Products & Supplies
Five critical elements of floor care
There are ways to protect floors and keep them looking their best during the winter. Here are five critical elements or components of floor care.
Five tips for evaluating de-icing products
There are various products on the market for managing the season’s worst, which can make choosing a de-icing material a difficult task.
Benefits and limits of UV-C Disinfection systems
New UV-C Disinfection technologies are being implemented across the globe in an attempt to eliminate harmful microorganisms before they reach patients.
Urbanization turbocharging pesticide resistance
Canada’s growing cities are fueling pesticide resistance as rodents, bed bugs and cockroaches better adapt to human environments.
How automation is changing the JanSan industry
Canadian cleaning companies are starting to rethink how technology can make them more efficient and competitive.
‘No VOCs’ product claim not always what it seems
Building occupants may still be inhaling VOCs and other chemical emissions despite the use of eco-friendly products.
Prepping for flu season with the value of cleaning
Health officials won’t quite know what to expect until later this fall, but facilities should still brace themselves no matter what flu strain will spread.
Handling recycling and waste is hurting janitors
Every day, millions of janitors compromise safety when handling garbage and recycled materials.
Warmer weather to boost fall rodent activity
Summer-like conditions this past September and now October may contribute to higher rodent activity in the fall season.
Getting wasps to buzz off your facility
Wasps have a frightening reputation for their aggressive behaviour and are often seen in greater numbers towards the end of summer.
Existing asbestos stockpile raises concerns
Although Canada is finally banning asbestos-containing products for good by 2018, the government hasn’t yet clarified issues related to existing asbestos.
Social media tips for cleaning companies
Cleaning marketer and entrepreneur Lisa Macqueen recently offered advice on what cleaning companies need to be doing on social media.
No vacancy for pests in hotels
With the right strategy in place, hotels can put out the “no vacancy” sign for pests and help ensure guests have a pleasant stay.
Infection control downplayed in surface selection
Staff continue to face challenges with cleaning, disinfecting and infection control because purchase items often don’t meet PIDAC best practices.
Keeping the dirtiest pests out of foodservice areas
To avoid negative publicity, it’s important to be aware of the dirtiest pests that are the greatest risk to your restaurant area.
A healthy case for maintaining synthetic grass
New plant-based innovations in synthetic grass respond to changing forces in the market like changing weather patterns and wellbeing.
Clean healthcare facilities without cutting corners
Cleaning healthcare facilities presents a unique challenges due to the presence of pathogens that require a higher cleaning protocol.






