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Make Cleaning in the Office Easy

On August 27, 2013, in Cleaning advice, by admin
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It’s much easier to keep your working place tidy than to clean it every day. It’s not a secret that when the workplace is cleaned up, the work becomes more enjoyable, more efficient and even safer.
So, for the beginning, let’s clean our workplace.

Workplace cleaning

Piles of papers and folders cover your entire table. It’s difficult to find the needed documents… sounds familiar?

  • Stop doing what you are doing!
  • Cleaning of any office starts with the papers and documents. Get rid of those that are not necessary. Do not leave them if you are sure you won’t need them.
  • Make sure that the documents are places into the right folders.
  • If you have hundreds of pieces of papers with numbers or other information, write all the information down on one piece of paper, or start using your notebook.

In order to bring your office in order take time to make sure that everything is under control.

  • Make up a weekly plan on cleaning the office.
  • At the end of the day you must go home leaving the office clean.
  • All the papers should be filed or placed in special folders as soon as you finish working with them.

10 Most Useful Tips

  1. Make a list with the cleaning activities that should be done.
  2. The mail that is received should be classified: “Urgent/Important”, “Non-urgent/Not important”, “Intermediate”. “Intermediate” is a folder for the correspondence, priority of which can not be defined.
  3. File or put in special folders all the documents as soon as you finish working with them.
  4. Attach the priorities to the specific tasks that should be done.
  5. Throw away everything that you don’t need.
  6. Wash the cups and put all the pens and pencils in one place.
  7. Keep your workplace in order.
  8. Check your “Intermediate” folder regularly.
  9. Cross out the tasks from the to-do-list that have already been done.
  10. The to-do-list for the next week should be rewritten beforehand.
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How to Clean the Territory around Your Office?

On August 25, 2013, in Office area, by admin
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Every person who walks along your office building wants to see its territory clean and well-groomed.  But it is very difficult to keep it clean and tidy without a specialized organization that will help you with this work. Professionals from our company help offices that are situated in Seattle to keep their territory clean. Professional personnel and equipment helps us to arrange professional and high-quality cleaning.

Usually there are several kids of cleaning of the office surrounding areas: manual and mechanized. The kind of performed cleaning also depends on the time of the year and weather conditions. For example, winter cleaning takes more time and requires the use of special equipment.

Summer cleaning of the office surrounding areas consists of the following activities:

1. Coarse litter collection into a special container and then its further landfilling.

2. leaning of facades, beams and parapets.

3. Washing of the outside glazing.

4. Cleaning of drains and gutters.

5. Taking care of lawns and flower beds (sowing, mowing the grass and watering).

6. Cleaning of the driveways and sidewalks of the surrounding area.

In winter to the cleaning is added:

1. Manual snow cleaning or mechanical snow cleaning with the special equipment.

2. Use of the anti-icing agents in order to reduce the number of injuries because of the ice-crusted ground.

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How to clean your computer from dust and dirt?

On August 23, 2013, in Cleaning electronics, by admin
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Computer equipment has been firmly established in our lives and it has become a necessary part of our lives. We cannot live a day without our gadgets. Nowadays people use computers and other gadgets everywhere and all the time…

But it should be noted that all the computers become dirty as other things in our house and they require systematical cleaning.

Usually we do not pay attention to the cleanness of the computer and eventually it becomes the dirtiest object in the house. Usually the dirtiest parts of the computer are the monitor, the keyboard and the mouse. In addition to the accumulated dust on these parts of the computer, you will also be able to see stains and fingerprints on the monitor, dirty and greasy stains on the mouse and lots of crumbs in your keyboard, etc. System unit starts to sound strangely because of the dust.

If the above mentioned description reminds you of your computer, then you urgently need to clean your computer.

ATTENTION!

Before cleaning the computer turn it off and disconnect from the power supply!

Cleaning of the monitor

In order to remove stains, use special screen wipes for the monitors or special chemicals that can be purchased at specialty shops. If you don’t have these special wipes, you can use an ordinary soft terry cloth. Moisten it with warm water and wipe the monitor.

IMPORTANT!

Do not wipe the monitor with material or solutions that contain alcohol, toluene, ammonia liquid or acetone. They will cause irreparable damage to the monitor.

Cleaning of the keyboard

While cleaning of the keyboard, you can use a damp cloth, a vacuum cleaner or a hair dryer in order to blow out the crumps and the dust that were accumulated in it. If the vacuum cleaner doesn’t help, you will need to remove all the keys in order to clean the inside of the keyboard. It should be noted that you will need to remember where each key was located. We recommend taking a picture of your keyboard before you start cleaning it from the inside.

Cleaning of the computer mouse

It is the easiest part of the computer as for the cleaning. It can be cleaned with anything. Of course, you shouldn’t imbathe it with the water, because you will damage the device and will have to buy a new one. If the mouse has the roller, don’t forget to clean it.

