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4 Reasons We're Fans of Air Movers

November 13, 2024 8:00 AM by Tennant Company

We’re big fans of air movers for more than a few reasons. From reducing slip-and-fall risks to improving air quality, these powerful tools help keep facilities safer and more efficient. Discover four key benefits in our latest post.

6 Signs a Sweeper-Scrubber Is the Perfect Fit for Your Warehouse

October 02, 2024 8:07 AM by Tennant Company

Maintaining 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.

Starting Strong: 3 Essential Tips for New Floor Cleaning Machine Operators

March 14, 2024 10:03 AM by Tennant Company

Unlock 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.

How to Choose the Best Battery for Floor Cleaning Machines

February 28, 2024 9:17 AM by Tennant Company

From 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.

Top Tips for Maintaining Floor Cleaning Equipment

September 13, 2023 8:17 AM by Tennant Company

Your 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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Cleaning Has Evolved—Understand How to Reduce Your Commercial Cleaning Costs

March 08, 2023 8:12 AM by Tennant Company

To understand your actual commercial cleaning costs, BSCs, facility managers and environmental services providers need to have a different mindset. A mindset that considers the evolution of cleaning and the many modern solutions available to address employee turnover and stress, cleaning efficiency, chemical costs, and cleaning machine performance.

Robotic Scrubbers and Inventory Scan Alleviate Labor Crunch

December 14, 2022 9:49 AM by Tennant Company

Autonomous cleaning machines and inventory scanning robots go a long way toward mitigating labor challenges, driving operational efficiencies and maintaining a high standard of cleaning. Fully autonomous commercial robotic floor scrubbers are designed to work safely and efficiently alongside employees and customers. Paired with robotic inventory scanning technology, these solutions together help retailers maintain clean stores while elevating inventory management.

5 Tips to Make the Business Case for Purchasing Your Next Cleaning Machine

June 23, 2022 3:22 PM by Tennant Company

Large 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.

Meet the Winner of the Third Annual K-12 Custodians are Key Contest

June 08, 2022 2:14 PM by Tennant Company

Tennant 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.

Automate Your Inventory Tracking with Inventory Scan

March 08, 2022 10:00 AM by Tennant Company

Inventory Scan from Tennant Company can automate the time-intensive task of inventory tracking, so retail labor can be re-deployed to add more value.

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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5 Steps to Prepare Floors for Scrubbing

September 29, 2021 11:45 AM by Tennant Company

Follow these five simple best practices before using your automatic floor scrubbing machine to maximize efficiency and performance in your floor cleaning program.

5 Steps to Prepare Floors for Scrubbing

September 29, 2021 11:45 AM by Tennant Company

Follow these five simple best practices before using your automatic floor scrubbing machine to maximize efficiency and performance in your floor cleaning program.

5 Things to Focus on When Outdoor Cleaning

July 27, 2021 8:00 AM by Tennant Company

Every season (and weather that accompanies it) brings unique outdoor cleaning challenges. Here are five things you can focus on to make outdoor cleaning effective year-round.

5 Things to Focus on When Outdoor Cleaning

July 27, 2021 8:00 AM by Tennant Company

Every season (and weather that accompanies it) brings unique outdoor cleaning challenges. Here are five things you can focus on to make outdoor cleaning effective year-round.

Comparing Robotic Cleaning Machines

June 24, 2021 8:00 AM by Tennant Company

To better meet the specific wants and needs of all types of businesses, Tennant offers three robotic floor scrubbers with specific features and unique advantages.

Comparing Robotic Cleaning Machines

June 24, 2021 8:00 AM by Tennant Company

To better meet the specific wants and needs of all types of businesses, Tennant offers three robotic floor scrubbers with specific features and unique advantages.

4 Things You Should Know About Carpet Extractors

June 11, 2021 8:00 AM by Tennant Company

The specialized features of carpet extractors make them perfect for the unique job they serve. And they’re even more impressive when you take a deeper look.

4 Things You Should Know About Carpet Extractors

June 11, 2021 8:00 AM by Tennant Company

The specialized features of carpet extractors make them perfect for the unique job they serve. And they’re even more impressive when you take a deeper look.

