How to Improve Indoor Air Quality

On May 28, 2012, in Office area, by admin
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Smog, ozone, or haze… people tend to perceive air pollution as something outside.  But the truth is, the air inside buildings can be more polluted than the air outside. Some workers may be especially sensitive to indoor pollutants, while other may show no signs of allergies. Unfortunately, some effects on health may appear years later, after repeated exposure.

As we’re spending more time indoors, it has become more important to protect ourselves from indoor allergens and irritants. In order to improve indoor air quality we should follow the following easy steps. First of all we should keep our floors clean and fresh. By using a vacuum with HEPA filter we can reduce concentrations of lead in the facility. It’s necessary to vacuum high traffic areas several times. Also, we should vacuum walls, upholstered furniture and carpet edges, where dust accumulates. Don’t forget to wash your filter regularly. Vacuum two or more times each week. Then, mop the floor. In this way you will pick up the dust that vacuuming leaves behind. You can just use plain water to capture dust or allergens. You will skip on commercial cleaning solutions.

Also, it’s very important to keep a healthy level of humidity. Keeping humidity around 30%-50% helps keep dust mites and other allergens under control.

Your office should be a no-smoking zone. It should be one of the most important rules. Make your facility a “green zone”. Adorn your office with indoor plants. They will act as living air purifiers.

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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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How to Clean an Air Conditioner?

On April 5, 2012, in Cleaning advice, by admin
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Every office has an air-conditioning system. It’s very difficult to work in an office that doesn’t have air conditioning especially if the office is located in a hot, humid climate. Fortunately air conditioners have become an accepted feature in all offices.

It is very important to clean your air conditioner from time to time. Cleaning air conditioners regularly improves employees’ health by removing moldy dust, and improves the performance of the air conditioner.

It’s better to hire cleaning company to clean your office air conditioners. The cleaners will do the work in a safe and professional manner. But if you want to save money on cleaning your air conditioners and have stuff that can cope with this cleaning task, follow our hints. Hope they will be useful.

The first step is to remove the filter from the front grille. After removing it, sprinkle water on it and use a rag. Apply detergent on the filter. After the filter becomes soapy, submerge it in a tray of hot water and keep aside for about 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, remove the filter from water and rinse it with warm water. Hang it up to dry.

After this, remove the front grille from the main body. Then, take out the metal cover by unscrewing the screws. Keep these screws in the tin can. Then take out the oil plugs of the fan to display the oil holes using screwdrivers. Apply few drops of oil to the oil holes. Then remove dirt and dust from the front fin using the brush.

Once the dirt is gone, spray the surface with greasers or spray cleaners. After 15 minutes, slowly pour hot water to remove all the dirt. Be careful using water. The water shouldn’t come into contact with the electrical cables, wires and the refrigerator coils. The same process of cleaning and watering needs to be done for the condenser. Then, wipe the fan blades using a rag. The final step is to vacuum the entire unit. Any excess water should be drained out.

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Commercial window cleaning: cleaning tools

On April 5, 2012, in Window cleaning, by admin
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Every business should maintain its corporate image. Having the windows professionally cleaned will help cope with this not an easy task. Sparkling clean windows will add a glance to every view. If you want your business sparkle, hire professional window cleaning company. This cleaning provider will be responsible for your sparkling clean windows and will cope with the window cleaning job in a timely manner.

The appropriate tools will be necessary for successful window cleaning. The cleaning company will be responsible for all cleaning supplies. The professional cleaners use squeegee with a replaceable high quality rubber blade to remove the water/cleaning solution from the window glass after it has been scrubbed. The correct use of the squeegee is critical to professional cleaning results. Most people suppose that the cleaning solution is the secret to successful window cleaning. However, it is the technique, and cleaning tools used by cleaning stuff. The cleaners also should have a large enough bucket to fit the squeegee and mop. The actual window washing will be done with the help of a scrubbing wand or mop that will be used to quickly soap the windows. To remove built-up debris an especially designed for glass scraper will be used.

Professional cleaners are aware of the proper amount of pressure and speed necessary to successfully complete the cleaning job. Rely on them to thoroughly clean the windows of your facility. Maintain your corporate image and keep your windows sparkling clean.

