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3 Ways Janitorial Quality Control Software Helps Hospitals

Janitorial quality control is always important, but the stakes are unusually high for hospitals and healthcare facilities. As Renee Kavanagh (Environmental Services Coordinator for Mary Rutan Hospital in Ohio) says, it all comes down to safety. “Working in a hospital environment, obviously we deal with infectious things,” she says. “Our key focus is to make sure our workplace is safe.” That’s not just for patients, but for the doctors, staff, visitors—and everyone else who walks Read more…

By Rachel Matuch, ago
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Why You Should Never Say “We Don’t Have Time for That”

We have a rule here at OrangeQC. We never say “We don’t have time for that.” Instead, we force ourselves to admit the truth: “It’s not a priority.” This simple swap, popularized by a Wall Street Journal article, keeps us honest. In work (and life), a lot demands our attention. There are the daily tasks that keep the lights on and the business running. There are the calls, emails, and problems that pop up and Read more…

By Rachel Matuch, ago

Janitorial Apps: Which Are Best for Business?

These days, there are apps for everything—including janitorial businesses. Janitorial apps handle a multitude of tasks, from simplifying inspections to tracking how many bottles of glass cleaner you have left. But which janitorial apps are really best for your business? As we’ve designed OrangeQC, we’ve put a lot of thought into that question. But it really boils down to a few things. Simple First of all, it has to simple. An app can have all Read more…

By Rachel Matuch, ago

How Bad (or No) Janitorial Work Order Software Costs You

Great janitorial work order software is all about efficiency. It saves your team the time and money you’d spend manually sorting through requests, forwarding client emails to the right person, and remembering to follow up on a mish-mash of issues. That’s why getting it right is crucial for cleaning companies. The true cost of bad janitorial work order software If you’re using the wrong system, or none at all, it’s costing you. And that’s before Read more…

By Rachel Matuch, ago

How Using Data Right Makes Your Business Smarter

Is “data” a four-letter word in your book? In the day-to-day struggle to Get Stuff Done, collecting and using data can take a backseat to… pretty much everything. It’s never going to be the most urgent thing on your plate. But it is one of the most important. So don’t just live with a guilty, nagging suspicion that you should really be collecting more data. And don’t collect lots of data, and then never bother Read more…

By Rachel Matuch, ago

We Want to See You at ISSA 2017 in Vegas!

Are you going to ISSA/INTERCLEAN in Las Vegas this year? We are! If you’re going to be at the show, please stop by booth 1344 and see us. This will be a great time for us to answer your questions, hear how your quality control process is going, and demonstrate our newest features in person. You can also contact us at support@orangeqc.com if you’d like to set up a time to meet. We’d love to Read more…

By Rachel Matuch, ago