Mould
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Spring cleaning and maintenance to reduce allergens
Spring has officially arrived, and as the temperatures rise, so too, do allergens and allergy symptoms. From outside sources like pollen to interior dust mites
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Facility teams can protect air quality without driving up energy costs
As temperatures continue to drop, facility managers prepare for the challenge of maintaining comfortable buildings while minimizing energy consumption. Yet, some of the very strategies
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Preventing and addressing fall mould
Mould and mildew are common allergens that can worsen seasonal allergies, often occurring during the fall and winter months. Mould spores can be found both
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Allergens in the workplace
Throughout the spring and summer, many people are plagued with seasonal allergies, which can trigger symptoms, hinder performance, and contribute to absenteeism. Research shows that
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Common spring maintenance challenges
Spring has arrived, and it typically brings dampness and dirt, making maintaining commercial facilities more of a challenge. The unpredictability of the weather, increased precipitation,
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The importance of managing the humidity in your building
Maintaining building humidity levels is vital to the performance of your building, but it is often overlooked as part of a comprehensive maintenance plan. Experts
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Creating a fall cleaning plan
Seasonal attention is important for an overall maintenance and cleaning approach for your property. Staying proactive helps maintain cleanliness and hygiene throughout the year, allowing
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Upping the IAQ in your building
Allergens and dust are found in the air throughout the summer, so IAQ remains a priority year-round. Maintenance managers and commercial cleaners need to focus
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New ANSI/IICRC S520 Standard for professional mould remediation
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) announces the publication of a newly-revised ANSI-approved ANSI/IICRC S520 Standard for Professional Mould Remediation (4th edition,
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Managing moisture and mould
In the vast and varied skyline of commercial buildings, mould growth can be lying in wait as a serious and potentially health-threatening issue. Whether it
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Keeping your building safe and dry
While we continue to experience a mix of winter and spring, melting snow and extra precipitation often cause flooding and water damage. In order to
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Ensuring Preparedness: Make Remediation Response a Facility Priority
Canada’s four distinct seasons make building maintenance a never-ending cycle of problems, often involving water. Facility managers face difficult yearly challenges. Establishing a plan in
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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
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Keeping schools healthy and clean
As back-to-school approaches, custodians are facing the daunting task of keeping the environment sanitized and safe for students, teachers, and visitors, as people are constantly
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Improving the indoor air quality in your building
The cooler weather is on its way, and when that happens, windows and bay doors start to stay closed, so facilities need to do what
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Avoiding summer mould in your building
The heat of the summer weather can have adverse effects on your building and your maintenance plan. Along with added moisture from rainfall, the risk
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Protect your employees and your facility from air pollution
As the summer heats up, so do wildfires and the smoke they carry. This year Canadian wildfires have sent dangerous levels of smoke up and
