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Welcome to the Tennant Company Blog!
Tennant Company's blog, A New View on Clean, offers insights, industry news and ideas to inspire action in your cleaning program. Our goal is to connect with our community to create a cleaner, safer, healthier world and engage with like-minded cleaning industry professionals.
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4th Annual Tennant Custodians Are Key Contest Launches
October 05, 2022 11:35 AM by Tennant CompanyDoes Your School Have a “Super Custodian?” That’s the theme of our 4th annual Custodians Are Key contest that celebrates superheroes from K-12 schools in the U.S. and Canada that keep schools safe, clean, healthy, and fun.
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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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Threat or Friend? Robotic Cleaning in Warehousing and Logistics
September 07, 2022 12:27 PM by Tennant CompanyWith the warehousing and logistics industry is booming. Robotic cleaning in warehousing and logistics has come at the right time as the industry needs to do more with fewer workers. Rather than replacing workers, robots assisting with cleaning tasks can free up workers to perform other high-value, strategic tasks.
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Easy Tips for Keeping School Floors Clean Every Day
August 24, 2022 2:14 PM by Tennant CompanySchool floors can be a bear to keep clean before they need to be stripped. But daily maintenance tips like these can keep them looking their best, year-round.
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2022 (FY21) Corporate Sustainability Report
August 08, 2022 6:40 PM by Tennant CompanyWe are excited to share Tennant Company’s 2022 (FY21) Sustainability Report, which outlines our sustainability strategy and ESG commitments, along with 2021 progress, actions, and accomplishments.
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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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5 Tips to Make the Business Case for Purchasing Your Next Cleaning Machine
June 23, 2022 3:22 PM by Tennant CompanyLarge purchases can quickly encounter red tape. That’s certainly the case when it comes to acquiring a new floor cleaning machine for your store, restaurant, school, warehouse or other space. Read on for five expert tips on how to explain the value of a floor cleaning machine to stakeholders in your organization.
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Meet the Winner of the Third Annual K-12 Custodians are Key Contest
June 08, 2022 2:14 PM by Tennant CompanyTennant Company is pleased to introduce the winner of the third annual Custodians are Key contest: Gladys Hernandez, a custodian at Blue Valley CAPS (Center for Advanced Professional Studies) in Overland Park, Kansas.
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An Inside Look at the Certified Pre-Owned Equipment Reconditioning Process
May 25, 2022 8:17 AM by Tennant CompanyPre-owned floor cleaning equipment can bring the cleaning power of a robotic floor scrubber, mechanized mop, or other equipment to your facility — for up to 60% less than the price of a brand-new machine. Take an inside look at the Tennant Certified Pre-Owned Equipment reconditioning process.
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Floor Cleaning Solutions for Tight Spaces
May 11, 2022 4:09 PM by Tennant CompanyWhen it comes to floor cleaning solutions, one size doesn’t fit all. Mechanized mops and walk-behind floor cleaners can help clean tight spaces like bathrooms, kitchens, entryways, hospital rooms and more.
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Key Considerations for Floor Cleaning in 3PL Warehouses
April 27, 2022 11:40 AM by Tennant CompanyFloor cleaning for 3PL warehouses can pose unique challenges due to constantly moving inventory and vast size. Learn how autonomous floor cleaners from Tennant Company can help protect inventory and divert staff labor.
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Why Autonomous Floor Scrubbers Make Sense in Warehouses
April 13, 2022 10:23 AM by Tennant CompanyMore and more warehouse operations are leveraging autonomous cleaning machines to work smarter, not harder — driving efficient cleaning while freeing up human employees to focus on other core business functions.
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Take Your Autonomous Floor Cleaning Further With Lithium-Ion Batteries
March 30, 2022 10:00 AM by Tennant CompanyAutomated floor scrubbers equipped with Lithium-ion batteries from Tennant Company can extend running time and stretch staff.
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How to Select the Best Floor Scrubber for Your School District
March 23, 2022 3:00 PM by Tennant CompanyIs your school or district is looking to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of your floor care program? Here are seven key questions you should consider to get started today.
