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Clean and shiny floors

On May 28, 2012, in Cleaning advice, by admin
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Definitely, there are many other important aspects of running a business, but having a clean, shiny floor seems to be one of the most important. When it comes to business, first impression is the most important one, especially with prospective clients. Clean and shiny floors show any prospective clients and customers that the business they are dealing with has high standards of quality – even for their floors.

Many businesses can’t pride themselves on their floors that are up to such standards. Such businesses don’t have the staff or time necessary to keep the floors clean and shine. Their employees spend their time working on the business and they simply don’t have time on cleaning the floors. That’s why businesses should hire commercial cleaning services that know how to take care of the floors in a professional manner. The cleaning staff buff and shine the floors so that they’re bright and shiny when prospective customers walk through the office. While workers focus on growing, supporting, and securing their business, commercial cleaning team focuses on protecting the floors.

The floor buffing process begins with sweeping and dusting the floor. This step is necessary to remove any loose dust and dirt. After the floor has been swept, the cleaners mop the floor and allow it to dry before buffing. The cleaning company buff and shine the floors using quality equipment and products. You can rely on cleaning professionals to maintain a professional image for your home or business.

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Cleaning your Keyboard

On May 28, 2012, in Computer cleaning, by admin
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A dirty keyboard not only hinders typing, but also exposes you to health risks. Clean up your keyboard safely using the following tips.

The first thing’s you should do is to unplug your keyboard. Make sure the batteries are taken out.

Dust can really make typing unpleasant. But it’s not hard to fix this problem. Use a small soft-bristled dusting brush. It will work well.

Don’t forget to buy disinfectant sprays as daily use can breed a whole different kind of filth that needs to be removed from your keys. If you don’t want to harm your precious keyboard, try to find cleaning solutions that are electronics-friendly. You can take a little alcohol solution, but don’t pour it into your keyboard. Simply moisten a paper towel or an old rag with it. Then, scrub a paper towel or a rag over the tops of the keys. Use a wet cotton bud to go down in between the keys.

How to deal with spilled coffee or soda on your keyboard.

When spills occur on the keyboard and you don’t want to use your real sticky keys, the first thing you should do is to unplug your keyboard. Dump out any excess liquid and mop up with paper towels. Then remove the keycaps from the keyboard. For desktop keyboards, it’s better to use a screwdriver or a butter knife. For laptop keyboards, you can use your fingernails to lift up a side of the keycaps and snap them off. Aside from spilled coffee or soda, you may find potato chip grease, or popcorn pieces stuck under the keys. Take a vacuum and get rid of all those crumbs stored in your keyboard! Dump the keycaps into a container with warm, soapy water and give them a good rub to remove any sticky stains. Dry keycaps with a cloth then reattach them. If you have a standard keyboard, you’ll be able to find references to where all the keys should be placed. Also, you can take a photo of your keyboard to remember the layout of the keys. Place keycaps over their correct position and press them until you hear a snap. Then, give the keyboard a quick wipe over and you have a clean keyboard.

Don’t forget that to keep your keyboard in tip-top condition you should clean it weekly. The more thorough clean could be done every 2 months (depending on use).

Have a better way to clean a keyboard? Share in the comments!

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How to keep your Desk clean and tidy

On May 28, 2012, in Cleaning advice, by admin
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If you don’t know how to tackle with a big heap of mess on your desk, follow our instructions. Clean and tidy table will give you peace of mind.

First of all clear your desk. Throw away all the things you don’t need anymore (rubbish).Gather all the clutter left and sort into the following piles:

Books

Paper items

Specialty items such as pens, pencils, pins, blu-tack/sticky tacks, etc.

 

An empty desk is easier to clean than a messy one. Buy some boxes or drawers. They are incredibly useful if you need to store lots of stuff. For example, you can put the books which you need on the desk in the drawers. If you already have desk drawers just clear them out. Do the same thing with your cabinets. Clean all surfaces with a moist cloth and cleaning solution.

Put up shelves.

Prioritize the items by necessity and keep on your desk only the things that you use on a regular basis. Other stuff put in the desk shelves.

