Clean Matters
GBAC clarifies CDC guidelines on cleaning
GBAC, a Division of ISSA, has clarified its stance on revised CDC guidelines related to cleaning and disinfecting for SARS-CoV-2.
National Cleaning Week returns to elevate and celebrate the industry
The annual event offers opportunities for advocacy, education, employee recognition, and charity.
ISSA Canada names Environmental Stewardship Award winners
The 2020 winners are Yorkdale Shopping Centre, Manulife Investment Management, and Rogers Place.
GBAC STAR Service Accreditation now available for cleaning providers
Cleaning service providers have a new way to show off their credentials.
GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation continues to saturate Canada
The program is gathering pace north of the border, as everything from hotels to arenas to convention centres secure accreditation.
Expanded Winter 2020 issue of FC&M now available
The cleaning and maintenance industry has never been more important. Here, amid the difficult backdrop of 2020, we look to celebrate that.
The coronavirus mutates & spreads: what does that mean?
A 70 per cent more infectious, aggressive mutated form of the coronavirus has emerged. But what does that mean?
Setting the stage for increased industry recognition
One positive from the pandemic is a new respect for the important role professional cleaners play.
ISSA’s GBAC STAR accreditation success is a sign of a cleaner world
The GBAC STAR accreditation was only launched in spring but has already seen huge uptake from facilities around the world.
Public restroom cleanliness: a great source of concern
These days, the cleanliness of public restrooms will help convince people that it is safe to return to public spaces.
An embodied carbon primer for facility managers
Facility management affects a significant component of total lifetime embodied carbon.
Outbreak accelerates role of cobotics in cleaning
COVID-19 is expected to push cobotics to the forefront of cleaning as facilities prioritize health and safety more than ever.
Cleaning schools in the age of COVID-19
Schools have the duty to prevent and control infectious diseases. The COVID-19 pandemic makes the process of cleaning schools even more imperative.
Beware the risks of cleaning chemical mishaps
Some basic chemistry lessons should be reiterated: mixing bleach with ammonia-containing or acid-containing products will produce a toxic reaction.
Beware the risks of cleaning chemical mishaps
Some basic chemistry lessons should be reiterated: any mixture of bleach with ammonia-containing or acid-containing products will produce a toxic reaction.
How to make laundry practices more eco-friendly
It takes a lot of resources to get linens clean. How can businesses make their laundry practices more sustainable and reap the associated benefits?
Floor care tips for the winter
Here are several tips to protect floors and ensure safety for building occupants.