Hand moisturizer: Not just a ‘nice to have’ in the winter Whether your region is still allowing patio-based dining, moving to curb-side pickup, or simply doing more home deliveries, your employees are spending more time outside right now. Many employees report their hands are already feeling irritated, dry or chafed from more frequent handwashing and […]
A whole new way to melt the ice. It can be a tough balancing act: How can you ensure you have safe walkway and parking areas, and keep your workshops productive during freezing weather, while at the same time ensuring you’re meeting corporate guidelines regarding price and environmental sustainability? As we’ve discussed before, sand and […]
Workplaces need what industrial cleaning products deliver. In the past year, most of us have learned more about cleaning and disinfecting than we ever thought we’d have to: The difference between ‘cleaning’, ‘sanitizing’ and ‘disinfecting’; the importance of using products that are Health Canada certified effective against coronavirus; and even what concentration of alcohol is […]
What is pH, anyway? pH stands for ‘potential hydrogen’, and is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a given chemical when mixed with water. A solution with a pH level of 0 will be very acidic (a high concentration of hydrogen ions); a solution with a pH level of 7 will be […]
Optimizing the sanitation supply chain can put more money on the bottom line Experienced procurement professionals will tell you: Though most organizations tend to focus their supply chain optimization on their raw materials or core resale items, paying more attention to the procurement of non-core items, such as cleaning supplies, can deliver a surprisingly big […]
Everyone knows how to clean a bathroom – right? Recently a client came to us, frustrated because the public bathrooms in 10 of their local stores always seemed to be dirty, and they were getting complaints. “I don’t get it,” said the client. “We have a cleaning budget, we have checklists, and we have […]
Great facilities cleaning is made, not born. It’s surprising how often our clients express the same frustration to us: “We’ve improved our cleaning products and dispenser systems. We’ve transformed our inventory management and ordering processes, so we’ve always got the right products on hand. We did a half-day cleaning workshop for all our employees, and […]
Because better facilities cleaning can make a huge difference (including to the bottom line). Facility managers know that the increased focus on cleaning, disinfection and sanitation that started in 2020 hasn’t gone away: Study after study shows that facility tenants, visitors and staff all have higher expectations of ‘clean’ than they did a few years […]
Supplies cost more than you realize. Here’s how to bring costs down. Cleaning: No matter what facility you’re managing, you know that ‘cleaning’ is going to be a significant line item in your budget. Depending on the type of building, the size, and whether you need specialized cleaning procedures and precautions, you can count on […]
It’s time to get strategic about your janitorial, sanitation and restroom supplies “Hey, Chris? There’s no hand sanitizer in the dispensers in the back room again, and a client just said that they used the last of the toilet paper in the restroom,” says Bob as he passes the boss’ assistant in the hallway […]