Many manufacturing and production companies have increased efficiency, quality, communication and profits by adopting and effectively implementing 5S and 6 Sigma.  So, a few years back when BearCom Building Services was challenged by one of our clients to adopt the same 5S and 6 Sigma that the client was implementing, we saw the benefits and accepted the challenge.  So effective was our implementation of 5S and 6 Sigma that the client gave BearCom special recognition for best implementation by a vendor. Read more »

In a recent study performed by the University of Alberta, they suggest that wiping a plastic surface 3 times will rid the surface of most bacteria (it doesn't even matter if a disinfectant or detergent is used).  Sarah Forgie, a pediatric infectious disease specialist said, "It was the mechanical removal, not the actual act of the disinfectant that was key."  The three strains of bacteria that were used for testing were methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.  The bacteria counts dropped every time Read more »

I have known about UV Light Wands for a while now and have even heard the claims made about killing bacteria and other microorganisms.  So, I bought a couple of the more popular and respected wands and put them to our tests.  The first thing I noticed was the claims that were made on the packaging.  The manufacturers claims that they can prove that the wands kill 99% of microorganisms with the wands.  But then I also noticed the amount of time it takes to get the results they themselves claim.  For example, for the wand to be effective in killing bacteria on a key Read more »

A lot of companies claim their chemicals or equipment are the best at killing bacteria, but which products or good are really the best.  As the owner of one of the largest, locally--owned janitorial companies and Salt Lake City, and even Utah for that matter, I take this matter seriously.  We want to offer only the best cleaning services to our customers.  For this reason, a year ago we bought our very own luminometer.  The luminometer measures the amounto of ATP or bacteria is on a surface.  Since then we have tested many different disinfectants and products c Read more »

A new study peformed by Microban Europe found that bacteria levels on an elevator button were 40 times higher than those found on toilet seats.  This kind of study shows the need for a professional cleaning services to disinfect frequently touched surfaces on a regular basis.  BearCom Building Services, Inc. Read more »

BearCom's President, Joseph Jenkins, is in sunny Orlando, Florida this week attending the International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA) conference and tradeshow, and will also be attending the Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI) conference that begins during and continues after the ISSA show.  Much of the focus of the ISSA show is on new technology and improved efficiencies, green initiatives and cleaning, and sustainability.  Overall, a very impressive show.  BearCom will always stay abreast of the best technology, techniques and processes to the b Read more »

BearCom's President, Joseph Jenkins, was asked to answer the question, "How do you motivate your frontline workers?"  Below is the response that Joseph gave and was published by the magazine,  Read more »

Flu Season is now upon us.  Fears of getting sick already worrying many.  Office Managers and Executives rightly worrying about how the flu season might impact productivity when their workers get ill.  At BearCom, we have been preparing for flu season for the past few months.  We disinfect commonly touched surfaces, and thoroughly disinfect the restrooms.  We recommend clients post handwashing instructions throughout their offices, made available for download from the CDC's website.  However, recent studies show that hand washing is not enough.&nbsp Read more »

Are you having problems communicating with your current cleaning company?  Do you write notes, leave messages, or send email without any response, only to be left wondering if your message was received or understood?  BearCom's clients never have to ask these questions.  With BearCom's CleanTelligent program, our clients submit us a message and we respond quickly (usually within 5 minutes) letting them know we received the message and that we are taking care of their request.  CleanTelligent also notifies our clients as we update the status of their request so our client's Read more »

BearCom is excited to announce that we are expanding our janitorial service operations into Logan, Price and St. George.  We have now added new clients in those areas and we are looking to add more.  BearCom Building Services, Inc. Read more »