Cleaning of the system unit

The most difficult thing to clean is the system unit. If you do not know what is inside the system unit and you have never cleaned it before, it is much better to step aside and to allow the professional to clean it.

If there is no much dust in the system unit, you can blow it out with the help of the vacuum cleaner or a hair dryer through the holes in the computer casing. From the outside the system unit can be cleaned with the help of a cloth. Be careful with the wires that are connected to it.

But if your system unit is filled with dust, your computer will work slowly, coolers will sound strangely and will poorly ventilate the most important parts of the system unit.

Before you clean the system unit, make sure it is turned off and only then take the cover off. If there is much dust inside, then use a vacuum cleaner. You can also use a brush, but be careful using all the equipment for cleaning. Be sure to clean the coolers thoroughly and then apply machine oil for their better work. After cleaning you will enjoy the excellent work of the computer with computer pending.

How often to clean your computer?

At least once a week you need to clean the monitor, the keyboard and the mouse. As for the system unit, it should be cleaned at least once or twice in a year.

If you are not sure how to clean your computer, our specialists will help you with this.

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Office Cleaning Tips from Pro Quality Office Cleaning

On August 22, 2013, in Cleaning advice, by admin
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Pro Quality Office Cleaning has come up with the list of tips that will be helpful for keeping your office clean.

  • Windows in the office should be always clean because they attract attention of all the visitors. For window cleaning you will need wet duster, a bucket of water, high-quality cleaning products and papers. Stains after using cleaning products do not look appealing, in order not to have them add a drop of ammonia liquid and then wipe the glass with a dry cloth or newspapers. This is the most proven and economical way to wash the windows without leaving stains. Nowadays new cleaning products contain alcohol and help to wash the windows perfectly.
  • Floors are also important part of the office and the floor also attracts attention of all the visitors.  Linoleum shouldn’t be washed with hot water or with addition into it soda or ammonia liquid. The best way to clean linoleum is to clean it with warm water and a little addition of soap.
  • Parquet flooring is cleaned best of all with a slightly damp cloth with addition of glycerol (1 tablespoon per glass of water). You shouldn’t wash these kinds of floors with hot water.
  • Before wiping the dust on the computer desk, all the documents should be removed from the table in order not to spoil them. The dust should be wiped away under your monitor, wipe the mouse, the keyboard and other office equipment. It’s should be done often because harmful microbes live on the surface of the office equipment.

Nowadays many offices use the help of staff cleaners, but it is much simpler and easier to use the services of the cleaning company. Our experts will clean your office quickly and efficiently. Please contact us and we will be glad to help you.

 

Selecting a carpet cleaning professional

On August 19, 2013, in Office area, by admin
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If you find that your carpet does not look nice and fresh, it may be time for deep cleaning. While there are a plenty of useful and interesting tips on how to clean the carpeting, hiring a professional is the safest, easiest and even fastest options. Cleaning professionals use only certified carpet cleaning products that are safe for your carpet. Hiring professional providers to clean your carpeting is a good way to make sure that your carpet is being cleaned with quality products. This will help maintain your carpet’s life and beauty for as long as possible.

It’s not a secret that life and beauty of the carpet depends on the care it receives. Carpets that are well maintained last 10-15 years. If you want your carpet to look great for its full lifetime, make sure it receives proper cleaning. Maintaining your carpet will help improve your indoor air quality and protect the environment. The cleaning provided by professional cleaning company will keep you from having to replace your carpet before its time. It will safeguard your carpet investment and protect your pocketbook.
Professional cleaners have knowledge about how to identify effective carpet cleaning products. The cleaners will choose the right carpet cleaning products, equipment and will deep clean your carpet right the first time. You can be sure that the stains will not reappear. The procedures won’t cause any damage to your carpet or the environment. It’s recommended to professionally deep clean your carpet every 12 to 18 mths. This should keep your carpet at peak performance.

When looking for a cleaning professional, take into account these cautions:
Be careful of any company that charges its prices by the room. A cleaning price should be based on the area cleaned as the room sizes may vary drastically.

Make sure that you hire a cleaning company with certification from an organization that certifies cleaning professionals. The uniforms or the use of brand name cleaning solutions does not necessarily suggest credibility for the cleaning service.

Feel free to ask questions! The answers will help you get information about a service’s experience and reputation. Ask them what techniques or products they use, for how long they have been in business, etc. the more questions you ask, the more confident you will be when making the decision. Make sure your cleaning company does not charge any extras. Obtain a written agreement with the price and guarantees before any cleaning work is done.

