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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It’s important to know current office cleaning rates

On January 2, 2013, in Cleaning contracts, by admin
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Prior to hire a professional cleaning service provider, you should take notice of the office cleaning prices. This will help you feel more secure and confident when negotiating with different cleaning companies.

In general, the basic cleaning services provided will determine the office cleaning rates charged by cleaning companies. Primary office cleaning may include dusting and mopping, vacuuming, removing trash, removing debris, cleaning the bathrooms, etc. Depending on the area in which your office is located and the total area to be cleaned, these janitorial tasks could cost about $200-250 a month for once a week cleaning.

The office cleaning rates will also depend on whether the cleaners use their own cleaning supplies or whether you provide them with the cleaning products. If a company does not provide any of the supplies necessary to clean your facility, then buying these supplies could increase the cost of your annual cleaning bill. In its turn, this should lower the price charged by a cleaning provider. You should be aware that the overall cost of the cleaning will also depend on the frequency, types of floor surfaces, machines and supplies.

Before hiring a professional cleaning company, make a list of the cleaning services you require. It also should include the frequency of such tasks – whether you would like such tasks to be done at a daily, weekly or monthly basis. Also, write down the average area of office space to be cleaned.

It is always wiser to schedule regular visits. This way you will get a better price and you can rest assured that your office is clean and tidy all the time. It would be better to sign an office cleaning contract that clarify all the details.

Then you should make a list of cleaning companies that are located near your office. Compare their services and prices. Negotiate with them. The one which gives you the best bargain is obviously the way to go.

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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 sanitize a restroom?

On April 5, 2012, in Office area, by admin
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Every office building or retail establishment has a restroom facility. It’s very important to sanitize the restroom in order to keep it clean, presentable and free of bacteria. It’s necessary to schedule a daily cleaning. You should use a cleaning and disinfecting solution that not only kills germs but also removes debris and odor quickly. There is a plenty of commercial cleaning products available in the market. Choose quality cleaning products to sanitize and clean your restroom facility. You can use environmentally friendly cleaning products such as vinegar and baking soda. If you decide to preserve the planet and switch to eco-friendly cleaning solutions, sprinkle 1 cup white vinegar and 1 cup baking soda into each toilet bowl. Let sit for few minutes while you clean the rest of the bathroom, then scrub with a toilet bowl brush and flush the toilets.

Don’t forget to empty the trash cans. This also should be done on a daily basis. Fill a spray bottle with 1 cup white vinegar and 2 cups water. Mist over sinks, stall doors, paper towel dispensers, and similar surfaces. Wipe off with a damp cleaning rag.

The last task that should be completed is mopping the bathroom floor. Mix 1 gallon water with 1 cup white vinegar and fill a bucket with the solution or use the recommended portion of water and commercial cleaner. Dip your mop into the mixture and wring out the mop. You should clean the entire floor, including around sinks and toilet bowls. If you want to prevent footprints from forming as the floor dries, you should begin by cleaning one corner of the restroom and work your way backward toward the restroom exit door.

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