We care about clean
“My favourite journey is looking out the window.” -Edward Gorey A home is usually the biggest investment most people will ever make. And according to real estate agents, one of the biggest factors in choosing a property is the quality of natural light in the home. So let the sunshine in — through clean windows! … Continue reading “Clean Windows Can Improve Moods”
We walk all over them, we run on them, we scratch them and track dirt all over them, yet the only time we notice them is when they’re dirty, worn or uneven. We’re talking about floors, of course — and floor maintenance. Shiny or matte? Most people think that shiny floors are a sign of … Continue reading “Floor Maintenance: The Shining (or not)”
When they do it nobody notices, and when they don’t, everyone does. But just who are “they” and what do they do? Your cleaning staff is the invisible army that sweeps in and cleans your workplace when you’re not there so the following day can begin smoothly and efficiently. Just imagine if there were … Continue reading “The Invisible Army: why it may be time to re-think your cleaning staff”
Sometimes it feels like there’s an endless to-do list when maintaining a building or a house. Some of the upkeep can be put off until later. But roof maintenance is one of the tasks that needs to be top priority — especially with our Canadian climate. Heavy snowfalls, spring thaws and rain, scorching summer heat … Continue reading “Keep a lid on it: Why you need to pay attention to roof maintenance”
Microfiber packs a big punch Fun fact: the average person spends about 20 hours per month on household cleaning. But there are tools to make the job easier and science has given us so many labour-saving inventions, it’s easy to take them for granted. (Just think about how laundry used to be done!) Microfiber cloths … Continue reading “Hey, kids, let’s science! The Magic of Microfiber”
Yes, the Winter Blues are an actual thing It used to be called simply the “winter blues” but in 1984 mental health researchers first described Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and made the link between reduced sunlight exposure and mood disruptions. If you find you’re feeling depressed starting in late fall and throughout the winter, you … Continue reading “Don’t be S.A.D.: How to beat the Winter Blues with some simple hacks”
When you were a kid you were taught to wash your hands — before every meal, after using the bathroom and after coming in from outside. But now you’re an adult and you know all about hand-washing. And if you don’t wash them occasionally, it’s not the end of the world, right? In 2015, Initial … Continue reading “Is Washing Your Hands Really Necessary?”
The public has increasingly become aware of the health effects and symptoms of exposure to mould. For instance, it’s not uncommon to hear about schools closing when mould growth is discovered. Mountainview Elementary School in Howie Centre, Nova Scotia was the latest to close. Mould is a serious issue that needs to be addressed to … Continue reading “Preventing the Growth of Moulds in the Workplace”
Allcare cares about clean, and we’re happy to say that we keep clean Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s “Restoration Services Centre”, the first green building in Ontario to earn the industry’s top designation for eco-friendly design. The two-story building, which houses office space for 50 occupants and a works garage, was awarded Platinum ranking in … Continue reading “Places We Clean: The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s “Restoration Services Centre””
We care about clean, and that means knowing as much as we can about the cleaning products we use. What’s printed on labels shows us a product’s certifications. EcoLogo and Green Seal are the ones we rely on the most. You may have already noticed the EcoLogo or Green Seal labels on your green cleaning products, both of … Continue reading “What’s in a Green Label? A Look at EcoLogo and the Green Seal”