Institutions have had to adapt to changes and focus on the enhanced safety measures required for allowing staff and students back in schools. Here are some examples of protocols and practices to follow to ensure a safe facility.
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 […]
Keeping your building clean is about more than simply making it look good. It also helps maintain the health and wellbeing of everyone who lives in it, works in it, and uses it-increasing productivity by up to 8% each year and reducing the $16 billion in lost revenue sick days cost Canadian businesses annually. The […]
Which areas would you say are the most important to keep clean? If you said the lobby or the staff kitchen you’d be right, but don’t forget to add the bathroom to your top-tier list! In one survey, 86% of customers said they wouldn’t return to a place if the bathrooms weren’t up to par […]
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 […]