Why Your Company Needs a Robotics Cleaning Strategy
January 25, 2023 9:05 AM by Tennant CompanyNow is the time for a new cleaning strategy that incorporates AI and robotics technology. Robotic floor scrubbers and artificial intelligence (AI) have moved into the mainstream of modern cleaning strategies to navigate both internal and external pressures.
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