Here's your early look at what you'll find in the May issue of Facility Cleaning Decisions.

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Facility Cleaning Decisions covers all aspects of information for facility cleaning managers in schools/universities, medical facilities, commercial offices, retail, government, hospitality and industrial buildings. 86% of subscribers read their copy of Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine within the week they receive it. 91% of readers took some purchasing actions after seeing ads in Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine in the past year. Each subscriber is responsible for an average of 1.4 million square feet of floor space. FCD reaches nearly two times the number of facility decision makers than any other magazine serving this market We could keep going, but we know you're busy. Give us a call for a quote on an ad campaign starting with the May issue. Or if you want to hear a few more reasons why we think you should partner with us to help you attract new customers, we can talk about that as well. Take a look at what will be in the pages of Facility Cleaning Decisions in May. There's still time to place your ad in this issue! Reach Facility Cleaning Managers Your ad space deadline is April 5. April Preisler Sr. Regional Director Northern US 414-228-7701, ext. 504 april.preisler@tradepress.com Facility Cleaning Decisions May 2017 Issue Summary Cover Story: How to Measure and Communicate Cleanliness in a Facility The line between cleaning a commercial building space and a medical space is quickly disappearing. This article, written by Thom Wellington, CEO and co-founder of Infection Control University (ICU), and member of APIC and ASHE, covers how to measure and communicate cleanliness in a facility. Building occupants are becoming more educated on infections caused by the building's cleanliness, but there are tools available to facility cleaning managers that will help provide information to better understand the tenant's environment. A few that will be covered include: How to tell if an area is really clean and whether dust mites may be a problem Disinfectants and dwell times Bacteria living on surfaces for longer periods of time Dust particles and sampling Ultra Violet (UV) disinfecting Chemical sensitivity Odors and VOCs Fungi Multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) Cleaners & Disinfectants This article outlines the 2016 announcement from the EPA indicating flaws in the antimicrobial testing program and what it means for environmental services departments in hospitals. It includes information on how managers can identify whether the disinfectants they currently use might be affected and how this might impact HAI rates in their facility. It breaks down what types of organisms might be present and how long they can survive on surfaces if they are not properly treated. It also provides suggestions and/or cleaning program changes that departments can use to combat infections. Floor Pads & Brushes Are you buying the right pad/brush for your facility? Are you buying the right quantity at the right frequency? Is staff using and maintaining them correctly? Advice on how to assess your floor care needs and training staff on proper use, so you can protect your investment. Odor Control It is important to create a comprehensive odor control program for healthcare and long-term care facilities. This article breaks down the healthcare facility by room and odor challenge, then offers recommendations on how to combat and prevent the odors. Healthy Schools Featuring Gene Woodard, Director of Building Services at University of Washington and Green Clean Schools Leadership Council member from Healthy Schools Campaign, this article highlights the trash and composting program at UW, how it came to be and successes that the department has seen as a result of its implementation. Green Column Written by Mark Petruzzi, Senior Vice President of Outreach and Strategic Relations at Green Seal, this column focuses on what facility cleaning executives can do to improve/support green and sustainable initiatives within their facilities. Management Column This column, written by ManageMen's Ben Walker, will offer solutions to management challenges Ben has witnessed while out in the field, as well as advice for overcoming cleaning challenges.