--- title: System4 IPS Blog | Monique Burgess (2) description: Monique is a seasoned public speaker, digital marketer, serial entrepreneur and global sailor. Her marketing strategies have contributed to multiple successful startup acquisitions, exponential revenue at publicly held high tech companies, and innovative sales programs at national organizations and franchises. She, her husband and two children are avid adventurers. They have sailed more than 35,000 nautical miles over two multi-year ocean voyages, spearfishing in remote atolls of the South Pacific, hiking volcanic calderas and living 1000's of miles away from modern civilization for months at a time. (2) --- [![system4 IPS logo ](https://blog.system4ips.com/hs-fs/hubfs/s4ips%20logo.png?width=700&height=175&name=s4ips%20logo.png "system4 IPS logo ")](https://www.system4ips.com) Open main menu Close main menu # Blogs Select Category Allergies Antimicrobial coatings Best Practices Budgets Carpet Cleaning Commercial Cleaning Deep Cleaning Disinfection Facility Services Floors Free Download Hospitality Industry Industries Janitorial Services Local News Maintenance News Post-Pandemic Property Management Resources Restrooms Schools Spring Cleaning Staffing Tips & Tricks Video This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. Posts by: ## Monique Burgess [Follow me on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniqueburgess/) Monique is a seasoned public speaker, digital marketer, serial entrepreneur and global sailor. Her marketing strategies have contributed to multiple successful startup acquisitions, exponential revenue at publicly held high tech companies, and innovative sales programs at national organizations and franchises. She, her husband and two children are avid adventurers. They have sailed more than 35,000 nautical miles over two multi-year ocean voyages, spearfishing in remote atolls of the South Pacific, hiking volcanic calderas and living 1000's of miles away from modern civilization for months at a time. ![happy office worker spring cleaning season buff strip and wax floors and steam clean carpeting](https://blog.system4ips.com/hubfs/Blog%20Header%20Images/Blog%20-%20March%202025%20featured%20image%20(1200%20%C3%97%20675%20px).jpg) ### [Spring Cleaning Must-Do: Best Way to Restore Your Floors and Carpets](https://blog.system4ips.com/spring-cleaning-must-do-the-best-way-to-restore-your-floors-and-carpets) Mar 18, 2025 As winter fades away, it’s time to focus on refreshing and maintaining your commercial space. Snow, salt, and dirt build up over the colder months, taking a toll on floors and carpets. Spring is the perfect season for a deep cleaning service to restore their appearance and longevity. Here’s what you need to know about strip and wax floors, steam cleaning carpets, and utilizing special commercial cleaning services.  ![Monique Burgess](https://blog.system4ips.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Monique%20Burgess%20-%20blog%20author%20-%20avatar%20(hi-res).png?width=45&name=Monique%20Burgess%20-%20blog%20author%20-%20avatar%20(hi-res).png) [Monique Burgess](https://blog.system4ips.com/author/monique-burgess) [Read More](https://blog.system4ips.com/spring-cleaning-must-do-the-best-way-to-restore-your-floors-and-carpets) ![coughing worker quad-demic affecting office productivity and absenteeism](https://blog.system4ips.com/hubfs/Blog%20Header%20Images/Blog%20-%20February%202025%20featured%20image%20(1200%20%C3%97%20675%20px).jpg) ### [How the Quad-demic is Affecting Your Workplace Productivity](https://blog.system4ips.com/how-quad-demic-is-affecting-your-workplace-productivity) Feb 13, 2025 New England is facing a [Quad-demic](https://fortune.com/well/article/winter-quad-demic-flu-covid-rsv-norovirus/) of respiratory illnesses—COVID-19, influenza, RSV, and norovirus—that’s overwhelming hospitals and disrupting daily life. Hospitals in Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts are feeling the spike, and it’s time for us to step up our game when it comes to keeping our offices and community spaces clean. ![Monique Burgess](https://blog.system4ips.