The goal of the standard is to provide schools with a tool that will help them measure and monitor the effectiveness of the cleaning processes.

Rubber floors require specialized care to keep them looking and performing at their best. In fact, maintenance requirements are often underestimated.

A green cleaning program is about more than simply using ‘green’ products.

Regularly inspecting the irrigation system and making any necessary fixes or upgrades is the best way to ensure as little water is being used.

The list of active ingredients used in disinfectants is lengthy and full of trade-offs.

E-learning systems are becoming a popular training option in the cleaning industry, but how do employers determine which is the best investment?

Companies across North America have been testing cleaning robots for the past few years, but the turning point may have been last fall.

A growing number of schools are opting to participate in “greener” practices that benefit the students, budget, and environment.

National Safety Month is an excellent reminder to conduct an audit of existing infrastructure and determine where upgrades can be made.

Studies have shown that patient transfers from long-term care settings to hospitals present a major risk for the spread of infection.

Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility, a Michigan women's prison has been closed to visitors to treat a scabies outbreak that has afflicted the inmate population for more than a year.

Energy conservation initiatives are cutting costs and supporting skills development that make health care operations more self-reliant in five James Bay communities.

Recently released guidelines from Ontario's Provincial Infectious Diseases Advisory Committee address the cleaning and disinfecting challenges that housekeeping staff continue to face in healthcare facilities.

Copper alloys used more in hospitals to help fight health-care acquired infections, aren’t as prevalent in non-traditional spaces where germs also spread.

The cleaning industry has been around for a while, but new technologies like augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are new to the field.

Flood season is arriving to regions across Canada, posing a significant risk to infrastructure, potential loss of life and pest-related health risks.

Carleton University has launched a new online reporting tool that intricately links health and safety initiatives with facility management.