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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Cleaning jobs and asthma risk

On July 3, 2013, in Cleaning industry, by admin
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There are many occupations that are thought to cause asthma. Cleaning occupation is among them. It’s clearly linked with asthma risk. A new study has found strong evidence for a link between cleaning jobs and risk of developing asthma. Cleaners have been identified as new at-risk group. Cleaning jobs are linked to the development of asthma in middle-age.

It’s not a sercet that the workplace had a great influence on our health. Depending on where you work, what you do and which products you use you may arrive at a conclusion whether you are in at-risk group. According to study risks in the workplace responsible for 1 in 6 cases of onset asthma.

The cleaning industry employs large numbers of people. Cleaners, home-based personal care workers and other people working in occupations related to cleaning in most cases work with chemicals on a daily basis. Due to explosure to these toxic products they may have developed adult onset asthma.

Cleaning job oftentimes is physically demanding and sometimes unpleasant and dirty. In addition, cleaners are exposed to cleaning products that are in most cases chemical and toxic. And we all know that exposure to cleaning chemicals on a regular basis is a health hazard. People who work with commercial cleaning products risk developing asthma. These products may cause allergies and aggravate them. People with allergies cannot tolerate the smell of ammonia or bleach. It’s highly recommended to use green cleaning products while cleaning. They are safe and can not harm.

Unfortunately occupational asthma is widely underrecognised by employers, healthcare professionals and even empoyees. Employers should keep safe their workers from harm. Reasonable precautions should be taken.

The main message from this post is that employers need to pay greater attention to exposures in at-risk groups. Employees who experience breathing problems should immediately discuss this with their GP. We advise anyone who works in the cleaning industry monitor your health. Healthcare professionals in their turn should treat patients with asthma and similar respiratory problems considering their current and past occupations. With this information in mind healthcare professionals should tailor their treatments and recommendations.

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How to get the most from your office cleaning services

On June 25, 2013, in Office area, by admin
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Even if you know that someone will be taking care of your regular office cleaning chores you also should take care of your workspace. You should keep your office looking its best between cleans. Don’t leave everything to the cleaners. Check our useful tips and make the most of the office clean.

First of all agree on a cleaning schedule. Describe your needs and expectations. Decide what cleaning tasks should be performed daily, weekly, monthly, or on an as-need basis. You can complete the checklist and leave it with your cleaners each time they come to clean your office. Describe in details the things you want done.

Introduce a clear desk policy. It’s not a secret that clutter makes it difficult to clean. To enable your cleaning team do their job of cleaning the workspace, get a little bit organised. Direct all your employees to clear their desks at the end of each work day. Following this policy will help your company reduce the risk of information theft or a security breach caused by important information being left visible in plain view. It will also ensure that your office furniture is cleaned well.

Take advantage of using recycling bins. Place recyclable items in recycling bins. Some commercial cleaning companies charge less for recycling so this can save you money.

Be realistic. If you want your office to sparkle from top to bottom prepare to spend more than you are willing to. Use your cleaning services for the time consuming, difficult chores. Don’t leave a week’s worth of coffee mugs in the sink. Your cleaners may spend their time (and your money) in a much better way scrubbing the sink or countertops, for example. Take it into account and explain it to your employees.

Strive to use after hours services. Your cleaners will be able to work more effectively with the office free of people. Schedule your office cleaning service at a time when there are minimal employees on the premises. Consider installing a monitoring system if you are worried about protecting valuable company property and information.

Read your contract attentively. Check the terms and conditions of your cleaning contract and make sure every detail you discussed is in writing. It will help you regulate misunderstandings that may occur. Follow our tricks and you will definitely get the most from your office cleaning services.

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Comparing house cleaning and commercial cleaning industries

On January 21, 2013, in Cleaning industry, by admin
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When comparing house cleaning and commercial cleaning, we should emphasise that it’s a tough job in both cases. There are lots of issues that should be taken into account when choosing in what industry to begin your career journey.

The house cleaning is usually conducted indoors and there is a low level of dangerous, technical or complicated work to complete or equipment to deal with. The commercial cleaning may vary from indoor to the outdoor tasks. It’s especially true when it comes to high-rise window cleaning. Commercial cleaners in most cases should know how to use latest cleaning equipment. They should know all the cleaning methods and cleaning products that can be used.

Within cleaning industry commercial cleaners have more opportunities to progress than house cleaners. Career progression can be achieved by getting different qualifications. Also, it is possible to become a cleaning supervisor by taking higher qualification levels.

When speaking about salary, we should mantion that both domestic and commercial cleaners usually operate on an hourly wage, and their starting wages are nearly the same. However, many commercial cleaners work unsociable hours and get higher wages (calculated at around 50% extra).

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Enjoy a clean and hygienic workspace

On December 27, 2012, in Office area, by admin
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There are lots of reasons why an office space should be clean and tidy and productivity is one of them. Employees should work in a clean and hygienic environment to be able to focus on their direct responsibilities. The company should find a reputable office cleaning company that has many positive reviews. Make sure the company you choose is a reputable one. This factor directly relates to the quality of work. If the company cares deeply about its reputation, it always provides the highest quality of service and dedication.

One more thing that you need to consider when you choose a company is the office cleaning services that they provide. There are many different services that a company can offer and it is up to you to decide which ones should be provided in your office. Anything from skyscraper window cleaning to floor waxing should be on the list as each business has different needs and a professional cleaning company should definitely offer them all. A cleaning staff should be highly trained in different cleaning techniques and equipment. It should be insured, bonded and background checked.

After you have chosen the company, ask for an office cleaning checklist. This checklist contains all the cleaning services that the cleaners should go through in every session. Ask them to fill in each task they perform each day so that you can track the process and progress. Then, ask them for a quote. Compare the quality of their work with their prices. Make sure not to overpay. Today, there are plenty of cleaning companies, so the prices should be compatible and attached to the quality of the tasks performed.