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Monique%20Burgess%20-%20blog%20author%20-%20avatar%20(hi-res).png?width=45&name=Monique%20Burgess%20-%20blog%20author%20-%20avatar%20(hi-res).png) [Monique Burgess](https://blog.system4ips.com/author/monique-burgess) [Read More](https://blog.system4ips.com/how-quad-demic-is-affecting-your-workplace-productivity) ![Clean restrooms matter happy thumbs-up employees sinks mirrors washroom office boost worker morale culture](https://blog.system4ips.com/hubfs/Blog%20Header%20Images/December%202024%20featured%20image%20(1200%20%C3%97%20675%20px).jpg) ### [Why Clean Restrooms Matter: Boost Morale, Retain Talent and Elevate Your Brand](https://blog.system4ips.com/why-clean-restrooms-matter-boost-morale-retain-talent-elevate-your-brand-dei-efforts) Dec 11, 2024 Let’s talk restrooms—yes, really. Believe it or not, your office washrooms can make or break the vibe of your workplace. They might seem like a small detail, but clean, well-maintained restrooms pack a big punch when it comes to employee happiness, retention, DEI efforts, and even your brand’s reputation. ![Monique Burgess](https://blog.system4ips.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Monique%20Burgess%20-%20blog%20author%20-%20avatar%20(hi-res).png?width=45&name=Monique%20Burgess%20-%20blog%20author%20-%20avatar%20(hi-res).png) [Monique Burgess](https://blog.system4ips.com/author/monique-burgess) [Read More](https://blog.system4ips.com/why-clean-restrooms-matter-boost-morale-retain-talent-elevate-your-brand-dei-efforts) ![flu season how to reduce absenteeism with professional cleaning cold thermometer sick](https://blog.system4ips.com/hubfs/Blog%20Header%20Images/Blog%20-%20November%202024%20featured%20image%20(1200%20%C3%97%20675%20px).jpg) ### [Flu Season Alert: How to Reduce Absenteeism with Professional Cleaning](https://blog.system4ips.com/flu-season-alert-how-to-reduce-absenteeism-with-professional-cleaning) Nov 11, 2024 It's virus season! Yes, you heard right. All those pesky germs are here. November kicks off flu season -- it's officially the time when infectious diseases tend to spread rapidly inside commercial spaces. ![Monique Burgess](https://blog.system4ips.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Monique%20Burgess%20-%20blog%20author%20-%20avatar%20(hi-res).png?width=45&name=Monique%20Burgess%20-%20blog%20author%20-%20avatar%20(hi-res).png) [Monique Burgess](https://blog.system4ips.com/author/monique-burgess) [Read More](https://blog.system4ips.com/flu-season-alert-how-to-reduce-absenteeism-with-professional-cleaning) ![Fall prep cleaning checklist for RI, CT and MA commercial buildings](https://blog.system4ips.com/hubfs/Blog%20Header%20Images/Blog%20-%20August%202024%20-%20Fall%20Prep%20Cleaning%20checklist%20for%20RI%2c%20CT%20and%20MA%20Buildings%20(1200%20%C3%97%20675%20px).jpg) ### [Fall Prep Cleaning Checklist: Ultimate Guide to Prepare Your Building for Fall in Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts](https://blog.system4ips.com/fall-prep-cleaning-checklist-for-ri-ct-and-ma-buildings) Aug 14, 2024 As the dog days of summer are winding down, building owners and their facility or property managers across Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts should begin planning for the cooler weather ahead. ![Monique Burgess](https://blog.system4ips.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Monique%20Burgess%20-%20blog%20author%20-%20avatar%20(hi-res).png?width=45&name=Monique%20Burgess%20-%20blog%20author%20-%20avatar%20(hi-res).png) [Monique Burgess](https://blog.system4ips.com/author/monique-burgess) [Read More](https://blog.system4ips.com/fall-prep-cleaning-checklist-for-ri-ct-and-ma-buildings) [1](https://blog.system4ips.com/author/monique-burgess) [2](https://blog.system4ips.com/author/monique-burgess/page/2) [3](https://blog.system4ips.com/author/monique-burgess/page/3) [4](https://blog.system4ips.com/author/monique-burgess/page/4) [5](https://blog.system4ips.com/author/monique-burgess/page/5) [![System4PS - logo - white (transparent)](https://blog.system4ips.com/hubfs/Images/logo/System4PS%20-%20logo%20-%20white%20(transparent).svg "System4PS - logo - white (transparent)")](https://www.system4ips.com/) **Rhode Island** 60 Romano Vineyard Way #110 North Kingstown , RI 02852 [(401) 615-7043](tel:(401)%20615-7043) **Connecticut** 425 Kings Highway East Fairfield CT 06825 [(860) 469-8175](tel:(860)%20469-8175) [Follow us on Facebook](https://facebook.com/System4IPS/) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://twitter.com/system4ips) [Follow us on Twitter](https://www.instagram.com/system4ips/) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.linkedin.com/company/system4ips)