The term “spring cleaning” exists for a reason. At this time of year, most of us in Southern Ontario will spend a lot of time cleaning up after a winter filled with slush, snow, and salt. Regardless of the types of floors your building has-hardwood, tile, carpet, or a mix-proper ongoing maintenance plays an essential […]
Offices today are changing. More and more employers are moving away from individual, enclosed rooms and turning instead towards open spaces, which encourage collaboration and communication amongst employees. To keep these areas clean, work with a professional cleaning company that understands the needs unique to open offices and adheres to these rules of etiquette: 1. […]
A trend that we have noticed in recent years is the shift towards daytime cleaning for office environments. Some workplaces choose staggered programs, using both day and evening cleaners to keep their building looking its best, while others prefer to rely solely on day porters and matrons. Whatever arrangement is ideal for your office, incorporating […]
You maintain various areas of your facility on a regular basis, but when was the last time your ceilings received a good, thorough cleaning? High ceilings are some of the most challenging spaces to reach and easiest to accidentally neglect, which is why they can also become some of the dirtiest. If you’re not careful, […]
Do you like using a vinegar-based solution on your windows at home? Are you a fan of a certain brand of cleaning products? Do you believe you’ve created the perfect aromatic concoction to fill your rooms with the scent of newly bloomed flowers? As tempting as it might be to bring these products to work […]
We all want to live and work in clean environments, but what does clean really mean? Cleaning a desk can mean tidying clutter and wiping down surfaces, though other areas – including kitchens and bathrooms – deserve more careful attention. Should you clean, sanitize, or disinfect them? It’s important your cleaners use the right cleaning, […]
For many people, summer conjures pleasant thoughts of blooming flowers, freshly cut grass, and sizzling barbeques. But for facility managers, hot and humid days can also mean nasty, unpleasant odours that make their buildings less inviting places for residents, employees, and visitors alike. While chemical air fresheners can help to mask unpleasant smells, regular cleaning […]
When you operate an industrial facility, you’re always aware of the importance of maximizing worker productivity. A big part of productivity relies on safety and minimizing downtime for maintenance or repairs. What many facility owners don’t realize is that both safety and equipment function are often reliant on the cleanliness and sanitation of the facility […]
Winter weather can wreak havoc on your building’s pristine exterior – or rather, no-longer-quite-so-pristine exterior, thanks to the salt, slush, and snow. When the weather begins to turn warmer, you need to make sure your building looks clean and inviting on the outside as well as the inside. The exterior of your building includes all […]
Infection prevention is crucial in the hospital environment. Healthcare facilities require rigorous cleaning to ensure that their at-risk occupants are not exposed to unnecessary contagions. Clean Link, an informational resource for cleaning industry professionals, profiled St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield, Mo. This hospital has an exemplary cleaning program and dedicated staff to minimize the spread […]
