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Calcium deposits on a floor in winter being cleaned with professional products

Not All Calcium-Removal Products Are Equal

This article explains why not all calcium-removal products are equal and how to select and apply the right one for effective winter maintenance.

Feb 122 min read

White calcium residue on a floor in winter

How Calcium-Removal Products Work: Understanding, Preventing, and Removing White Residue on Floors in Winter

How calcium-removal products dissolve white mineral deposits from de-icing salts, protecting floors and preventing stains during harsh Canadian winters.

Tenders and Contract Performance

Feb 33 min read

Cleaning Services Tender: A Strategic Tool Too Often Underestimated

Découvrez pourquoi un appel d’offres en entretien ménager bien structuré est essentiel en gestion immobilière : contrôle des coûts, transparence, bordereau de soumission, contrats adaptés aux immeubles modernes et protection des parties.

Feb 14 min read

During Canadian Winter, Entrance Mats Remain Essential

In winter, entrance mats act as the first barrier against moisture, sand, and calcium, helping protect surfaces, improve safety, and reduce maintenance costs.

Technology and Innovation

Jan 232 min read

November 19 – World Toilet Day: A Moment to Reflect on Sanitation Excellence

Celebrate World Toilet Day on November 19 by learning how to ensure restroom cleanliness and effective sanitation maintenance. Discover training from the ValkarTech Academy and explore Écran Service+ to modernize public restroom management.

Nov 17, 20251 min read

Working Together for Spotless Spaces: How to Communicate Your Sanitation Needs Effectively

Training and Workforce

Nov 4, 20252 min read

A plant and a tool to measure air quality

World Environmental Health Day 2025

Discover how housekeeping plays a key role in air quality and public health. Towards healthier environments, every day.

Training and Workforce

Oct 6, 20252 min read

Infographic illustrating the three ESG pillars: Environment with a spray bottle and recycling symbol, Social with a worker and plant, and Governance with a checklist and pie chart.

Why Your ESG Cleaning Strategy Is the Missing Link in Sustainable Building Management

Discover how Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles apply to cleaning services. Learn how sustainable hygiene practices can improve performance, compliance, and workplace well-being.

Audit and Quality Control

Jul 1, 20253 min read

Cover image of the blog “Janitorial Diagnostic” featuring a checklist and mop icon with the full title in uppercase letters on a professional gray background.

Janitorial Diagnostics: Where to Begin When a Building’s Cleanliness Starts to Decline

Learn how to conduct a janitorial diagnostic to regain control of a building experiencing declining cleanliness. Key steps, tools, KPIs, and a real-world case study.

Technology and Innovation

Jun 22, 20255 min read

Comparison between a crumpled and stained paper cleaning log posted on a wall (Before), and a modern digital cleaning tracking terminal displaying the time and date, with a QR code for feedback (After).

Paper or Digital? Comparing Timesheets for Smarter Cleaning Management

Compare paper and digital timesheets to optimize cleaning management, reduce errors, and improve traceability.

Jun 11, 20253 min read

Balance illustrating the weighting between price and quality in an RFP, with "PRICE" on the left and "QUALITY" on the right, marked with a green checkmark, emphasizing the importance of qualitative evaluation.

Why Adding a Qualitative Component to Your RFPs Changes Everything

Discover why adding a qualitative component to your RFPs improves vendor selection and ensures a structured, long-lasting service.

Operations Management

Traceability and Smart Management

Jun 11, 20253 min read

Three different restroom cleaning log sheets displayed on walls, filled out manually with handwritten names and times, showing outdated and inconsistent tracking methods.

Increase Occupants' Satisfaction with Smart Feedback Screens

Enhance hygiene management and occupant satisfaction with Service+, the smart feedback kiosk that transforms comments into actionable insights for cleaning teams.

Traceability and Smart Management

Jun 11, 20253 min read

Informational graphic about Ontario’s Bill 190, featuring a maintenance checklist icon and text outlining workplace toilet cleaning log requirements.

Ontario' Bill 190: Washroom Cleaning Logbook Becomes Mandatory

Starting July 1, 2025, Ontario’s Bill 190 requires all employers to keep a restroom cleaning log. Learn what’s required, who’s affected, and how to stay compliant with digital tracking tools.

Jun 9, 20253 min read

Nathalie Thibault au kiosque de ValkarTech au Colloque de l'AHSS

Highlights of the AHSS 2025 Conference

Un colloque c’est l’occasion d’en apprendre davantage sur les nouveaux produits, les nouvelles technologies et rencontrer les gens. ValkarTech y était pour y présenter nos solutions technologiques pour la gestion de l’entretien sanitaire déjà bien implantées dans plusieurs immeubles, ainsi que nos nombreuses formations offertes en présentiel, en zoom et 100% en ligne, certaines offertes par CHHA, de la variété et de la qualité au rendez-vous.

Jun 5, 20259 min read

Businessman in a suit shaking hands with a janitor in blue uniform, symbolizing appreciation and recognition in a modern office environment

How Janitorial Companies Can Better Recognize and Value Their Crews

Discover how recognizing and supporting janitorial teams boosts engagement, improves service quality, and reduces turnover through better work conditions.