Health & Safety
Keeping night cleaning workers safe
Night cleaning and maintenance work can make sense in some situations, but it comes with its own set of challenges and potential hazards.
Healthcare housekeeping & EVS in good hands
The Canadian Healthcare Housekeepers Association has observed pandemic pain – and progression.
CDC updates COVID-19 school recommendations
The recommendations for safe in-person learning for K–12 schools and early care programs have undergone a few changes.
5 ways to create cleaner environments in schools
To ensure schools are taking the best first step forward, their cleaning operations should zero in on five key areas of focus.
Ensuring safe and effective flood cleanup
Flood cause a host of problems for facility operators and cleanup crews, from foundational damage to mould.
Removing barriers is critical to proper healthcare hand hygiene
What can be done to help facilitate greater hand hygiene?
Using tech to improve washroom hygiene
Washrooms cannot be overlooked when it comes to the health and safety of patients, visitors, and staff.
What are office managers looking for in a commercial cleaning company in 2022?
There are a few specifics office managers want to see.
5 tips for using ATP monitors
ATP monitors are one of the most reliable indicators we have to measure cleaning performance, but they must be used properly.
4 tips for retaining employees and boosting morale
It's more critical than ever for businesses to provide a clean, enjoyable, and supportive work environment.
8 essentials for worker safety
AFFLINK's Safety Supply Checklist outlines eight essentials for facility managers and workers.
Green Seal bans all PFAS in cleaning products
PFAS chemicals can be so resistant to degradation that they could persist for hundreds of years; hence their nickname of "forever chemicals".
Grease and degreasers: what you need to know
Most commercial kitchens share one thing in common: grease. That poses several risks.
The germ hotspots to watch this travel season
Summer 2022 is expected to be a busy travel and tourism season, but that brings with it risks. It's vital to identify the germ hotspots.
Creating a safe haven in clean schools
Traditionally, schools maintained their own janitorial staff on-site, but this is no longer optimal in many cases.
The abuse of disinfection: Why zeal can be as harmful as negligence
Disinfection is vital, but being over-zealous can hinder rather than help.
Fighting off flea infestations
Flea invasions must be addressed because they are more than just a nuisance.