2021 Custodians Are Key Winner

June 03, 2021 8:00 AM by Tennant Company

Alonzo Henley of Brownsville Middle School in Miami, Florida was named the 2020-2021 Custodians are Key contest winner. He received a $5,000 value prize and $10,000 check for his school.

2021 Custodians Are Key Winner

June 03, 2021 8:00 AM by Tennant Company

Alonzo Henley of Brownsville Middle School in Miami, Florida was named the 2020-2021 Custodians are Key contest winner. He received a $5,000 value prize and $10,000 check for his school.

Should You Rent, Lease or Buy Your Floor Cleaning Machines & Equipment

May 26, 2021 9:15 AM by Tennant Company

Have you ever considered how your floor cleaning equipment expenses impact your company’s bottom line? Learn more about purchasing options for various floor care equipment.

Should You Rent, Lease or Buy Your Floor Cleaning Machines & Equipment

May 26, 2021 9:15 AM by Tennant Company

Have you ever considered how your floor cleaning equipment expenses impact your company’s bottom line? Learn more about purchasing options for various floor care equipment.

Creating a Floor Cleaning Toolkit

May 12, 2021 9:15 AM by Tennant Company

Floor cleaning tools have gotten better over time, but which ones are most important? See what we recommend to include in your essential floor cleaning toolkit.

Creating a Floor Cleaning Toolkit

May 12, 2021 9:15 AM by Tennant Company

Floor cleaning tools have gotten better over time, but which ones are most important? See what we recommend to include in your essential floor cleaning toolkit.

Get a Competitive Advantage by Mechanizing Your Mop

April 07, 2021 9:50 AM by Tennant Company

Learn how to leverage mechanized floor cleaning technologies to more efficiently keep floors clean, earn customer trust and drive measurable business value.

Get a Competitive Advantage by Mechanizing Your Mop

April 07, 2021 9:50 AM by Tennant Company

Learn how to leverage mechanized floor cleaning technologies to more efficiently keep floors clean, earn customer trust and drive measurable business value.

Types of Cleaning Equipment and Their Purposes

March 31, 2021 9:50 AM by Tennant Company

If 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.

Types of Cleaning Equipment and Their Purposes

March 31, 2021 9:50 AM by Tennant Company

If 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.

Top Benefits of Robotic Cleaning For Your Facility

March 10, 2021 9:50 AM by Tennant Company

Robotic 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.

Top Benefits of Robotic Cleaning For Your Facility

March 10, 2021 9:50 AM by Tennant Company

Robotic 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.

Introducing the T290, T390, and T581 Floor Scrubbers

February 24, 2021 9:50 AM by Tennant Company

Learn how Tennant's newest floor scrubbers, the T290, T390 and T581, will help you clean more efficiently to enhance your facility's image.

Top Tips for Keeping Your School Clean

February 16, 2021 9:50 AM by Tennant Company

Read 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.

How To Change Brushes and Pads

February 08, 2021 9:50 AM by Tennant Company

Are 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.

Harnessing the Power of Data to Drive Performance & Fleet Management

January 29, 2021 9:50 AM by Tennant Company

Discover 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.

Harnessing the Power of Data to Drive Performance & Fleet Management

January 29, 2021 9:50 AM by Tennant Company

Discover 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.

3 Ways Diamabrush™ Makes Concrete Prep Better

December 14, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant Company

The 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

3 Ways Diamabrush™ Makes Concrete Prep Better

December 14, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant Company

The 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

6 Cool Robots We Want as Our Sidekicks

December 01, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant Company

Robots 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.

6 Cool Robots We Want as Our Sidekicks

December 01, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant Company

Robots 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.

5 Ways A Wet-Dry Vacuum Helps You

November 09, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant Company

It’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.

5 Ways A Wet-Dry Vacuum Helps You

November 09, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant Company

It’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.

Best Practices for Burnishing Floors

October 28, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant Company

High-speed burnishers operate under a different set of rules than buffers and other floor cleaning machines — make sure you’re using them correctly.

Best Practices for Burnishing Floors

October 28, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant Company

High-speed burnishers operate under a different set of rules than buffers and other floor cleaning machines — make sure you’re using them correctly.

How Robotic Cleaning Machines Can Improve Productivity

October 14, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant Company

Find out why so many cleaning professionals are turning to robotic cleaning machines to boost productivity while ensuring consistent results.

