Monday, April 25, 2011

Give Your Carpet a Shag!

Regardless of the fact that your office or work area may be compact, commercial carpet cleaning services are still a very good idea. Smaller areas can be very cost effective to get cleaned.

Don't fall into the trap of thinking that because the carpeted area is small that you can effectively clean carpet yourself or use other staff members to do so.

Protect Your Carpets

Professional carpet cleaners will take care of all floor coverings ensuring they look and smell fresh at all times. Hiring or buying do it yourself machines can result in dirty soapy residue being left behind that actually attracts more dirt to it.

Carpets that aren't properly dried can become dank and smelly. They can also foster mould and mildew growth. By caring for your carpets you will ensure a longer life for them.

Great Reasons To Get A Professional Cleaning Service

* Remove dust mites from carpets, desk chairs and other upholstered furnishings
* Complete stain removal - often stains seem to appear back again as dirt is attracted to the area fairly fast
* Odor removal - it's important to completely remove offensive odors instead for simply masking them temporarily
* Dead skin particles, hair, and a myriad of other substances are held in carpet giving a perfect feeding ground for mites, bugs, and bacteria
* Dust is a major cause of triggering asthma and other respiratory problems
* Staff work better in a well cleaned premises
* Even if carpet area is small get your other floor surfaces cleaned regularly also
* Protect carpet fibres - carpet is an expensive item, don't risk damaging the carpet fibres and needing to replace them
* Voiding your insurance - any damage done might see the insurance cover become void of you haven't used a professional service

Use Experts In The Field

By using experts the job will be done more efficiently and to a high standard. Professional operators are privy to the latest techniques and cleaning products and will see your carpets and floors are cleaned with meticulous care every time.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Hospital Cleaning...Stat!

Select a service that specializes in the hospital cleaning to halt the spreading of infectious diseases, comply with all the necessary guidelines, and ensure your hospital looks its best. When selecting a hospital cleaning service it is best to hire a company that specializes in hospital housekeeping. Hospitals are not your ordinary office buildings; they are institutions which require intensely sanitary conditions to protect their patients from the spreading of bacteria and viruses.

The intent of hospitalization is to heal a patient rather than introduce them to new and dangerous diseases. That is why it so critical to hire a cleaning service that is highly rated and experienced in hospital sanitation. Your housekeeping selection will make all the difference when it comes to the success of your institution.

A cleaning service specializing in hospitals and health management institutions should be trained to properly sanitize and straighten up patient recovery rooms, exam rooms, operating rooms, X-ray rooms, emergency rooms, and MRI rooms taking special care to not tamper with expensive medical machinery and materials.

It should also important to remember that any cleaning service you decide to hire should be capable of suitably maintaining all waiting rooms, reception and admission stations, offices, cafeterias, and public areas. These are the sections that patients see first and this first impression usually weighs heavily in their opinion of the entire facility.

No one wants to check themselves or their loved ones into a hospital with dirty and foul smelling waiting room. It is for this reason that public areas should be given sufficient attention. Daily cleaning should be made to all rooms and periodic deep cleanings should be made periodically.

Hospitals are also dangerous areas and cleaning employees should be properly trained to handle blood borne pathogens and infectious diseases. The company should also provide programs for the management of bio hazardous waste products and recycling.

Hiring a cleaning service that focuses on healthcare facilities are more likely to meet current health and Safety, and infection control requirements as well as complying with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines.

When searching for the right cleaning service for your hospital pay attention to the structure and efficiency of the management. This is a good indicator of the competence and proficiency of the entire group.

Friday, April 15, 2011

Commercial Power Wash Services

 One of the best ways to improve the "curb appeal" and retain the maximum property value is to keep buildings, driveways and parking lots clean. Commercial Power washing (also known as pressure washing) is an important part of the regular and ongoing building maintenance. Here are four important reasons to consider power washing your property.

1. Power washing adds years to the life of a building. Dirt, grime, mold and mildew can and will cause rot, decay and premature failure of building materials, costing future renovations and replacements. Regularly having your property exterior cleaned by a professional cleaning contractor will dramatically cut down on these costly repairs. Make routine quarterly or bi-annual power wash treatments part of the yearly maintenance budget.

2. Power washing reduces mold and other allergens. Living in Houston where the humidity is high and the temperatures stay moderate throughout the year, we experience a lot of mold and mildew growth on buildings. This can become a health hazard to employees and customers. Regular power washing treatments keep these and other health hazards to a minimum.

3. Power washing removes urban pollutants. Building located downtown, near chemical plants or beside busy freeways can get extra dirty just from car exhaust pollution. An experienced professional power washing consultant can recommend just the right mix of chemical solutions to safely and effectively remove pollutant residue from buildings.

4. Clean more than just the building. Why take the time to clean the building without cleaning the concrete driveways or adjacent parking lots as well. If you are looking for the complete "curb appeal" makeover, remember to have these areas cleaned as well.

