We care about clean
The Broad Leaf Lady Palm (Rhapis excelsa), a native of Taiwan and China is one of the most popular houseplants in the world;
...read moreWe 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)”
The spring is sprung, the grass is riz, time to get on the cleaning biz. The birds are singing, flowers are popping and the world’s getting a fresh start. Spring is the season of renewal and rebirth, so why not do the same for your home? The practice of cleaning is a powerful force for … Continue reading “Zen and the Art of Spring Cleaning”
The Right to Repair Once upon a time, a long, long time ago in a land far away, there used to be villages, towns and cities that had little shops that repaired things. There were cobblers, tailors, knife sharpeners and small appliance repair shops in almost every neighbourhood. If you got a hole in your … Continue reading “The Right to Repair Movement”
We recently wrote about the toxicity and harmful side effects of harsh chemical cleaning products used in the home and the dangers they present to children and pets. Instead of keeping a chemical lab in your broom closet, did you know that there are lots of healthier alternatives? Not only are natural cleaners less harmful … Continue reading “5 Quick Recipes for Natural Cleaners”
Fact: as much as 90% of office waste could be recycled or composted. Implementing a workplace waste diversion plan isn’t just a feel-good environmental thing. It’s also a smart business move that can reduce costs and foster team spirit. Paper, paper, read all about it! Whatever happened to the paperless office that was predicted decades … Continue reading “Workplace Waste Diversion Plans: simply smart business”
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”
Detergents, window cleaners, furniture polish, disinfectants, floor cleaners, bleach – you’ve probably got a variety of jugs and spray bottles in your cleaning arsenal. And if you think about it, all those harmful cleaning products practically turn your broom closet into somewhat of a chemical lab. But remember those safety precautions you learned in high … Continue reading “Harmful Cleaning Products: How to Keep Your Kids and Pets Safe”
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”
We all get up every day and go about our business. We have things to do, places to go and people to see. Most of us do all of this without thinking too much about the germ-laden things we come into contact with – until we encounter a gritty park bench or a greasy handrail … Continue reading “Top 5 Germ-Laden Things You Touch Every Day”