Infection Control

disinfection

Navigating the new norm

In the wake of recent global events, the importance of disinfection has remained centre stage in our daily lives. The world has witnessed a paradigm
cleaning

The fallacy of reducing cleaning frequencies to cut costs

The professional cleaning industry has historically been called “recession-resistant,” a term that was developed in the mid-1980s because even through downturns, the cleaning industry remained
daytime cleaning

Making the change to daytime cleaning

With all the changes in building occupancy, work-from-home, and flex hours still reigning, cleaners have had to make accommodations to get the job done in
cross-contamination

Avoid cross-contamination in your facility

As the pandemic continues to influence how, when, and where we clean, cross-contamination remains a top priority among maintenance managers and commercial cleaners. The practices
common spaces

The challenges of cleaning common spaces

As the public returns to a pre-COVID lifestyle, filling up common spaces, more and more hospitality facilities are following suit. Hotels and motels, restaurants, and
pest-free

Make your business pest-free this season

As temperatures continue to warm up, more people will be out and about seeking retail therapy and your business needs to be pest-free. From restaurants
flu

Lessons for facility managers from the 2022/2023 flu season

The winter months typically bring more colds and flu, but according to studies, the 2022/2023 influenza season has recorded higher than usual numbers and it
surfaces

Sanitizing surfaces that touchless tech doesn’t address

With all the innovation the cleaning industry has seen in the last few years, what about the surfaces that tech doesn’t cover? From touchless technology
cold and flu season

A sustainable approach to cold and flu season

Cold and flu season is well underway, and planning ahead will help keep guests and staff safe and healthy. Why not take a sustainable approach
pandemic

How to ensure pandemic levels of prevention remain

In a recent study conducted by the Associated Press and the National Opinion Research Centre, less than half of Americans are still wearing masks. Similar
post-pandemic

A safer post-pandemic environment at TCU Place

Leading the cleaning and maintenance operations of a high-traffic, multi-purpose venue was a challenge before COVID-19, let alone during and post-pandemic. In downtown Saskatoon, TCU
ISSA Show North America 2022

Canadian presence noticeable as ISSA Show North America sees strong increase in attendance

ISSA Canada made its return to the one show for facility solutions – ISSA Show North America – which took place at the McCormick Place
UV disinfection

Killing germs & UVC light disinfection

Creating a safe and healthy indoor space requires a combination of multiple interventions.
dosing system

Finding the perfect chemical dosing system

As a cleaning provider, using the right chemical dilution and dosing system is vital.
hygiene

The role of technology in school hygiene

Air quality is a big driver of school hygiene, but while many buildings have built-in ventilation systems, it can be difficult to know how effective these systems are at removing pollution from the air.
office floors

Cleaning floors for health, instead of for appearance

Science is emerging about facility managers prioritizing your floors to clean for health, rather than for appearance.
air purification

The importance of air purification

A sustainable and practical solution to indoor air pollution