Having a clean office environment is priceless and employees should strive to keep it that way until the next time when the office cleaning company arrives to clean the facility.

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Advice on Office Cleaning

On December 26, 2012, in Cleaning advice, by admin
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Clean office is a vital part of business success. That’s why the office area should be kept clean and neat at all times. Keep it in mind that office cleaning should be carried out regularly. There are different techniques of carrying out office cleaning. Whatever the technique you choose, note that the secret of easily completing the task is to perform office cleaning as soon as it’s needed.

One of the ways to make your office clean is to hire office cleaning professionals. This is a popular option as it both eliminates a lot of work and places the responsibility on the cleaning company. This is the best option for large companies as it simplifies the whole process and gives employees an opportunity to focus on their work. There are plenty of companies out there that offer exactly what you should be looking for — quality cleaning services!

Another option is to hire its own in-house cleaners to carry out office cleaning. It can help save money in a long term. But the less expensive way is to carry out the cleaning of your office yourself. If your office is a small one and doesn’t require a lot of cleaning, this option can be exactly for you. But if you don’t fit into this category, carrying out office cleaning yourself might be too overwhelming. So, it would be better to hire the service of a cleaning company.

If you decide to employ a professional cleaning service for your office cleaning jobs, be sure to interview the company before granting them the job. Ask for references, registration and other pertinent details. Let the company know the full range of cleaning services that would be required, then ask them about cleaning rates. The prices of the cleaning services may vary. They will depend on the area you live in, the type of services provided, the number of people doing the cleaning and the party providing cleaning supplies. Some companies quote their rates per square feet while other do it on the basis of the number of times they come clean the office.

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Is your hotel room really clean?

On August 14, 2012, in Hotel cleaning, by admin
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When we go on vacation, we want to stay in a comfortable and tidy place. And when we stay in a hotel room, it’s cleanliness is the last thing we want to think about. Nevertheless, according to some reports it’s better to add a bottle of disinfectant into your travel essentials while you’re taking a break.

There is no universal cleaning ‘code’ for hotels. Strive to find a hotel with professional cleaning stuff and high levels of surface sanitation. Stay away from a hotel with a bad reputation for poor cleanliness.

Researches show that the television remote and bedside lamp are on the top of the list of items contaminated by bacteria in a hotel room.

Unfortunately these two hotel room staples are most-commonly only glossed over by cleaners. Cleaning stuff may give them a light dusting or polish. Many guests are handling the remote or lamp directly after using the bathroom. This in its turn spread bacteria.

Hotel cleaning staffs’ sponges and mops have the highest potential for cross-contaminating surfaces between rooms.

Speaking of bathrooms, the toilet and bathroom sink are also high on the list. As expected very high levels of bacteria are found on their surfaces. To your surprise, the bathroom door handle and the headboard of hotel beds are the cleanest places in most rooms.

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How to Get Commercial Cleaning Jobs

On June 7, 2012, in Cleaning contracts, by admin
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There are a lot of commercial cleaning companies that provide professional, efficient and thorough cleaning at office buildings, restaurants, stores, cafeterias, banks, hospitals, amusement parks and many other locations. Many people work for such cleaning companies. Some cleaners work directly for a business. Generally, cleaning jobs don’t require a lot of experience. Still it’s better to have some experience in this kind of business. We want to offer you some tips on getting a commercial cleaning job.

Almost all cleaning companies require their employees to pass a background check. Also they conduct a criminal background check before hiring you. That’s why make sure to keep a clean background if you want to find work in commercial cleaning industry. Remember that commercial cleaning stuff need to be trust worthy and reliable individuals, since they may have access to valuable information.

Most commercial cleaning companies are required to provide bond on employees they hire. So be prepared to get bonded if you want to work for a cleaning service. The company you work for will have financial responsibility to a contractor in case you or other employee breaks any rule of a contract.

Oftentimes cleaning companies also require the following requisites: a driver’s license, ability to work flexible hours, good customer service skills and previous employment references.

Check your local newspapers for jobs. Also search for “commercial cleaning jobs” in the Internet. There are a lot of online job offers.

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How to get the most from your commercial cleaning services

On June 5, 2012, in Cleaning contracts, by admin
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Even if your company hires commercial cleaning services to clean your workplace and you know that there is someone who will take care of your office’s regular cleaning chores it doesn’t mean that you or your colleagues should not be responsible for regular office maintenance. You should try to keep your office looking its best between cleans. Don’t “leave everything” to the cleaners.

Of course, you may want your office to sparkle but that might cost more than you are willing to spend. Follow these simple tips to make the most of the clean:

Agree on a cleaning schedule. Detail the things you want to be done in your checklist and leave it for cleaners. Write what cleaning tasks should be performed on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. The cleaning stuff will work more effectively when there are minimal employees on the office.

Introduce a clean desk policy. To make sure that the cleaning stuff can do their job, prepare your workspace. Cleaners will find it difficult to clean your workplace if clutter is on their way. They will not touch desks with papers and folders. Use file folders and store valuable information in filing cabinets at the end of every working day. This will ensure that your office desk is properly maintained and cleaned.

Save on cleaning services. Use the cleaning service for the difficult and time consuming chores. Don’t leave big piles of coffee mugs in your sink. Save your cleaners’ time that can be better spent on scrubbing the sink and countertops. In this way you will also save your money.

Recycling bins. Gather all recyclable items and place them in properly marked bins. Some cleaning companies charge less for recycling so this can save you money as well.

Read your contract. Check all the terms and conditions of your contract. Make sure everything you discussed is in your agreement.

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