Note: Concrete cleaning requires different chemicals than buildings do. Don't make the mistake of cleaning just the oil spots on the concrete, because suddenly you have the reverse issue - the concrete driveway is gray with pollutants and has clean spots.

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Spring Cleaning Tips

Every office area needs a good spring clean and it doesn't always have to happen in Spring. Office cleaning is always a priority but there certainly isn't enough time or money to have certain things done daily.

By having regular deep cleaning and sanitizing, your office will have an edge and staff and other users will benefit. Set the bar high for pride in clean office surroundings and everyone using the area will adopt the same standard. Morale will be high and productivity will follow suit.

Here Are Some Areas To Look At For Spring Cleaning:

Top of high shelves/doorways/cupboards
Communication devices
Unused/ occasional use areas like indoor storage areas
Underneath movable objects
Detailed cleaning of kitchen areas

Defrost fridge
Microwave
Electric appliances
All IT equipment as bacteria can live for an extended period in many cases
Keyboard
Mouse
Telephone
Headsets
Desk chairs and other soft furnishings
Carpets
Outdoor storage areas
Spring Cleans Should Be For Every Season

Regular deep cleaning sessions means that dirt, dust, and clutter do not accumulate over time. Customers, clients and staff notice a bright clean business and react in a positive manner.

Practicing good hygiene on a regular basis will stem the spread of infectious bacteria. Also encourage and make it easy for staff to have a clutter free organized work area. By providing a place for everything and keeping the premises clean they will be more inclined to want to have a tidy work area.  Germs do accumulate on equipment that is in close contact with users, and may have more than one user. Computer keyboards and telephones are a prime example.

Time To Update Your Commercial Cleaning Service?

There are many reasons why a business might employ an office cleaning service, and this is fast becoming one of the most outsourced industries. Business owners are realizing that a clean and healthy workplace provided by a quality cleaning company actually saves them money and increases productivity.
If you are looking to spruce up a tired workplace, have just taken over below par office space, or are trying to get a current service running to your satisfaction, it may not hurt to look around and compare.

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

The Office Cleaning Checklist

When you pay for an office cleaning service, you want to get what you pay for. Commercial cleaning providers will often supply a checklist of services so you can choose how much or how little they do. If you don't have a checklist provided by the company, it is a good idea to create one yourself. Here is a list of the most important things to be sure you have done to maintain a sparkling clean workplace. It also helps to keep on top of the efficiency of your cleaning company, as you can check for yourself what has been done.

Entry or Reception

Your reception area represents your customer's first impression. You want it to always be bright, clean and inviting. Top cleaning tasks for the reception area;

o Door glass crystal clear and wood dust free
o Carpet clean and vacuumed
o Reception counter dust and fingerprint free
o Artwork dusted and glass cleaned
o Phones and computers wiped down
o Tabletops dusted and polished
o Magazines organized
o Garbage bins emptied

Offices/Cubicles

Every individual needs a clean work environment. A well organized and clean workplace helps to make everyone more productive.

o Desks dusted
o Carpets Cleaned and vacuumed
o Filing cabinets wiped down
o Window sills wiped down
o Phones and Computers wiped down
o Door glass cleaned
o Bookcases/book spines dusted
o Light fixtures dusted or wiped down
o Rubbish emptied

Washrooms

A clean and sanitized washroom is a must in any working environment. Make sure yours is in top shape with all of these things done!

o Sink, fixtures and toilets cleaned and sanitized
o Mirrors polished
o Counter tops cleaned and sanitized
o Soap and towel dispensers wiped down
o Floors mopped
o Trash emptied

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Friday, April 1, 2011

Defining a Good Commercial Cleaning Compay

Let's face it. It's happened to everyone of us if we have ever employed a commercial cleaner to take care of our office cleaning or to do our property maintenance. It's just a fact of life and really, it's not a biggie. There are plenty of commercial cleaning companies out there. What is it though that makes one cleaning company better than another? Is it that one has better cleaning techniques than another or is it more to do with the attitude of the staff that they might employ?

It doesn't take much skill for example to push a vacuum cleaner around in a commercial property. Nor does it take much skill to swish a toilet brush around in a bowl. What it does take is the proper attitude. Anyone can vacuum carpet. Anyone can clean a toilet bowl. What sets a lot of good commercial cleaners apart from bad cleaners is their attitude. Let me explain. In all commercial cleaning jobs, to vacuum and clean toilets is a must. If the cleaner has the attitude that near enough is good enough, then they wont last very long in the job.

Their attitude should be that if they get paid to do a specific task, they do it to the best of their abilities and to the standard that is required by the commercial cleaning company as well as the client. I have seen far too many cleaners over the years try and get away with cutting corner after corner in the hope of being able to get away early for whatever reasons. Some have the attitude that 'I don't want to be here, I hate this job'. Well, so be it then. I fired people like that because it ended up costing me money and sometimes the commercial cleaning contract as well. Not worth the price.

A good office cleaning company will always put the client over a lazy cleaner that they might have unfortunately employed.