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6 Signs a Sweeper-Scrubber Is the Perfect Fit for Your Warehouse
October 02, 2024 8:07 AM by Tennant CompanyMaintaining a clean facility is crucial for efficiency and safety. Learn the six signs that indicate your operation could benefit from an industrial sweeper-scrubber, and how it can enhance your cleaning processes. Discover how these machines can address your facility's specific needs and improve overall productivity.
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Scrubbing Smarter, Not Harder: A Guide to Industrial and Commercial Floor Scrubbers
September 18, 2024 8:12 AM by Tennant CompanyChoosing the right floor scrubber can be daunting with so many options available. Our guide offers a clear overview of various scrubbers, from walk-behind to advanced robotic models, to help you make an informed decision. Discover how the latest technology can streamline your cleaning process and improve efficiency.
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How to Evaluate the Types and Uses of Industrial and Commercial Floor Sweepers
August 28, 2024 8:35 AM by Tennant CompanyStruggling to choose the perfect floor sweeper for your facility? Our guide breaks down the key features of commercial and industrial floor sweepers, helping you select the best option to enhance cleanliness and efficiency. Whether you're managing a small retail space or a large warehouse, find out which sweeper suits your needs.
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What Commercial Cleaning Machines Are Best for Outdoor Spaces?
August 14, 2024 8:35 AM by Tennant CompanyStruggling to keep your outdoor spaces spotless? Our latest blog explores the best commercial cleaning machines for tackling debris, weather, and large areas efficiently. Discover the key factors to consider and find the perfect equipment to enhance your business's curb appeal.
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X4 ROVR Accelerates Robotic Floor Cleaning Innovation and Adoption
March 20, 2024 8:14 AM by Tennant CompanyThe Tennant X4 ROVR arrives to accelerate robotic floor cleaning innovation and adoption. Exclusive to Tennant Company, this new commercial cleaning machine helps address labor shortages and organizational cost pressures.
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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.
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How to Choose the Best Battery for Floor Cleaning Machines
February 28, 2024 9:17 AM by Tennant CompanyFrom traditional lead acid to leading-edge Lithium Ion, our blog explores floor cleaning machine battery options that can enhance productivity and optimize machine run time. Read this guide to find out which battery type suits your specific use cases and applications.
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X4 ROVR: The Countdown is on for a New Era of Autonomous Cleaning
February 22, 2024 8:01 AM by Tennant CompanyClean spaces aren’t the only hurdle you’ll clear with Tennant’s latest AMR. Our new robot works the floor for all its worth—so you can drive efficiency throughout your business. Learn about the X4 ROVR and get a front-row seat to a new era of autonomous cleaning.
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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.
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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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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.
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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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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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Retail Cleaning—How to Get Ready for Holiday Shopping Season
September 21, 2022 10:48 AM by Tennant CompanyWhether a retail store is decorating early or holding off for more traditional timing, it’s essential to have a plan for retail cleaning. Heavy traffic in the store entryways, aisles, checkout areas, and restrooms can quickly turn shining, clean floors into dirty, grimy surfaces that diminish the overall store appearance and the customer experience.
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How To Overcome 8 Scary Floor Cleaning Challenges
July 20, 2022 11:38 AM by Tennant CompanyYour staff is adept at addressing the daily cleaning needs of your facility — but are they ready for unforeseen demands of floor cleaning challenges? Heavy soils, cleaning tight spaces, varying flooring surfaces, and unique facilities can all pose scary cleaning challenges. Read on to discover what those tough-to-clean spaces and spills are — and how Tennant Company floor cleaning equipment can help you conquer them.
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Floor Cleaning Tips for a Post-COVID Hospital Environment
July 06, 2022 9:07 AM by Tennant CompanyCOVID may be here to stay, but the way that organizations — especially healthcare facilities — are coping with the endemic has shifted significantly over the past year. Read on for tips for cleaning your hospital.
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Is Preventative Maintenance Worth It?
February 09, 2022 10:54 AM by Tennant Company“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” At least that’s how the old saying goes. But with today’s cleaning machines more reliable and durable than ever, is preventative maintenance worth it?
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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.
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How to Charge Your Lead Acid Batteries
November 30, 2021 10:05 AM by Tennant CompanyLearn how to properly charge your lead acid batteries with our best practices flyer, which includes our top tips for maximizing the performance of your lead acid batteries.
