Robert Kravitz

cleaning

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

The fallacy of reducing cleaning frequencies to cut costs

The professional cleaning industry has historically been called “recession-resistant,” a term that was developed in the mid-1980s because even through downturns, the cleaning industry remained
sustainable cleaning

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

Sustainable cleaning matters

Sustainable cleaning is on almost everyone’s minds as we continue to strive to lower our environmental impact. As we evolve from “green cleaning” to longer,
grease

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

Grease and degreasers: what you need to know

Most commercial kitchens share one thing in common: grease. That poses several risks.
recruitment strategies

Design Quarterly

5 tried and tested recruitment strategies

With many businesses having problems hiring workers, employers must get creative.
cleaning lessons

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

COVID-19 cleaning lessons: In with the new, stick with the old

Old and proven lessons must be adhered to more strictly than before.
pandemic

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

Planning for the next pandemic

COVID-19 can and must serve as a wake-up call for the world to prepare for future pandemics.
facility security

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

Updating facility security in a post-COVID era

A former counterterrorism expert explains some steps that can be taken to enhance facility security.
COVID-19

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

How Canada can learn from Taiwan in beating COVID-19

Taiwan's proactivity in revamping its cleaning procedures can serve as a model for Canada going forward.
floor and carpet care

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

Optimizing floor and carpet care in a pandemic

“Proper and effective cleaning strategies” do not just apply to high-touch surfaces, but also to floor and carpet care.
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Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

Hiring a cleaning contractor in 2021

As the industry continues to change against the backdrop of COVID-19, so do the processes and needs of hiring a new cleaning contractor.
Beedie hospital Delta

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

Disinfection of healthcare floors more important than ever

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revised its stance on healthcare facilities and the care of their floors.
cannabis production

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

Cannabis production environment key to creating healthy inventory

Proper cleaning of cannabis production facilities may be the unsung hero of the industry and the difference between a healthy market and a lagging one.
biofilm

REMI Network

The dirt on biofilm

Biofilm—slimy clumps of bacteria that settle onto surfaces—is a growing concern in Canadian facilities because it can be a threat to occupants.
custodians in Ontario

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

How custodians can prep before students return

August is especially busy for custodians who have to begin preparing healthy and clean school before students return.
dance floors

REMI Network

Steps for keeping dance floors clean and safe

A veteran in the professional cleaning industry offers insight into cleaning and maintaining dance floors.

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.
REMI

CondoBusiness

Understanding carpet warranties

Over the years, carpet warranties have changed considerably, limiting their liability. In some cases, the manufacturer will: specify what type of cleaning is appropriate to maintain the warranty; require cleaning receipts to indicate when and ...