Home Cleaning Tips for an Office

On October 2, 2013, in Cleaning industry, by admin
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18-house-cleaning-tipsOf course, it’s much better if your office or a company has a professional cleaning crew that looks after the cleanest on the territory. This crew works on a special schedule and they do not come every day. What can be done to keep your office clean while the janitorial company is away?

What are the special tips that will keep your office in a perfect shape between cleaning?

First of all, pay attention to cleaning dust. With a great number of papers and people dust appears faster than at home. Ask your employees not to forget to clean dust on their tables, on the lamps, monitors of the computers, etc.

Computer keyboards do need a special attention. Keyboards draw dust, dirt, food crumbs like magnets. This happens because almost all the employees eat and drink at their desks. That’s why food crumbs and different spilled stains are the usual things. The main thing that will help you to keep your keyboard clean is taking it away when eating.

But you can also clean a keyboard with sticky notes; it’s a great tool that works wonderfully.

If you have carpeted floors and you realize that they start smelling strange, just sprinkle baking soda. Leave it for an hour on the carpets and then vacuum it. You will immediately see how clean and refreshed are.

Do you have a microwave oven on your office kitchen? If yes then you also know how quickly it becomes dirty. To clean it you can pour white vinegar in a bowl and put it into the microwave for 10 minutes, afterwards just wipe all the dirt from the inside of the microwave with a paper towel.

Lemons also help a lot with cleaning of the microwaves, besides lemon will leave a pleasant odor in the microwave.

In order to be successful office should be clean.

If you still haven’t found a good commercial cleaning company, call Pro quality Office Cleaning, the best cleaning company in Seattle and Seattle area.

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How to Make Your Office Smell Great?

On September 26, 2013, in Odor removal, by admin
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15-how-to-make-office-smellNowadays more and more offices want to go green. Our company also supports this idea, we use a great number of eco-friendly cleaning solutions. Today our experts want to share several tips on how to make your office smell great using natural scents.

First of all, let’s say that different smells have different effect on our body. A smell can relax, energize or trigger memory.

If you want to relax a little bit, or you want your client to be relaxed during the meetings, make special lavender water which is known for its relaxing abilities. In order to prepare lavender oil, take two cups of distilled water, two tablespoons of vodka and half of a tablespoon of lavender oil. Mix everything in a spray bottle. Now you may use it, spray it everywhere: on your carpet, chairs, and other surfaces.

Potpourri is a great way to make your office smell wonderfully. To prepare potpourri in a saucepan, combine two cups of water with your favorite scents. You may use fruit peels (apples, oranges, limes, grapefruits, lemons etc.) and spices (vanilla, cinnamon, etc.). Don’t forget to add water when it’s needed.

If you want your workers to feel more energized, prepare a special citrus room spray. Mix two tablespoons of distilled water with two tablespoons of vodka and add you favorite citrus essential oils. Keep in mind that this room spray can’t be used on fabrics.

If you want to remove unpleasant odor and at the same time fill the room with the pleasant one, we recommend using coffee beans. Just put some coffee beans in a beautiful cup or a dish and let it stand at your workplace. You will enjoy the most pleasant odor all day long.

Enjoy your new and natural smells in the office!

 

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Commercial Steam Carpet Cleaning Systems

On September 25, 2013, in Cleaning industry, by admin
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14-commercial-steam-carpet-cleaningFirst of all, it should be said that there is difference between carpet cleaning machines and steam vapor machines. Commercial carpet cleaning machines use not vapor but heated water, and the steam vapor machines use vapor and the amount of water that is used is much smaller.

There are many advantages in using vapor cleaning machines, because they clean quickly, they help to disinfect and sanitize the cleaned surface, and they use very little amount of water, so they are very efficient.

It should be said that there is a great choice of the vapor steam cleaners on the market, of course, some of them can be used at home but most are for the commercial usage.

Experts say that such vapor cleaners are very eco-friendly because they do not use chemical cleaning products. These machines continue to gain popularity because they can disinfect and sanitize the cleaned surfaces.

These vapor cleaners are considered to be hypoallergenic and they can be used by people and in the environments with allergies. They do not require any additional cleaning chemicals that cause allergies; at the same time without chemicals the quality of the air in the room becomes much better.

It should be said that there are several types of steam cleaners, and the difference in them lies in the way the steam is created.

There is dry and hot steam cleaner that boils the water and in such a way steam is created. They are also called dry because a boiler system creates steam that is very low in humidity.

The second type is a vapor cleaner without a boiler; the steam in such a vapor cleaner is not so hot and more humid.

 

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How to Find the Best Cleaning Commercial Company?