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Office party cleanup tips

On August 19, 2013, in Cleaning advice, by admin
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The annual holiday office party is always a great opportunity to top off a successful year with the colleagues and coworkers. Celebrating the end of the year with the people you work with a long period of time always seems like a great idea. Everyone like to have fun. But let’s face the reality, the next day after the party, when all the revelers sober up, the truth is that your office has been trashed and now there is a lot of work need to be done. No one wants to spend the whole day on cleaning. Especially if it’s a day after the party and the hangover is knocking at the door. Here are some useful tips on how to clean it all up easily and quickly.

To omit a disaster after the party, you can prepare for it beforehand. You and your coworkers can keep a cleanup kit on hand to make stressful and disastrous mishaps easy fixes. It’s very convenient when in the office there are some basics such as cleansers, spray bottles, microfiber clothes, towels and other stuff. When the first tray of food or glass of wine is spilled you are already ready to act. Preparing in advance is the best defense for a trashed office.

Make sure you have the proper receptacles to gather all the trash. Have trash bads and recycling bins to use when needed. Be careful with the items that may cause leaks and stains. Want to save your time? Buy the disposable stuff and use it instead of regular dishes and silverware. You will be able to recycle this stuff and don’t spend a huge amount of time scrubbing the dishes. One more tip – encourage your coworkers to recycle all of their cans, cups, bottles and plastic utensils. This will save up a lot of time too.

Taking into account all small details will help you prepare for the cleanup and also reduce the amount of work. When you have a big cleanup job be prepared to buy quality stain removers and other cleaning products as you will definitely have to tackle spills and stains. You may even invest in purchasing a vacuum and other cleaning equipment. It is very convenient to keep such equipment at the office and skimp on cleaning services, for example.

And don’t forget to delegate the tasks to your office coworkers. You will find it difficult to delegate these task during the party or afterwards. That’s why it’s better to create some chart or list of tasks before the party so everyone can get involved. This will also help to keep people careful during the party. The party should be a fun event. But when something happens, make sure you are equipped enough to make a quick and easy cleanup. Hope these tips will help you.

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Looking for cleaning services: individuals vs. companies

On August 12, 2013, in Cleaning industry, by admin
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It’s not a secret that most of us perceive cleaning as an annoying process. And when it’s comes time to clean your home you strive to put it aside. You know that the next day everything will be the same and you will have to clean up again and this makes you even more anxious and frustrated. Many people resolve this problem hiring professional cleaning services. In such situation cleaning services are very beneficial. There are a lot of options. You can hire a professional cleaner to come in every day, once a week, or fortnight depending on your needs. They can deep clean your home from top to bottom, or just provide general cleaning and sanitizing of the basics. It’s up to you what should be cleaned, sanitized or removed. You tell what to do (make a list for example) and they meet sll your needs and requirements. It’s really great option for busy people or for those who don’t like or even hate dealing with household chores.

So, if you decide to hire someone to clean your home yo will face the problem whom to hire. Choosing a cleaning provider relying on from mouth to mouth method is not always a good idea. It’s better to do it through a reputable company, instead of say, neightbours, nephews, etc.

One of the main reasons for this is that professional cleaners are covered under workman’s compensation insurance in case anything happens to them while working in your house. Individuals will not have this option. And this may put a dent in your budget.

Reputation is everything for a cleaning company. It works hard to establish a good reputaion to retain and find customers. In addition, professional cleaners are more efficient. They are well trained in every aspect of cleaning, use the best equipment and products. When you hire professional you get better service quality.

It’s dificult to trust individuals you hire through an ad you found in the newspaper or online. A cleaning professional will most likely have years of experience and you can worry less about theft.

Oftentimes people think that hiring independent contractors costs less. But sometimes it’s vise versa. The commercial cleaning companies offer package deals at a discounted rate or lower their prices if you get their services on an ongoing basis.

In most cases when you hire a cleaning company you won’t be paying by the hour. Professional cleaners will clean your home efficiently and in the fastest manner. Individuals oftentimes charge by the hour and take their time to make more money.

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Choosing professional and efficient cleaning provider

On August 12, 2013, in Cleaning industry, by admin
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Hiring the professional and efficient cleaning company can be hard and challenging. Check out the following tips that can help you find the right cleaning service provider.

There are lots of commercial cleaning companies out there that offer quality services and competitive prices. All of them would love to have your business. So, you have a lot of options and should choose the best cleaning company. This company should be professional enough to serve all your needs. The key is hiring the medium-sized local cleaning company that has a good reputation, well trained insured and bonded staff that love their work. The cleaners should be dedicated to what they do, pay attention to delails and do their best to meet all the clients’ needs.

