Maintenance
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Repairing carpet damage left by office furniture
When office carpet becomes damaged it's time to repair or replace. If the appearance is still fair to good, and the ...
Canadian Property Management
Tips to prevent mould growth
Building management needs to understand what conditions are necessary for mould growth, so it can ultimately prevent it.
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Cleaning chemicals create post-flood hazards
Cleanup of flood damaged properties must be approached with a knowledge of chemistry so that the cleaning ...
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More dense living, more pest problems
Multi-residential dwellings are at greater risk of pest activity, so it’s important to be proactive rather than reactive with pest management treatments.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Resurfacing a swimming pool
Is fibreglass a viable option for pool resurfacing? GRC Fibreglass Coatings' owner, Peter Gibson, weighs in.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Seasonal landscaping tips
With spring in the air, now is the perfect time to consider landscaping plans for the whole year.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Cleaning and maintaining HVAC systems
What are the standard rules for cleaning and maintaining HVAC systems? The National Air Duct Cleaners Association's executive director, Jodi Araujo, weighs in.
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Computer room maintenance
What special cleaning services do computer rooms require? ServiceMaster Canada's director of business services, Gavin Bajin, provides his expert advice.
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Recognizing safety threats in the janitor’s closet
Cleaning chemicals rely on powerful formulas to help loosen and remove soils and contaminants from all types of surfaces. When used properly, they are generally safe. When used improperly, problems can arise.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
The touch-free route to better restrooms
Touch-free systems can provide a safer, cleaner and more pleasant restroom environment, and research shows 90 per cent of patrons prefer these options.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Reducing the risk of Legionella
Any water source in a building that can be aerosolized may be a Legionella risk, particularly where the water is dirty, remains still or is not exposed to a ...
CondoBusiness
Prevent disasters by lining pipes
Pipe lining is the process of restoring the interior of a pipe to create a barrier between the pipe and water. It not only prevents pinhole leaks but protects ...
CondoBusiness
Making the right flooring choice
Making the right flooring choice and then installing and maintaining it properly can result in years of durable service and significant cost-savings.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Problems underfoot
Hard-surface flooring is often selected because it’s practical. However, this doesn’t mean it's impenetrable. Here are five of the most common hard-surface floor problems and tactical solutions to resolve them.
CondoBusiness
How to combat IAQ problems
Today, it’s not enough to understand building maintenance; property managers need to also understand the need to maintain a building’s supply of healthy air. And the best way to learn to combat poor indoor air quality is to follow these three ...
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Measures to improve indoor air quality
There are many inexpensive, preventative measures that building managers and residents can take to improve the air they breathe.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Clean smarter with microfibre mopheads
While often more expensive than traditional cleaning cloths and mopheads, microfibre products tend to be more absorbent, use significantly less chemicals and water, and clean surfaces more effectively.




