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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
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Strategies for cleaning crowded spaces
Commercial cleaning is a complicated edeavour when you consider use, traffic, labour, and more, but it can become even more of a challenge in event
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Ladder safety for spring maintenance
March is ladder safety month, and it is the perfect time to assess your ladder practices to ensure maximum safety for your teams. In the
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Achieving cleaning consistency across diverse facilities
Cleaning consistency sounds straightforward until you’re responsible for maintaining it across multiple building types. In a single week, franchisee teams may serve a medical clinic,
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Clean, connected restrooms: The ultimate smart building launchpad
The biggest hurdle to a smart building is not the technology – it is bridging the gap between strategy and execution. Too often, the grand
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Cutting costs and raising revenues for your cleaning company
Today’s marketplace is crowded and competition is fierce. As cleaning companies fight for attention, build their businesses, and protect their margins, finding simple ways to
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Providing the proper PPE for your employees
Protecting your employees is non-negotiable, and PPE is a part of that protection. Whether it’s cleaning or maintenance, providing the proper PPE helps keep your
