Management
Choosing the right floors for your building
If you are replacing your floors as part of your indoor maintenance plan, there is some key information you need to know before you start.
How independent distributors can help with today’s challenges
These are challenging times for commercial cleaners, with lowered building occupancy, smaller budgets, and less labour, but independent distributors can prove to be valuable resources
Is your facility ready for winter?
Winter brings its own unique challenges to facilities, and preparing for those conditions ahead of the cold weather can save you time, money, and headaches.
Getting started in decarbonization
As we strive to lessen our impact on the environment, decarbonization is something that maintenance managers can work towards to help reach the sustainability goals.
Minimizing the risk of winter mould
Winter brings increased precipitation, melting snow and ice, and warmer temperatures indoors – ideal conditions for indoor mould growth. Prevention is the key to avoiding
Commercial cleaning remains critical even with lower building occupancy
Building occupancy has changed, and that means that commercial cleaning has had to pivot once again to accommodate the needs of their corporate customers. Less
How AI can improve your warehouse operations
Smart buildings and technology adoption have become so popular in the last few years, with facility managers streamlining operations, better managing inventory, and minimizing labour.
Common maintenance misconceptions for concrete floors
Concrete floors play a crucial role in commercial buildings, offering the appeal of low maintenance, durability, and aesthetics. Because of these traits, polished concrete floors
Store your cleaning supplies safely
Are you storing your cleaning supplies in the best way? There are many things to consider when evaluating your supply storage, from temperature to ease
Avoid slip and fall accidents in your building
Winter brings snow, ice, and an increased risk for slip and fall accidents in your facility. Minimizing these risks and keeping your facility clean is
Expanding your customer base with lead generation
Building your cleaning company means growing the accounts you have, as well as generating leads to add customers to your list, but it can be
Refinishing floors: a cautionary tale
Keeping a facility clean is no easy feat, requiring a teamwork approach by facility managers and cleaning contractors. This is the story of an error
A responsible approach to infection prevention
Lately, cleaners have been fielding a lot of questions about our disinfecting products. It is always good news to have end users taking a close
Commercial cleaners and their mental health
With the heightened attention on cleaning and sanitizing, labour shortages, and shifting building occupancy, the last few years have certainly taken their toll on the
Understanding green cleaning labels for safety
Sustainability continues to be a hot topic in the commercial cleaning world, with products making claims from biodegradable to organic to eco-friendly. However, it can
Social media and commercial cleaning
Commercial cleaners, like all businesses, need a strategy to spread the word to attract new clientele. Marketing is a crucial step in expanding your business,
Facility maintenance: there’s an app for that
Whether you are managing assets or planning your maintenance schedules, technology has emerged to make maintenance managers’ lives easier. As smart buildings become more popular,