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Take Your Business to the Next Level with Commercial Cleaning Services

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

For any company seeking to take there business to the next level, there is no doubt that hiring a well established, and professional commercial cleaning service, will be an essential part to your business’s success.  As you already know, the first impression of your business made to clients, as well as customers, dictates a lot of further action down the line.  If your clients see your business as unorganized, poorly managed and chaotic, then what will that say about the person that is running the business?  First impressions are extremely important to any business looking to compete in this modern world, and you only have one chance at it.  Be sure to make it a good one.

And the best way to do that is to ensure the cleanliness of your office to a professional staff of Janitorial Services, to promote the highest quality work.  Why waste your employees’ limited time with cleaning duties, that they will only perform begrudgingly, and at 50% quality, at the most? Why not save the money you’re losing on lost productivity, and hire a professional cleaning company who can do the job right, and leave your business looking professional at the same time?

A clean and well organized place of business is absolutely necessary when competing over the long term.  Remembering that you only have a small window to make a long lasting impression, you’ll want everything to be as perfect as you can make it.  And that involves bringing in a professional cleaning crew at least once, to twice a week.  Having a cleaner and better organized office not only goes along way with your clients and customers, but also helps a great deal with your employees as well.  When professional cleaning crews are being used effectively, your employees will no longer have to worry about performing those cleaning duties on their own, and they can focus on more important work at the office.  Having a cleaner office also help productivity as a whole, because your employees will find it far easier to do their jobs, when the office is at its utmost cleanliness.

When looking for a professional cleaning crew for your business you will want to check out several companies before making your final decision.  You will want to check references of previous clients they have had to ensure the utmost quality work.  You will also need to compare their prices with prices of their competitors by calling around different cleaning companies in your area, looking for the average price.  After conducting a thorough search, and finding the best cleaning company to fit your needs, then you will want to complete the next step, which is to sign a contract. The contract that you enter with the office cleaning company should be clearly spelling out your needs as a business, and exactly what the service is intended to provide.  By being as clear and precise as possible, it will be easier to get out of a contract, later down the line, if you feel they’re not living up to their agreement.

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There May Be More Than a Computer Virus on Your Desk!

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Creating a healthy workplace environment is no easy task and the regular use of a commercial cleaning service helps to ensure that the job gets done right.  With the threat of disease in everyone’s mind these days, keeping our offices, desks and work stations free of germs is paramount to providing a healthy productive workplace.  There are more than just computer viruses at work in our offices every day and both types must be eradicated.

A commercial cleaning service will generally do a great job at keeping common areas sanitized but it is more up to the individual to keep their own desks, phones, cabinets and equipment as clean as possible.  Studies have shown that a typical desk can sometimes contain more bacteria than a toilet seat.  Viruses can survive for quite a length of time even on a hard surface so communal equipment is another area to watch out for.  Things like fax machines, copiers, water coolers, etc. where everyone spends some time should always be wiped down.

Remember, some people come to work when they’re not really well and that’s when the germs are most dangerous. Your cleaning service will most likely clean these items as part of their regular tasks, but a little extra care can go a long way in between those cleanings. Fortunately, it’s an easy dilemma to solve. A quick wipe down with anti bacterial cloths will go a long way and when done on a daily basis, it is all they really need.

These days many people are working longer hours which can extend work hours into eating times, contributing even more to the chances of food particle bacteria being present.

One of the biggest reasons for the increase in some types of bacteria on a desk or in a work area is the accumulation of crumbs and food particles in and around the keyboard that sits on everyone’s desk just acting as a perfect little catch-all. Mould and bacteria can grow quickly in those little cracks not to mention inside the drawers where you stash your snacks.  Even a simple coffee spill left unattended can develop into a little ecosystem of bacteria all on its own.

It’s quite easy to control this type of bacteria from getting a grip inside your workspace.  Use a napkin to catch crumbs from snacks, don’t keep opened packages of food in your desk, and wipe down your area when you’re finished eating with an anti bacterial cloth.  The cleaner you keep your own personal space, the cleaner the whole office will be in the end.

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Going Green at the Office

Thursday, August 20th, 2009

For most office employees, the office is the place they spend most of their day.  It is important then, to be in an environment that is clean and healthy and one that is achieved that way through environmentally friendly methods.  This means using the best cleaning products and procedures available, such as those provided by a commercial cleaning company.

As individuals, working in an office that is cleaned with environmentally friendly products is one more way to reduce our carbon footprint.

Some of the chemicals that should not be used in a green office are chlorine bleach, phosphates and heavy metals of any kind.  By avoiding these chemicals in the cleaning process, no toxins are left behind resulting in a healthier and therefore more productive workplace.  Most of the time green office cleaning companies use concentrated cleaners much like the concentrated laundry and dish detergents available for home use.  This means the cleaners are mixed in appropriate amounts for the specific job cutting down on waste and over use of cleaners.  It also means that there is less packaging involved that needs to be disposed of.

Green cleaning products are biodegradable meaning that they break down in a natural process leaving no residues or vapours that linger on surfaces or in the air.  In other words, they have no negative impact on the water and soil systems.  Use of green cleaners also contributes to a healthy air inside the office thus reducing effects of the cleaners on those employees who may suffer from asthma or other respiratory weaknesses.

There is a third party organization called Green Seal that monitors the quality of products that are manufactured and sold as green.  Products that receive the Green Seal of approval have been thoroughly tested from the very beginning of manufacture right through to their use on site.  This means you can use a product with green seal approval with confidence and pride.

For quick green cleanups when you need to do it yourself at the office, you can use a microfiber cloth that will pick up dust from your desk with ease and is reusable.  There are also environmentally friendly one time wipes that will keep your desk, computer screen and office utensils clean and germ free to your own personal level.

Choosing a green office cleaning company means that owners, employees and customers can all feel like they are doing just one thing more to make the world we live and work in a better place.

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