How to Keep Your Floors Clean and Polished?

On September 30, 2013, in Floor Cleaning, by admin
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17-polished-floorsIt’s not a secret that very often it’s a real challenge to keep the floors clean and polished, even for professional cleaning companies. Janitorial services have their own secrets and tips that help them to keep the floors clean. Hopefully, tips and tricks from our janitorial experts will be helpful to you.

First of all, there are different kinds of cleaning products that can be used to clean the floors. The main thing that you need to understand is that you need to follow the instructions on how to prepare the cleaning solution and how to use it. Even if it is the best product if you use it wrongly it won’t help you, but just on the contrary, will make your task even worse.

The next thing you need to remember is no mixing of different chemicals; this may be hazardous to your health.

All the janitorial services should remember that they need to use special WET FLOOR signs to keep people from falling.

You also need to remember about your safety, use special gloves to protect your arms from different toxic chemicals and special shoes that will also protect you from falling on the wet floors.

You also need to remember that before wet cleaning it’s much easier to vacuum or dust mop the floors and only then start wet cleaning. Any janitorial service should also remember to remove any sticky crud or gums from the floors. If you want the floors to dry faster you may use a special floor squeegee, and don’t miss the edges in the rooms by using a special brush.

A janitorial expert should also remember that he needs to start the cleaning from the deepest corner and finish the cleaning near the door.

You also need to know how to use special equipment, if you don’t know how it works, you can damage the surfaces.

A janitorial expert should also remember to keep all the equipment in good condition, don’t forget to wash it after every use.

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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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Estimation of the Cost of Office Cleaning Services

On September 24, 2013, in Cleaning contracts, by admin
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13-estimation-of-costsIt’s not a secret that any office area should look nice and clean in order to be successful and appealing to the clients. Today experts from our company will help you to understand how to evaluate the cost of these commercial cleaning services. If you have any questions, we would love to answer them, just contact us.

First of all you need to determine the square footage amount that should be cleaned.

And then you need to determine the tasks that should be done daily, weekly or monthly by the cleaning company. For example, basic tasks may include window washing, vacuuming, cleaning of the restrooms, washing the walls, washing the doors, dusting, cleaning of the desks, chairs and reception area. The price for these services will vary in different companies. Look through the internet to find out how much the companies ask for such type of cleaning.

Write down all the tasks that need to be performed by the commercial cleaning company. It will take you more than one day, because it’s impossible to remember all the tasks that should be done.

And now it’s time to select a cleaning company. Search for a company through special services on the web, ask your friends if they can advise you a good company. And, of course, conduct as much interviews as possible. Be sure to explain to them all the tasks and your requirements, explain how often you expect them to come. Name your price and wait for their reaction, also be sure to ask how much they charge for performing extra tasks. Be sure to keep in mind your budget that is affordable.

Good luck in choosing the company that will suit you and meet all your desires and requirements!

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Cleaning Windows. Important Tips

On September 18, 2013, in Window cleaning, by admin
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12-cleaning-windows-tipsWindow is the thing that can be found in every building, house and office. When you look at them they appear to be clean, but when the sun comes and shines, you will be able to see all the fingerprints or other pictures.

Experts from our company say that a professional window cleaner that is available at the store is very helpful, unless you have allergies.

Experts also recommend preparing window cleaners at home, because they are easy to prepare.

There are several methods how you can clean the windows. First of all, you can wipe the windows with a wet cloth, but rubbing is forbidden because it will scratch the window.

You can also use a vacuum cleaner with a special attachment for window cleaning.

When you see that the window is clean, you need to wipe it dry.

What you shouldn’t do:

1. You cannot clean the windows when the sun is shining, because the window will dry too soon and a lot of marks will be left.

2. To clean the outside windows you need to clean it with water in order to remove greasy stains.

3. It’s recommended to clean the inside of the windows from side to side and the outside of the window should be cleaned from up to down.

4. Water should be changed as often is possible.

5. In order to wipe the windows dry use paper towel or cotton cloth.

Experts use special micro-fiber cloths that are also great for window cleaning.