Your city has a lot of good, local cleaning companies to choose from. But how to make the best choice? Here are a few questions you should ask the cleaning company you contact. These questions will help you screen out the not so professional, not efficient, not reliable cleaning services:

What do you use for Dusting? There are many dusters and cleaning rags out there. Look for company that uses microfiber dusters and rags. Micro-Fiber is the best material that catches and contains the dust. Some housekeepers use cotton rags to clean the surfaces. But first of all, cotton rugs may leave lint behind and it will make your desk look like it still has dust and second the housekeeper will spend more time on completing the same task as using a microfiber rag.

What equipment do you use for Sweeping? Make sure the cleaning staff use a dust-mop and not a simple broom. Using a dust-mop cuts the working time almost in half! Everyone wants to hire a cleaning company that is efficient when cleaning. Cleaning time is your money and you can save a lot if the company you hire clean thoroughly and efficiently.

Ask the cleaners what vacuum they use for carpet cleaning. If you have at least 2,000 sq.ft. of carpeting, it is more efficient to use a back-pack vacuum. For smaller places it’s good to use an upright vacuum. If you want to get under those hard to reach areas, it’s better to use a back-pack vacuum as it will anable you to maneuver. This type of vacuum is more expensive than an upright one. But a back-pack vacuum saves cleaners time they can spand on other task. In addition, this vacuum doesn’t cause harm to your floor as it doesn’t have rollers that can scrub your flooring. Cleaners cary this vacuum on their back thus have both hands free. They can simultaneously operate the “wand” and move items when vacuuming.

A professional and efficient cleaning company will make sure they have the right tools to do a quality work. Professional cleaners should know how to choose the right equipment depending on the area, specifications and size of the job. Hire a cleaning company that is locally owned and operated, treat its employees well and meets your needs and requirements.

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Messy workplace and total office makeover

On July 5, 2013, in Office area, by admin
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Piles of paperwork, fails, and e-mails employees deal with on a daily basis can make it very difficult to focus on the tasks at hand. The employer should create an environment that fosters focus and effectiveness. This will help to minimizes the distractions in the office.

Cluttered workplaces can leave employees feeling overwhelmed. Their productivity can drastically decrease. When projects and documents get lost because the mess is everywhere, don’t expect your business to profit. If you care about your company success, make sure your employees feel comfortable in the office space.

To protect your employees from a landslide of paperwork. Strive to control the clutter in your office using this step-by-step guide. Office makeover is not an easy one but it will help renew and re-energize all staff members who work in the office.

You will spend a considerable amount of time to complete your office makeover. Be prepared to dedicate your time. Check your calendar and schedule the office makeover. Choose a cleaning day but also make sure it won’t conflict with important meeting, even or project. Depending onthe condition and the square footage of your office you may spend an entire day, several hours, or even several days on your office clean up. Make sure your office team is free and can focus on the project.

It would be good to identify areas in your office that need cleaning and develop a plan of action. The plan should include time for cleaning shared spaces like break rooms, storage areas and meeting areas, along with time to spend on individual work spaces. Don’t forget to arrange work zones. Organize specific zones for strategic planning, brainstorming and development. Task that require significant concentration may be more successfully executed in designated areas. This will help create productive and even exciting workplace environment.

Don’t forget to get your team involved. Find a time that’s relatively free for your employees. Inform them about the cleaning day in advance so they could prepare for it. Develop the cleaning shifts so you employees aren’t stuck in the same room for the entire day. You can even send them this shifts and some clening tips to help them clean up their work space with fun.

Assemble necessary supplies in advance. You may need different supplies, so it’s better to gather them prior to cleaning day. Among these supplies can be trash bags, file boxes for storage, paper towels, disinfectant wipes or sprays, etc.

When the big day arrives, prepare to coordinate the cleaning process and make sure everyone is doing their best to get quality results. Perceive this cleaning day as great team-building experience.

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Green your office

On July 4, 2013, in Green cleaning, by admin
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The following easy steps will help you make your office environmentally friendly. Greening your office is a great idea that will help you preserve the planet and save your money.

Think about everything you use. Strive to reuse, reduce, and recycle. For example, use the other side of the used sheets of paper, don’t simply throw them in the recycle bin. When you make a purchase, bring your own bags. And never buy stuff you don’t need.

Use electricity wisely. Take advantage of natural sunlight. Turn off all computers, printers, and other equipment that doesn’t need to be left on at the end of the day. Make sre all computers/monitors are set to their most energy efficient settings. Use compact fluorescent bulbs.

Make eco-friendly choices.Use only non-toxic cleaning products. There are many brands available on the market, but encourage your cleaning service to use green cleaning products. If they refuce to do it, switch to one of the many cleaning companies that do use environmentally friendly products. Also you can cut down on meat and go vegetarian. It can have a significant impact on the health of the planet.

Consider telecommuting in job offeres. Encourage workers who drive to office to work from home. Those who should come to office on a regular basis may take advantage of carpooling, biking, use of public transit, or walking. In this way employees will cut down on pollution and increase time availability.

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