Facilities still don’t perform frequent quality cleaning audits to meet goals, but innovators are developing more accessible and cost-effective tools.

A recent court decision to fine a property maintenance company for not protecting employees reveals health and worker safety training is still lacking.

Educational facilities are embracing green cleaning programs, where such use is pertinent because children are more vulnerable to environmental exposures.

August is especially busy for custodians who have to begin preparing healthy and clean school before students return.

The way to best protect properties from summer flooding is to develop and follow a well-thought out disaster plan, customized to the facility's location.

Cleaning technology trends are evolving to meet the needs of contractors and facility managers who strive to maintain sustainable spaces that reuse water.

When thinking about the most dangerous and irritating pests, ants may not come to mind and are often brushed aside as a simple nuisance.

The new collaborative office seems to be the answer to improved productivity and innovation; however, it introduces new issues of office cleanliness.

Owning and maintaining an apartment pool in Canada can be extremely costly due to damage caused by our climate and the harsh mix of chemicals needed to make the water safe for swimmers. Overtime, pool resurfacing is a reality all property managers and owners must face.

While hot water machines typically use more energy, they may be more effective at cleaning and protecting the indoor environment.

Demonstrated successful experience in the health-care housekeeping field is often fraught with the pitfall of making and learning from mistakes.