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When it comes to professional cleaning services, many people use the terms commercial and office cleaning interchangeably. However, these two services, while related, have distinct differences that are important to understand whether you're a business owner, facility...

Picture this: It's 8 AM, and twenty energetic toddlers are about to storm through your daycare doors. Yesterday's finger paint masterpiece is still decorating the tile near the art station, there's mystery goop under the lunch table, and... is that crayon wax ground...

Imagine walking into a daycare classroom first thing in the morning. The smell of crayons lingers in the air, little chairs are perfectly lined up, and toys are scattered in a way that makes you smile. But here’s the kicker—those same toys and doorknobs could be...

Keep kids healthy, staff confident, and parents reassured with a simple, science-based plan. This guide shows you the high-touch hotspots where germs spread fastest and what to use that’s effective and child-safe. Focus on hands and surfaces that hands touch: door...

If you only need the answer: vacuum daily on workdays, treat spots immediately, run an interim clean office carpets monthly–quarterly (based on traffic), and deep-clean 1–2× per year. Now let’s tailor it by footfall and industry so you can plan confidently. Scheduling...

1. Why Immaculate Stores Win in the GTA Retail Race What’s the quickest way to lose a sale on Queen Street? Dingy shelves and dusty floors. A recent Nielsen IQ study found 82 % of shoppers judge a store’s quality by its cleanliness in the first eight seconds. In a...

1. Understanding the Daycare Cleaning Service Landscape Running a childcare center is about more than story time and snacks; it’s about creating a safe, hygienic environment where little explorers thrive. A daycare cleaning service must tackle unique...

How to Remove Drywall Dust from Air Vents Without Specialized Tools Picture this: sunlight slants across your brand-new living room, revealing a ghostly plume rising from each floor register. You cough, your dog sneezes, and your HVAC hums ominously. Ever wonder if...

Picture this: you’ve just opened the storage closet and—ugh—the cotton mops are still damp, heavy, and smell faintly like yesterday’s chili spill. Ever wondered if there’s a smarter, lighter, and, frankly, less icky way to shine your floors? Here’s the kicker… there...

In today’s fast-paced work environment, your desk can quickly become a hidden hub for germs and bacteria—often more contaminated than a toilet seat. Yet, desk hygiene is one of the most overlooked aspects of workplace health. Whether you’re working from home or in a...

In today’s fast-paced office environments, maintaining hygiene isn't just about tidiness—it’s about health and performance. With dozens of hands touching doorknobs, keyboards, elevator buttons, and coffee machines, high-touch surfaces quickly become breeding grounds...

Warehouse & Industrial Cleaning demands more than routine janitorial work. This guide explains why porous concrete, oil leaks and constant forklift traffic create risks, then delivers a five-stage cleaning workflow that starts with dry sweeping and ends with...

If you’ve spotted those dark specks creeping along the sill or smelled that damp, earthy odor each time you draw the curtains, you’re already wondering how to clean mold from windows. Black mold and its cousin, mildew, thrive on condensation, wood frames, and...

Greetings to all you Toronto business owners. It’s time to get real – your business is fantastic, and you work hard to provide the best services and products to your customers, but even superheroes get their costumes dirty from time to time. They usually require the...

If you’re in the restaurant business, you undoubtedly know how important it is to maintain a clean and hygienic environment that is crucial for the success of your business. There’s the obvious to consider – ensuring the health and safety of your customers, but it...

Maintaining a clean and healthy school environment is essential for the well-being of students, teachers, and staff. A well-maintained school not only promotes health but also creates a welcoming atmosphere that enhances learning. Here are expert cleaning tips from...

As the seasons change in Toronto, so do the challenges faced by office environments. Winter brings with it a wave of germs and illnesses, while spring ushers in a host of allergens. Professional cleaning services in Toronto play a crucial role in addressing these...

In today’s competitive marketplace, maintaining a spotless and organized business environment is critical for success. A clean workplace not only creates a positive impression but also contributes to the well-being of employees and clients alike. Whether you operate...

Maintaining pristine floors in your commercial space is crucial to creating a professional, inviting environment. Over time, foot traffic, dirt, and scuff marks can leave your floors looking worn and dull. While there are many ways to refresh and protect your...

After the final nail is hammered and the last coat of paint dries, there’s one crucial step remaining: post construction cleaning. This process transforms your construction site into a pristine space ready for occupancy. While some may consider handling this...

With stringent safety and hygiene standards, restaurant, bar, and pub owners have their work cut out for them when it comes to cleaning. Often times with larger establishments, it’s impossible to expect employees to do their best job with regards to...

Depending on what are your needs and what is your budget, cleaning services range from collecting trash to vacuuming to mopping/waxing floors, to dusting every desk in every corner. They should be done every month, if not every week. Since employees don’t want to do...