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The 7 Most Common Mistakes in Commercial Floor Cleaning
September 01, 2021 11:15 AM by Tennant CompanyClean floors are the foundation of a thriving facility, but the familiarity with floor cleaning can lead to mistakes. Make sure you’re not falling into these seven common mistakes.
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2020 Sustainability Report
July 12, 2021 8:00 AM by Tennant CompanyWe recently published our 12th annual Corporate Sustainability Report for 2020 and we are proud to share our accomplishments towards our four focus areas. Learn more about Tennant's sustainability practices.
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2020 Sustainability Report
July 12, 2021 8:00 AM by Tennant CompanyWe recently published our 12th annual Corporate Sustainability Report for 2020 and we are proud to share our accomplishments towards our four focus areas. Learn more about Tennant's sustainability practices.
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Improve Business With Customer Feedback
July 06, 2021 8:00 AM by Tennant CompanyNPS or Net Promoter Score is a simple but powerful tool to measure customer satisfaction by asking a single question - “How likely would you be to recommend the brand/company to your friend, colleague, and/or business partner?” Learn how you can use NPS to help improve your business.
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Types of PPE for the Cleaning Industry
May 06, 2021 9:15 AM by Tennant CompanyPersonal Protective Equipment gained unprecedented levels of popularity in 2020. While it has always been important in the cleaning industry, here’s why the additional awareness was a good thing.
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4 Common Customer Questions
April 20, 2021 9:15 AM by Tennant CompanyOur customer service team fielded nearly 240,000 calls over the past year, so we asked them about the most frequently asked questions, and share the answers.
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4 Common Customer Questions
April 20, 2021 9:15 AM by Tennant CompanyOur customer service team fielded nearly 240,000 calls over the past year, so we asked them about the most frequently asked questions, and share the answers.
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Get a Competitive Advantage by Mechanizing Your Mop
April 07, 2021 9:50 AM by Tennant CompanyLearn how to leverage mechanized floor cleaning technologies to more efficiently keep floors clean, earn customer trust and drive measurable business value.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Tennant Launches New Robotic Floor Scrubber T16AMR
March 17, 2021 9:50 AM by Tennant CompanyThe T16AMR robotic floor cleaning machine is the first robotic scrubber designed specifically for large warehousing and 3PL facilities. Offering big productivity for big spaces, the T16AMR can help your business achieve results-driven cleaning.
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Tennant Launches New Robotic Floor Scrubber T16AMR
March 17, 2021 9:50 AM by Tennant CompanyThe T16AMR robotic floor cleaning machine is the first robotic scrubber designed specifically for large warehousing and 3PL facilities. Offering big productivity for big spaces, the T16AMR can help your business achieve results-driven cleaning.
Read MorePosted in Cleaning Solutions,  Best Practices,  Robotic Cleaning Machines,  Innovation & Technology,  Cleaning Challenges,  Industry News & Trends, 
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How To Change Brushes and Pads
February 08, 2021 9:50 AM by Tennant CompanyAre you changing, maintaining and replacing your brushes and pads on your floor scrubber properly? Learn best practices for changing your scrubber’s brushes in pads by watching these how-to videos.
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Harnessing the Power of Data to Drive Performance & Fleet Management
January 29, 2021 9:50 AM by Tennant CompanyDiscover how new asset management technologies provide BSCs with greater visibility into cleaning performance metrics and how to leverage data to improve productivity. Read this post to learn 5 critical steps to begin turning data into powerful results.
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Top 5 Blog Post of 2020
January 08, 2021 9:50 AM by Tennant CompanyTennant blog’s top 5 posts of 2020 included topics like lithium ion battery benefits, squeegee blade basics, lead acid battery charging best practices and more. Read more to learn about these popular topics.
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Top 5 Blog Post of 2020
January 08, 2021 9:50 AM by Tennant CompanyTennant blog’s top 5 posts of 2020 included topics like lithium ion battery benefits, squeegee blade basics, lead acid battery charging best practices and more. Read more to learn about these popular topics.
