Hygiene
FMs quarterback retail transformation
The newly released PRSM 2017 Trends Report highlights the various roles of facility managers in reta
Technological advances in cleaning audits
Facilities still don’t perform frequent quality cleaning audits to meet goals, but innovators are developing more accessible and cost-effective tools.
Duo builds ‘unique’ prototype for bin cleaning
Two Winnipeg men have designed and built a prototype of a mobile pressure washing truck that sustainably sterilizes and deodorizes all garbage bins.
Planning green cleaning programs in schools
Educational facilities are embracing green cleaning programs, where such use is pertinent because children are more vulnerable to environmental exposures.
How custodians can prep before students return
August is especially busy for custodians who have to begin preparing healthy and clean school before students return.
Electric landscaping project a first in Canada
International Landscaping won a bid for Meadowvale North Business Park in Ontario and is now working on Canada’s largest electric landscaping project.
Why parking lot cleaning should be a priority
Since the parking lot is the first thing people see when entering a property, it should be treated like a welcome mat and cleaned routinely.
Aging facilities face increased pest pressure
While all buildings need protection against potential pests, older buildings can face increased pest pressures and unique challenges if left unprepared.
Share spaces, not germs, in collaborative offices
The new collaborative office seems to be the answer to improved productivity and innovation; however, it introduces new issues of office cleanliness.
Certification in health-care housekeeping
Demonstrated successful experience in the health-care housekeeping field is often fraught with the pitfall of making and learning from mistakes.






