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Facility Management Insights & Industry Guidance

Industry insights, best practices, and expert guidance across commercial cleaning, facilities maintenance, and integrated facility management — written for Facility Managers, Property Managers, Business Owners, and Healthcare Operators.

16 Articles Published By Summit Facility Solutions Updated April 2026

All Articles — 16 Published

Facility Management 7 min read April 15, 2026

Custodial vs. Janitorial vs. Commercial Cleaning: A Definitive NYC Guide

What is the difference between custodial services, janitorial services, and commercial cleaning? A definitive NYC guide covering industry terminology, procurement usage, RFP language, and how each term applies to different facility types.

TerminologyCustodialJanitorialCommercial Cleaning
Restaurant & Food Service 8 min read April 8, 2026

NYC Restaurant Cleaning Checklist: Maintain Your DOHMH A Grade

Complete NYC restaurant cleaning checklist for maintaining DOHMH A grades — daily, weekly, monthly protocols for hood cleaning, grease trap service, cooler sanitation, and deep cleaning. Printable checklist format.

Restaurant CleaningNYCDOHMHHACCP
Education 9 min read March 18, 2026

Guide to School Cleaning Standards in NYC (2025)

Complete 2025 guide to NYC school cleaning compliance — Local Law 34 (Healthy Schools Act), DOHMH standards, NYSED IAQ requirements, EPA Safer Choice products, and summer vs. school-year cleaning protocols.

School CleaningNYCLocal Law 34DOHMH
Commercial Cleaning 5 min read February 2026

How Workplace Cleanliness Directly Impacts Employee Productivity

Clean workplaces improve employee focus, reduce absenteeism, and strengthen culture. Research-backed data on how commercial cleaning affects productivity and retention.

Workplace ProductivityCommercial CleaningEmployee HealthOffice Environment
Maintenance 6 min read December 2025

7 Warning Signs Your Facility Maintenance Program Is Failing

Is your facility maintenance program failing? Discover 7 warning signs — from reactive-only responses to poor documentation — and how Summit fixes them fast.

MaintenancePreventive MaintenanceFacility ManagementBuilding Operations
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