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Automate Your Inventory Tracking with Inventory Scan
March 08, 2022 10:00 AM by Tennant CompanyInventory Scan from Tennant Company can automate the time-intensive task of inventory tracking, so retail labor can be re-deployed to add more value.
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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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Cleaning Technology Trends for 2022
January 26, 2022 4:39 AM by Tennant CompanyThe big trends in cleaning technologies for 2022,. from robotic cleaning machines and robot janitors to “mechanizing the mop,” all focus on driving labor efficiency.
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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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Five Types of Floor Cleaning Machines and Their Purpose
January 06, 2022 12:55 PM by Tennant CompanyThe right cleaning machine for the job depends on the type of floor you’re cleaning, the types of soils you’re dealing with, the size of the space, the setup of your facility and more. Here’s a quick guide to five basic types of floor cleaning machines and their purpose.
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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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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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Top Benefits of Robotic Cleaning For Your Facility
March 10, 2021 9:50 AM by Tennant CompanyRobotic floor cleaning equipment can offer many benefits for a variety of facility types and industries. Learn about the ways robotic floor scrubbers can help your business, no matter which industry you work in.
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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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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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6 Cool Robots We Want as Our Sidekicks
December 01, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant CompanyRobots are being designed for all kinds of cleaning tasks today. From industrial cleaning robots to residential ones, we explore some of the robots that can change our lives.
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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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5 Ways A Wet-Dry Vacuum Helps You
November 09, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant CompanyIt’s easy to see why many people enlist the help of wet-dry vacuums for cleaning up spills and messes around their homes — here’s why it can help in commercial and institutional settings.
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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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How Robotic Cleaning Machines Can Improve Productivity
October 14, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant CompanyFind out why so many cleaning professionals are turning to robotic cleaning machines to boost productivity while ensuring consistent results.
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4 Questions You Should Ask When Choosing a Floor Cleaning Liquid
October 07, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant CompanyFloor cleaning liquids or detergents are specialized to clean various floor types in different ways — answer these four questions to choose the right one for the task you’re trying to accomplish.
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3 Cleaning Industry Changes from Covid-19
September 21, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant CompanyThe cleaning industry has had to adjust its protocols, recommendations and regulations over the past 6 months due to Covid-19, and it looks like these changes will stick around long-term. Learn more about the changes we’ve seen in the industry and how they may impact your business.
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How to Choose a Robotic Cleaning Machine Vendor
September 14, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant CompanyRobotic cleaning machines are increasingly becoming practical solutions to cleaning challenges, especially in the wake of Covid-19. How do you select the right vendor for robotic equipment? Read this post to understand the factors to consider when choosing a robotic cleaning manufacturer.
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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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How to Extend Cleaning Machine's Life
July 23, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant CompanyThe life of your cleaning machines depends on the vigilance of you and your team members throughout three phases of its use: before, during, and after. Paying attention to each of these phases can make a big difference.
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Summer Hours: 3 Tips for School Cleaning While School's Out
July 06, 2020 3:15 PM by Tennant CompanyStudents might get the summer off, but maintenance staff certainly don’t. There’s a whole lot that needs to get done in the summer, so here are some tips that can help you make sure you get to all of it.
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Floor Machine Pads 101
June 26, 2020 12:15 PM by Tennant CompanyFloor machines/floor buffers are flexible cleaning machines that can help you in a variety of ways. Take a step back and make sure you’re making the most of your floor machine by using the appropriate floor pads for various tasks.
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5 Ways We’re Living in the Future of Cleaning Technology
June 08, 2020 12:15 PM by Tennant CompanyWhen it comes to cleaning technology, advancements have led to more productive, efficient workforces and safer and cleaner spaces. Here are five trends and innovations in cleaning products that are making us feel like we’re living in the future.
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4 Reasons to Invest in Floor Cleaning Machines
May 19, 2020 3:45 PM by Tennant CompanyIs a floor cleaning machine right for you? There are a number of reasons why your floors might be telling you that they’re ready for a deeper, more specialized clean than they’re currently getting.
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Top IoT Trends for Better Cleaning Business in 2020
April 01, 2020 8:05 AM by Tennant CompanyTop trends and innovations in the Internet of Things are improving robotic cleaning equipment, fleet management and data capabilities for cleaning businesses.
