If your building has an underground parking lot, many of the people who occupy your building – whether they are tenants, consumers, or professionals – use it. The parking lot is part of your building and can leave a lasting first impression. Therefore, a dirty parking lot is simply not an option. Clean surfaces look […]
Keeping your carpets well-maintained is essential for a clean, attractive, and hygienic building. Without regular cleaning, carpets will collect dirt and debris; they will be stained and require a costly replacement. Avoid this with a careful carpet cleaning schedule implemented by professionals who use appropriate and effective techniques. Different areas in your building are best […]
Green cleaning is essential for the health and safety of building occupants, cleaning personnel, and the environment. For a full breakdown on the importance of green cleaning, click here to see our previous post on the topic. Restrooms are present in every building, and they are areas that require frequent cleaning. Therefore, it is particularly […]
It’s no surprise that a clean office means fewer sick days for your employees. Unclean workplaces have many places for bacteria to lurk – especially on commonly touched surfaces such as the phone, keyboard, light switch, or doorknob. The list goes on. Naturally, cleaning is important all year round; but, it may be particularly important […]
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. […]
Floor stripping is a process that completely removes old wax, soil, and grime from floors to restore them to a shining, like-new state. With powerful machinery, the top layer is removed from the floor surface; this allows the floors to be treated with a new substance to keep them fresh and clean. As one of […]
You know all about spring cleaning. But what about winter cleaning? Take it from us, you don’t want to ignore your building’s (or your home’s!) cleaning needs all winter, only to clean it in the spring. You’d be buried in slush, dirt, salt, and dust. As we go through this snowy, rainy, slushy winter season […]
According to the World Health Organization, workplace exposure to fumes, gases, and dust are responsible for 11% of asthma cases worldwide. And some estimates suggest that 20% of new cases of asthma in adults are work-related. One way that Sunshine endeavours to keep your office environment clean isn’t visible, and that’s why we use HEPA […]
Influenza-or ‘the flu’-is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza viruses. The elderly, children, and people with chronic health conditions are a particularly high risk for serious flu complications. Public Health Ontario recommends that the best way to prevent the flu is through the annual vaccination shot. After that, there are a number of […]
