Hygiene
Public washrooms still popular as public looks for touchless options
Public washrooms have remained popular despite COVID-19, but people are increasingly looking for touchless facilities.
CDC highlights concerns over disinfectant use
The CDC notes the chances of being infected by COVID-19 by touching contaminated surfaces are "generally less than one in 10,000."
Setting up school cleaning programs that track results
COVID-19 poses a huge challenge for educational facility managers — here are four steps to verify and validate school cleaning programs.
GBAC clarifies CDC guidelines on cleaning
GBAC, a Division of ISSA, has clarified its stance on revised CDC guidelines related to cleaning and disinfecting for SARS-CoV-2.
Promoting better hand & surface hygiene in schools
Proper hand hygiene training, heightened cleaning, and access to hygiene products are essential to keeping schools safe.
Focusing on best cleaning practices for public transit
The International Association of Public Transport (UITP) has partnered with GBAC to highlight transit best practices.
Will heightened cleaning habits remain post-COVID-19?
Survey data suggests strengthened cleaning habits will remain front and centre for a large majority of people post-pandemic.
Edmonton becomes first Canadian city to commit to city-wide GBAC STAR accreditation
Edmonton would be the first Canadian and second North American destination to obtain the accreditation.
Three steps for avoiding washroom pests
Hopefully, washroom pests are the last thing on your guests’ mind, but that’s only possible if pest management remains top of mind.
Key lessons in washroom hygiene from COVID-19
Hand and washroom hygiene remains of critical importance for organizations to thrive in the new climate created by COVID-19.
GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation continues to saturate Canada
The program is gathering pace north of the border, as everything from hotels to arenas to convention centres secure accreditation.
Watch out for hygienic fraud
Look out for hygienic fraud: that's the warning of a microbiologist who specializes in cleaning and sanitation.
Green goals in pest control are worth setting
Green initiatives are more than a trend. Many industries are putting greater emphasis on ensuring products are sourced and processed in an environmentally conscious manner
Protecting workplaces from a “twindemic”
In the second wave of the pandemic, business owners and facility managers must be unprecedentedly vigilant about protecting workplaces.
Future-proofing cleaning for the new normal
The present is painful for property and facility managers and it's made future-proofing cleaning more important than ever.
School washrooms are receiving failing grades from students
Bradley Corp's latest Healthy Handwashing Survey focuses on attitudes towards high school washrooms during COVID-19.
Airline cleaning methods can be effective elsewhere during COVID-19
New and enhanced airline cleaning and disinfection has been tested with a focus on infection control, and the results have been positive.