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Disc vs. Cylindrical Brushes 101
March 19, 2020 8:05 AM by Tennant CompanyAn in-depth review of disc and cylindrical floor scrubbers, typical applications for disc and cylindrical brushes, benefits of each type of brush, and how to properly maintaining brushes.
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How Giving Back to Charitable Causes is Good For Businesses
March 04, 2020 9:50 AM by Tennant CompanyThere are several benefits to companies that give back to the communities in which they do business. Learn about the business benefits of giving back and see how Tennant’s recent service projects helped our communities.
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Can Robotic Cleaning Machines Work In Industrial Settings?
February 05, 2020 9:50 AM by Tennant CompanyRobotic cleaning machines and industrial environments can be a good match, but not every type of industrial facility is suitable. Find out if your industrial facility is a good fit for robotic cleaning.
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Tennant's T7AMR Robotic Floor Scrubber Receives Design Award
January 22, 2020 9:50 AM by Tennant CompanyTennant’s T7AMR Robotic Floor Scrubber has been recognized with a 2019 Good Design Award by the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design along with Metropolitan Arts Press Ltd. In the 70th annual program that honors industry leaders in design and manufacturing.
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5 Environmentally Friendly Ways to Melt Ice at Your Facilities
January 15, 2020 9:50 AM by Tennant CompanyEnvironmentally friendly ways to melt ice not only protect aquatic animals and water sources, but also protect facility visitors from slip and fall accidents. Learn about eco-friendly ways to melt ice at your facilities.
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Squeegee Blades 101
January 08, 2020 9:50 AM by Tennant CompanySqueegee maintenance is an important component of clean, safe floors in your facility. Ensure you’re properly caring for your cleaning machine's squeegee blades with our squeegee maintenance tips.
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7 Benefits of Canister Vacuums
October 09, 2019 10:20 AM by Tennant CompanyThe benefits of canister vacuums include versatility, ease of use, quiet cleaning and more. Read about the benefits of canister vacuums and decide if one is the right fit for your cleaning team.
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5 Tips for Maintaining Polished Concrete Floors
July 10, 2019 9:00 AM by Tennant CompanyPolished concrete floors are attractive and easy to maintain—but there are still steps to take to keep your floors looking great. Read these five tips.
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The Impact of Robots on Employment
June 05, 2019 10:30 AM by Tennant CompanyHow are robots impacting employment in the cleaning industry? Contrary to popular belief, robots are not only creating jobs, but also new business opportunities.
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Types of Robotic Mapping Technologies
April 24, 2019 1:50 PM by Tennant CompanyThere are a variety of robotic mapping technologies that help robots learn and perform in many different settings. Learn about three mapping technologies used in robotics today.
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How Does a Robotic Cleaning Machine See?
April 03, 2019 8:30 AM by Tennant CompanyHow do robotic cleaning machines see where they’re going and follow a specific route? By using a set of cameras around the machine to scan the environment around it and detect obstacles that may be in its way.
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Mops vs. Mechanized Cleaning in Schools
March 27, 2019 2:40 PM by Tennant CompanyA lot has changed since the invention of the mop in 1893, but the use of mops in schools is not one of those things. Learn the advantages of mechanized cleaning over mops.
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Tips for Warehouse Cleaning
February 27, 2019 8:30 AM by Tennant CompanyDirt, debris and clutter can impact warehouse efficiency. Read these tips to help you plan cleaning processes to contribute to efficient business operations.
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How Tennant Integrated a Robotics Solution into an Existing Product
February 20, 2019 7:50 AM by Tennant CompanyIntegrating robotics solutions into an existing platform or process can be a challenge for any business. As we launched our T7AMR robotic cleaning solution, we had to change our own processes and design to incorporate new, more complex components like sensors and software.
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Orbital Scrubbing: How to Strip Floors Without Chemicals
January 31, 2019 1:13 PM by Tennant CompanyLearn how to effectively remove floor finish without chemicals and the labor intensive stripping process. Our guide will show you how to prep, top scrub and recoat floors.
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