Business Management
Setting the stage for increased industry recognition
One positive from the pandemic is a new respect for the important role professional cleaners play.
Graffiti is more than just scrawl for facility owners
Graffiti diminishes feelings of safety and hurts property owners’ pockets, and COVID-19 has created more tagging opportunities.
Microfibre mops: A laundry list of questions
Effective cleaning of high-touch surfaces and floors in healthcare facilities requires proper cleaning tools like microfibre mops.
ISSA standard instructs school cleaning practices
The goal of the standard is to provide schools with a tool that will help them measure and monitor the effectiveness of the cleaning processes.
Helping rubber floors bounce back
Rubber floors require specialized care to keep them looking and performing at their best. In fact, maintenance requirements are often underestimated.
Steps for conducting a green cleaning audit
A green cleaning program is about more than simply using ‘green’ products.
Spotting irrigation system problems early
Regularly inspecting the irrigation system and making any necessary fixes or upgrades is the best way to ensure as little water is being used.
Selecting the best e-training technology
E-learning systems are becoming a popular training option in the cleaning industry, but how do employers determine which is the best investment?
Integrating cleaning robots into the workforce
Companies across North America have been testing cleaning robots for the past few years, but the turning point may have been last fall.
Six trends to impact retail multi-site FM industry
Connex, the authority on retailers, multi-site healthcare facilities, entertainment facilities, banks and suppliers provides a breakdown of the meta-trends impacting retail facilities management.
Communication tips for building service contractors
Here are some strategies to have a well-defined communication plan.
Cleaning industry calls for the removal of tariffs
The worldwide cleaning industry association issues action alert on tariffs.
How to make social media work for a cleaning business
Gone are the days when a business service contractor could rely on obtaining its clients from just one channel. Today, it’s all about exposure and the best place a cleaning business can be seen is online.
Sunshine Building Maintenance: Building a Legacy
Now in operation for more than six decades, Sunshine Building Maintenance Inc. is one of the largest privately owned cleaning companies in Ontario.
Fairmont Royal York: Service Second to None
There’s no missing the Fairmont Royal York when flying over Toronto, pulling into Union Station on one of the main train lines or travelling into downtown.
AR tech a turning point for future cleaning sector
The cleaning industry has been around for a while, but new technologies like augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are new to the field.
Spring pests return for flood season
Flood season is arriving to regions across Canada, posing a significant risk to infrastructure, potential loss of life and pest-related health risks.