You can put a calender on your desk. This will help you see your schedule and know when you have up coming events.

If your desk does not have built-in CD storage, consider buying a CD container/rack. It will be useful if you store information on CD’s. If you don’t want to spend a lot of money buying new items go to a discount store.

Put a wastebasket. It is very important in keeping your desk neat. Put all of the rubbish in the bin. This will help you keep your desk clean.

Design a space for “Things that are of the highest importance.” You can prioritize such things by deadlines or importance and put them on a separate shelf.

Thee are many benefits of having a clean desk and a tidy office. You will work better and faster in a clean space. Tidy your desk at the end of each day! Never ever go home without tidying your office space! Always strive to keep your workplace clean and tidy. This will help you stay organized and ready to meet your customers. A clean and tidy desk as well as office bring up the appearance of a person that knows how to organize things smoothly. If you can maintain you office well-organized and clean, you must run your business successfully.

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How to clean Hardwood Floors

On May 28, 2012, in Cleaning advice, by admin
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Hardwood floors not only look great, but also add a professional appearance to any business. If your company or business also has hardwood floors, you should be aware of how to take care of them so your floors look good and last for years to come. It’s very important to use proper cleaning techniques and get your floors professionally refinished from time to time. Approximate time frames are every 5-10 years. Business owners prefer to hire expert floor cleaning services to complete the job in a professional and timely manner. Such cleaning companies use advanced cleaning equipment to sand, seal and buff your hardwood floors.

You should sweep high-traffic areas daily, if possible. A regular sweeping is a necessity if you want to prevent particles from scratching your  floor. One more option to prevent scratches is to place felt tips under furniture legs. It’s a great idea to place rugs and mats at door entrances. This will definitely help minimize overall dirt build-up. Also, don’t forget about vacuuming. It’s a great way to pick up particles on your wood floor. Strive to use a brush attachment not to scratch the floor.

Find out how your wood floor is sealed.

Often people think that wood type determines how to care for the floor. But they’re wrong. Actually the type of finish on the wood determines how to clean it and care for it.

Nowadays most wood floors are sealed with urethane, polyurethane or polyacrylic. Such floors are water-damage and stain resistant. Also, it’s more easy to care for them and clean them. All you need to do is to sweep, mop and you’re done!

When it comes to cleaning surface-sealed floors don’t use oils, furniture sprays or waxes. They will scratch or dull the finish. It’s better to use a floor-cleaning products recommended by the floor finisher. If the recommended cleaning solution is hard to find or it’s expensive enough, try soap and water. Dip the mop into the bucket of mixed cleaning solution, wring it out, and mop. When the water gets dirty, make a new cleaning solution and continue mopping. When finished, rinse the floor with clean water. Don’t let liquid spills sit on the floor. Wipe up them immediately. Wood is easily damaged by water. Always use a commercial cleaner to remove stubborn food, water or grease stains on your surface-sealed floors. If your floor suffers from scuff marks, a bit of baking soda will fix the problem.

 

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Indoor Air Quality. Why should we be concerned about it?

On May 28, 2012, in Office area, by admin
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Nowadays people face a variety of risks to their health. Indoor air pollution is one of such risks. Clean air is essential for good health, and this is especially true when it comes to indoor air. With today environmental problems you may wonder that the risks to health are greater due to exposure to air pollution indoors than outdoors. We all spend most of our time inside; at home or at work. Research studies show people spend nearly 90 percent of their time indoors. Many people today are concerned about indoor air quality.

Indoor pollution sources are the primary cause of indoor air quality problems. Bad ventilation can increase levels of indoor air pollution by not carrying pollutants out of the facility and by not bringing in enough outdoor air. Humidity levels and high temperature can also increase concentrations of some pollutants.

Indoor pollutants and humidity levels rise. Fortunately there is a plenty of equipment and strategies for mechanical ventilation available today. People expect that air conditioning systems and air exchangers that have a fresh air supply will bring in fresh air, and then provide it to the indoors while exhausting pollutants outside.