How Robotic Cleaning Machines Can Improve Productivity

October 14, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant Company

Find out why so many cleaning professionals are turning to robotic cleaning machines to boost productivity while ensuring consistent results.

8 Things to Consider When Purchasing a Ride-on Carpet Sweeper

August 21, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant Company

A 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.

8 Things to Consider When Purchasing a Ride-on Carpet Sweeper

August 21, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant Company

A 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.

2020 Custodians Are Key Winner

July 29, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant Company

Kris Kantor of Lakewood, Ohio was named the 2019-2020 Custodians are Key contest winner. He received a $5,000 value prize and $10,000 cash for his school, Lakewood Elementary.

2020 Custodians Are Key Winner

July 29, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant Company

Kris Kantor of Lakewood, Ohio was named the 2019-2020 Custodians are Key contest winner. He received a $5,000 value prize and $10,000 cash for his school, Lakewood Elementary.

How to Extend Cleaning Machine's Life

July 23, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant Company

The 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.

How to Extend Cleaning Machine's Life

July 23, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant Company

The 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.

Summer Hours: 3 Tips for School Cleaning While School's Out

July 06, 2020 3:15 PM by Tennant Company

Students 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.

Summer Hours: 3 Tips for School Cleaning While School's Out

July 06, 2020 3:15 PM by Tennant Company

Students 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.

Floor Machine Pads 101

June 26, 2020 12:15 PM by Tennant Company

Floor 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.

Floor Machine Pads 101

June 26, 2020 12:15 PM by Tennant Company

Floor 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.

5 Ways We’re Living in the Future of Cleaning Technology

June 08, 2020 12:15 PM by Tennant Company

When 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.

5 Ways We’re Living in the Future of Cleaning Technology

June 08, 2020 12:15 PM by Tennant Company

When 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.

4 Reasons to Invest in Floor Cleaning Machines

May 19, 2020 3:45 PM by Tennant Company

Is 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.

Should You Disinfect Your Facility's Floors?

May 04, 2020 3:45 PM by Tennant Company

Should you be disinfecting your facility's floors? Gain insights on some best practices for cleaning and disinfecting your floors during a time when cleaning is as critical as ever.

Traditional Mops vs Mop Machines in Healthcare

April 23, 2020 3:45 PM by Tennant Company

Automated 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.

Traditional Mops vs Mop Machines in Healthcare

April 23, 2020 3:45 PM by Tennant Company

Automated 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.

Why Cleaning is More Essential to Your Supply Chain than You Realize

April 10, 2019 8:30 AM by Tennant Company

A disciplined cleaning schedule can have a positive impact on productivity and across your supply chain.

Posted in Productivity, Best Practices,

Tips for Warehouse Cleaning

February 27, 2019 8:30 AM by Tennant Company

Dirt, debris and clutter can impact warehouse efficiency. Read these tips to help you plan cleaning processes to contribute to efficient business operations.

Types of Industrial Robots in Manufacturing and Warehousing

January 23, 2019 8:30 AM by Tennant Company

Robotic equipment has been utilized in manufacturing settings for decades, but with changes in the labor market and continuously improving technology is making it even more relevant in today’s manufacturing environment.

How to be More Productive When Cleaning

December 20, 2018 8:34 AM by Tennant Company

While 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.

Posted in Productivity,

Training Just When It’s Needed

October 18, 2018 10:58 AM by Tennant Company

Just in time training helps employees develop skills by offering information on demand when it’s needed.

The Right Specialist for the Job

October 08, 2018 8:25 AM by Tennant Company

To keep operations running efficiently and productivity high, use the right maintenance specialists for tasks like floor scrubber repair.

An Ounce of Prevention

July 19, 2018 8:37 AM by Tennant Company

Preventative maintenance may seem like a disruption in daily routines, but it can help prolong equipment life.

Supply Chain Logistics Trends

April 02, 2018 10:19 AM by Tennant Company

Supply chain logistics are facing many of the same challenges that are disrupting other industries in terms of technology and consumer demands.

Reconsidering Backpack Vacuums

March 22, 2018 8:22 AM by Tennant Company

Has your organization considered investing in backpack vacuums? This ISSA article looks at new trends.

Planning for Summer Restoration Projects

March 15, 2018 9:30 AM by Tennant Company

For 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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