April 22nd marks the 51st Anniversary of Earth Day. And while eco-friendly living and sustainable business practices should always take priority, Earth Day is a well-needed reminder that we all have a role to play in nurturing the health of our only home. Those roles may vary, but there are universal strategies for protecting the […]
This coming Tuesday, June 5th, is World Environment Day. Since 1974, this day has been dedicated to diversifying, educating, and activating the environmental movement worldwide. At Sunshine, we know how important it is to keep the places where we live, work, and play healthy and safe today and for the future. Regardless of the type […]
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 […]
Clean schools mean healthier children. Educational facilities can become dirty quickly, especially if not maintained by a constant, thorough cleaning schedule. ISSA, a worldwide cleaning industry organization, has produced a great infographic that outlines just how dirty schools can be. As the infographic discusses, germs can be transmitted if a child touches a contaminated surface, […]
Green cleaning is a trend on the rise – in our homes, workplaces, institutions, and public buildings. But why is it becoming so popular? What is the point of making sure our cleaning products and methods are “green”? What Is Green Cleaning? Green cleaning involves a combination of cleaning methods, equipment, products, and policies that […]
Day porter services provide much-needed relief for busy facility managers and business owners. It’s the day porter’s (or matron’s) job to ensure your building is clean and presentable at all times, particularly during the day and between regularly scheduled cleaning. The day porter takes care of all the little cleaning and maintenance tasks that arise […]
As one of the first commercial cleaning companies in Canada to incorporate CleanTelligent into our processes, Sunshine is thrilled to announce the software’s recent win at the ISSA/INTERCLEAN North American trade show in Orlando, Florida! The software, which enhances communication, efficiency, and transparency between cleaning companies and their clients, has won this prestigious Innovation Award […]
Do you know if you’re getting real value for the price you’re paying your professional janitorial company? With Cleantelligent, you do. Cleantelligent is a janitorial inspections system that allows professional cleaning companies, like us, to improve their communication within their organization and with you, the client. Through the Cleantelligent system, you know exactly what cleaning […]
All types of buildings, from offices to medical facilities, industrial plants, or condominiums, require thorough cleaning on a regular basis. A clean building makes a great impression, while it is readily apparent when a building isn’t properly kept up. A clean environment is not only essential for appearances, but for the health and hygiene of […]
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 […]
