Rubber floors require specialized care to keep them looking and performing at their best. In fact, maintenance requirements are often underestimated.

A green cleaning program is about more than simply using ‘green’ products.

Companies across North America have been testing cleaning robots for the past few years, but the turning point may have been last fall.

To maintain spotless carpet during the summer season, Whittaker offers tips to address some of the most challenging carpet stains.

Next to employees, equipment is an essential part of a cleaning operation. To determine the most suitable option, it’s important to consider the pros and cons.

Floor care is an important part of maintaining a facility's image and safety. It's a big task year-round, but it can be a challenge particularly in the winter.

Recently released guidelines from Ontario's Provincial Infectious Diseases Advisory Committee address the cleaning and disinfecting challenges that housekeeping staff continue to face in healthcare facilities.

It’s been quite a journey for two University of Waterloo Engineering graduates who dreamed of creating an autonomous robot company.

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.

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.

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.

There are various products on the market for managing the season’s worst, which can make choosing a de-icing material a difficult task.

Health officials won’t quite know what to expect until later this fall, but facilities should still brace themselves no matter what flu strain will spread.

Infection prevention and control, while taken seriously in healthcare settings, isn’t always a priority in educational facilities.

Although Canada is finally banning asbestos-containing products for good by 2018, the government hasn’t yet clarified issues related to existing asbestos.

In heavy winter conditions, facility maintenance should include the application of ice melt to key walkways.