The coldest temperatures often arrive in January and February, and that poses a real threat to various outdoor maintenance workers.

The IICRC standard describes non-destructive procedures and methods for professional inspectors to follow for hard-surface floor coverings.

One of COVID-19's major challenges has been maintaining or improving cleaning activities when the managers responsible are not on-site.

Although they increasingly rely on professional service providers to keep up with the complexities of compliance, owners/managers ultimately carry the responsibility for life safety and bear the brunt of enforcement.

The health and injury risk posed by floor mopping deserves increased attention.

The instruments are out there to enhance hygiene, and foodservice and hospitality cleaning is a perfect microcosm.

The global industrial floor scrubbers market is estimated to surpass C$3.7 billion in value by the end of 2020, boosted by COVID-19.

Graffiti diminishes feelings of safety and hurts property owners’ pockets, and COVID-19 has created more tagging opportunities.

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

Investing in the right floor pads can deliver long-term cost savings, as well as reduce wear and tear on flooring and the labour required.

About 11 million people currently reside in Canada's wildland-urban interface areas, enjoying the benefits of proximity to forests and other natural features, but perhaps overlooking the perils.

Clean carpet matters in long-term care facilities, including nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities, according to a new survey.

One of the most common complaints about buildings relates to the upkeep of restrooms. Research shows that restroom cleanliness affects a company’s bottom line, as

As facilities prepare for the fall, an important aspect for maintaining a clean environment is HVAC deep cleaning.

Effective cleaning of high-touch surfaces and floors in healthcare facilities requires proper cleaning tools like microfibre mops.

Recognizing the signs of a pest infestation and knowing how to prevent them in the future should be at the top of every building operator's reopening plan.

As buildings are reopened, inactive plumbing lines may cause bacteria and corrosion problems that lead to additional issues beyond the spread of coronavirus.