REMI

Health & Safety

PPE

Staying stocked with the right PPE

Hygiene and sanitation continue to remain in the spotlight, but in some cases, cleaning practices have loosened, reverting back to some of the pre-pandemic habits.
biofilms

The emerging threat of biofilms

Healthcare facilities are particularly vulnerable to healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), and biofilms that form in drains and sinks are an often-underestimated threat. In a Master Class
fall

Creating a fall cleaning plan

Seasonal attention is important for an overall maintenance and cleaning approach for your property. Staying proactive helps maintain cleanliness and hygiene throughout the year, allowing
cleaning

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

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 products

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
mould remediation

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,
moisture

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
handwashing

Handwashing and commercial cleaning

With all the attention that hygiene and sanitizing have received these last few years, the importance of handwashing has been highlighted as an important way
drones

Revolutionizing building maintenance with drones

In the realm of modern architecture and urban landscapes, the care and maintenance of buildings are vital components for longevity, aesthetics, and sustainability. However, traditional
pets

Cleaning pet-friendly spaces

From restaurants to hotels to office buildings, many places now welcome pets on-property, which can become a challenge for cleaners. As office spaces continue to
sustainability

Great expectations

With increased attention from Canadians towards green initiatives, organizations are looking to become more sustainable to appeal to consumers, investors, and employees alike. To do
cleanliness

Raising the bar on restroom cleanliness

Restroom cleanliness has been top of mind for the last few years, and as we continue to improve washroom tidiness, sanitation, and hygiene, what are
carpet cleaning

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
ants

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

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
disinfection

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