Cleaning
Four habits to help grow your commercial cleaning business
At the height of the pandemic, having a clean building was the most important thought in every property owner’s mind. Today, priorities have shifted, and
Keeping your carpets clean
Winter weather can wreak havoc on the carpets in your building, causing damage, increasing labour, and posing a potential tripping hazard. Creating a plan to
Effective customer review management strategies to boost your business
Customer reviews are crucial and should not be underestimated in their power to boost your cleaning business and help get your name out there. In
Out in the cold
Every year, over 40,000 working Canadians are injured due to slip and fall accidents, particularly during the winter months. Ice, accumulated snow, and moisture outside
Creating balance for commercial cleaners
Commercial cleaners have been working at full capacity with increased responsibility, less labour support, and more scrutiny for the last few years, resulting in burnout
Commercial cleaning and the way forward
As the commercial cleaning industry continues to evolve, the roles of management, frontline workers, and everything in between are also changing. ISSA’s Hygieia Network has
Three prevailing value drivers of smart restroom technology
Smart technology is not only a common phrase within the facility management field; today it is virtually ubiquitous with optimized facility operations. Over the last
Pest practices
Recreational and entertainment facilities, such as casinos, gyms, pools, parks, movie theaters, sports arenas, and community centres, are meant to be havens for fun and
FC&M’s Fall 2023 issue is now available!
Facility cleaning and maintenance continue to grow and evolve, improving efficiencies, increasing technology adoption, and finding ways to prosper amid continuing industry challenges. In the
Your fall cleaning checklist
We often focus on spring cleaning, but fall cleaning is important, too! Prepare yourself for the challenges of winter, get ahead of the snow and
Differentiating your customer service
Customer service is a vital part of every business. Putting customers first, providing exceptional service, and building relationships will help cleaners and maintenance managers better
The art of the janitorial cleaning cart
The cleaning cart is a fundamental tool for cleaners and janitorial staff, easing some of the labour stress, increasing efficiency, and helping to get the
Looking ahead to 2024’s commercial cleaning trends
As the commercial cleaning industry continues to grow and evolve, what are experts predicting to emerge as the top trends next year? Technology, sustainability, and
Choosing the right floors for your building
If you are replacing your floors as part of your indoor maintenance plan, there is some key information you need to know before you start.
How independent distributors can help with today’s challenges
These are challenging times for commercial cleaners, with lowered building occupancy, smaller budgets, and less labour, but independent distributors can prove to be valuable resources
Today’s top challenges for BSCs
Building service contractors (BSCs) have a lot of responsibilities on their lists, from improving their clients’ image to helping with health and safety. As the
Minimizing the risk of winter mould
Winter brings increased precipitation, melting snow and ice, and warmer temperatures indoors – ideal conditions for indoor mould growth. Prevention is the key to avoiding