If your office is equipped with mechanical ventilation devices, you can enjoy good indoor air quality. But if there is no air conditioning systems installed in your workplace, rely only on natural ventilation. In this case air moves through opened windows and doors.  Air movement is caused by differences in air temperature between outdoors and indoors and by wind. That’s why strive to keep your office windows oped as long as it’s possible due to weather conditions. Sometimes weather conditions can dramatically reduce the amount of air that penetrates your facility. This in turn will trigger accumulation of pollutants that may cause big health problems.

Also, such contaminants like dust from construction or renovation, cleaning supplies, mold, pesticides, and other chemicals may cause poor indoor air quality. Poor indoor air quality has been tied to symptoms such as dizziness, irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat, headaches, and fatigue. Fortunately, these effects are oftentimes short-term and treatable. But more severe effects can cause heart disease, respiratory diseases, and even cancer.

That’s why it’s a necessity to improve your facility’s indoor air quality. Whether it’s your home or  your office do everything possible to protect the health of your loved ones or colleagues.

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Brighten up your workplace in a stylish way

On May 28, 2012, in Cleaning advice, by admin
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Let’s face it. Everyone wants to live in a clean, tidy and well-organized home. But what about an office we work in. It’s very important to have a clean and stylish work space. Studies show that we actually spend more time in our workplaces than we do in our own homes. That’s why it’s necessary to keep everything in order, whether it’s your home or office. No one wants to walk into a mess. Spend at least 5 minutes at the end of the working day putting things away and re-arrange your desk so that when you walk in the next morning, your place is ready for you to start working.

Organize paper files on your desk, toss what can be tossed, file what can be filed. Don’t be afraid to deal with all that stuff. You will notice a big difference in the way you feel while you work if you make some changes to your messy workspace.

Your workplace should inspire you. It should be neat and comfortable. You can decorate your work place, but don’t add too many personal items. Every item on your desk top should be useful for you. Of course, you can place a framed photo of your family or loved one, but don’t forget that it’s your work place and you should concentrate on your work. Still, it depends on the rules of the company you work for.

A messy desk can give a very bad first impression. Clear your main work area of anything you don’t use on a daily basis. Prioritize the things that need immediate attention from the ones that can wait. Remove any knick knacks or distracting items from your desk. Place that items on top of a bookcase or filing cabinet. Toss all non practical items and limit the desk ones (pens, paper pads, staples, highlighters, etc.). Make every item functional. Nowadays there is a lot of stylish office supplies that can provide a stylish personal effect while providing function. Keep a clutter-free environment while adding your own personal style.

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In order to create an effective work environment make your office clutter free

On May 28, 2012, in Cleaning advice, by admin
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De-clutter your office workplace. Don’t let clutter take over your office! Improve your office space and your efficiency. There are many benefits of having your office thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. Studies show that clean workplaces with less clutter increase the productivity of the staff that work in them. We want to share with you some helpful tips to de-clutter your office and help you become a more productive and effective worker.

Everyone knows that in an office, the list of clutter can be endless. You may find a lot of stuff such as old business cards, notes, envelops that you don’t need anymore. So, get rid of stuff that doesn’t need to be in your office. Start with the things right in front of you – throw away old posts, notes and other clutter. But don’t just stop above the desk – look for things you really don’t need, and won’t use in the future! Give them to someone who may need them or throw them away! Rearrange old electronics, cables and useless furniture.

Disinfect. Don’t let your office’s cleanliness be only surface-clean! Thoroughly clean and disinfect all areas of your office. Add a disinfecting regimen in to your office cleaning schedule. Disinfect at least once a week anything that your hand comes into contact with (mouse, keyboard, phone, door handles, etc.). Use a disinfectant wipe or cleaner.

If you like to eat at your desk, make sure that your keyboard is crumb-free. You may use compressed air to make sure any crumbs are dislodged. You will be able to breath a little easier knowing that your keyboard is cleaned and disinfected. Make your office that little bit more bright and breezy.

Re-organise and give your office a new look. Gather old stuff that you may need later and hide it. Put away anything that takes up too much room. The whole office will be grateful for the elbow room being created.

