Cleaning
The benefits of recurring revenue during a recession
In the midst of ongoing reports of layoffs, bank failures, and surging inflation, commercial cleaning businesses are finding solace in the stability of recurring revenue
The challenges of cleaning common spaces
As the public returns to a pre-COVID lifestyle, filling up common spaces, more and more hospitality facilities are following suit. Hotels and motels, restaurants, and
Does automated cleaning give you a competitive edge?
Technology and automated cleaning have made huge strides in recent years, helping to address the ongoing labour shortage, and in many cases, improving hygiene and
Make your business pest-free this season
As temperatures continue to warm up, more people will be out and about seeking retail therapy and your business needs to be pest-free. From restaurants
How cleaners can still thrive with lower building occupancy
As businesses continue to adapt and change in this post-pandemic landscape, remote work has had a significant impact on building occupancy. How does this affect
The evolution of technology in commercial cleaning
We have all seen the headlines about how technology will change the cleaning industry. Customers have likely seen them too, and perhaps it is prompting
Commercial hygiene technology is a breath of fresh air
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses made changes in their commercial hygiene routines in response to public health guidelines. As a result, many businesses –
How to avoid mistakes with cleaning chemicals
With cleaning and hygiene, using products safely and properly is vital, and that means paying special attention to the cleaning chemicals you’re using. It’s a
Keeping your tile and grout clean this spring
Spring can be a messy season, and keeping your tile floors clean and your grout in good shape can certainly be a challenge for maintenance
Tips for effective pressure washing
Pressure washing can be a maintenance manager’s best friend, from cleaning out garbage cans to getting rid of graffiti to removing persistent dirt and grime
Commercial cleaning in allergy season
It’s allergy season, and that makes it a great time to review your products and practices as part of your spring maintenance to find opportunities
FCM’s Spring 2023 issue is out now!
What does facility cleaning and maintenance look like in spring 2023? We’ve written a lot over the last few years about sanitation, hygiene, and health
Recruiting the next generation in facility and maintenance management
Like many other industries, facility management will see a significant shift as baby boomers head towards retirement. In fact, experts predict that when this happens,
Spring cleaning your floors
After the snow and salt damage your floors endured through the winter, spring often brings a rainy, dirty mess to try and keep clean all
Taking steps to prevent and address vandalism
For maintenance managers, part of outdoor maintenance involves taking care of the grounds and making sure your building remains in its best possible condition. This
Why flooding season matters for facility maintenance managers
Canada is no stranger to flooding and extreme weather. Even though it’s officially spring, a recent Colorado low system brought a messy week to much
ServiceMaster Clean®, ISSA, and GBAC to partner
It has been recently announced that ServiceMaster Clean®; ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association; and the Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC), a Division of ISSA,






















