Exterior Cleaning
Graffiti is more than just scrawl for facility owners
Graffiti diminishes feelings of safety and hurts property owners’ pockets, and COVID-19 has created more tagging opportunities.
Future-proofing cleaning for the new normal
The present is painful for property and facility managers and it's made future-proofing cleaning more important than ever.
Technology gets smart about waste management
Waste equipment and services that can process and organize vast amounts of data help inform sustainable practices throughout the facility.
ISSA standard instructs school cleaning practices
The goal of the standard is to provide schools with a tool that will help them measure and monitor the effectiveness of the cleaning processes.
Steps for conducting a green cleaning audit
A green cleaning program is about more than simply using ‘green’ products.
Waste management tips for avoiding unwanted pests
Summer is fast-approaching, which means annoying pests will soon be out in full force. These creatures can become a problem for a facility if left unchecked.
Sunshine Building Maintenance: Building a Legacy
Now in operation for more than six decades, Sunshine Building Maintenance Inc. is one of the largest privately owned cleaning companies in Ontario.
AR tech a turning point for future cleaning sector
The cleaning industry has been around for a while, but new technologies like augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are new to the field.
Catch basin upkeep critical as potholes proliferate
Have there been more potholes this year than in previous years? An informal survey says yes, and parking lots on condo properties are not immune.
Spring pests return for flood season
Flood season is arriving to regions across Canada, posing a significant risk to infrastructure, potential loss of life and pest-related health risks.
Options for handling forgotten waste areas
There are now several options that help facilities proactively address issues related to forgotten and ignored waste areas.
How IoT is making waste management smarter
The decreasing costs of sensors means the Internet of Things is rapidly moving into new areas of commercial properties, such as waste management.
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.
Canadian children lack accessible play spaces
Playgrounds across the country continue to leave children on the sidelines with design and maintenance practices that are not fully inclusive.
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.
Benefits and limits of UV-C Disinfection systems
New UV-C Disinfection technologies are being implemented across the globe in an attempt to eliminate harmful microorganisms before they reach patients.
Urbanization turbocharging pesticide resistance
Canada’s growing cities are fueling pesticide resistance as rodents, bed bugs and cockroaches better adapt to human environments.