Carpet & Upholstery
CFCRA partners with ISSA to help companies achieve cleaning accreditation
The Canadian Flooring, Cleaning & Restoration Association will act as a strategic partner for two GBAC programs.
Dirty carpet impacts public opinion of long-term care facilities: survey
Clean carpet matters in long-term care facilities, including nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities, according to a new survey.
Microfibre mops: A laundry list of questions
Effective cleaning of high-touch surfaces and floors in healthcare facilities requires proper cleaning tools like microfibre mops.
Carpet care key for post-secondary institutions
More than 80 per cent of Americans surveyed said that they would "take action" if they felt the carpet care in a college or university was inadequate.
Steps for conducting a green cleaning audit
A green cleaning program is about more than simply using ‘green’ products.
Fresh and Clean and DryIt: A healthy outlook
James Lee Senter, owner of Fresh and Clean and DryIt, is among the most recognizable figures in the professional cleaning industry devoted to educating the industry on the importance of cleaning for health.
Environmental surfaces can be infection gateway
Recently released guidelines from Ontario's Provincial Infectious Diseases Advisory Committee address the cleaning and disinfecting challenges that housekeeping staff continue to face in healthcare facilities.
Thinking outside the mould in maintenance
Facilities still contain built-in materials that were exposed to rain and snow in the construction or renovation process, leading to the presence of mould.
Five tips for evaluating de-icing products
There are various products on the market for managing the season’s worst, which can make choosing a de-icing material a difficult task.
Existing asbestos stockpile raises concerns
Although Canada is finally banning asbestos-containing products for good by 2018, the government hasn’t yet clarified issues related to existing asbestos.
Reducing maintenance costs with energy efficiency
Simple energy efficient measures in a facility can significantly lower costs related to maintenance and operations.
Top 14 stories to watch in 2017
Last year, the commercial real estate industry faced a number of diverse challenges and successes that are expected to develop throughout 2017. Here, REMI’s award-winning
How to maintain commercial carpets during winter
With proper maintenance and care, commercial carpets can withstand a harsh winter of slush and snow.
Facility fights bedbugs with creative invention
Bedbugs are becoming a huge concern in North America, spreading throughout hotels, stores, offices, apartment buildings.
Planning green cleaning programs in schools
Educational facilities are embracing green cleaning programs, where such use is pertinent because children are more vulnerable to environmental exposures.
Share spaces, not germs, in collaborative offices
The new collaborative office seems to be the answer to improved productivity and innovation; however, it introduces new issues of office cleanliness.