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Reducing the Spread of Illness in Calgary Facilities with Targeted Cleaning Protocols

Every year, institutions across Calgary prepare for flu season, cold outbreaks, and the ever-changing landscape of public health risks. Whether it’s a viral wave moving through a university or seasonal sniffles in an office, commercial cleaning plays a pivotal role in infection prevention.

Time To Shine works with educational institutions, professional offices, and public buildings to reduce the spread of illness through advanced cleaning protocols built on science, precision, and accountability.

What Makes a Cleaning Program Health-Focused?

There’s a difference between cleaning for appearance and cleaning for health. The former is about visual tidiness. The latter involves:

• Eliminating high-touch surface pathogens
• Interrupting bacteria and virus transmission
• Disinfecting shared spaces and communal equipment
• Avoiding cross-contamination during cleaning

Our health-focused cleaning plans follow guidelines from Health Canada, the CDC, and industry standards like the ISSA’s GBAC protocols. Whether it’s a residence hall, cafeteria, classroom, or lobby, we create a customized plan to protect both staff and the public.

Where Germs Linger in Institutional Spaces

In institutional and educational buildings, illness spreads rapidly due to the number of shared surfaces and close-quarters interaction. These high-risk areas require special attention:

• Door handles, elevator buttons, and shared railings
• Washrooms and locker rooms
• Shared desks, computers, and lab benches
• Vending machines and water stations
• Reception areas and student service counters

Our team uses checklists and audit tools to ensure these areas are cleaned and disinfected on a set schedule. This attention to detail ensures we’re not just “wiping down” spaces—but actively reducing viral load.

Disinfectants and Dwell Time: What Matters Most

Disinfecting isn’t just about spraying and wiping. It’s about dwell time—how long a disinfectant must remain wet on a surface to be effective. We use Health Canada–approved disinfectants with proven efficacy against viruses and bacteria, and our staff is trained on proper application, dilution, and contact times.

We also use electrostatic sprayers when required, especially in high-traffic or post-outbreak situations, to ensure thorough and even disinfectant coverage.

How Cleaning Complements Public Health Policies

We don’t operate in isolation. Our protocols are designed to support and complement broader public health practices, such as:

• Hand hygiene signage and supply placement
• Waste management plans for contaminated materials
• Cleaning escalation during flu season
• Flexible scheduling for outbreak response

When needed, we can increase cleaning frequency, add disinfection rounds, or support quarantine area cleaning—all while minimizing disruption to daily operations.

A Partner in Preparedness

Public institutions today are expected to be ready for health emergencies. That requires proactive planning and a vendor who can scale with demand. At Time To Shine, we maintain trained float teams, stock essential supplies, and provide rapid-response services across Calgary.

For educational institutions, this readiness means:

• Quicker containment of illness on campus
• Fewer classroom or service interruptions
• Better confidence among faculty, staff, and families

Our flexible service model allows clients to dial up disinfection during illness surges—and scale it down during low-risk seasons—without renegotiating contracts.

Measurable Results, Trusted Systems

We don’t just promise results—we prove them. Our quality control system includes:

• Daily logs of disinfected zones
• Supervisor inspections
• ATP testing (if requested)
• Responsive adjustments based on feedback

When illness is reduced, productivity increases. Absenteeism drops. And building users feel safer and more supported.

Calgary’s Health is in the Details

The next flu season, outbreak, or health scare isn’t a question of if—but when. Having the right cleaning strategy already in place makes all the difference.

Time To Shine Cleaning Services helps Calgary’s institutions prepare, respond, and protect their spaces with cleaning that’s designed for real-world health outcomes—not just aesthetics.

Visit Time To Shine Cleaning Services at calgarycleaning.com.