 An important part of running any business is the maintenance and management of the actual office space. It is a place that is quite overlooked when doing a rundown of the overall area. You have to treat the office just like if it was your house, with...

What is post-construction cleaning? The hard work that was put in during renovation and construction shows up as dust and grime within and around your residential or commercial building. What do you do? Post construction cleaning should be performed in a variety of...

You spend a lot of time and effort in decorating your home and carpets play a big role in adding a touch of your personality to your house. From expensive silk carpets to hand-woven rugs, they make any living space seem sophisticated and homey. Regular carpet...

If your home or business has been affected by flood, it is best to call professional cleaners before you start living or working in the affected space again. Floodwater can be contaminated and is likely to cause mold, which can be harmful to you and your family’s...

A commercial kitchen is the backbone of any restaurant or hotel as it has a high-volume output and its smooth functioning is essential to the success of any hospitality related establishment. Commercial kitchen cleaning is extremely essential in keeping the kitchen...

As the world is increasingly becoming aware and active about reducing carbon footprint, wastage and recycling, following green cleaning practices at home and at work go a long way in improving the health of homeowners and office employees, clients and...

Winter is coming, and before you know it, snow is right outside the door. With snow come the all-too-familiar white stains to defile our carpets, but when it comes to commercial carpets, more specifically, the impact of rock salt and other products used to melt snow...

While office cleaning should be a priority at all times of the year, winter cleaning is even more important. As soon as temperatures drop at the beginning of fall, the likelihood of catching a cold or the flu increases significantly. There is also the white smudges...

Many places are easily overlooked in your workspace. As a result, dust, debris, and germs collect regularly on surfaces and appliances. On the other hand, spring is a good time to do extra cleaning in your office environment. Making a spring-cleaning list of chores in...

Medical clinic cleaning requires extra care and attention to make sure that every surface is cleaned and sanitized daily. Because the volume of germs and bacteria in a doctor’s office is higher than any other facility, there is a greater risk for patients and staff to...

Power washing and pressure cleaning are often mistaken as the same type of cleaning method. While they are very similar, there are also some differences between the two. Understanding these differences will help you determine which type of washing method is best...

With the threat of Covid-19 continuing to be a problem, it is vital that business owners, facility managers, HR departments and employees take proper steps in the workplace to ensure their health and safety is secured. During the next few months’ workspaces will start...

As Covid-19 continues to be a problem, extreme measures need to be taken in order to ensure clean and safe facilities for everyone. MCA taking is as many measures as possible to ensure the prevention of contamination of the virus. The company has taken extra...

As the economy slowly starts to reopen, schools will eventually start to open as well. We have created a school-cleaning checklist that will meet the needs of the most effective clean. The cleaning service that’s provided is a combination of a thorough clean...

MCA has been a valued cleaning service for many years. The years of experience has allowed the company to create the best outline and plan for every single job. Working with the best cleaners, using quality equipment and having a set foundation is the key for a...

Due to Covid-19 we need to be extra cautious with our cleaning and be as diligent as possible. With the reopening of restaurants, we are making sure to take extra precautions and protocols to make sure we do an effective restaurant and kitchen...

When you are hiring a cleaning service to clean your facility there are standards and protocols in motion to make sure they are doing the most effective job. But there are signs to look for sure to ensure that you are getting the value for your money and time when you...

Why is the air quality so important in every building? The air quality is super important for the health and comfort of the occupants of any facility and building. Inadequate ventilation can increase indoor pollutants causing serious health risks. What is ventilation?...

Taking steps to ensure the safety of you and your family in your household from Covd-19 is very important during this time. As there are many measures in place on how to be safe while outside with the rest of the community, it is very important to note some safety...

At MCA Group we hold a training program for every staff member and cleaner before they can represent our commercial cleaning service. The training program follows an extensive one-week training course that thoroughly covers our cleaning procedures and...

Every few years, the economy undergoes a massive recession leaving many businesses to fall through or completely go under. The economy down turn through a recession is very unfortunate for the individuals who get laid off and the businesses that struggle immensely...

Cleaning, disinfecting and sanitizing are three terms commonly used in order to prevent infectious diseases from arising or spreading. Its very important to know the difference between these three terms, as all cleaning jobs are very different and remove different...

Keeping an organized desk allows productivity and work ethic to exceed to its full potential.  As they say, ‘a cluttered desk is a cluttered mind’, and in order to concentrate and work efficiently you need a clean and organized desk to make it...

Post Construction Cleaning When you are opening a new facility or renovating an old one there is a lot of work that needs to be done before the final stage of opening. The transition from the construction phase to the final occupancy is extremely difficult and...

The hotel industry is structurally different compared to other facilities in terms of cleaning procedures. It’s a place where guests stay overnight and need to feel secure and safe while staying in these facilities and that’s why it’s crucial for the cleaning to be...

