Health & Safety
Canadian companies earn CIMS certification
CIMS is the first consensus-based management standard that outlines the primary characteristics of a successful, quality cleaning organization.
Preparing for another pandemic
As we look ahead to our future, cleaning companies must be prepared and ready to respond when the next pandemic emerges.
Survey finds significant drop in handwashing hygiene
The annual Healthy Handwashing Survey from Bradley Corp. has found that general pandemic fastidiousness has declined.
Antimicrobial testing available for new ISO ceramic tile standards
Testing using new ISO standards is now available from the Tile Council of North America testing lab.
The new commercial office takes shape
Facility managers and BSCs are reassessing how they maintain safe office environments. Keeping best practices in mind is vital.
GBAC publishes IAQ infection prevention strategy paper
The paper addresses several strategies for improving indoor air quality in facilities such as schools, restaurants, convention centres & gyms.
COVID-19’s impact on hygiene is lingering
A Cascades PRO consumer poll offers valuable end-user insights for the cleaning and maintenance industry moving forward.
COVID-19 cleaning lessons: In with the new, stick with the old
Old and proven lessons must be adhered to more strictly than before.
How to manage winter cleaning in your facility
Winter can be a messy time for facilities, and it’s critical that facilities focus extra attention on cleaning for both appearance and health.
Office cleaning costs and upgrades on the rise
The cost of office maintenance dropped significantly in the pandemic when workers went remote, but it's on the rise again.
ServiceMaster Clean: Dedication to clean
ServiceMaster Clean is focusing on education in pursuit of new standards of hygiene.
Many workers may quit if office cleaning lacks
More than one-third of respondents would consider changing their jobs if their workplace was not cleaned properly.
GBAC offers new training on infectious disease prevention
The new course highlights how pathogens spread and cause illness and how proper hygienic cleaning and disinfection help infection prevention.
Flu season and cleaning — the proof is in the pudding
People want to have confidence that thorough daily cleaning is occurring.
Hidden dangers of antimicrobial building products
Little evidence exists that building products containing antimicrobials actually prevent disease transmission and lead to healthier populations.
Cleaning for health and hygiene in long-term care
Tackling the top three challenges facing environmental staff.
Post-COVID infection prevention strategies
Managers and cleaning professionals can follow cornerstone steps to develop effective an effective infection prevention program.






