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3 Ways Diamabrush™ Makes Concrete Prep Better
December 14, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant CompanyThe Diamabrush™ Concrete Prep tools take the difficult, labor-intensive, and often costly work of surface preparation and simplify it for professionals and do-it-yourselfers
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3 Ways Diamabrush™ Makes Concrete Prep Better
December 14, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant CompanyThe Diamabrush™ Concrete Prep tools take the difficult, labor-intensive, and often costly work of surface preparation and simplify it for professionals and do-it-yourselfers
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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.
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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.
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Best Practices for Burnishing Floors
October 28, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant CompanyHigh-speed burnishers operate under a different set of rules than buffers and other floor cleaning machines — make sure you’re using them correctly.
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8 Things to Consider When Purchasing a Ride-on Carpet Sweeper
August 21, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant CompanyA ride-on carpet sweeper makes for efficient floor cleaning, but it might not be right for every facility. Learn how this machine can make floor care more productive for your custodial team.
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8 Things to Consider When Purchasing a Ride-on Carpet Sweeper
August 21, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant CompanyA ride-on carpet sweeper makes for efficient floor cleaning, but it might not be right for every facility. Learn how this machine can make floor care more productive for your custodial team.
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Soft Floor & Carpet Care Best Practices
March 12, 2020 8:05 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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6 Tips for Keeping Your Store Clean During the Holidays
October 03, 2019 11:25 AM by Tennant CompanyKeep your retail facility sparkling during the holiday rush with Tennant’s tips for effective and efficient holiday cleaning.
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What is Industrial Design and What Role Does it Play at Tennant?
September 25, 2019 10:45 AM by Tennant CompanyDesigning new cleaning equipment is a core component of Tennant Company’s business, but how do we determine what products we bring to market? Read more about how our Industrial Design team uses research mixed with artistic skill to come up with some of Tennant’s most innovative solutions.
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Project Planning? Start With Observations.
January 02, 2019 8:21 AM by Tennant CompanyStart project planning by reviewing your facilities to prioritize opportunities.
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How to Keep Your Retail Store Clean This Winter
November 13, 2018 4:30 AM by Tennant CompanyThe winter and holiday seasons can create unique retail store cleaning challenges. Get prepared with this series of holiday and winter cleaning articles from Tennant’s blog.
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Goodbye Summer, Hello New Cleaning Challenges
August 30, 2018 8:17 AM by Tennant CompanyThe autumn season brings new cleaning challenges in many areas of the world. This article includes cleaning tips to help keep a facilities outdoor space clean.
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3 Mistakes to Avoid with Service Requests
August 13, 2018 8:25 AM by Tennant CompanyService is an unavoidable part of owning cleaning equipment, but are you making these mistakes? Avoid equipment downtime and ensure your equipment is fixed on the first visit with these tips.
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Maximize Your Squeegee: 5-Point Checklist
July 16, 2018 8:11 AM by Tennant CompanySqueegee selection and maintenance are critical for the performance of your floor scrubber. Get the most out of your machine by ensuring your squeegee is performing optimally with our 5-point checklist.
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A Pad for Every Orbital Task
July 02, 2018 7:50 AM by Tennant CompanyOrbital scrubbers can perform a wide variety of cleaning tasks when paired with the right orbital pad for the job.
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Cleaning and the Customer Experience
June 25, 2018 8:35 AM by Tennant CompanyDiscover how cleaning impacts your profit margin in a free one-hour webinar.
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Cleaning and the Customer Experience
June 25, 2018 8:35 AM by Tennant CompanyDiscover how cleaning impacts your profit margin in a free one-hour webinar.
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Improve Cleaning Operations with Industry Management Standards
June 18, 2018 8:40 AM by Tennant CompanyDiscover how to create a documented operating system that fosters successful outcomes in a free one-hour webinar.
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New Innovations Deliver Cleaner, Safer and Healthier Restaurants
April 30, 2018 2:15 PM by Tennant CompanyLearn how restaurant owners have discovered new cleaning processes that deliver significant savings, employee satisfaction and improved customer experience.
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Shine and Rise – In Customers’ Eyes
April 09, 2018 8:45 AM by Tennant CompanyFor cleaning professionals, taking care of your equipment can translate into efficient operations and create a positive customer experience.
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Best Practices for Education Facility Cleaning
November 13, 2017 8:17 AM by Tennant CompanyClean schools are important for distraction-free learning and teaching. Maintain your education facility cleaning program so you can provide a safe and healthy atmosphere.
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