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...read moreThe coming of spring is a time when the Toronto area wakes up from a snowy winter and enjoy warmer weather. But for one in six Canadians who suffer from hay fever or seasonal allergies, this is the time of year when some of us have allergies that make us cough, scratch our eyes, wheeze, … Continue reading “Another Reason to do Spring Cleaning: Keeping Allergens at Bay”
Microfibers are extremely thin fibers made from polyester or nylon. They come in hard or soft weaves and are sometimes blended with cotton. Cloths made from soft fibers are ideal for dusting and polishing. When cotton is blended, they are ideal for damp or wet cleaning. When the fibers are split, they become harder, which … Continue reading “Importance Of Microfibers”
Building related illnesses affect many Canadian workers. Many experience respiratory complaints, asthma, and allergies. This causes lost work times and poor productivity in employees. Improving indoor air quality fights building related illnesses and saves organizations money. Providing a clean and safe workplace encourages employees to maintain their premises. Intern, this too saves the organization money. … Continue reading “Clean Building = Productivity”
With spring around the corner, it’s time to start preparing. It’s around this time of the year that the snow has finished and is melting away. Your building has taken a beating because of the salt and dirt being tracked in. It is very important to start scheduling that spring cleaning now! The following are … Continue reading “Spring Cleaning”
Concern about indoor exposure to mold has increased along with public awareness that it can cause a variety of health effects and symptoms, including allergic reactions. In the workplace, just like at home, mold growth needs to be strictly avoided. Significant problems can arise if the growth is left unchecked, affecting the look and smell … Continue reading “Is your office mold-free? Here’s how to deal with this health-impacting problem”
A successful carpet maintenance program begins with good housekeeping practices. Commercial carpeting is a significant capital investment and deserves proper maintenance. Regular and periodic cleaning of your carpets increases the life span and contributes to maintaining a great appearance. There is a difference between cleaning and maintenance. When deciding on a maintenance program, there are … Continue reading “Carpet Maintenance Programs”
Dirt, dust, and grime enter our workplace everyday. Approximately 70 to 80% of the dust, dirt and allergens, enter through our front door. It is important to have (where possible) 10-15 ft. of matting at all entrances to trap and reduce the amount of dirt entering your site. Tracked in dirt can lead to premature … Continue reading “Importance of Entrance Matting”
Use Electricity Wisely: Turn off all computers, printers, photocopiers and other office equipment which not need to be left on, at the end of the workday. Set your computers to sleep mode after 15 minutes no usage. When leaving a room for more than a few minutes, turn off your office lights. Change light bulbs … Continue reading “10 Steps to Greening Your Workplace”
In Canada, the flu season usually runs from November to April. An estimated 10-25% of Canadians are affected by the flu each year. Has your workplace begun to use different methods of preventing the flu from spreading amongst your employees, protecting both you and your business? Contact Allcare for all your prevention tips and products … Continue reading “Upcoming Flu Season”
Is your business at risk in the event of a catastrophic event, whether related to terrorism, power supply, natural disaster or a pandemic influenza outbreak?