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Restroom cleaning: Elevating standards and protecting health

The pandemic highlighted the vital role of the professional cleaning industry, especially in restrooms, where hygiene is most visible and most scrutinized. Cleaning companies and
scheduling

Mastering cleaning schedules

As cleaning companies get busier, struggling to better manage labour shortages, employee turnover, and scaling the business, efficient scheduling is more important than ever. Research
cleaning

The hidden cost of reactive cleaning programs

For many facilities, cleaning (or the lack thereof) becomes most visible (and urgent) when something goes wrong: a restroom runs out of supplies, an entryway
circular

Creating a circular economy for your cleaning company

As sustainability and ESG goals remain top of mind for many cleaning companies, creating a circular economy can help business owners reach their environmental targets.
restroom

The case for human-led restroom hygiene

You may have heard that self-cleaning restrooms are starting to make their way into Canadian cities. At first, the concept sounds almost futuristic: a public
women

What are women looking for from a public restroom experience?

Restrooms are an important part of a guest’s visit to your building; they directly influence employee health, brand reputation, and customer perception about your business.
allergens

Spring cleaning and maintenance to reduce allergens

Spring has officially arrived, and as the temperatures rise, so too, do allergens and allergy symptoms. From outside sources like pollen to interior dust mites
retention

Retention is the secret weapon for cleaning excellence in 2026

If you ask facility managers what keeps them up at night, staffing challenges rank near the top. But here’s what many don’t realize: treating retention
cleaning and maintenance teams

Creating a plan for productive, efficient cleaning and maintenance teams

The holiday season brings a unique mix of increased foot traffic, unusual cleaning patterns, shifted staffing schedules, and unexpected wear across a facility. The start
office

Proactive post-holiday office cleaning practices

Holiday parties, extra visitors, and even office closures can leave workspaces in need of a little TLC before the new year begins. Studies show that
hygiene

How does scent affect perceived restroom hygiene?

Hygiene has become a critical component of restroom cleanliness in recent years, but what role does scent play? While it may seem like common sense
holiday

The challenges of holiday cleaning

Commercial cleaning during the holiday season can be a tricky endeavour, from scheduled office events to navigating around decorations to managing labour allocation and more.

Janitorial Manager launches JaniJobs to match cleaning needs with skilled talent

Janitorial Manager, a leading cloud-based janitorial software platform, has announced the launch of JaniJobs, an online marketplace designed to connect cleaning professionals with organizations and
experience

Restroom upgrades that enhance the experience

Restrooms are much-used, important spaces in the building, and prioritizing those spaces can improve employee and guest perception, lower costs, increase efficiency, and offer an
seasonal

Using on-demand cleaning talent to support seasonal and emergency contracts

Ongoing staffing challenges in the cleaning industry are an unfortunate reality of an industry plagued by high turnover and often complex operational hurdles. Seasonal surges,
deferred construction

The consequences of deferred cleaning and maintenance

Taking a proactive approach to cleaning and maintenance is a crucial part of running a successful business. In today’s uncertain economy, building owners and facility
trends

Commercial cleaning trends to watch for in 2026

Commercial cleaning trends are continually evolving with shifting priorities, technological innovation, and changing consumer expectations. As we head towards the end of the year, what