Your Essential Services Partner

With a greater emphasis on a healthy, safe and pleasant working environment, facility managers need a partner they can depend on.

At Cannon, our aim is to improve your building environment by providing a choice of innovative products and services for commercial, retail, industrial, educational and healthcare facilities. We deliver facility support services to all types of organizations – from small companies to multi-site corporations. Hygiene Solutions and Supplies, and Pest Control services are available in a single or multiple service program.

Because of the increasing dangers of cross-infection and sickness in the workplace and public environments, we are continuously improving our products and services. New designs are backed by comprehensive research and development to ensure the efficacy and integrity of each item we deliver to you. We understand that you need services requiring minimum involvement from your staff – services you can depend on. Listening is an important part of our process with every customer. It enables us to deliver the precise programs that are needed.

The dangers of commercial washrooms are well documented. Harmful bacteria and viruses can be found on most washroom surfaces presenting a serious cross-infection risk to users. Daily cleaning is an important step in controlling these dangers, but alone cannot stay ahead of the continual contamination that takes place in the washroom environment. Hygienic systems are therefore required.

For 50 years, Cannon Hygiene has been providing such systems. Our continual research into understanding the dangers of commercial washrooms has enabled us to develop state-of-the-art programs that minimize user risk. As the world's largest and most established washroom service company, Cannon Hygiene has the expertise and experience to make your washrooms safer and more pleasant to use.

Washroom Dangers
Increasing public awareness of the dangers of cross-infection and sickness in the workplace an public washroom environment require cost-effective, tailored products and services. The following confirms these dangers and stress the critical nature of washroom hygiene services.

"According to recent research, restrooms resulted in two out of three complaints from tenants in office buildings across the country."
"...the appearance of washrooms play an equally critical role in the public's perception of a buildings health."
"The average employee goes to the washroom 3.3 time per day, so there's a good opportunity to transmit germs back and forth"
"The outside of a sanitary napkin receptacle is the most contaminated hot spot in the ladies room."
"Studies show that viruses and several families of potentially harmful bacteria can indeed exist on public restroom surfaces."
Medical testing of public restrooms has documented the fact that pathogenic agents are found on almost all toilets. The five most common bacteria families found and the illnesses they can cause are: Psudomoadaciae (urinary tract infection, blood poisoning), Streptococcaceae (epidemic sore throat, brocho-pneumonia), Coryneforn (diptheria, hepatitis), Micrococcaceae (boils/pimples, pus infections), and Enterobacteriaceae (kidney infections, typhoid/paratyphoid fever).
The U.S. Centre for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 40 Million Americans get sick from hand-borne bacteria each year - and 80,000 people die !
Bacteria and viruses can multiply up to twofold every 20 minutes.

"Germs, especially fecal bacteria, can also be shot into the air when a toilet flushes. One study showed that bacteria released into the air in this way can settle on surfaces throughout the bathroom and in great enough concentrations to spread disease."
The aerosol cloud of a flushed toilet can spread up to 5 feet from the fixture, transporting infectious fecal-borne bacteria onto many washroom surfaces.
"Public restrooms are the perfect place for bacteria to thrive because these facilities are designed to dispose of large volumes of human waste, which consists of up to 30% bacteria."
"No one wants to touch any more surfaces in a public restroom than they have to, and that’s why, with the advent of new infectious diseases, a push is on to make restrooms as touch free as possible."
"If no surfaces had to be touched during a visit to public restrooms, there would be little risk of disease transmission."
"The impetus for touch free (washrooms) is coming from the public in general. They don’t make the buying decisions, but the architects, engineers and building owners pick up on the public’s desire and they know it’s a better way to go. "
"Proper hand washing is the first line of defense against disease, and as the public becomes more and more aware of this, we will see an informed and educated public pressing for more hygienic areas, which will mean touch-free systems. "
"According to some studies, up to one-third of infectious illnesses could be eliminated by proper hand washing." 
"Hand washing is the single most effective tool in preventing a long list of illnesses."
"Hand washing breaks the chain of infection" 
" Wet bar soap can become a source of infection because it can be contaminated with Gram-negative bacilli. Liquid soap is better, but containers can be contaminated , becoming reservoirs for micro-organisms."  
Quotes/notes/paraphrases taken from:
Maintenance Supplies Magazine August 1998
Biography Magazine April 1999 "What You Don’t See Can Hurt You"
Philadelphia Inquirer May 1997
Cosmopolitan Magazine October 1997
Redbook October 1987
Knight-Ridder Newspapers
The Journal of Infection Control Nursing

Sanitary Napkin & Tampon Disposal
The Problem: Exposed blood

Sanitary napkin & tampon waste contains blood.
All blood carries the risk of harmful viruses, including HIV and Hepatitis.
Common wall-mounted disposal receptacles allow deposited sanitary waste to remain exposed and therefore dangerous.
Hand contact is required on these receptacles adding further to the risk of cross-infection.
Plugged toilets and expensive repairs to plumbing systems result as women avoid these receptacles and flush waste down the toilet.

