Chicago, IL-January 6, 2010-As 2009 came to a close, many
jansan professionals looked back to see what changes and trends emerged out of
the past 12 months.
And it is likely, because of the economy’s tailspin in 2009,
that some fundamental trends and changes have evolved that will impact our
industry for years to come.
Mike Schaffer, President of Tornado
Industries, a leading manufacturer of professional cleaning equipment,
offers the following “Top Five Jansan Trends of 2009.”
- The
jansan industry is recession resilient. For years, the professional
cleaning industry was considered recession “resistant,” only marginally
impacted by economic declines. This is no longer the case; instead, we have
become recession resilient. The industry is bouncing back-becoming leaner, more
focused, and more responsive to customer needs and economic changes.
- Cleaning and health are forever
linked. What may have started as a marketing
slogan is now scientifically supported in our industry. Our end customers
increasingly associate proper cleaning with the betterment of health, hygiene,
and the environment.
- Green is here to stay. If
anyone still had any doubts about Green cleaning, those dissolved in 2009. Our
industry has become a leader in environmental responsibility, and other
industries and market segments are following our lead.
- Floorcare is becoming more
sustainable. Along with becoming Greener, more
floorcare manufacturers are developing machines that use less water, chemical,
and energy. Additionally, cylindrical brush technology-which employs brushes
that can be used over and over again-is found on more floorcare equipment.
- Reducing cleaning costs without
sacrificing health or appearance. If 2009 has taught
us anything, it is that end customers want to reduce cleaning costs without
sacrificing the health of building occupants or a facility’s appearance. They
are turning to distributors and cleaning contractors for products and
technologies that, for example, reduce costly floor finishing cycles and carpet
cleaning frequencies.
“I’m sure more trends could be added to this list,” says Schaffer,
“[but] these stand out the most.”
