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 […]
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 […]
Cleaning smarter means better tenants and lower costs We get it: When it comes to managing multi-family residential properties, ‘cleaning’ isn’t the first thing that comes to mind – and definitely isn’t the sexiest. But the truth is that when you approach cleaning more strategically, the results are almost inevitable: The property attracts more stable […]
Basic maintenance can add years to the life of your vacuum If you’ve been working in property management for any length of time, you probably already know that commercial vacuums are often seen as ‘disposable’ items, even when they’re expensive: They’re used by multiple people cleaning up all kinds of different floors and messes, and […]
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 […]
What are ‘degreasers’, anyway? Generally speaking, products called degreasers are substances that help to remove water-insoluble grease and oils (animal fats or petroleum products) from hard surfaces. In an industrial/commercial setting, degreasers are used in manufacturing or automotive settings to get rid of the grease, grime and other oil-based contaminants from metal or concrete. […]
Better training can help deliver a better cleaning ROI Whether your facility has full-time cleaning staff, uses an outsourced cleaning company, or some combination of the two, there’s one inescapable truth: The people responsible for doing the cleaning are going to need some training, because great cleaning is made, not born. The challenge for facilities […]
Spills happen. Containment is your first line of defense. Every year, companies in Canada report thousands of spills in their facilities. Sometimes it’s as simple as someone knocking over a fuel container; sometimes it’s a large leak of corrosive fluids. In every case, one thing is clear: Containing a spill is the first step […]
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 […]