On September 11, 2013, in Cleaning industry, by admin
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92-cleaning-cornerstone-of-successNowadays many of the business owners are looking for a reliable Office Cleaning company that will maintain the cleanness in the office. There is a great number of companies that propose commercial cleaning services, but, of course, you need to understand that not all of them meet the standards of your company.

That’s why the choosing and evaluating of the cleaning company is very important. Business owners should understand that there are many aspects to properly cleaning an office. Here are several guidelines and tips that will help you to understand that you hire the most appropriate company that meets your needs.

A cleaning company should have references

References that indicate that a company does high-quality work are very important while searching for the best commercial cleaning company. Before hiring a cleaning service a business owner or a manager who is searching for the company should check their references to ensure that companies have had great experience with this cleaning crew. You can also speak directly to the previous customers of the cleaning company and once again make sure that they liked and were satisfied with the work of the cleaning crew you want to hire.

A cleaning company should hire professionals and provide extra training for them

Commercial cleaning is the area of work that differs from home cleaning, for example. That’s why a good commercial cleaning company should hire professionals and at the same time provide extra training for its employees. This training helps the employees of the cleaning crew to understand the needs and requirements of the job. They learn how to use the special cleaning equipment that is used while cleaning offices and non-residential premises.

A good commercial cleaning company should develop a special custom cleaning plan

The best cleaning company before cleaning the office should meet with the manager or the business owner and to provide a checklist and, in addition, it should develop a custom cleaning plan where your specific preferences, requirements and needs are indicated. This plan indicates your expectations from the cleaning.

Sometimes when people start to search for a cleaning company, they feel frustrated because they don’t know where to start and what to look for. For more information about hiring the best commercial cleaning service for your specific requirements and needs, you may contact our professional cleaning company, we will gladly answer your questions and will try to help.

 

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Post Construction Cleaning: Benefits of Hiring a Cleaning Company

On September 9, 2013, in Office area, by admin
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6-postconstruction-cleaningMost of the commercial cleaning companies provide post construction cleaning services that are of high demand among organizations and offices that have finished renovation and remodeling of the territory.

 Improvement of the office is a great thing, but for the post construction cleaning it’s much better to hire the cleaning company that provides post construction cleaning services.

It’s not a secret that in order to enjoy the renovation, the area should be thoroughly cleaned. If you decide to do the post construction cleaning yourself, you will need to start with the trash removal.

Trash is the major part of the cleaning. There are tons of building materials, garbage and other stuff that should be collected and removed from the building. It’s very interesting to see the results of your work, so many specialists recommend taking pictures before and after.

After you have cleaned the area from the trash, you need to pay attention to the windows. Usually during the reconstruction they become really dirty.

Windows and glass surfaces should be cleaned with a glass cleanser or some other mixtures that are considered to be eco-friendly.

Doors and walls are to be washed with warm water and cloth, of course, some soap can be added, but don’t forget to rinse the surface well.

To cut a long story short there is a short check list for a post construction cleaning which includes:

1.       Removing of all the trash

2.       Washing of all the surfaces

3.       Removing all the temporary protection labels

4.       Cleaning all windows and glass surfaces

5.       Cleaning all the storage areas

6.       Sweeping, moping the floors and vacuuming of the carpeted areas.

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Commercial Cleaning: Are You Ready for This Business?

On September 6, 2013, in Cleaning industry, by admin
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5-commercial-cleaningTo tell you the truth there are 3 main reasons to start a commercial cleaning business. First of all, starting up this kind of business doesn’t require much money, but it requires much determination and the desire to be successful.

And now let’s talk about these main advantages that can be good reasons for starting a commercial cleaning service.

1. Minimal Start-Up Expenses

It’s not a secret that you can start this business having $200 in your pocket. But you need to be surrounded by people who would love to help you in any situation and who will cheer you up if anything goes not the way you wanted.

2. The Market

It should be said that the market is huge, but at the same time the demand of cleaning services is high. As for the clients, you can find different opportunities here, from small offices to big companies. To tell you the truth, you should loo for a huge companies and businesses because you will need crew who will help you. It’s much better to find several, but small businesses that will help your company to grow.

3. Flexibility

This business is very flexible, because you can work either part-time or full-time. But in any case this business will bring you extra money. But you also shouldn’t forget about equipment that is needed.

You will need a good commercial-grade vacuum cleaner, floor buffers, rubber gloves, mops, a bucket, sponges and rags, cleaning products, a squeegee, garbage bags and other things. Don’t forget about a special cart to hold everything in. And of course, the most needed thing is the desire to work and help people. Only is you give yourself 100%, you will receive back.

 

 

 

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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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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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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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