Clean Matters
Hospital privacy curtains may harbor dangerous germs
Privacy curtains in hospitals can become breeding grounds for resistant bacteria, posing a threat to patient safety, according to new study.
Preparing your facility for hurricane season
Although hurricanes are lesser known to hit Canadian cities as hard as the United States, they can still have a significant impact on Canadian communities.
How JanSan distributors can embrace category expansion
The competitive marketplace is driving the need for category expansion with distributors of all types. Natural category expansion for a current core JanSan distributor may be safety products, food service, breakroom, and office products.
How to effectively spray buff a floor
Somewhat a lost art, spray buffing has now resurfaced not only as a key to stretching floor refinishing cycles, but also at removing heel marks, stains, spills, and leaving floors with a high-gloss shine.
Five benefits of training videos in the JanSan industry
To help JanSan industry organizations appreciate the value of training videos, here are five of the key benefits of using videos to help train cleaning workers.
On&On Recycling Program hits milestone
Armstrong Flooring announced it has recycled more than 100 million pounds of post-consumer flooring material and kept 50,000 tons out of landfills through it’s On&On Recycling Program.
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.
The importance of gender specific PPE in the construction industry
The traditionally male dominated construction industry has begun to see an upturn in the amount of women working on sites. Around 170,000 females, 25 per cent of those in the industry, are employed in hands-on roles.
Why a floor destroyed by winter weather may not need replacing
A floor that's been badly damaged by winter weather in Canada doesn't necessarily need to be replaced, here's how you can clean it.
Data-driven tech to upend restroom maintenance
As facilities evolve and become more high tech, new systems have developed to help improve efficiency - especially when it comes to cleaning schedules.
Four priorities for JanSan distributors in 2018
As large retailers elevate customer demands for online, self-service experiences, JanSan distributors can no longer rest on their laurels.
Spring cleaning to-do list for windows
Here are some critical elements that facility maintenance crews can address this spring in order to achieve streak-free sparkling windows.
Tips for managing frozen pipes
Many buildings across the Greater Toronto Area experienced frigid weather this month, which caused pipes in commercial buildings to freeze and burst.
Reducing the cost of cleaning supplies
The cost of cleaning supplies tend to add up, especially in larger facilities
How buyer demands are changing in the JanSan industry
The JanSan industry is adapting to evolving demands among business buyers who now expect the same omnichannel experiences they get from consumers brands,
Fall inspections to curtail costly winter repairs
The changing seasons bring freeze and thaw cycles, falling leaves, organic growth and harsh weather conditions that can wreak havoc on a facility.








