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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.
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September 18, 2024 8:12 AM by
Tennant Company
Choosing 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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July 31, 2024 8:42 AM by
Tennant Company
Delve into the essential distinctions between commercial floor sweepers and vacuum cleaners with Tennant. Discover how each solution optimizes cleaning efficiency and meets diverse environmental challenges, ensuring pristine commercial spaces.
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June 19, 2024 1:05 PM by
Tennant Company
It's not enough to simply turn on a floor scrubber and start commercial floor cleaning. Preparation is required to ensure the cleaning path is free from debris, sticky substances and obstacles. Get best practices for preparing your commercial floors to shine after scrubbing.
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June 05, 2024 9:05 AM by
Tennant Company
Reconditioned floor cleaning machines are often the best choice for organizations with tight budgets and short-term needs. Tennant provides reconditioned equipment in three tiers: certified pre-owned, used and as-is. Explore which tier is the best option for your organization.
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May 07, 2024 8:18 AM by
Tennant Company
Robotic floor cleaning is no longer an outlier in the retail industry. They currently help retailers overcome labor shortages and meet heightened consumer expectations for clean. The latest innovation for retail cleaning has entered the scene—Tennant’s next-generation X4 ROVR autonomous mobile robot that is like nothing the retail industry has ever seen.
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February 14, 2024 10:11 AM by
Tennant Company
Discover 9 expert tips to optimize floor cleaning machines, preventing malfunctions and costly repairs. Maximize efficiency with proactive troubleshooting and preventative measures for peak performance.
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Cleaning Solutions,
Sustainability,
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August 30, 2023 8:25 AM by
Tennant Company
Soft 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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August 15, 2023 7:55 AM by
Tennant Company
Cleaning is a high priority in food prep locations like quick serve restaurants (QSRs), school cafeterias and the like. The traditional mop-and-bucket approach to cleaning is typically the go-to in tight, smaller spaces like food prep areas. But like many conventional practices, they evolve over time. While mops have advanced slightly over the years, there hasn’t been enough innovation to overcome the primary problem with conventional mops—they just move dirt around, not lift it.
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August 02, 2023 7:25 AM by
Tennant Company
Hospital cleaning is crucial for maintaining a safe, sterile environment where patients and healthcare providers can thrive. But keeping up with all the cleaning tasks is challenging as hospital EVS staff and BSCs have to balance increased workload with cleaning responsibilities. Factor in persisting labor shortages, and the challenges mount exponentially. That’s why hospitals need to embrace the revolution occurring with automation for hospital cleaning equipment.
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July 26, 2023 8:04 AM by
Tennant Company
Industrial cleaning requires a multi-pronged approach. There are so many spaces to consider—from the warehouse to the break room and everything in between. In fact, a staggering 80% of dirt in warehouse buildings is tracked in on feet from the parking lot and loading dock. Without a prevention plan, a sq/yard of carpet can collect one pound of dirt, which typically costs $600 to remove.
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July 19, 2023 8:12 AM by
Tennant Company
In recent years, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) have burst onto the retail floor as a practical and increasingly essential cleaning strategy for retailers. It’s no longer unusual to see robotic cleaning machines working alongside humans, tackling the more repetitive and routine jobs such as floor cleaning. In fact, analysts predict that robotics adoption in retail will surge through 2030—with use of robotics in retail expected to grow nearly 40% annually.
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Innovation & Technology,
Industry News & Trends,
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July 12, 2023 7:58 AM by
Tennant Company
Choosing a type of commercial vacuum usually comes down to preference, budget and use. For example, if an organization wants less disruption and noise during business hours, they’re likely to choose a canister vacuum because they’re quieter than an upright vacuum. Learn more about canister vacuums and how they could be a perfect fit.
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June 21, 2023 9:12 AM by
Tennant Company
To the untrained eye, a buffer and a burnisher look almost identical and perform similar jobs. In truth, the machines are very different and confusing the two could be disastrous for your floor care routine. So, what is the difference between a buffer and a burnisher? Read on and we’ll take you through the differences as well as the various types of systems that are available from Tennant.
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April 05, 2023 7:36 AM by
Tennant Company
There’s no such thing as one-size-fits-all when it comes to keeping industrial floors clean. That’s because manufacturing environments have myriad spaces—large and small—that need to be kept clean, sanitary, and inviting. Keeping all these spaces clean and safe requires a wide range of specialized industrial cleaning machines.
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Cleaning Challenges,
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March 22, 2023 9:18 AM by
Tennant Company
With 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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December 28, 2022 11:34 AM by
Tennant Company
2022 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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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.
