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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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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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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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Meet the 5th Annual Custodians are Key Winner
May 23, 2024 10:49 AM by Tennant CompanyRead about Tennant’s 5th annual Custodians are Key contest winner and his impact on his school and community.
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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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Tennant Topics: The Future of Cleaning Innovations & Technologies
January 25, 2024 12:25 PM by Tennant CompanyIn this post, we’re chatting with Tennant’s Vice President of Marketing, Pat Schottler, who has experienced the cleaning industry from varied perspectives across sales, service, marketing, operations, engineering and support functions. Pat shares his perspective on what the future of cleaning looks like and how innovation will help overcome challenges in the industry.
Read MorePosted in Sustainability, Robotic Cleaning Machines, Innovation & Technology, Industry News & Trends,
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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.
Read MorePosted in Best Practices, Productivity,
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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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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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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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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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The View on Clean in 2022 – Most Popular Posts of the Year
December 28, 2022 11:34 AM by Tennant Company2022 has been a year of learning, growth, and adaptation for many businesses worldwide as they adjust to employee shortages, rising interest rates, and supply chain disruptions. Floor cleaning has been no exception, as organizations look for better ways to clean and make the most out of their investments. From creating a floor cleaning toolkit to the business case for purchasing your next cleaning machine, this blog will provide a recap of these top posts and what they offer.
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My Account Features and Benefits
August 11, 2021 11:00 AM by Tennant CompanyDiscover the many features and benefits of Tennant’s My Account customer portal. From placing service requests to accessing secure documentation, My Account has everything you need.
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Tips to Reduce Cost to Clean
July 21, 2021 8:00 AM by Tennant CompanyAre rising cleaning costs weighing you down? Before you start shopping for cheaper suppliers, try these cost cutting tips.
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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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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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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.
Read MorePosted in Cleaning Solutions, Staffing & Personnel, Productivity, Best Practices, Innovation & Technology, Industry News & Trends,
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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 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.
Read MorePosted in Cleaning Solutions, Staffing & Personnel, Sustainability, Innovation & Technology, Best Practices, Robotic Cleaning Machines,
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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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Traditional Mops vs Mop Machines in Healthcare
April 23, 2020 3:45 PM by Tennant CompanyAutomated floor cleaning equipment enhances productivity, cost efficiency & wellness. Discover the many advantages of using auto cleaning solutions in healthcare over the traditional mop and bucket.
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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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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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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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Partnering with the University of Minnesota Solar Vehicle Project
December 12, 2019 9:50 AM by Tennant Company2019 is the first year in Tennant’s gold sponsorship of the University of Minnesota’s Solar Vehicle Project, a team that builds solar cars and participates in solar vehicle races around the world.
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3 Ways Tennant Company Employees Helped the Earth in 2019
November 13, 2019 9:50 AM by Tennant CompanyTennant Company employees are all about giving back to their communities and living out one of our core values of stewardship. See how we helped the earth in 2019.
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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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Tennant Kids Day 2019: Kiddosaurus Crusades
August 21, 2019 8:00 AM by Tennant CompanyTennant doesn’t only sell floor scrubbers and sweepers. We love to celebrate and have fun, too! Our Kids Day event is a tradition that kids, parents and employees look forward to every year!
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How to Choose the Right Vacuum Cleaner for Your Business or Commercial Facility
July 24, 2019 8:38 AM by Tennant CompanyTips for selecting a vacuum cleaner for your business or commercial facility.
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Save Water with Smart Cleaning Equipment Choices
June 12, 2019 9:30 AM by Tennant CompanyAs saving water becomes a more important consideration, good equipment choices can make a difference.
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Best Practices: How to Stage and Perform Summer Floor Restoration Work
May 22, 2019 10:00 AM by Tennant CompanyBest practices for effective planning, staging and executing summer floor restoration projects on a limited budget and time frame.
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Understanding Battery Performance
May 15, 2019 9:25 AM by Tennant CompanyBattery performance can vary due to a variety of circumstances. Understanding why can boost confidence that a battery is performing as it should.
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Understanding an Accounting Change for Leasing Equipment
April 17, 2019 8:30 AM by Tennant CompanyA new change to the accounting standard means some balance sheet changes for companies that favor using operating leases for financing new equipment.
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New Options for Tennant T17 and M17
March 20, 2019 8:30 AM by Tennant CompanyNew features and power source options on the Tennant T17 Ride-On Scrubber and M17 Ride-On Sweeper-Scrubber allow facility managers to customize equipment to their needs.
