Housekeeping
Clean restrooms drive loyalty, repeat visits, and revenue
Recently, Bradley Company released its 16th annual Healthy Handwashing Survey™, tracking how public restroom expectations shape consumer behaviour. The 2025 results confirm a powerful truth:
Attracting and retaining skilled cleaners in a competitive labour market
With the cleaning industry continuing to face staffing shortages and high turnover, companies are rethinking the best ways to recruit and retain talent. “Whether you’re managing
Targeting new cleaning customers
The cleaning industry is a crowded marketplace, and today’s economy calls for out-of-the-box thinking when trying to attract business and broaden your customer base. The
Building a scalable cleaning and maintenance business model
Scalable isn’t just a buzzword in the cleaning and maintenance world – it’s the difference between building a business that lasts and one that hits
New legislation affects Ontario’s restroom cleaning practices
Starting July 1, 2025, a new requirement will be enforced for all employers in the province of Ontario. Adopted as part of Bill 190 –
Recognizing and valuing janitorial crews
In the cleaning industry, janitorial crews play an essential but often underestimated role. Every day, these workers ensure the cleanliness, hygiene, and safety in our
How to hire, train, and maintain a top-tier cleaning team
Running a successful maintenance or commercial cleaning business depends on more than good equipment and effective cleaning solutions, it starts with a strong team. Finding,
Paying special attention to public restroom cleanliness
Restroom cleanliness is not just about hygiene, it can negatively affect your guest and staff experience and diminish your reputation. In fact, in a recent
Consistent cleaning schedules reduce operational costs in commercial spaces
One of commercial property management’s most significant challenges is maintaining a clean and hygienic environment. This isn’t a goal of pure aesthetics; it’s a critical
Studying the mindset of maintainers
GP PRO, a division of Georgia-Pacific and a leading maker of advanced dispensing solutions for commercial facilities, surveyed 200 maintainers working in U.S. facilities to
Celebrating International Housekeeping Week
International Housekeeping Week, taking place September 8 to 14, 2024, is an annual event celebrated by the Canadian Healthcare Housekeepers Association (CHHA), Indoor Environmental Healthcare
Managing your cleaning labour
In today’s competitive marketplace, providing excellent service means higher profits, more loyalty, and increased efficiency. By maximizing your employee retention and effectively managing your labour,
Spring cleaning your warehouse
Often, we focus on the interior of the building and the grounds when spring arrives, but does your warehouse need a little TLC? Changing seasons
Great expectations
With increased attention from Canadians towards green initiatives, organizations are looking to become more sustainable to appeal to consumers, investors, and employees alike. To do
Finding great candidates for your commercial cleaning business
Most industries have experienced a labour shortage in the past few years and the commercial cleaning industry is no exception. Growing your business means growing
Keeping your carpets clean
Winter weather can wreak havoc on the carpets in your building, causing damage, increasing labour, and posing a potential tripping hazard. Creating a plan to
Commercial cleaning and the way forward
As the commercial cleaning industry continues to evolve, the roles of management, frontline workers, and everything in between are also changing. ISSA’s Hygieia Network has






















