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Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Retention is the secret weapon for cleaning excellence in 2026
If you ask facility managers what keeps them up at night, staffing challenges rank near the top. But here’s what many don’t realize: treating retention
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FMs brace for rising workloads and tight budgets
The facility management industry is preparing for higher workloads, modest budget growth and a more deliberate approach to staffing and project risk over the next year.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
2026 cleaning trends: workforce supply, demand and expectations
The cleaning labour market has changed dramatically in the past five years, and that has redefined the industry overall. Many of those changes will continue
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Minimizing absenteeism during flu season
Flu season can wreak havoc on a business, as we spend more time indoors and germs are more easily spread. For the second year in
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Is day cleaning more practical for businesses?
Typically, cleaning is a solitary task, beginning when office buildings have emptied for the day, but there are advantages to cleaning earlier, while offices are
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
The challenges of holiday cleaning
Commercial cleaning during the holiday season can be a tricky endeavour, from scheduled office events to navigating around decorations to managing labour allocation and more.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Addressing seasonal depression with your cleaning workforce
As the days get shorter, keeping employees motivated can be a challenge, especially in the cleaning industry, where the work can be solitary, often taking
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Janitorial Manager launches JaniJobs to match cleaning needs with skilled talent
Janitorial Manager, a leading cloud-based janitorial software platform, has announced the launch of JaniJobs, an online marketplace designed to connect cleaning professionals with organizations and
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Indoor air quality is a concern for the next generation of workers
Indoor air quality has been talked about in recent years as an important part of healthy buildings and productive workspaces, but it can also directly
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
From clean to exceptional: a checklist for peak season success
As summer continues, public spaces across Canada expect a seasonal surge in visitors, with many sites seeing record-high interest from tourists. Banff National Park saw
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Building a scalable cleaning and maintenance business model
Scalable isn’t just a buzzword in the cleaning and maintenance world – it’s the difference between building a business that lasts and one that hits
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Recognizing and valuing janitorial crews
In the cleaning industry, janitorial crews play an essential but often underestimated role. Every day, these workers ensure the cleanliness, hygiene, and safety in our
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
How to hire, train, and maintain a top-tier cleaning team
Running a successful maintenance or commercial cleaning business depends on more than good equipment and effective cleaning solutions, it starts with a strong team. Finding,
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Helping cleaners stay safe at work
Cleaning is a physical job that requires a level of skill and fitness that’s different from so many other occupations, and maintaining optimal health is
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
The next generation of cleaners
Many industries, commercial cleaning and facility maintenance included, continue to face an on-going skills gap. This is especially concerning as many trades workers retired during
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Smart technology in commercial cleaning
Innovative technology can be a game-changer if you want to streamline your business operations and take your commercial cleaning or maintenance business to the next
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Creating a positive company culture for cleaners
Today’s commercial cleaning industry, like so many others, is experiencing a shift in labour, with evolving needs, changing practices, and a focus on company culture.
