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Cleaning

generation

The next generation of cleaners

Many industries, commercial cleaning and facility maintenance included, continue to face an on-going skills gap. This is especially concerning as many trades workers retired during
design

Maintainer-friendly dispenser design trends

Maintainers perform dozens of tasks every day that require time, effort, focus, and action, making their work both mentally and physically demanding. And the pressure
forever chemicals

Green Seal Prohibits PFAS forever chemicals

Global non-profit Green Seal® has announced a prohibition on any per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Green Seal-certified paints and coatings, floor care products, adhesives,
restroom cleanliness

Paying special attention to public restroom cleanliness

Restroom cleanliness is not just about hygiene, it can negatively affect your guest and staff experience and diminish your reputation. In fact, in a recent
consistent cleaning

Consistent cleaning schedules reduce operational costs in commercial spaces

One of commercial property management’s most significant challenges is maintaining a clean and hygienic environment. This isn’t a goal of pure aesthetics; it’s a critical
innovation

Exploring innovation in AI and green cleaning

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is expected to revolutionize the professional cleaning industry in silent yet significant ways. While robotic cleaning devices like vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbers,
AI

AI and infection prevention

AI has made its way into many industries to increase efficiency, maximize operations, and improve customer experience. In the janitorial space, this tech is also
KPIs

KPIs and the cleaning industry

The cleaning industry has always been a slow-moving sector, deeply rooted in traditional patterns. Many companies rely on methods that have been tried and tested

ISSA Canada opens 2025-2026 scholarship applications

ISSA Canada has announced the 2025-2026 ISSA scholarship applications are now available. Scholarships are open to all active ISSA Canada member companies, and their employees
pesticide

EPA launches MyPest App to streamline pesticide registration for the cleaning industry

On January 17, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched its new MyPest App, which allows registrants of disinfectants, sanitizers, and other pesticide products to
technology

Smart technology in commercial cleaning

Innovative technology can be a game-changer if you want to streamline your business operations and take your commercial cleaning or maintenance business to the next
maintainer

Studying the mindset of maintainers

GP PRO, a division of Georgia-Pacific and a leading maker of advanced dispensing solutions for commercial facilities, surveyed 200 maintainers working in U.S. facilities to
cleaning protocols

Streamlining your cleaning protocols

Are your cleaning practices outdated, over-complicated, or inconsistent? With the heightened attention on sanitization and safety in recent years, it may be time to reevaluate
sustainability

Cleaning and sustainability in 2025

As the commercial cleaning industry evolves, 2025 brings an updated set of priorities, as cleaners and facility managers strive to provide safe and healthy business
time theft

Time theft in the cleaning industry

Time theft in many industries – including janitorial services – is a rampant practice that often goes unnoticed. In addition to the significant financial consequences
slip and fall accidents

Avoiding slip and fall accidents in your warehouse

As winter weather continues, the risk of slip and fall accidents increases. Your warehouse floor is a large space that can become wet and slippery
robotics

Using robotics to revamp modern maintenance

The industrial and commercial maintenance sectors are at a critical juncture, poised for a significant evolution. Integrating advanced technologies is not a theoretical prospect but