Floor Care
IICRC publishes new standard for hard-surface floor coverings
The IICRC standard describes non-destructive procedures and methods for professional inspectors to follow for hard-surface floor coverings.
Pain, floor mopping, and the pandemic
The health and injury risk posed by floor mopping deserves increased attention.
Floor scrubber market keeps growing during pandemic
The global industrial floor scrubbers market is estimated to surpass C$3.7 billion in value by the end of 2020, boosted by COVID-19.
Brushing up on floor pads
Investing in the right floor pads can deliver long-term cost savings, as well as reduce wear and tear on flooring and the labour required.
Dirty carpet impacts public opinion of long-term care facilities: survey
Clean carpet matters in long-term care facilities, including nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities, according to a new survey.
Microfibre mops: A laundry list of questions
Effective cleaning of high-touch surfaces and floors in healthcare facilities requires proper cleaning tools like microfibre mops.
Why your locker room flooring needs teeth
Both the type of locker room floor you choose and the way you choose to clean it can mean the difference between safe users and a slip and fall disaster.
Helping rubber floors bounce back
Rubber floors require specialized care to keep them looking and performing at their best. In fact, maintenance requirements are often underestimated.
Steps for conducting a green cleaning audit
A green cleaning program is about more than simply using ‘green’ products.
Integrating cleaning robots into the workforce
Companies across North America have been testing cleaning robots for the past few years, but the turning point may have been last fall.
How to develop a maintenance plan for your facility’s floors
Here’s everything facility managers and building owners need to know about how to develop a holistic floor maintenance plan.
Six trends in the cleaning industry impacting floor care
From robots to Instagram, here are the trends we’re watching and what they mean for the way we care for floors.
Autonomous robots and the cleaning industry
It’s been quite a journey for two University of Waterloo Engineering graduates who dreamed of creating an autonomous robot company.
Wet weather underscores importance of matting
Freezing rain this week served as a reminder of the important role mats can play in limiting the amount of dirt and moisture that enters facilities.
AR tech a turning point for future cleaning sector
The cleaning industry has been around for a while, but new technologies like augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are new to the field.
Thinking outside the mould in maintenance
Facilities still contain built-in materials that were exposed to rain and snow in the construction or renovation process, leading to the presence of mould.
Five critical elements of floor care
There are ways to protect floors and keep them looking their best during the winter. Here are five critical elements or components of floor care.