Cleaning
Spring cleaning commercial spaces
As the snow melts and the temperatures rise, it’s the perfect time for spring cleaning as part of facility maintenance! While you likely clean and
Carpet cleaning for your business
As labour continues to be a challenge, budgets get smaller, and remote work persists, commercial carpet cleaning may be left to the discretion of businesses
What’s on the horizon for smart restroom solutions?
Smart restroom technology is now well into its early adoption phase, and more and more facilities are leaning into the opportunity to leverage data to
Keeping ants out of your facility this spring
Maintenance managers know that dealing with pests can make your job harder, and keeping your facility ant-free can be a challenge. Not only are they
EPA highlights Green Seal’s PFAS prohibition for federal purchasers
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) released an update to its federal purchasing search tool that highlights the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) prohibitions and
Navigating the new norm
In the wake of recent global events, the importance of disinfection has remained centre stage in our daily lives. The world has witnessed a paradigm
The Winter 2024 edition of Facility Cleaning & Maintenance is now available!
As we embark on the first quarter of 2024, it’s a time to embrace change and continue to move forward, enjoying the progress and evolution
Extending the life of your commercial carpets
The salt, slush, and debris that winter brings require daily cleaning and attention. Research shows that one square yard of carpet can accumulate one pound
Finding great candidates for your commercial cleaning business
Most industries have experienced a labour shortage in the past few years and the commercial cleaning industry is no exception. Growing your business means growing
Four habits to help grow your commercial cleaning business
At the height of the pandemic, having a clean building was the most important thought in every property owner’s mind. Today, priorities have shifted, and
Keeping your carpets clean
Winter weather can wreak havoc on the carpets in your building, causing damage, increasing labour, and posing a potential tripping hazard. Creating a plan to
Effective customer review management strategies to boost your business
Customer reviews are crucial and should not be underestimated in their power to boost your cleaning business and help get your name out there. In
Out in the cold
Every year, over 40,000 working Canadians are injured due to slip and fall accidents, particularly during the winter months. Ice, accumulated snow, and moisture outside
Creating balance for commercial cleaners
Commercial cleaners have been working at full capacity with increased responsibility, less labour support, and more scrutiny for the last few years, resulting in burnout
Commercial cleaning and the way forward
As the commercial cleaning industry continues to evolve, the roles of management, frontline workers, and everything in between are also changing. ISSA’s Hygieia Network has
Three prevailing value drivers of smart restroom technology
Smart technology is not only a common phrase within the facility management field; today it is virtually ubiquitous with optimized facility operations. Over the last
Pest practices
Recreational and entertainment facilities, such as casinos, gyms, pools, parks, movie theaters, sports arenas, and community centres, are meant to be havens for fun and