Cleaning
Taking care of your commercial floors
Maintaining your flooring is an ongoing task, from managing its appearance to sanitizing to treating spots and stains. Knowing how best to maintain your flooring
Celebrating International Housekeeping Week
International Housekeeping Week, taking place September 8 to 14, 2024, is an annual event celebrated by the Canadian Healthcare Housekeepers Association (CHHA), Indoor Environmental Healthcare
Do you buy your cleaning supplies in bulk?
As companies look for ways to trim their expenses, buying cleaning supplies in bulk may be one way to cut costs over the long haul.
Maintaining your solar panels
As the end of summer draws near, many maintenance managers are performing tasks that will prepare their buildings for the colder months. Solar power is
Staying ahead of restroom hygiene
With September on the horizon, many janitors continue to work hard to get schools ready for the chaos of fall. From the floors to the
Managing your cleaning labour
In today’s competitive marketplace, providing excellent service means higher profits, more loyalty, and increased efficiency. By maximizing your employee retention and effectively managing your labour,
Design concepts for sustainable cleaning
The design of public spaces, such as restrooms, plays a key role in ensuring effective cleaning and long-term durability. All too often, original and aesthetically
A greener approach to public restrooms
Sustainability doesn’t always have to be complicated or costly. While many maintenance managers may be looking at adding technology like sensors or taking on a
Setting summer cleaning schedules
Spring cleaning gets a lot of attention, but what about the summer? Staying on top of your cleaning and maintenance through the hotter months with
The impact of drones on commercial cleaning and maintenance
In the realm of facility management, the quest for efficient and effective cleaning solutions has long been a top priority, challenged in part by the
Cleaning innovations that are here to stay
While using the latest techniques and tools holds the key to a best-in-class facility cleaning program, it’s important to understand how all the elements interact
Hygiene and happiness
Today’s facility managers are under mounting pressure to do more with less. Supply chain challenges, labour shortages, and Canadians’ increased expectations around cleanliness and hygiene
Cleaning chemicals and the dangers they pose
Even though sustainability is emerging as a top cleaning trend, with organic ingredients and eco-friendly practices on the rise, harsh, toxic chemicals still exist in
New ANSI/IICRC S520 Standard for professional mould remediation
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) announces the publication of a newly-revised ANSI-approved ANSI/IICRC S520 Standard for Professional Mould Remediation (4th edition,
Deterring and removing graffiti from your building
Graffiti vandalism is described as writings or drawings made to a property without the consent of the owner, and it has become a pervasive problem
Managing moisture and mould
In the vast and varied skyline of commercial buildings, mould growth can be lying in wait as a serious and potentially health-threatening issue. Whether it
Our Spring/Summer issue of FC&M magazine is now available!
We’re well into spring and headed into summer! With the warmer weather comes a new set of challenges, opportunities, and our Spring/Summer issue of Facility






















