Dealing with Fruit Flies: Tips for Prevention and Control

Fruit flies, those tiny nuisances that seem to appear out of nowhere, can be a persistent problem in many households and businesses, especially during warmer months. These small insects are attracted to ripe or fermenting fruits and vegetables, making kitchens, lunchrooms and cafeterias their favorite spots. While fruit flies are harmless to humans, their presence … Continue reading “Dealing with Fruit Flies: Tips for Prevention and Control”

How to clean washrooms

With commercial cleaning services, there are 2 main areas of your office which will receive the most traffic. The lunchroom/cafeteria and your washrooms. With multiple staff and visitors using your washroom facilities, it’s one of the most important areas to deep clean, specifically your toilets. Each employee averages 2-3 visits per day. Depending on your … Continue reading “How to clean washrooms”

5 Quick Recipes for Natural Cleaners

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”

Workplace Waste Diversion Plans: simply smart business

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”

Hey, kids, let’s science! The Magic of Microfiber

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”

Top 5 Green Living Tweaks for 2019

Living a healthier, greener life can be easier than you think. And if we all make small adjustments, the benefit to our environment can be huge. As the calendar ticks over to a new year, for many of us, it’s resolution time – a chance to take stock and clear the decks or face new … Continue reading “Top 5 Green Living Tweaks for 2019”

Importance of Purchasing Green Paper Products

When purchasing janitorial paper products, there are things to consider. The most important being, does it help reduce the health and environmental impacts? Some of the key issues when choosing green paper products: Recycled Content: Having recycled content, reduces the amount of virgin-free fibers required to produce paper. Post Consumer Content: This uses Municipal curb … Continue reading “Importance of Purchasing Green Paper Products”