Management
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
Is day cleaning more practical for businesses?
Typically, cleaning is a solitary task, beginning when office buildings have emptied for the day, but there are advantages to cleaning earlier, while offices are
Planning for sustainable snow removal
Snow removal is often part of outdoor maintenance management, and practicing sustainability can be included in this year’s efforts. Sustainable snow removal can help companies
Maintaining your warehouse flooring through the winter
Facility and warehouse flooring can really take a beating as the seasons change. Winter brings wet, slushy conditions, along with ice and snow, and leftover
Celebrate Giving Tuesday with your cleaning team
Giving Tuesday is celebrated after American Thanksgiving, and it is a movement encouraging people to donate, volunteer, and participate in acts of kindness. Why not
The challenges of holiday cleaning
Commercial cleaning during the holiday season can be a tricky endeavour, from scheduled office events to navigating around decorations to managing labour allocation and more.
Addressing seasonal depression with your cleaning workforce
As the days get shorter, keeping employees motivated can be a challenge, especially in the cleaning industry, where the work can be solitary, often taking






