The Solution: Concept™ disposal service
Specially designed Concept™ disposal units, complete with "no touch" foot pedal, are placed in each cubicle.
Each Concept™ unit contains Cannon Hygiene's exclusive all natural "dry" disposal agent.
On a predetermined schedule, each Concept™ unit is exchanged in it entirety with a stringently cleaned and disinfected unit.
All disposal, cleaning and disinfection occurs at a Cannon Hygiene service facility in compliance with Ministry of Environment regulations.

Cleaning and Disposal
Cannon Hygiene's state-of-the-art equipment is supplied free of charge. No capital outlay is required on your part. Trained, uniformed and courteous service technicians routinely provide the service that has been customized for your facility. There is no attention whatsoever required by your staff.

No Touch
Cannon Hygiene's range of automatic washroom products allows for a quick, painless and economical conversion of your washroom facilities to "no-touch".

Paper Dispensing
Maintenance Made Easy
With high-capacity washroom systems

SCOTT© products offer peak perfomance and value - a trusted practical choice

Controlled usage
with an enhanced image

Kimberly-Clark's Thru-Dried technology "fluffs" the fibres for a cloth-like feel and absorbency. People use less paper.

Maximize your investment selecting coordinated dispensers with value-added benefits such as easy maintenance no-touch dispensing, customized design and enhanced abuse-resistance.

It's not how much you pay per case of product, but how much people actually use that drives the cost. The amount used is driven by both the quality of the tissue or towel product and the way it is dispensed.

The average waste factor with other brands is 15%.
When image counts, count on KLEENEX© - the brand consumers equate with quality to give your washrooms a best impression or homelike comfort feel.

Hand Hygine

80% of infection is spread by the hand.
Every time an employee is absent due to illness, it's an expensive disruption to a business.

GOJO® dispensing systems
Dependable rugged construction.
Attaches to any wall in just minutes.
Easy to use bag-in-box refills.
No contamination.
New "No-Clog" Valve with every refill.
Prevents leaks and clogs.
Adjustable Portion Control - decrease waste.
Foam Soap

Instant Hand Sanitizer
pays for itself with just a 3% reduction in absenteeism costs.
Kills 99.99% of most common germs that may cause illness.

Moisturizing Lotion with Aloe & Vitamins
Promotes healthy looking and feeling skin.

Combining luxury and convenience.
Gentle on skin.
Does not leave a soap residue - easier cleaning.

air care
CANNON — Delivering environmentally-friendly air care to commercial washrooms.
Even the cleanest washroom is prone to unavoidable smells, but persistent bad odours give the impression of poor washroom hygiene.
• According to recent research, washrooms resulted in two out of three
complaints from tenants in office buildings across the country.
• Washroom cleanliness will be evaluated by how clean it smells before
how clean it looks.
• Malodours present an unhealthy image.
Effective air care starts with the latest technology.
A fresh washroom says a great deal about you, your business and how you value your staff and customers.
• Stylish Cannon dispensers release an air-neutralizing formula on a predetermined schedule, eliminating washroom odours and counteracting transient smells.
• Complex fragrance notes, exclusively from Cannon, leave a consistent, clean and fresh fragrance that reinforces cleanliness.
• Cannon offers a range of fragrances – perfect for any location, to create the right atmosphere and impression.
• Cannon gives you a choice of 2 air care solutions – CannonFresh™ and EcoFresh™.

pest control
CANNON - Delivering safe and scientific pest
prevention and control services.
Pests carry diseases or cause reactions that can have serious
effects on humans:
• Mice, for example, can spread the Hanta Virus which is
potentially fatal.
• Individuals with asthma can get an extreme reaction to the
airborne particles of roach excrement and debris.
• Pigeons carry several diseases including Histoplasmosis, a respiratory
condition and Leptospirosis which manifests as flu-like
symptoms.
The key to successful pest
control and prevention is
regular inspections.
• The Cannon Pest Prevention Program™ uses scientific
analysis and customized services. It is not a random application
of chemicals.
• Insects or rodents – Cannon’s trained specialists will handle the
problem with safe, effective and economic solutions.
• Our aim is to provide you with a pest-free facility to support the
welfare of your employees and customers and meet health and
safety regulations.

service
guarantee
CANNON – We track our performance to guarantee your service.
To guarantee accurate service, we measure our performance. The measurement process also identifies areas
where we can make improvements to keep pace with your changing needs.
Cannon designed the unique “CanScan” program to ensure 100% accuracy of service.
Hygiene Management
Each service technician in each of our divisions is equipped with a “Palm OS
Powered” hand-held barcode reader. Each of our installations or service checkpoints
has a barcode identifying the location and function. CanScan downloads each
schedule from the master plan. The Palm device then guides the technicians
through their daily schedules.
Any missed visits or exchanges of supplies are captured instantly by our
proprietary software program, prompting immediate remedial action by our
operation supervisors.
Pest Management
Each pest trap or monitoring device is dated on the inside to validate that it has
been checked. Our Service Guarantee tracking information is often used by our
customers in their health and safety audits.
Performance Audits
Random on-site audits are conducted by our service supervisors to further verify
that we are meeting our customers’ expectations. The audits include checking
on technician performance and procedures as well as touching base with our
customers for their feedback.
Our aim is to provide you with a safe, clean and pleasant working environment.
Companies like Cadillac Fairview, General Motors, Great West Life, Royal Victoria
Hospital and Tim Hortons already rely on Cannon for their hygiene management.

