You might take your facility’s carpets for granted, but they work hard to keep you, your employees, and your customers comfortable while providing a welcoming atmosphere. Likewise, you must work hard to keep your carpets bright and clean. Soft, porous materials like carpeting are like magnets for dirt, dust, and other types of debris. Unfortunately,

The events of 2020 — namely the COVID-19 pandemic — devastated communities of all kinds across the U.S. and the world, including religious congregations. Those who regularly attended services suddenly found themselves unable or unwilling to gather with fellow congregants for health and safety reasons. As a new year begins, however, hope is on the

Periodically waxing your commercial floors (whether vinyl, epoxy, acrylic, linoleum, or VCT) protects them from scratches and stains, provides a glossy appearance, and minimizes visible surface imperfections. This critical form of commercial floor maintenance requires a bit of preparation before performing, however. Previous layers of wax must be removed from the surface before a new coat can

Most of us look forward to the holidays, but the rest of winter can be a real drag (especially in colder climates). It’s too soon to accurately predict just how severe this cold season will be on the whole, but even mild winters will take their toll on properties. Exterior concrete surfaces are especially vulnerable

There are many reasons to carpet your office floors. Carpeted floors offer near-infinite design and color possibilities, reduce the risk of slips, trips, and falls, and help protect the underlying floor from impact, moisture, and other threats. Still, carpeting is often high-maintenance, especially if your workplace is relatively busy. If you don’t stay on top

Conversations around building maintenance often focus on interior maintenance tasks like floor cleaning, ceiling repair, plumbing, and so on. However, interior maintenance is only half the property maintenance equation. Your building’s exterior deserves just as much attention and care as its insides. A secure exterior will minimize the number of problems you encounter inside your

Living in a condominium comes with plenty of perks, such as low insurance rates, ample amenities, and, in many cases, covered maintenance. If you’re in charge of overseeing a condo complex, many maintenance tasks fall on you. As summer approaches and activity increases, the amount of maintenance necessary to keep your condo complex in great

In many areas in the U.S., winter is the most demanding time of year for building maintenance. The harsh, cold weather can harm your property inside and out and leave it vulnerable to further problems. While you should pour plenty of resources into your maintenance efforts during the winter, don’t let your guard down once winter