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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.

Nathalie Thibault
Jun 5, 20259 min read


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.

Karl Bedard
Apr 30, 20258 min read


The Price to Pay for Motivated Employees
Discover how continuous training in the commercial cleaning sector boosts employee motivation, improves service quality.

Nathalie Thibault
Mar 14, 20253 min read


Commercial Housekeeping: Modernizing a Tradition-Steeped Industry
Discover how the use of KPIs and the Six Sigma methodology transforms housekeeping by optimizing performance.

Karl Bedard
Jan 22, 20256 min read


The Hidden Realities of Outsourced Janitorial Services
Discover the challenges of outsourced janitorial services in Quebec, and their impact on service quality.

Nathalie Thibault
Jan 21, 20252 min read


Stakes and Solutions to Time Theft in the Cleaning Industry
Time theft in janitorial services has major financial consequences and damages employee morale.

Karl Bedard
Jan 21, 20254 min read


A step towards employee stability and well-being in the cleaning industry
Une entente de principe a été conclue pour renouveler la convention collective des salariés du secteur d'entretien d'édifices publics.

Karl Bedard
Dec 10, 20242 min read


Proper Entrance Mats Keeping Buildings Safe & Clean
Winter brings dirt, snow, and moisture into buildings. Learn why winter mats are essential for safety and cleanliness.

Karl Bedard
Oct 9, 20246 min read


The Emerging Threat of Biofilms in Hospital Drains
Learn about the growing threat of biofilms in hospital drains and their impact on nosocomial infections.

Nathalie Thibault
Sep 8, 20244 min read


Health First: Cleaning for Health Versus Appearance
Discover the importance of cleaning for health versus appearance. This blog summarizes key insights from the August 6, 2024 webinar "Health

Nathalie Thibault
Aug 27, 20242 min read


Thoughtful Design Concept for Sustainable Cleaning Operations
Optimize public space design with durable and aesthetic solutions for easy and cost-effective maintenance.

Karl Bedard
Jul 24, 20243 min read


The Value of International Cleaners Day
Célébrons la Journée internationale des préposés à l'entretien ménager le 15 juin pour leur rôle crucial dans notre quotidien. Merci à eux!

Nathalie Thibault
Jun 14, 20243 min read


Sanitary Maintenance Technologies: A Revolution in Commercial Cleaning
La technologie au service de l'entretien sanitaire : découvrez comment les innovations révolutionnent le nettoyage.

Karl Bedard
Mar 13, 20246 min read


Shorthanded: How is the Cleaning Industry Affected by Labour Scarcity?
Explore innovative and sustainable solutions for overcoming labor shortages in the commercial cleaning industry.

Karl Bedard
Feb 28, 20248 min read


Attracting a Younger Workforce with Autonomous Equipment
This article explores the impact of autonomous equipment in the cleaning industry to attract young talent.

Karl Bedard
Feb 21, 20243 min read


Integrating ESG Criteria into Janitorial Services: Moving Towards a Sustainable Real Estate Industry
Find out how sanitary maintenance operations can be integrated into ESG criteria for the real estate industry.

Karl Bedard
Feb 12, 20246 min read


Periodical Cleaning : As Important As Daily Cleaning
Learn how these interventions, scheduled monthly or annually, complement daily cleaning to achieve deep cleanliness.

Nathalie Thibault
Feb 6, 20242 min read


Managerial Negligence: Carpet Cleaning
Carpet cleaning is often left to the discretion of tenants, which represents major consequences.

Karl Bedard
Jan 29, 20244 min read


The Multi-Layered Approach to Break the Infection Transmission Chain:
Understanding the Core Concepts of Disinfection! By Nathalie Thibault - Certified microbiologist, trainer and certified auditor -...

Nathalie Thibault
Aug 2, 20233 min read


Cleaning Audit: The Key to High-Performance Property Management
Explorez l'importance des audits d'entretien ménager pour une gestion immobilière efficace.

Karl Bedard
Jun 8, 20235 min read
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