Industry News
ISSA Innovation Award winners announced
ISSA Innovation Award winners were recently lauded. The group consists of the cleaning industry’s most innovative products and services.
Regular use of disinfectants linked to lung disease
The regular use of disinfectants could increase the chance of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by nearly a third.
ARCSI announces Professional Image Award winners
The Association of Residential Cleaning Services, International (ARCSI) named the winners of its Professional Image Awards.
Employee perceptions of workplace restrooms: survey
Employees say the condition of a workplace restroom reflects how much a company values its workforce, according to a new survey.
Regina pilots new pavement preservation technique
Regina is investing $350,000 from its existing paving maintenance budget in a new pavement preservation technique to restore the surface of asphalt.
Simon Fraser University closer to becoming zero waste
Simon Fraser University is another step closer to becoming a zero-waste university, with Shrum Chemistry now one of its most energy efficient buildings.
Canada cracks down on antimicrobial resistance
Canada is taking new steps to confront the reality of antimicrobial resistance, one of the most serious global health threats facing the world today.
Avmor expands into U.S. market
Avmor, a manufacturer of professional cleaning products in Canada, will begin marketing its products through a limited number of distributors in the U.S.
Retailers key to Hurricane Harvey recovery
The Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association (PRSM) reports that thousands of stores have suffered damage, while building product suppliers and construction/maintenance contractors grapple with their own losses.
New safety standard tackles grease deposits
BRE Global has launched a new standard for ductwork cleaning and maintenance, aligned with Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) requirements for fire safety due diligence.
B.C. storage rack regulations take effect 2018
New resource guides help navigate the Occupational Health and Safety storage rack regulation coming into effect January 2018.
Alberta students well placed to enjoy good IAQ
Canadian buildings account for nearly two-thirds of the Clean Air Awards that the U.S. based National Air Filtration Association (NAFA) has bestowed for 2017.
Tork launches online guide to identify performance improvement gaps
Tork's new online platform offers guidance for how workforce safety and hygiene can complement new technology and improve efficiency.
Saskatoon ponders city-wide organics program
The City of Saskatoon is considering a city-wide organics program to divert food and yard waste from landfill.
Hamilton seeing increased legionella activity
The City of Hamilton’s Public Health Services reports there are increasing cases of Legionnaires’ disease, a type of pneumonia that is caused by legionella.
Special plastic films prevent bacterial contamination: study
Specially designed plastic films can prevent bacterial contamination in the food and biomedical industries and could sanitize food production facilities.
ISSA Canada creates ARCSI Canada division
ISSA Canada has created a Canadian division of the Association of Residential
Cleaning Services International.






