Management
Restroom hand hygiene is still falling short
Even though hand hygiene has been a popular topic of conversation in recent years, and a priority for businesses across most sectors, companies can do
Preparing for spring building maintenance in the winter
Even though we are in the middle of winter, spring will be here before we know it, and maintenance managers know that a proactive approach
Reimagining the supervisor’s role in facility cleaning
Across Canada, facility cleaning supervisors are under growing pressure; they are expected to manage more sites, respond faster to issues, meet higher service standards, and
Annual planning for facility health
Facility health is not the result of a single successful inspection or an occasional deep clean. Strong health outcomes are built through consistent decisions made
Winter storms and extreme weather are fueling heightened property concerns across Canada
As winter continues, the Farmers’ Almanac forecasted a classic Canadian winter for 2025–2026, featuring deep freezes, frequent snow, and powerful storms, along with occasional mild
Maintaining your parking lot this winter
Winter is in full swing, and many regions have accumulated significant amounts of snow this year, making snow removal and storage a challenge to manage.
Retention is the secret weapon for cleaning excellence in 2026
If you ask facility managers what keeps them up at night, staffing challenges rank near the top. But here’s what many don’t realize: treating retention
Marketing your cleaning business in 2026
The start of a new year is often a time to evaluate your business, re-focus on your mission, and refine your practices for even better
A look at Canadian data centres and water consumption
Artificial intelligence (AI) data centres are rapidly transforming the North American landscape, appearing swiftly and unexpectedly across Canada. The central issue centres on water usage,
Extending the life span of your flooring
Facility flooring can be costly, and today’s maintenance and facility managers need to take a proactive approach to save money, work towards ESG goals, and
Creating a plan for productive, efficient cleaning and maintenance teams
The holiday season brings a unique mix of increased foot traffic, unusual cleaning patterns, shifted staffing schedules, and unexpected wear across a facility. The start
Looking to attract younger cleaning clients in 2026?
If your goal is to broaden your customer base in 2026, attracting younger clients may offer a path forward. Research shows that Millennials (aged 29
Detecting and addressing moisture in your building
Moisture can wreak havoc on a building, from the roof to the walls to the air quality, so keeping your building dry is an important
Facility teams can protect air quality without driving up energy costs
As temperatures continue to drop, facility managers prepare for the challenge of maintaining comfortable buildings while minimizing energy consumption. Yet, some of the very strategies
Grounds management for 2026
While winter is in full effect, it may seem too early to be thinking about outdoor spring maintenance, but looking ahead can improve operations, increase
2026 cleaning trends: workforce supply, demand and expectations
The cleaning labour market has changed dramatically in the past five years, and that has redefined the industry overall. Many of those changes will continue
Minimizing absenteeism during flu season
Flu season can wreak havoc on a business, as we spend more time indoors and germs are more easily spread. For the second year in






