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Productivity,
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Industry News & Trends,
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November 16, 2022 11:25 AM by
Tennant Company
The mop-and-bucket approach has long been a typical go-to for floor cleaning. But there is a much better alternative to mopping—mechanized cleaning for small spaces. No matter what the size of your facility, it’s time to drop the traditional mop and bucket. Today, mechanized cleaning equipment comes in all sizes, from large ride on cleaning machines to smaller walk-behind scrubbers.
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Industry News & Trends,
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August 24, 2022 2:14 PM by
Tennant Company
School 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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Cleaning Solutions,
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May 25, 2022 8:17 AM by
Tennant Company
Pre-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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March 30, 2022 10:00 AM by
Tennant Company
Automated floor scrubbers equipped with Lithium-ion batteries from Tennant Company can extend running time and stretch staff.
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Innovation & Technology,
Cleaning Challenges,
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January 18, 2022 7:43 AM by
Tennant Company
Over 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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January 06, 2022 12:55 PM by
Tennant Company
The 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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September 23, 2021 9:00 AM by
Tennant Company
As retailers gear up for the holiday shopping season, there’s plenty of uncertainty, but one thing is for sure: Clean is front and center and more important than ever.
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Best Practices,
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August 18, 2021 8:00 PM by
Tennant Company
There are many factors to consider when selecting a sweeper or scrubber for your business. Read this post to help determine the right choice for your facility and your staff.
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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.
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Productivity,
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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.
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Cleaning Solutions,
Productivity,
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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.
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Cleaning Solutions,
Productivity,
Best Practices,
Cleaning Challenges,
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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.
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Best Practices,
Cleaning Challenges,
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May 06, 2021 9:15 AM by
Tennant Company
Personal 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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Staffing & Personnel,
Best Practices,
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April 20, 2021 9:15 AM by
Tennant Company
Our 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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Cleaning Challenges,
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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.
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Productivity,
Best Practices,
Cleaning Challenges,
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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.
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March 24, 2021 9:50 AM by
Tennant Company
There 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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Best Practices,
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March 17, 2021 9:50 AM by
Tennant Company
The 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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Best Practices,
Robotic Cleaning Machines,
Innovation & Technology,
Cleaning Challenges,
Industry News & Trends,
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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.
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Productivity,
Innovation & Technology,
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Cleaning Challenges,
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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.
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Productivity,
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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.
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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.
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January 08, 2021 9:50 AM by
Tennant Company
Tennant 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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Sustainability,
Innovation & Technology,
Best Practices,
Robotic Cleaning Machines,
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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
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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.
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Productivity,
Sustainability,
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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.
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Cleaning Solutions,
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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.
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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.
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Posted in Cleaning Solutions,
Productivity,
Best Practices,
Innovation & Technology,
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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.
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Innovation & Technology,
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Health & Safety,
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April 01, 2020 8:05 AM by
Tennant Company
Top 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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Innovation & Technology,
Robotic Cleaning Machines,
Cleaning Challenges,
Industry News & Trends,
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November 11, 2019 11:15 AM by
Tennant Company
Lithium-ion batteries are popular, and pricey. But what exactly are you paying for? We discuss the benefits you get when you buy the technology.
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Innovation & Technology,
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July 10, 2019 9:00 AM by
Tennant Company
Polished 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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March 27, 2019 2:40 PM by
Tennant Company
A 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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February 20, 2019 7:50 AM by
Tennant Company
Integrating 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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Innovation & Technology,
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January 16, 2019 8:30 AM by
Tennant Company
Indoor air quality can be an important factor in a learning environment. Some cleaning equipment and practices can contribute to maintaining good air quality.
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Cleaning Solutions,
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December 13, 2018 8:34 AM by
Tennant Company
These 4 trends are up-and-coming in the flooring and cleaning industry. Cordless vacuums, new flooring types like luxury vinyl tile, and interim cleaning are all trends to keep your eye on.
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September 17, 2018 11:24 AM by
Tennant Company
Learn best practices for maintaining your retail store’s flooring – no matter the type.
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June 21, 2018 8:30 AM by
Tennant Company
What do you get when you buy a lithium-ion battery? Here are four benefits.
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October 26, 2017 8:15 AM by
Tennant Company
A clean store has a huge impact on your customers and your sales. Make sure your store is gleaming to maintain high retail holiday sales this season.
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October 19, 2017 8:04 AM by
Tennant Company
A winter cleaning plan can make a big difference in customer experience. Keep your store clean and make it glisten with our 12-point holiday cleaning checklist.
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October 12, 2017 7:45 AM by
Tennant Company
Keep your retail facility cleaning program efficient and effective during the holiday rush with Tennant’s 7 tips to streamline holiday cleaning.
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October 09, 2017 7:17 AM by
Tennant Company
The Tennant website has tools to help simplify the order process for parts, brushes, squeegees, and more.
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