The IHM Services website is a free resource provided to janitorial professionals and facility managers by IHM Facility Services.

The Purpose of ihmservices.com

As you probably already know, keeping a facility clean can be an overwhelming task to say the least.  This site is designed to act as a reference tool for those responsible for cleaning and maintaining facilities.

The maintenance staff of a facility plays a vital role in its overall success.  While often over looked, the housekeeping staff can literally make or break the facility.  

Think for a moment, of all the tasks performed by the housekeeping crew.  If the crew suddenly ceased to perform their duties, envision which areas of a company would be affected.  

• Would the sales staff be able make a positive impression to prospective clients with a dirty entry way or conference room?

• Would production areas be able to function?  

• Would vital equipment be able to function without proper cleaning and preventative care?  

• What safety hazards would arise from working in an unsanitary facility? 

• How would this affect washrooms and other public areas. 

• Would the overall morale of employees suffer if they viewed their workplace as unclean?

These implications represent only the tip of a massive iceberg.  It's important to recognize the vital role of the housekeeping and maintenance staff.  Experience, knowledge, planning and innovation are the key to a successful housekeeping staff.  The purpose of this website is to educate our visitors about the many aspects of facility maintenance.