--- title: System4 IPS Blog | Monique Burgess (7) 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. (7) --- [![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. ![](https://blog.system4ips.com/hubfs/Blog-2025.October.3%20insider%20tips%20for%20choosing%20an%20office%20cleaning%20service-1.png) ### [3 Insider Tips for Choosing an Office Cleaning Service in RI, CT & MA](https://blog.system4ips.com/3-insider-tips-for-choosing-an-office-cleaning-service) Jul 18, 2022 Reviewing cleaning service annual contracts? It's that time of year again across many industries. This year, employees have [higher expectations](https://www.system4ips.com/why-increased-cleaning-is-actually-good-for-your-workers) for **office cleanliness**. Is your facility up to par? ![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/3-insider-tips-for-choosing-an-office-cleaning-service) ![are pollen levels getting worse? pollen on windshield](https://blog.system4ips.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/Blog%20-%20June%202022%20featured%20image%20300x175.jpg) ### [Are Pollen Levels Getting Worse?](https://blog.system4ips.com/are-pollen-levels-getting-worse) Jun 14, 2022 Your workplace leaves you frustrated after a quick glance. Everything seems to be covered in dust. However, is it really dust or is it pollen? In most cases, if your car is pollen-covered, so is your office. Did your janitors neglect their duties? ![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/are-pollen-levels-getting-worse) ![](https://blog.system4ips.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/May%202022%20blog%20featured%20image%20300x175.jpg) ### [When is it Time to Strip and Wax Floors or Steam Clean Carpets?](https://blog.system4ips.com/when-is-it-time-to-strip-and-wax-floors-or-steam-clean-carpets) May 16, 2022 Regular mopping and vacuuming should be enough to keep floors and carpets in proper condition, right? Not exactly. Watch this short video for professional tips on keeping your workplace in excellent condition, while saving yourself from costly repairs and replacements.   ![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/when-is-it-time-to-strip-and-wax-floors-or-steam-clean-carpets) ![](https://blog.system4ips.com/hubfs/Blog%20-%20April%202022%20featured%20image%20(300%20%C3%97%20175%20px).png) ### [What is a “Special Service” Commercial Cleaning, Really?](https://blog.system4ips.com/what-is-a-special-service-commercial-cleaning-really) Apr 14, 2022 Why would **Special Services** be needed when regular janitorial services are provided? How are they different from commercial janitorial cleaning services? What is a "Special Service" anyway?   ![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/what-is-a-special-service-commercial-cleaning-really) ![](https://blog.system4ips.com/hubfs/Blog%20-%20February%202022%20featured%20cover%20(300%20%C3%97%20175%20px).png) ### [Your Top 4 Carpet Cleaning Problems Explained](https://blog.system4ips.com/your-top-4-carpet-cleaning-problems-explained) Feb 16, 2022 Millions of square feet of carpet (and flooring) are installed each year. This is an expensive item for your facility. If not properly cared for, it could leave a damaging impression on visitors, customers, and employees. As leaders in the professional cleaning industry for 16 years, we have seen every type of carpet (and stain) imaginable. In this article, you'll learn about the top four problems with [carpet cleaning](https://www.system4ips.com/services/commercial-carpet-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/your-top-4-carpet-cleaning-problems-explained) [5](https://blog.system4ips.com/author/monique-burgess/page/5) [6](https://blog.system4ips.com/author/monique-burgess/page/6) [7](https://blog.system4ips.com/author/monique-burgess/page/7) [8](https://blog.system4ips.com/author/monique-burgess/page/8) [9](https://blog.system4ips.com/author/monique-burgess/page/9) [![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)