EcoClean™
EcoClean’s™ non-toxic, natural
enzyme-based, biodegradable
formula reduces scale build-up
and digests organic bacteria
and fungi that can be harmful
and that create odour. Its
continuous cleaning action
means that toilet fixtures and
pipes stay consistently clean and
fresh, while maintenance and
replacement costs are kept to
a minimum.

Through constant research and
development, Cannon Hygiene
has produced an advanced,
intelligent system for
continuous, cost-effective
cleaning and treatment of
toilets and urinals. By dosing
the specially-formulated
EcoClean™ solution into the
final portion of the flush
water, the CannonClean™
system is treating your toilets
and urinals 24 hours per day.
It’s like an automatic janitor.

feminine hygiene
disposal
CANNON — Delivering worry-free
feminine hygiene disposal.
“The outside of a sanitary napkin receptacle is the most
contaminated hot spot in a women’s washroom.”
• All blood carries the risk of harmful viruses,
including Hepatitis and HIV.
• Hepatitis B virus can remain stable for days or weeks
in dry films of blood on surfaces at room temperature.
• Stainless steel wall mounted dispensers are indiscreet,
unpleasant for women to use and are a major source
of malodour
• Plugged toilets and expensive repairs to plumbing systems result
from women avoiding the risks of wall-mounted receptacles.
A touchless, sealed, dry system with a regular
exchange service prevents the risks.
• Unlike many sanitary disposal systems, which are water-based,
Cannon’s Intima™ units contain an exclusive, all-natural dry disposal
agent, Activap™, eliminating the danger of blood leaks or spills.
• Cannon provides a service that enables your staff and customers
to dispose of their sanitary waste responsibly while helping to
protect the environment.
• Foot pedals or electronic models allow safe, hands-free disposal.
• Cannon is the world originator of the feminine hygiene disposal system.

soap dispensers
Thoroughly clean hands help to eliminate the chance of cross infection.
Our soap dispensers provide a quick and hygienic way to wash your hands.
Automatic Dispenser
• Touch-free dispensing of superior quality foam soap for the most luxurious hand washing experience
• Promotes healthy hand washing while preventing the spread of germs and bacteria
• Smart sensor and patented touch-free technology detects the users hands every time – ensures flawless drip-free, clog-free and reliable operation.
Manual Dispenser
• Dispenser lever, made of Polygiene antibacterial technology, breaks the transmission path of diseases.
• Easy to use, hygienic system with integrated one-way valve to prevent clogs and drips.
Models available in white or metallic finishes.
Models available in white or black/grey

Why the AirbladeTM
hand dryer is different
Dry hands in 12 seconds
The motor spins 81,000 times
a minute creating high velocity
air that’s channelled through an
aperture the width of an eyelash
to scrape water from hands.
Dyson Digital Motor
Developed by Dyson engineers, it has only
Dyson Digital Motor
Developed by Dyson engineers, it has only
three moving parts and does away with the
carbon brushes and slip rings that wear out
in other hand dryer motors. Fewer moving
parts makes it more reliable.
Only clean air
Before being blown onto hands,
the air passes through a HEPA filter,
removing over 99.9% of the bacteria
in washroom air.
Automatic
It starts and stops when users
insert or remove their hands.
There’s no need to touch anything.

Your Essential Services Partner
With a greater emphasis on a healthy, safe and pleasant working environment, facility managers need a partner they can depend on.
At Cannon, our aim is to improve your building environment by providing a choice of innovative products and services for commercial, retail, industrial, educational and healthcare facilities.
We deliver facility support services to all types of organizations – from small companies to multi-site corporations. Hygiene Solutions and Supplies, and Pest Control services are available in a single or multiple service program.
Because of the increasing dangers of cross-infection and sickness in the workplace and public environments, we are continuously improving our products and services. New designs are backed by comprehensive research and development to ensure the efficacy and integrity of each item we deliver to you.
We understand that you need services requiring minimum involvement from your staff – services you can depend on. Listening is an important part of our process with every customer. It enables us to deliver the precise programs that are needed.
Our People
Our technicians and specialists are the critical link with our customers. To enable them to meet our high standards of performance, each staff member receives comprehensive training in their area of specialization. Their knowledge and attention to detail are an integral part of our operating process. The dedication of our people is the strength of Cannon’s service.

Head Office Toronto

145 Shields Court
Markham, Ontario
L3R 9T5

Telephone

Toll Free: 1-800-643-6922