Talking Clean in a Dirty World
Talking Clean in a Dirty World Podcast originates from GEM Supply in Orlando, FL. Here we chat with people in the cleaning industry; frontline staff, custodial supervisors, and industry experts. Hear what we talk about and do beyond just cleaning the fixtures in a building. Learn what it takes to provide healthy facilities for others.
Episodes

Friday Oct 29, 2021
BCWG S5:E28 RALPH PETERSON TALKS HOUSEKEEPING FOR HEALTHCARE
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Ralph can remember being promoted to Housekeeping Manager with little to no guidance.
Back then, there were no ‘train-the-trainers programs. It was a lot of trial and error. 20 years later and I finally created the perfect solution.
Ralph is the author of, ”The Good Manager”. This fully virtual step-by-step housekeeping training program shows you exactly how to properly staff, clean, and disinfect a nursing home all year round.
You can reach Ralph at:
ralph@ralphpeterson.com
http://www.ralphpeterson.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralphpeterson08

Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
BCWG S5:E27 ADORA PRESENTS ROCK STAR FINALIST KENETH LINDSEY
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
Keneth Lindsey is one of eight finalists for the international Rock Star Custodian 2021 award.
Adora Sayre is the principal at Hollyvale Innovation Academy nominated Mr. Kenny Lindsey and they are here to talk with you about Mr. Kenny's career and why he eximplifies the traits of the Rock Star Custodian.
You can vote for Kenteh Lindsey HERE.

Monday Oct 25, 2021
BCWG S5:E26 KEN PRESENTS ROCK STAR CUSTODIAN FINALIST RON CROWLEY
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Ronald Crowley is one of eight finalists for the international Rock Star Custodian 2021 award.
Ken Seybold nominated Mr. Ron and both gentlemen are here talking to you about Ron's career and goals in life.
You can vote for Ronald Crowley HERE.

Friday Oct 15, 2021
BCWG S5:E25 DARREL HICKS ON MRSA, COVID AND PATHOGENS.
Friday Oct 15, 2021
Friday Oct 15, 2021
Darrel Hicks is a co-author and presenter of the ACE Infection Prevention series.
In this episode, Darrel talks about the "COVID Tunnel" and what we face when it comes to protecting health in 2022.
On November 30 & December 1st he will be co-presenting LIVE via remote learning the Accredited Infection Prevention Expert 2022.
You can register here to earn an up-to-date certification from the Academy.

Monday Sep 20, 2021
BCWG S5:E24 ANDREW RIES HIGHLIGHTS COST VS. SERVICE AND IN-SERVICE EDUCATION
Monday Sep 20, 2021
Monday Sep 20, 2021
Andrew Ries was a listener and participant on a previous LIVE podcast and is now a quest speaker on today's podcast.
He is here to talk about what a chemical service company should be doing for their customers on each visit, the value of in service education, site documentation, cost vs service balance, and the true cost of running a chemical service division.
Andrew is a chemical & beverage manager at Performance Food Group in Pennsylvania.
You can reach him on LinkedIn at: linkedin.com/in/soapguy
or his email at: andrew.l.ries@gmail.com
You can reach Dave Thompson at: dthompson@academyofcleaning.com
Please contact Dave if you too would like to be on the show.
Remember, if it is healthy, positive or proactive, we want to talk with you!

Monday Sep 13, 2021
BCWG S5:E23 SEAN DEVORE TALKS ABOUT CARPET, DIRT AND CHOICES.
Monday Sep 13, 2021
Monday Sep 13, 2021
When choosing carpet tiles, remember that you need to know the proper process and frequency required to keep it in top service order.
Sean and Dave talk about fiber construction, positive and negative fiber and dirt as well as dry extraction and rinsing.
Oh, don't forget the Hot Dog Buns! You'll have to listen to find out what we talked about!
Mannington On the Go Truck
September 30th, The Florida Cracker Kitchen , San Marco Jacksonville. 7am-4pm
Monday October 11th, Savannah GA. Savannah Golf Club, 1661 E Presidents Street 11am-4pm
“The Mobile Showroom is a great way for people to re-engage with the Mannington Commercial brand in-person, which is all about putting customers first and finding solutions for them,” said Tom Pendley, president of Mannington Commercial. “We’re an American-based company that prides itself on American manufacturing, so it makes sense that we’re traveling across the country to showcase our Made in USA spirit. We’re not only getting our new products in front of our customers, but we’re doing it in a way to meet them where they are, at their current comfort level.”

Monday Aug 30, 2021
BCWG S5:E22 JERRY BAUER ON THE VALUE OF VALUE!
Monday Aug 30, 2021
Monday Aug 30, 2021
What does value mean? How to you determine value? Who is looking at value right? Jerry has sold chemicals to the Hospitality, Nursing Home, Food Manufacturing & Brewery Industry for over 35 years. He currently resides and travels throughout all of New England.
Jerry Bauer can be reached jbauer5307@yahoo.com
One of the Podcast LIVE listeners Andrew Ries joined in the conversation about shifting paradigms. andrew.l.ries@gmail.com
Dave Thompson
dthompson@academyofcleaning.com

Friday Aug 20, 2021
BCWG S5:E20 BILL FELLOWS SPEAKS ABOUT DISINFECTANTS IN OUR COVID WORLD.
Friday Aug 20, 2021
Friday Aug 20, 2021
Bill Fellows, an ISSA assessor follows up our show from Monday on the safe use of chemicals in a pandemic world.
The discussion is about the cleaning of work bottles and the degradation of disinfectants.
Bill is a presenter of the Accredited Hazard Communications Technician course. You can find out when the next class is here.
Watch the Podcast on YouTube from 8.17.21 here

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