In our previous blog, we discussed some tips for developing a winter carpet cleaning plan. Thorough, frequent carpet cleaning is essential throughout the winter months. You can keep up the appearance of your carpets and extend their life through proper winter carpet care and maintenance. The following carpet cleaning techniques are essential for proper winter […]

Flu season lasts throughout the cold months of the year – and winter is just beginning. While sickness can be mitigated through frequent cleaning (especially of high-touch areas), getting the flu shot is a great way to ensure you and your loved ones are healthy throughout the upcoming season. Here’s a reminder from the Government […]

According to a recent article in the Business Canada section of the Huffington Post, the Canadian economy suffers a loss of more than $16 billion per year due to absenteeism. That’s not even the whole story; the bottom line is not the only cost of absenteeism. “The [$16 billion per year] estimate does not include […]

Asthma is a condition that many Canadians live with on a daily basis. Over 2 million Canadians have asthma, and asthma rates have been steadily increasing for the past 20 years. In spite of new medications and technologies, asthma contributes to about 350 deaths per year. That averages out to almost 1 death each day. […]

Day cleaning is a new trend in the cleaning industry, and increasing numbers of condominiums and corporate locations are choosing to implement it. Essentially, instead of cleaning staff coming in overnight, they complete many cleaning tasks throughout the day. Cleaning companies will usually customize the day cleaning program depending on the specific needs of each […]

Greenwashing is the deceptive trend in the cleaning industry wherein cleaning products are referred to as “green”, “environmentally friendly”, or “eco-friendly” without truly being so. These claims are purely for marketing purposes, and should be thoroughly investigated by responsible consumers and cleaning companies. For example, Sunshine has strict cleaning product selection guidelines to ensure that […]

The summer is the ideal time for empty schools to be thoroughly cleaned. Free of occupants for a few months, the janitorial staff sets to work on the rigorous cleaning tasks that are difficult to achieve during the school year. It’s important to get schools as clean as possible for the new school year, to […]

Cleaning an institution such as a hospital, a school, or an assisted living facility, requires special care with which cleaning products are used. These types of facilities are often occupied by people who are part of a “sensitive” population that is affected more adversely by chemicals than the general population. However, even when cleaning an […]

Carpet spots and stains impact not only the appearance of the carpet, but the appearance of your entire facility. If a carpet is dirty, that may be one of the first things people notice upon entering your building. Luckily, preventative carpet maintenance can keep carpets looking pristine for longer periods of time between deeper carpet […]

Here at Sunshine Building Maintenance, we know how important it is to employ a regular cleaning schedule to keep office spaces clean and healthy. This infographic is an excellent demonstration of how dirty the average office can be:   Infographic courtesy of bestchoicereviews.org.