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CIMS

Canadian companies earn CIMS certification

CIMS is the first consensus-based management standard that outlines the primary characteristics of a successful, quality cleaning organization.
pandemic

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.
handwashing

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

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.
office

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

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.
hygiene

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.
cleaning lessons

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

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

ServiceMaster Clean: Dedication to clean

ServiceMaster Clean is focusing on education in pursuit of new standards of hygiene.
office cleaning

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.
infectious disease

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

Flu season and cleaning — the proof is in the pudding

People want to have confidence that thorough daily cleaning is occurring.
antimicrobials

Hidden dangers of antimicrobial building products

Little evidence exists that building products containing antimicrobials actually prevent disease transmission and lead to healthier populations.
long-term care

Cleaning for health and hygiene in long-term care

Tackling the top three challenges facing environmental staff.
infection prevention strategies

Post-COVID infection prevention strategies

Managers and cleaning professionals can follow cornerstone steps to develop effective an effective infection prevention program.