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The case for human-led restroom hygiene
You may have heard that self-cleaning restrooms are starting to make their way into Canadian cities. At first, the concept sounds almost futuristic: a public
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Commercial cleaning in 2026
Commercial cleaning is a vast industry, encompassing everything from janitorial services to including window washing, furniture, carpets, air ducts, restoration, and more. The global cleaning
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Protecting your facility from cross contamination
As the seasons change, it can be a helpful to assess your practices and procedures, making sure that you are cleaning efficiently, productively, and effectively.
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Mastering multi-site consistency during peak season
Peak season has a way of testing every assumption in facility services. What works across multiple locations during steady periods can start to break down
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What exceptional facilities get right before guests ever notice
For facility managers, cleanliness signals how well the entire operation is running. In busy public spaces, guests may not see the systems, staff decisions, or
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Demand for digital proof of service grows as cleaners adopt real-time verification
As expectations for accountability and transparency increase across commercial cleaning, organizations are rapidly adopting digital verification tools to prove work completion and maintain service quality.
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Spring cleaning your facility
Now that the spring weather is here to stay, it’s time for a deep clean in your facility. While you likely have a consistent, rigorous
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Is absenteeism an issue for your cleaning company?
With today’s labour shortages, absenteeism and retention are top of mind for many employers, including cleaning companies. Along with decreasing operational efficiency, absenteeism can also
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ISSA launches registered apprenticeship program
ISSA, The Association for Cleaning and Facility Solutions, recently announced the creation of its Cleaning Technician Registered Apprenticeship Program, an achievement that brings the cleaning profession
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How smart operators are reducing turnover in facility services
Turnover in facility services is often treated like an unavoidable cost of doing business, but it’s one of the most controllable variables in an operation
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Where labour costs are heading
Across Canada, labour costs in the building maintenance sector are rising — through collective agreement renewals, annual minimum wage adjustments, and sector-specific regulatory changes. Quebec’s
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Customize your cleaning cart for best results
While cleaning technology is on the rise, it doesn’t address every need for commercial cleaners. The cleaning cart holds the basic tools that every cleaner
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U.S. Senate passes WIPPES Act
In a major legislative victory for the cleaning and facility solutions industry and ISSA, the U.S. Senate passed the Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental
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ACI launches two-day Spark Summit
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) has opened registration for the inaugural ACI Spark Summit, a new professional development event designed specifically for early- and mid-career professionals
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Building loyal customer relationships for your cleaning company
Building a business in any industry is a huge endeavour, and it is easy to get bogged down with the day-to-day tasks, making it hard
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Maintaining proper sanitation and hygiene across facilities
As hygiene and sanitation remain a vital part of facility cleaning and maintenance, managers need a strategy for providing a clean and safe environment for
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Winners of second annual Spotless Spaces Competition are announced
ISSA, the Association for Cleaning and Facility Solutions, and Tork, the global leader in professional hygiene, are proud to announce the winners of the second