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Look for a professional cleaning company that cares about your health

On April 18, 2012, in Cleaning advice, by admin
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Every business looks for professional, reliable cleaning company that offers quality cleaning services. It’s very important to find a reliable and reputable cleaning provider whom you can trust your facility. Cleaners spend quite a long time in your offices, that’s why you want to be sure they are insured, bonded, and background checked.

Business owners want their offices to be not just “look-cleaned”, but “health-cleaned.” That’s why more and more cleaning companies turn to green cleaning services. They use environmentally friendly cleaning products and safe cleaning procedures. Cleaning providers apply safe and healthy practices in order to reduce the spread of cross-contamination and micro-organisms. Different procedures are very beneficial in reducing employee absenteeism and improving peace of mind.

It’s very important to spend your working time in a clean and sanitized office space especially with today’s health risks such as MRSA and viruses. Commercial cleaning companies strive to use the latest technology available, including:

microfiber cleaning cloths that are very effective at grabbing fine particles and oils that hide in the crevices of an office surface;

commercial vacuum equipment – high-powered, HEPA-filter vacuum system to help improve indoor air quality and get the space extra-clean, etc.

Look for a professional cleaning company that understands your needs and requirements.

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How to boost Your Cleaning Service Business

On April 18, 2012, in Cleaning advice, by admin
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Every business owner wants to make bigger profits. If you also wish a bigger share of the pie in the cleaning business, it’s better to try to decrease costs and increase income simultaneously. That’s why you should take many approaches at once.

First of all you should develop an efficient system that works for you and follow it. Do all of the dusting and washing first and follow up with the vacuuming or choose to go from room to room in an orderly fashion.

Offer options. Give your customers a choice what cleaning products should be used while cleaning their premises. Provide green cleaning services to earth conscious customers. Also, offer additional premium services to customers you already serve. This can increase your profits without having to do a lot of extra marketing. You may offer spring cleaning services, window cleaning services, stain removal services, etc. You can specialize in a particular area, such as carpet cleaning or steam cleaning, and offer discounts on these services.

In this way you can expand your customer base. By providing high quality, professional and affordable cleaning services you can rely on word of mouth advertising. If you have a good reputation there are more chances to gain new customers. Having more customers can definitely help you make more money and boost your business.

If your regular customer refers you a new customer, with no hesitation offer him a discount. You can also offer discounts on services you provide to customer during the first month of the contract. Also, give your customers an opportunity to hire you without having to sign a contract. Another way to increase your customer base is to specialize in a particular area, such as carpet cleaning or steam cleaning, and offer discounts on these services.

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How to clean computer CPU casing

On April 18, 2012, in Computer cleaning, by admin
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Not everyone is brave enough to clean computer CPU casing. This is really not an easy task, but someone should accomplish it. So, here are the tools you need to use while cleaning CPU. Take soft cloth, pre-treated computer wipes, computer cleaning fluid, safety glasses, vacuum cleaner, compressed air, and some special cleaning attachments. Store the CPU on a solid surface to permit proper cooling and minimize dust. Then, thoroughly vacuum all cooling slots. Be careful don’t use compressed air on these openings. Otherwise, large amounts of dust will penetrate into the CPU, which is akin to pouring fine sand into the processor. It’s well known fact that water and blunt impacts are the easiest methods to break your computer.

If you care about the longevity of your CPU, keep the vents clean. This will maximizes airflow for cooling. Processor failures are most commonly associated with the contraction and expansion of components and connections. You can reduce the extremes between operating and shut down temperatures by keeping the overall operating temperature low. This will increase life span of your processor. Never spray any cleaning solution directly on your office equipment. Always spray the cloth and then wipe the equipment. Use plain water or specialized computer cleaning fluid. Dampen the soft cloth in it and wipe down the casing.

If you decide to remove the casing and clean inside, only compressed air should be used. Direct the air out and away from the casing. This will prevent the dust from driving deeper into cracks and crevices. It’s very easy to cause permanent damage to the processor. You can do this by not properly using a slightly errant brush, cloth, or vacuum. Remove the cover for the casing and wipe down the inside. Before taking any office equipment apart, don’t forget to check your warranty. These are some basics for having a clean computer.

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