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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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Tennant VS. Challenge
February 06, 2019 8:30 AM by Tennant CompanyTennant’s Sentinel street sweeper and T600 walk-behind floor scrubber are tough, durable and resilient, but we wanted to put them to the test with big messes, tight turns and hockey pucks. See for yourself how they stood up to the challenges!
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Celebrating Tennant Company Milestones in 2019
January 09, 2019 8:21 AM by Tennant CompanyIn 2019, we look at some notable milestone anniversaries in the history of Tennant Company.
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How to be More Productive When Cleaning
December 20, 2018 8:34 AM by Tennant CompanyWhile it’s not possible to add hours to the day, here are four tips for increasing cleaning productivity to make the time we do have count.
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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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Choosing the Right Sweeper Brush
October 11, 2018 10:50 AM by Tennant CompanyChoosing the right sweeper brush is important to help you achieve the best cleaning results. Read more to learn which brush fill pattern offered by Tennant is best for your application.
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Five Tips to Prepare Your Warehouse for the Holidays
October 04, 2018 9:45 AM by Tennant CompanyThe holiday season is a busy time for warehouse and distribution centers. Check out these tips to help you get ready for the rush.
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Tennant Kids Day - The Adventures of the Clean Squad
August 16, 2018 9:15 AM by Tennant CompanyOn August 10, Tennant Company welcomed over 100 children between the ages of six and 10 to its corporate headquarters for its annual Kids Day. The children participated in a number of fun and educational activities to learn more about Tennant and about our vision to make a cleaner, safer, healthier world.
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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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Tennant Employees Give Back at the Annual Clean Sweep
May 17, 2018 8:30 AM by Tennant CompanyTennant employees give back to the community by volunteering to clean outdoor spaces at local attractions.
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Water Saving Tips for Businesses
May 10, 2018 8:45 AM by Tennant CompanyAs costs increase for water and wastewater services, water saving efficiencies are yet another way companies can improve their sustainability initiatives and significantly reduce operating costs.
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Supply Chain Logistics Trends
April 02, 2018 10:19 AM by Tennant CompanySupply chain logistics are facing many of the same challenges that are disrupting other industries in terms of technology and consumer demands.
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Planning for Summer Restoration Projects
March 15, 2018 9:30 AM by Tennant CompanyFor education facilities, summer is a busy season for special projects. Learn more about planning for summer restoration and summer cleaning with a prerecorded webinar.
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Get Your Facilities Ready for Spring
February 26, 2018 8:35 AM by Tennant CompanyGet your facilities ready for spring with these six spring cleaning tips from Tennant Company.
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Why Planned Maintenance?
February 08, 2018 8:39 AM by Tennant CompanyPlanned maintenance packages incur an upfront cost, but the preventative care they provide can save money over time.
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Soft Floor and Carpet Maintenance Best Practices
February 05, 2018 8:05 AM by Tennant CompanySoft floor and carpet maintenance is an important part of keeping your facility look neat and clean, but vacuuming alone isn’t enough. Read our soft floor cleaning and carpet maintenance best practices to keep your carpets looking fresh.
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Tips for Creating a Hassle-Free Stone Care Program
February 01, 2018 9:35 AM by Tennant CompanyDiscover tips to polish and restore concrete floors without all the hassle and at a fraction of the cost.
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40 Years of Tennant Walk-Behind Scrubber Innovation
January 29, 2018 12:29 PM by Tennant CompanyExplore the history of Tennant walk-behind scrubber innovation, including FaST Foam-activated Scrubbing Technology, Extended Scrubbing (ES) Technology, ec-H2O, and ec-H2O NanoClean.
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Infographic: State of the BSC
January 11, 2018 8:27 AM by Tennant CompanyLearn building service contractors’ biggest challenges and strategies for business growth.
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Sustainability Strategies
January 04, 2018 8:21 AM by Tennant CompanyMany companies are seeing benefits from strong sustainability plans that also make smart business sense.
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Five Functionalities of an Orbital Floor Scrubber
November 30, 2017 8:26 AM by Tennant CompanyOrbital scrubbers can be used for more than project cleaning and floor stripping. Today’s designs work for daily cleaning, especially near walls and in corners.
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Explore the Tennant Website
November 27, 2017 8:37 AM by Tennant CompanyLearn more about finding the floor cleaning equipment and scrubber or sweeper replacement parts you need using Tennant’s website.
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Tennant is More Than an Equipment Company
September 25, 2017 9:20 AM by Tennant CompanyLearn how Tennant is more than just a cleaning equipment company.
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