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DENVER, April 04, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CCS Facility Services, a leader in providing outsourced commercial cleaning and facility engineering, is excited to announce the opening of a new branch in San Jose, California. This development is a testament to our commitment...

Pollution and the impact on air quality is a big topic. While political, economic, and environmental discussions have dominated this issue, pollution rates continue to rise, particularly in cities and surrounding areas. Add to that wildfire season, rampant in many...

Healthcare facilities’ environmental services teams, commonly known as EVS, are a group of healthcare workers responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, providers, visitors, and staff. This includes tasks such as cleaning patient rooms,...

What does “clean” smell like? Most people may instinctively think of the smell of chemical heavy products like bleach. While scents like “Linen Fresh” and “Ocean Breeze” sound harmless on paper, chemical cleaning products with artificial fragrances have been found by...

The advent of the COVID pandemic brought many new terms into the vernacular. Suddenly, people were talking about viral load and transmissibility and coronavirus – and even learning that the common cold is a type of coronavirus! This new vocabulary also included terms...

The equipment used in commercial cleaning services can make all the difference in how effectively a job gets done. Cleaning technologies have advanced significantly in recent history, including developments in more environmentally friendly and ergonomic machinery....

As businesses continue to adjust to conditions post-pandemic, employees are increasingly returning, at least part-time, to in-person workplaces. With a newfound awareness of infectious disease transmission, facility managers and operations teams must remain acutely...

A commercial facility’s long-term success and functionality are owed to the team of engineers caring for the structure, often behind the scenes. From lighting, air conditioning, plumbing, machine repair, and fire safety, engineers wear a vast array of hats to maintain...

Facility managers and their teams face unique challenges taking care of their buildings during summer months due to the extreme heat in many regions of the country. These climate conditions can impact the type of cleaning products and strategies needed by janitorial...

Cleaning products are the essential tools of any janitorial staff. From disinfectants to cleaning solvents, these items are necessary to create a clean, healthy place of business. However, cleaning products can be dangerous and hazardous to a person’s health if not...

More than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies every year, making it the 6th leading cause of chronic illness in the United States (American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology). Many forms of allergies can be aggravated by improper cleaning and...

Sick Building Syndrome (simply known as SBS) is a condition in which building occupants become afflicted with adverse health conditions due to poor ventilation in a facility, generally the building in which a person works. The potential for the occurrence of SBS is...

Proper cleaning and maintenance in schools can make a meaningful impact on educational success for both young learners and teachers. Consistent, thorough cleaning to protect against any infectious disease – not just COVID-19 but also norovirus or the flu – can enhance...

A facility's flooring is one of the first things noticed by people entering a building, and first impressions matter. This makes maintaining carpet cleanliness incredibly important, but what does successful maintenance look like?Mike Milano, General Manager of CCS’...

Facility managers have the responsibility of not only overseeing the parts of a building one sees but also ensuring the comfort of building occupants. Behind closed doors, and sometimes under the ground people walk on, complicated machinery delivering multiple comfort...

Consumer demand for companies to engage in sustainable business practices grows every year, and responsible companies are always looking for opportunities to expand their eco-friendly efforts. Actionable sustainability goes beyond pledging donations and planting...