When the home of Polaris Inc. was looking for a new cleaning company in Roseau, Minnesota they turned to Jani-King…

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It’s no secret to anyone that a dirty restroom has a negative impact on public perception.  Not to mention it’s just gross to walk into a public washroom that has trash overflowing, smells bad, and *gasp* has toilets that haven’t been flushed. Every office has that one person who receives “those calls” when things aren’t [...]

Let’s face it - if a restroom is not up to our standards of cleanliness it affects our perception of the company it belongs to.   How many times have you walked into a public restroom, turned around and walked back out? You’re not alone.  A survey on restroom cleanliness revealed that: 93% of respondents would [...]

When you’re faced with mounting deadlines, a high volume of calls, customer satisfaction and everything in between, it’s no surprise that some of the less desirable tasks fall to the bottom of the checklist – including the appearance and cleanliness of your office space. We’ve all heard it a million times – in fact, we [...]

We’ve all been there – you look around at your workplace and realize things have gotten a little out of hand. It’s been a while since you had someone come in and do a deep clean but you have no idea where to start. What services are you looking for? How often do you require [...]

It’s the time of year when the heating system goes off and central air goes on. Maybe you’re noticing symptoms reminiscent of that winter cold you couldn’t shake, or spring-time allergies like dry and irritated eyes, runny nose, sore throat and itchy skin. It could be the dreaded summer cold, but another culprit could be [...]

Every year you begin with the best intentions, and in many case you may fall short.  We wanted to make spring cleaning for the workplace a little easier for you.  Check out the checklist below, or simply scroll down and print a convenient list for you or your service providers to follow. General Areas Stairwells [...]

Spring cleaning your workspace is essential to contributing to a healthy and productive office environment.  When it comes to offices with multiple employees, sometimes having everyone on the same page isn’t always easy - Enter the Spring Cleaning Memo. When you are planning to execute, or have scheduled deep cleaning services for your facility, letting [...]

Since 2002, the Canada Green Building Council has been working to advance green building and sustainable community development practices in Canada. This not-for-profit organization is the license holder for the LEED green building rating system with the mission of reducing the environmental impact of the built environment. As more buildings move toward the LEED green [...]

Some of the most common cleaners and tools you use in your office could be having a negative impact on your employees, clientele, and the environment. Let’s review some of the most common cleaning supplies to help you in making the sustainable choice. MULTI-SURFACE CLEANER This cleaner is used almost everywhere in your facility. To [...]

We’re bombarded everyday by products claiming to be environmentally friendly, made from sustainable sources, and leaving minimal impact on the earth. How do you go about sorting through all the claims to uncover the truth? In Canada, it’s pretty simple. Watch for the EcoLogo certification (also known as Environmental Choice) to help you identify products [...]