Clean Matters

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TAKING THE THRONE

Cintas has announced the five finalists in its 2020 Canada’s Best Restroom Award which honours outstanding public washrooms from coast to coast.

The Bicycle Thief, a Halifax-based Italian restaurant, was selected as one of the top five thanks to its stately décor, including decorative mirrors, granite countertops, marble walls, and fresh flowers changed daily. The artwork and scented candles certainly didn’t hurt its chances, either.

Over in Ontario, Toronto’s Leña Restaurante impressed with its attention to detail: its restrooms feature fisheye mirrors, classic brass accents, and the same wallpaper pattern as found in Chef Anthony Walsh’s family home. Zebra herringbone tiles add another level of eye-catching appeal.

While malls are sometimes associated with crowded, unkempt washrooms, Yorkdale, also located in Toronto, Ontario, takes pride in its facilities. From the frosted glass sinks with waterfall edge to its large seating area, this gender-inclusive restroom will make you forget the stress of shopping for back-to-school supplies.

Surprised to see an RV park on a “best restroom” list? If you were to ask any of Albertabased Westview RV Park’s patrons as to why it deserves the recognition, they’ll likely point you in the direction of the facility’s newly renovated, easy-to-clean, texturized epoxy floors. Concrete countertops and fancy tile help further elevate the far-from-camping experience.

Alberta made another appearance in the top five with Calgary’s Hawthorn Dining Room. Designed by Frank Architecture, the look of these restrooms can be accurately described as “modern vintage,” with soft light rose lighting and oversized flowers adorning the wallpaper. The restaurant also partnered with Lowen’s Natural Skincare, a local company, for the luxurious soaps and lotions that can be found on its restroom counters.

Canadians are encouraged to vote for their favourite facility by visiting www.bestrestroom.com/ca/vote/ before the August 14 deadline.

Bicycle Thief. Halifax, Nova Scotia

Hawthorn Dining Room. Calgary, Alberta

Leña Restaurante. Toronto, Ontario

Westview RV Park. Wetaskiwin, Alberta

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GLOBAL BIORISK ADVISORY COUNCIL INTRODUCES GBAC STAR™ FACILITY ACCREDITATION PROGRAM

The Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC), a division of ISSA, introduced its GBAC STAR™ facility accreditation program. It’s the industry’s only outbreak prevention, response, and recovery accreditation. This program is performance-based and designed to help facilities establish a comprehensive system of cleaning, disinfection, and infectious disease prevention for their staff and their building. The program relies on GBAC’s comprehensive training, which teaches the proper protocols, correct disinfection techniques, and cleaning best practices for biohazard situations like the novel coronavirus. Successful GBAC STAR facilities are able to demonstrate that correct work practices, procedures and systems are in place to prepare, respond, and recover from outbreaks and pandemics.

WHAT DOES THE GBAC STAR FACILITY ACCREDITATION MEAN FOR MY FACILITY?

It means that your facility staff or service provider is implementing the industry’s highest standards for cleaning and disinfection of infectious agents like the novel coronavirus.

GBAC STAR™ is the cleaning industry’s only outbreak prevention, response and recovery accreditation for facilities.

GBAC STAR is the gold standard of prepared facilities. This accreditation means that a facility has:

Established and maintained a cleaning, disinfection, and infectious disease prevention program to minimize risks associated with infectious agents like the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2).

The proper cleaning protocols, disinfection techniques, and work practices in place to combat biohazards and infectious disease.

Highly informed cleaning professionals who are trained for outbreak and infectious disease preparation and response.

GBAC STAR IS DESIGNED FOR ANY SIZE FACILITY OR ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING:

 Stadiums and Arenas  Schools  Convention Centers  Assisted Care Facilities  Retail Spaces  Veterinary Clinics  Commercial Offi ces  Restaurants  Daycares  Hotels  Athletic and Fitness Clubs  Spas  Trains, Planes, Automobiles  Church & Religious Buildings  Grocery Stores  Doctor’s Offi ces

“GBAC STAR is the gold standard of safe facilities, providing third-party validation that ensures facilities implement strict protocols for biorisk situations.”

Patricia Olinger

Executive Director, Global Biorisk Advisory Council

“In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the GBAC STAR accreditation program is exactly what facilities need to confi dently reopen and keep staff , customers, and communities safe.”

John Barrett

Executive Director, ISSA

For more information, please visit the webpage www.mediaedge360.ca/gbac and contact CHUCK NERVICK at chuckn@mediaedge.ca | 416-803-4653

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