How COVID-19 has impacted real estate operations and building cleaning, and what can be learned from our experience so far.

Cleaning has taken on a new meaning since the words coronavirus and COVID-19 became part of our daily language. But precisely how have cleaning protocols changed?

Waste equipment and services that can process and organize vast amounts of data help inform sustainable practices throughout the facility.

University of Alberta faculty and staff are working with Alberta Health Services to create thousands of 3D-printed face "shields" for use in the province's hospitals.

The Illuminating Engineering Society has released a report explaining germicidal ultraviolet (GUV) disinfection and its potential to safely reduce the transmission of COVID-19, in response to a wave of conflicting statements and opinions on the topic.

The provincial government has introduced new measures to protect long-term-care facility residents and staff from the spread of COVID-19.

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has announced it will no longer be accepting OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Training for the Health and

Worldwide cleaning industry association ISSA has launched a new online course to help cleaners combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The virtual seminar, by the Global Biorisk

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is making a number of relevant courses and publications available for free to help workplaces protect

The goal of the standard is to provide schools with a tool that will help them measure and monitor the effectiveness of the cleaning processes.

Rubber floors require specialized care to keep them looking and performing at their best. In fact, maintenance requirements are often underestimated.

A green cleaning program is about more than simply using ‘green’ products.

Regularly inspecting the irrigation system and making any necessary fixes or upgrades is the best way to ensure as little water is being used.

The list of active ingredients used in disinfectants is lengthy and full of trade-offs.

E-learning systems are becoming a popular training option in the cleaning industry, but how do employers determine which is the best investment?

Burden of occupational cancer in Canada: Major workplace carcinogens and prevention of exposure report was produced by The Occupational Cancer Research Centre.

Recognizing how the drug-resistant fungus spreads in healthcare facilities is essential for effective infection control.