A flooded stockroom on Queen West closes a store for the same reason a kitchen fire does. Revenue stops while the building gets fixed. Retail restoration in Toronto is judged on reopening speed, not repair quality alone. Every closed day costs rent, payroll and customers who shop elsewhere. Impact Cleaning
I often get a surprised or questionable look when I say I love to clean. I figure this might be because cleaning is not something most people are passionate about. I would also venture a guess that the number of young men who would admit to enjoying cleaning is probably
This is a great article (linked below) that highlights a trend I’ve been seeing more and more in the Commercial Cleaning Industry. We’ll call this trend, “The New School BSC”. (Building Service Contractor for my non-industry friends) Over the past couple years I’ve met a lot of cleaning companies across
by George Boutsalis | February 29, 2024 Word Count: 963 | Read Time: 3.3mins 1. The Big Sweep: Imperial Dade Continues Consolidation The rollup keeps on rolling. Les Produits Sanitaires Royal Net of Quebec is Imperial Dade’s latest acquisition. The context: Imperial Dade is “a leading distributor of foodservice packaging, printing papers and
The APPA Cleaning Standards Over the past few years we’ve noticed the APPA Cleaning Standards are being used and/or referenced commonly when it comes to Janitorial and Commercial Cleaning Tenders and RFPs. Based on how often we see it, you can almost say it has become the standard for measurement
by George Boutsalis | March 27, 2024 Word Count: 795 | Read Time: 2mins53secs The Big Sweep: NFMT Baltimore A couple weeks ago I attended the National Facilities Management and Technology Conference. My expectations were not high, but it turned out to be a great event. The context: NFMT holds two
I know… we said we wouldn’t be posting generic cleaning content that you can find on Google. We’ve had second thoughts. Our goal, with our content, is to provide value and knowledge. Not just to our customers. We want to provide value and knowledge to everyone! Our customers, our cleaners,
The Big Sweep: River Renaissance Paris has invested $1.5 billion to make the Seine River swimmable for the 2024 Olympics. The river is set to feature in the Olympic opening ceremony and host swimming events. Why It Matters: The Seine was once full of swimmers and sunbathers. But that was
Finding the right cleaning services company is often treated as a box-ticking exercise. You look at three quotes, pick the one that fits the budget, and hope for the best. But if you’ve been in facility management or operations for long enough, you know that the “cheapest” option often becomes the most
In 2026, facility managers are under immense pressure to do more with less. As operational costs rise and labor markets remain tight, the line item for janitorial services is being scrutinized like never before. The debate is timeless: Do you keep full control with an in-house team, or do you hand
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