When hiring a facility management team, whether you are outsourcing or developing one internally, choosing the right equipment and supplies is just as important as choosing the right people. In large commercial and institutional establishments, good facility management should be invisible. A broken light bulb, a malfunctioning computer and a dirty floor are much more recognizable than the expected smooth-running facility. Complaints will come ringing in much sooner than compliments, so you should be very satisfied if you hear nothing.

Maintaining the clean appearance of a property is essential for the satisfaction of both the people working in the facility and those visiting it. Employees take pride in a nice work environment, and as a result, productivity often increases. Visitors and customers will be fast to leave an untidy facility, and they will most likely hesitate to return. Furthermore, an unsanitary environment can quickly become a health hazard, leading to legal repercussions, depending on the nature of the property.

While not glamorous, careful selection of commercial janitorial supplies is a necessary decision for any facility management team or property owner. Mop buckets and cleaning supplies have come a long way to accommodate for increased comfort and efficiency. The Rubbermaid Swivel Grip Mop, for example, is designed to reduce the physical strain of mopping in order to improve productivity. The Ergonomically designed handle swivels 360 degrees, adjusts up to twelve inches, and is bent to reduce the energy needed for smooth mopping.

Mop buckets, such as the WaveBrake bucket and wringer system, are fabricated to accommodate very large commercial cleaning jobs. It is designed to reduce splashing, so drying time is cut back and safety is improved. Dirty water can be drained by a foot pedal and requires no heavy lifting by the worker. The Structural Web molded plastic and premium tubular steel materials make for a product that lasts 58 times longer than comparative wringers. To further improve worker welfare, consider adding the Quiet Caster Dolly to your facility's mop buckets to minimize lifting and speed up cleaning time.

Another smart way to improve janitorial efficiency is to add cleaning carts to your team's equipment. Cleaning carts are excellent storage and organizational systems that can be used to mobilize many of the needed cleaning supplies in a building. Many include shelving space for tools and products, a surface to hold a mop bucket, and a bag to remove waste. All are designed for easy transport with non-marking wheels and casters. More advanced models may incorporate locking brakes, bumpers and a vacuum holder.

One Rubbermaid cart has a folding capability to reduce used space and to maneuver more easily in tight areas and narrow hallways. This 9T76 model also includes double locking doors on both sides of the cart for better security. Whatever your cleaning needs may be, there is sure to be an appropriate cart.

Although commercial janitorial supplies, mop buckets and cleaning carts may seem like insignificant accessories, these products have the potential to greatly improve facility management operations. If you are updating your building's operations, consider including these products, because small details often make big differences.