Vanguard Cleaning Systems of the Triad

08/21/2025

🏥Healthcare cleaning isn’t the same as cleaning offices or schools—every hallway, room, and surface carries a higher standard of care.

Key challenges include:
• Proper waste disposal (biohazard, sharps, and general)
• Infection zone mapping and clean-to-dirty workflow
• Documentation and compliance with accreditation bodies

If your team is reviewing its janitorial program or preparing for an audit cycle, check out our “Cleaning for Healthcare” one-pager for practical guidance.

Click here to learn more: https://info.vgcsmd.com/cleaning-for-healthcare.






08/08/2025

📚 Back to School, Back to Clean!

As students and faculty members return, make sure your school is set up for success with a clean, healthy environment!

From classrooms to cafeterias, Vanguard Cleaning Systems® franchisees deliver cost-effective, high-quality cleaning solutions tailored to schools and campuses.

To learn more, visit our website: https://www.vanguardcleaning.com/facilities-served/education/!

08/01/2025

💡This August, in celebrating National Wellness Month, think about wellness from the ground up!

Your floors play a bigger role in workplace health and aesthetic than you might think. Preventive floor maintenance doesn’t just keep your facility looking clean—it helps protect your investment, too!

In fact, implementing a regular floor care program can extend the life of floors by up to 50%, cutting costs over time.

This Wellness Month, consider Vanguard Cleaning Systems for your cleaning needs. From standard janitorial services to regular floor care maintenance programs, our solutions are tailored to meet your needs!

Visit our website to learn more: www.vanguardcleaning.com!

07/31/2025

☀️Summer heat isn’t the only thing that lingers. Unpleasant odors tend to stick around this time of year too.

From sweaty gyms to musty offices, managing seasonal smells is a key part of maintaining a clean, comfortable environment.

Our friends at Vanguard Cleaning Systems of Minnesota just shared a helpful blog on how odor works, and more importantly, how to control it.

Click here to learn more: http://vanguardcleaningminn.com/odor-control-101-why-summer-smells-stick-around-how-to-stop-them/!

Say goodbye to unwanted smells with our expert tips on summer odor control for a refreshing environment.

07/18/2025

The year’s halfway over — is your cleaning provider still meeting your standards?

Now is the perfect time to reassess:
✅ Are they delivering consistent, reliable service?
✅ Do they communicate openly & often?
✅ Does your facility look and feel as clean as it should?

As you continue your push into Q3, we’ve put together a Midyear Cleaning Checklist to help you evaluate your current provider and plan your next steps—whether it’s contract renewals, budget planning, or just peace of mind.

Click here to download the checklist: https://info.vgcsmd.com/midyear-checklist!

07/16/2025

🪳Did you know?

A clean workplace is KEY to keeping pests away, protecting the health and productivity of your team.

From eliminating food debris to staying ahead of clutter, small steps can make a big difference.

The Vanguard Cleaning Systems of Minnesota team has put together a helpful blog that goes more into detail about summer pest prevention. Feel free to take a look!

Check it out here: https://vanguardcleaningminn.com/pestprevention/!

Pest problems spike in the summer and they can ruin your reputation. Discover 8 expert tips for summer pest prevention in commercial facilities, from sealing entry points to syncing with pest control.

07/10/2025

🧼In healthcare, cleanliness isn’t just about appearances — it’s about protection. Cross-contamination is a leading cause of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), many of which are preventable.

Did you know?
✅1 in 31 hospital patients has an HAI on any given day (CDC).
✅Pathogens can live on surfaces for up to 7 days — even when they look clean.

If you’re reviewing your cleaning protocols, download our free resource – “5 Causes of Cross-Contamination and How to Avoid Them” – for more information!

Click here to learn more: https://info.vgcsmd.com/healthcare-content-form!

07/09/2025

Summer means more than sun and heat—it also brings high humidity, which can lead to summertime mold.

Our friends at Vanguard Cleaning Systems of Minnesota and Wisconsin recently published a blog uncovering some common but sneaky mold zones to look out for.

🔗Click here to learn more: https://vanguardcleaningminn.com/mold-issues/.

Don’t let summer humidity lead to mold problems. Learn the hidden high-humidity areas in your facility that could be putting your building at risk—and how to keep them mold-free.

06/25/2025

📌Planning to issue an RFP for commercial cleaning services?

Before you do, check out our helpful guide—created in collaboration with fellow Vanguard Cleaning Systems® teams.

From service expectations to onboarding questions, this resource helps you feel confident in your selection process.

🔗 Take a look: https://info.vgcsmd.com/RFP-guide!

06/20/2025

☀️Summer is here — is your workplace ready?

Our team is here to help you keep things clean, cool, and safe.

ICYMI: Check out these seasonal prep tips: https://vanguardcleaningminn.com/spring-summer-facility-prep/!

06/12/2025

☀️Longer, sunnier days are just around the corner. Is your workplace summer-ready?

With dust and bugs galore, summertime is the best time to give your work environment a refresh!

To help you prepare for the summer, read this blog from our friends at Vanguard Cleaning Systems of Minnesota: https://vanguardcleaningminn.com/spring-summer-facility-prep/.

06/05/2025

🌀Clean air is more than a comfort. It’s a cornerstone of health and wellness.

A recent Harvard study shows that clean indoor air plays a critical role in how we think, learn, and feel, especially during early childhood. The smallest change in air quality can make the biggest impact in schools and child care facilities.

This research serves as a reminder that maintaining a clean environment isn’t just operational—it’s deeply human.

📖To read the full article, click here: https://www.facilitiesdive.com/news/indoor-air-quality-even-more-important-in-early-childhood-harvard/749149/.