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Useful office cleaning tips

On March 29, 2012, in Cleaning advice, by admin
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Average American spends nearly 40 hours a week in the office. Sometimes the person is doing the jobs of two or three people simultaneously. There is no surprise that this person is overwhelmed with the amount of work that needs to be done. He or she doesn’t think about the most efficient way to accomplish a task. The person is tired and at the end of the week, when it’s time to go home, can search under piles of paper for his/her car keys or cell phone. This is not a god signs. If you want to improve the productivity of your employees, first thing you should take into account is the fact that clean office makes for a clear head. Clean and well-organized workplace will help you work efficiently. You won’t be forced to shuffle through mounds of paperwork to find the one folder you need. Everything will be in its right place. Here are few tips how to make your office clean and well-organized.

First of all get rid of junk. You should throw away the stuff that clutters up your space. Collect all magnet business cards, calendars, pens, pencils, coffee cups and just say “no” their presence on your desk. And don’t feel guilty for throwing your freebies away.

The next step is to assign a place for everything. Putting everything in its right place will help you not only find what you need in a pinch, but also clean your office in an easy way. If you get in habit putting things away, decluttering becomes a very quick and easy task. This will help you keep a few empty shelves for new item that will come into play.

If your table acts as the kitchen for your office you definitely should keep it clean. Your desk is the place where everything gets dropped. Then, you need to get to your computer fighting with all the chips and crumbs. Strive to keep your desk clean. We understand that you are busy enough and you don’t have time to stop and clean. That’s why it’s better to schedule your desk cleaning. Make it a daily routine.

If you eat at your desk, there probably can be old stains left on your desk or even electronics. You can fix this problem. Go to your local office supply store, buy some wipes that are specifically made for electronics. Wipe down your monitor and keyboard using these wipes. Try do repeat this procedure on a daily basis. This will help you keep your computer free of dust and debris.

Piles of paper is another office problem. It’s very easy to mess your desk with lots of papers. Not to resolve this problem it’s better to prevent it. Set up a system of file folders. Clearly label them and make it a habit to use them.

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Maintaining a Healthy Workplace

On March 26, 2012, in Green cleaning, by admin
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There is no doubt you, your clients and employees benefit from a clean environment. Clean workplace boosts the productivity of your stuff. It helps work better and faster. Hiring a professional cleaning company will definitely save you time and money. Your employees will not be distracted by some details related to office cleanliness and its maintenance. You will win if your workers will concentrate on their work instead of cleaning tasks.

Looking for a cleaning company shouldn’t be overwhelming process. There must be some person in your office, office manager for example, who will be responsible for finding a cleaning provider. This person should do some small research in the Internet. Plenty of cleaning companies will be found there. The office manager need to visit different websites and compare the services and prices of these companies. Then, he or she should read the feedbacks and ask for references. Spending some time on comparison will help decide which service provider suits your company best. As cleaning services should fit into your budget constraints, it would be better if the cleaning services will be worked into the financial plan of your company. This will help you spend on cleaning exactly the planned amount of money.

You can choose how often you want the cleaning services to be performed in your office. Almost all cleaning companies offer very flexible cleaning services to fully satisfy the needs of their clients. They offer their services on daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly basis. You can choose the cleaning package that best suits your company’s needs.

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Tips on presenting your office area

On March 16, 2012, in Office area, by admin
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We at Pro Quality Office Cleaning would like to share the following tips on how to properly present your office areas.

Everyone knows that a clean and well-organised workplace is fundamental to boost employees’ productivity. That’s why you should create for your employees a productive atmosphere that is both professional and friendly. Every stuff member should feel important and appreciated. As well there are many other responsibilities workers should take on.

Every employee should keep their workstation clean and well organised. This should be unwritten rule that each and every worker has to follow. If someone messes up their place on purpose, some penalties can be issued. You can create a cleaning and inspection team that will will look after the office cleanliness. Your office stuff should get rid of old paper work. Don’t forget to add recycling bins around the office to incite recycling.

There are many things that can be done to help improve the cleanliness of your workplace. Cleaning your office will take some time, but it’s worth it. If you don’t want to spend that valuable time of your working team, it’s better to hire professional office cleaning company to get the cleaning done. Take into consideration that fact that the saved time will be spent more productively on the projects your workers are hired to accomplish. Professional cleaning service will help you enhance the cleanliness and hygiene of your office space.

Use our office cleaning tips to keep your office sparkling clean at all time.

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