THE IMPACT OF CLEANLINESS ON INDOOR AIR QUALITY
Take a deep breath. Breathe In. Breathe out. Now, consider the quality of the air around you. Because we can’t usually see bad air particles, the assumption is that the air around us is clear. Chances are, if you’re reading this, you’re sitting indoors in front of your computer screen. In fact, on average, Americans […]
WORLD FM DAY 2016 – EMPOWERING PEOPLE FOR A PRODUCTIVE WORLD
Once a year, the global facilities management community comes together to celebrate on World FM Day, an opportunity to globally discuss and share experiences and celebrate the successes of facility management professionals worldwide. This year’s theme “Empowering people for a productive world” looks at how facilities management (FM) enables different business disciplines to collaborate to […]
HCAHPS SCORES – CLEANLINESS IS A MATTER OF PERCEPTION
While tending to his ailing father, Greg Hurtt noticed his dad had grown disoriented and clammy over the course of the morning. A check of his father’s blood pressure confirmed that something was wrong. Hurtt called 911. When the paramedics arrived, Hurtt’s father had improved. But, given the man’s history, the paramedics decided he should […]
MILLICARE’S MONTH OF CARE CHAIRITY EVENT
Every day, approximately 1,200 kids enter foster care in the United States. Together We Rise, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is changing the way these children experience what can be an emotionally trying system. The non-profit organization, led entirely by volunteers, was founded by a group of teens in 2008, with the goal of providing a […]
DOES CERTIFICATION MATTER?
From software programmers to facility managers to nurses, certified industry professionals rise head and shoulders above others in the field because they have put in the effort to demonstrate their knowledge and expertise. In the cleaning and restoration industry, certification has its place, too. The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has spent […]
WHY VACUUM?
As evening falls, the janitorial staff enters your facility. They empty waste baskets and wipe down countertops. Some of the staff have vacuuming on their to-do lists, but is it being performed properly or even at all? Daily vacuuming with a vacuum that carries the Carpet and Rug Institute Seal of Approval helps to improve […]
EMPOWERED THROUGH THE STRENGTH OF A NETWORK
Many people don’t know that Cubix, Inc. is not a standalone provider, but is instead ingrained within a larger global network as a franchise partner of milliCare floor and textile care. Our 20 years of experience is matched only by the seasoned experience of the milliCare network, and leveraging that shared knowledge allows us to […]
Which Floor Coating is Best for You?
Cleanliness and professional appearance are extremely important for any business. They give potential clients an overall feel of your space and strongly affect their first impressions. Retail store and office floor surfaces need extreme wear resistance combined with unique designs that compliment the theme of the space. What you decide to coat your floor with […]
20 YEARS OF QUALITY SERVICE
My wife, Judi and I started Cubix, Inc. 20 years ago, and in that time we have seen significant growth, not only in our company, but in the markets we serve. As I reflect on the change we have seen in Central Florida from the time we first opened our doors, I am constantly astounded […]
Why Your Business Needs a Regular Deep Cleaning
As a business owner, the cleanliness of your office is probably not the first thing that comes to your mind each day. However, businesses often falter if they underestimate the power of cleanliness. It really can’t be overstated how important a clean office is to every aspect of the workplace. Even if you have a […]