Benefits of Commercial Cleaning Services in Toronto Managing an office or commercial building in the Toronto area is a hassle, as office maintenance is more and more difficult, especially if your building is older and less modern. Outsourcing your...

How to know that you’re getting a good price and budget and value for your cleaning service? Not only is it important for the cleaning of a facility to be impeccable, but it is also important to note whether you are getting the best value for that service. There are a...

Studies have found that the number of bacteria that lingers on your computer keyboard is 3x more than your toilet set. An even more unsettling study has showed it can have 3x more bacteria then a public toilet. It shows that up to 3000 bacteria per square lies on your...

One of the hardest things to do is keep a carpet clean. No matter how hard you try, you will never get off clean free without having one stain on that carpet. Dirt, stains and marks will stick to the carpet by attaching to the fiber over time and leave you with a...

Winter months are here, and we need to prepare! This season is not only harsh to us but to our floors as well. This frightful weather is when we need to start worrying about what we’re tracking into buildings and offices from the outdoors. The snow melting materials...

There are so many ways and opportunities for offices to incorporate a more sustainable work- environment for their employees and staff.  It is super important for these changes to be made in order to become more sustainable and greener in order to have a...

In this new world of cautiousness and fear, we need to more prepared then ever when it comes to the Covid-19 virus. We did not expect a virus to be so strong and contagious that it would have an effect as serious as it did on this entire world. Cleaning and...

After a year of Covid-19 entering our lives and the country shutting down it is finally time to see everything starting to reopen. The province is taking slow and safe measures in the reopening of restaurants, gyms and small businesses that have been shut down for...

Schools should be a safe place for kids to learn and for parents to feel at ease while they send their children off. But now parents have to wonder if it’s safe anymore to send their kids off while this virus is still a big concern. Schools have been shut down for...

It’s normal to want your windows to be as clean as the day they were installed, whether they are old or new. Clean windows let more light into your house and help you feel more connected to nature. However, figuring out how to clean your windows properly while...

There was a time when floor wax options were limited to solid paste that needed to be applied to the floor on one’s hands and knees. Today, paste floor wax is still available and liquid wax has been introduced to the market for more convenient application. However,...

One of the more important but often overlooked tasks of managing a business is finding a cleaning company to keep your commercial space looking spotless. While it’s not something many business owners put a lot of thought into, the truth is, when it comes to finding...

When it comes to hotels, there is nothing more vital than a quality hotel cleaning service to ensure your guests feel right at home. From fresh bedding and fluffed pillows to vacuumed carpets and clean windows – the following guide will walk you through everything you...

There are a number of reasons why improving food safety and sanitation should be a priority for any food plant. It reduces the chances of food contamination and ensures high food quality which is essential. There are strict guidelines food plants need to adhere to and...

As spring arrives, businesses are also looking for a fresh start. Much like how homes undergo spring cleaning, your commercial space can benefit from a thorough clean to ensure it’s organized, fresh, and inviting for employees, clients, and visitors alike. At MCA...

A well-designed office can boost productivity, but what about a well-maintained one? Cleanliness is often seen as a matter of hygiene or aesthetics, but its influence runs deeper than just surface shine. An organized, clean workspace can significantly impact employee...

In today’s fast-paced business world, first impressions are everything. Whether it’s a prospective client walking into your office, a customer browsing your retail store, or a partner visiting your facility, the cleanliness of your space directly influences how your...

Cleaning windows is an art form. The best way to clean windows is through the help of professionals who have the right tools and equipment to give you a lasting and streak-free clean. As a commercial business owner, it is important to keep your establishment looking...

If you’ve spent time in an office environment, you know how difficult it can be to keep the space in a clean, working order over time. Sometimes it can be tough to know where to start. From your desk to your laptop, there’s a long list of office equipment items that...

Providing your employees and clients with a clean office is a top priority. But how do you know which eco-friendly cleaning services are right for your workspace and what are the benefits of green office cleaning? Not only are you ensuring that your office space is...

Every business and building owner knows how important it is to keep corporate spaces clean. But hiring full-time cleaning staff can be expensive and time-consuming, and may not always guarantee the highest quality results. That’s where corporate cleaning services come...

Food plant sanitation services are one of the most effective ways to prevent contamination. As a food production facility manager, you understand the importance of food plant sanitation for both your customers and your reputation. But how do you know what services and...

Many homeowners have carpets in their homes because it gives their space a cozy and comfortable feel. It’s a great design choice for many types of rooms, but you need to be prepared to take proper care of your carpets so they look good, feel good, smell good and last...

Keeping communal spaces in the workplace clean and sanitary is important. The office kitchen sees a lot of traffic moving in and out of the space, so messes don’t take much to build up. And if there’s no dedicated cleaning service to look after these messes, things...