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

Tuesday Aug 17, 2021
BCWG S5:E20 PROCESSING SURFACES FOR HEALTH IN A PANDEMIC WORLD
Tuesday Aug 17, 2021
Tuesday Aug 17, 2021
Dr. Greg Whitely, J. Darrel Hicks and David Thompson ask you to join them for a roundtable discussion around COVID/DELTA.
Healthy results must be the focus of all pandemic cleaning around the world.
Listen as they bring to bear the realities of the responsibilities of technicians, management and operations and join in with questions.
Dr. Greg S. Whiteley
Dr. Greg S Whiteley is an industry leader and company director, and appointed academic, with many years of research collaboration and supervision within applied microbiology and public health applications.
Dr. Whiteley has decades of experience in product development with both domestic and export market focus.
Greg is approachable and widely respected within many areas of Australian business, particularly within environmental health, cleaning (hygiene) science, and infection prevention.
J. Darrel Hicks
My passion is for learning and teaching others about the importance of cleaning as it relates to the prevention of infections. I wrote "Infection Control for Dummies" in 2008 and it was updated to its present form in 2010 and is now "Infection Prevention for Dummies".
Check it out at my website: www.darrelhicks.com. I am a seminar presenter and subject matter expert on environmental cleaning/disinfecting.
Specialties: Cleaning the patient's environment, disinfection, disinfectants, removal of bio-burden, removing soil, best practices in housekeeping, seminar presentation, writing for publication, technical subjects related to cleaning, green disinfection, raising HCCAPS (patient satisfaction) scores.
Dave Thompson
Motivational Keynote Presentation - " How to Be a Rock Star Custodian" - the first of a 5 part motivational program written by custodians for custodians.>www.RockStarCustodian.com
PODCAST: Beyond Clean with ACE - https://beyondcleanwithace.podbean.com/
Academy of Cleaning Excellence - “The most valuable resource in any operation is an engaged employee, let that be you!”>www.AcademyofCleaning.com
>ISSA/CMI Certified Professional Trainer>Jan/San Lead Generation Consultation>Sales Training>Public Speaker>Personal Branding>Author
"I am a Janitor and I Save Lives".
Email: dthompson@academyofcleaning.comCell: 321-205-6448
BeyondCleanWithACE on Podbean LIVEThis internet broadcast, both on podcast and video, focuses on three words; Healthy - Positive - Proactive. After 45 years in the cleaning industry, I have made connections with plenty of people who have something to say which addresses these three words as they relate to this industry.Want to be on the show, reach out to me at dthompson@academyofcleaning.com
> Author of " The Next Generation in Cleaning"
This 'how to do' book teaches frontline staff professional procedures in cleaning to protect human health. These are best practices that I use daily while consulting with clients throughout the Jan/San industry. Find out the most current and productive procedures and products used by leaders in progressive operations today. Available in both an Ebook or print.
CMI Accredited Certification Trainer, Member ISSA, Certified Chemical-Free Cleaning Adviser by CFCN, Certified Green Cleaning Professional by ISSA.

Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
BCWG S5:E19 DR GREG WHITELEY - DELTA VARIANT AND CLEANING
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Dr. Greg Whiteley and Dave talk about COVID/DELTA and what if any changes we need to make in selecting our chemistry and processes when dealing when servicing fomites in the workplace.
Contact Dr. Greg Whiteley at
gsw@whiteley.com.au
Dr. Greg S Whitely is an industry leader and company director, and appointed academic, with many years of research collaboration and supervision within applied microbiology and public health applications. Dr. Whiteley has decades of experience in product development with both domestic and export market focus. Greg is approachable and widely respected within many areas of Australian business, particularly within environmental health, cleaning (hygiene) science, and infection prevention.

Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
BCWG:S5:E18 SEAN DEVORE ON SCHOOLS, FLOORS AND PROCRASTINATION
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Sean DeVore with Mannington Mills talking about new LV floors, schools and maintenance.
The guys also talk about the upcoming FSPMA conference, Sept 12-15 and the Carpet class they will be giving.
Oh, and you don't want to miss the "Bad Brakes" and the crash at the end.
Sean DeVore District Manager
c: 352-630-9884email: sean.devore@mannington.com

Saturday Jul 17, 2021
BCWG S5:E17 BILL FELLOWS AND THE VALUE OF CERTIFICATIONS IN A POST COVID WORLD.
Saturday Jul 17, 2021
Saturday Jul 17, 2021
Bill Fellows, an ISSA assessor is back to talk about the Accredited Hazard Communications Technician course and the value of certifications in what will be a post COVID world of safe, healthy cleaning.
The course is now available both via remote or online, self-paced learning.
www.AcademyofCleaning.com

Friday Jul 02, 2021
Friday Jul 02, 2021
One of the recurring issues that keep coming up as individuals and operations change their flooring materials is that they are not spending enough time and due diligence to understand all the issues with the options.
Are you familiar with FSPMA, Florida School Plant Management Association? The two guys will be presenting a session, Carpet - Know Before You Act.
Sean DeVore District Manager
c: 352-630-9884email: sean.devore@mannington.com

Monday Jun 07, 2021
Monday Jun 07, 2021
Sean starts the morning conversation with a bit about his recent trip to the eye doctor and the resulting advice and procedure he had to have done.
That leads to the two guys talking about how some people don't want to take the advice of experts and what the unintended consequences of those actions are, especially when your talking resilient floor care.
Sean tells us about rubber floor and true wax then lets us in on his Hot Rod FORDS!
Please like and share this LIVE episode and others.
Sean DeVore District Manager
c: 352-630-9884e: sean.devore@mannington.com
Academy of Cleaning Excellence
www.AcademyofCleaning.com

Tuesday May 11, 2021
BCWG S5:E14 Sean DeVore is talking about cleaning residues from LV flooring.
Tuesday May 11, 2021
Tuesday May 11, 2021
Sean and Dave talk through the art of cleaning LV flooring, which is the main maintenance required. This daily process replaces all of the polishing and refinishing of VCT flooring.
Oh, and Sean says the LV flooring is now 60 % of the flooring market! Better get on track with your education on this!
Sean DeVore District Manager
c: 352-630-9884e: sean.devore@mannington.com

Friday Apr 30, 2021
BCWG S5:13 Dr. Aaron Buchko - The Leader’s Journey to “Why”
Friday Apr 30, 2021
Friday Apr 30, 2021
Dr. Buchko and Dave get together for a conversation about what Leadership is really all about and the never-ending journey to understand "Why".
So, why is this important? Dr. Buchko is one of the four speakers you will engage when you attend the Accredited Infection Prevention MASTER's program this fall, where you will be challenged with just what to do next.

Rock Star Professional Development
Join us for classroom instruction at one of the four GEM Supply locations in central Florida, via live remote streaming, or through self-paced learning on our online campuses.
www.GEMSupply.net
www.AcademyofCleaning.com