If you decide to clean the windows with DIY cleaners, here are some receipts.

1. Mix 2 tablespoons of white vinegar or ammonia with half a gallon of warm water.

2. Mix one tablespoon of liquid dishwashing detergent with a liter of water.

Choose a special time for cleaning the windows when you feel well. If you don’t like to do it, our professionals from Seattle will be ready to help you with pleasure.

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Easy Ways to Green Your Office

On September 17, 2013, in Green cleaning, by admin
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11-easy-ways-to-green-officeThe world changes a lot, more and more organizations and businesses think of how to make their office eco-friendly and green.

·         The main thing you can do in your office is to make your air green by placing a lot of green plants around the office.

·         While cleaning ask your commercial cleaning company to use eco-friendly supplies. These products will still work as great disinfectants, but they are friendly towards the environment.

·         Turn off all the equipment at the end of the day, or turn off all the equipment that is unused by the workers.

·         Use e-mails more than usual mail and this will save paper.

·         All the papers that you use should be double-sided. All the printing or copying should be double-sided.

·         Office paper is something that is recyclable, but most of the paper is wasted. Reduction of the waste is cost-effective, even more than recycling.

·         Remember that color printing uses more ink than black and white printing.

·         Paper clips that are made of the aluminum are considered to be recyclable. So use them more often than staples.

·         Your screen saver uses extra energy when you stay away from your computer. Use the function “sleep or hibernate” if you are away from the computer for more than 10-15 minutes.

·         When you leave your desk or office, turn off the lights. It is very important to save the energy.

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Office Cleaning Tips

On September 16, 2013, in Cleaning advice, by admin
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10-office-cleaning-tipsFor many people it’s very difficult to keep the workplace clean, even if your company uses a commercial cleaning service there are people that make your office messy.

Here are several practical tips that will help you to keep your office clean between the visits of the janitorial service.

1. Everything should have a its’ own place

It’s very important to have special organizers for the stuff you have on your desk and at the office in general. Containers, shelves, drawers…all of these things are very important for keeping your office clean.

2. Every worker should have a trash can

It’s very important to understand that every office worker needs a trash can, because the further a worker should go to throw the garbage, the less often he does throw it. Don’t think that it should be something large…no, just on the contrary, small trash cans will suit perfectly.

3. Use files

In order to keep your desk clean, use files. Keeping the piles of papers in files will help you to have extra space on your desk for more efficient work.

4. Don’t forget to throw old stuff

Don’t collect unnecessary stuff and get rid of everything that you don’t need or use.

5. All the food should not be placed on your desk.

Keep your food in a special place in the fridge. If your office doesn’t have a fridge, than keep the food in a special drawer where you store only food. No papers or documents should be here.

6. Clean your computer regularly

You should get rid of the crumbs on your computer regularly. You may use a special brush to get rid of the crumbs, dust and dirt.

7. Use special wet wipes

Have some extra wet wipes and tissues just in case.

8. Use air fresheners

Air fresheners and extra cleanness to your office and make the area smell clean and nice.

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Will You Choose an Office Cleaning Job?

On September 13, 2013, in Cleaning industry, by admin
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9-will-you-chose-cleaningThe janitorial service market is very big and the demand here is huge. But before choosing this job, you need to think about advantages and disadvantages of this job. Of course, as in any other profession there are pros and cons of an office cleaning job.

As for the advantages of the job we can name

  1. Flexible timetable and flexible working hours
  2. Good salary
  3. If you are a great worker, you can have good contracts and clients that you may have for years
  4. When your business grown, you will have the crew that will clean and you will manage your business
  5. Cleaning checklist is almost the same in different offices.
  6. You can use the same methods of cleaning and the same cleaners in different offices.


As for the disadvantages we can name

  1. Very strange hours, usually you will need to work late in the evening or early in the morning.
  2. If your crew does not a high-quality work, you, as a manager, will have problems
  3. It may be difficult to find good clients

As you see, there are more advantages than disadvantages, and if you like your work, you will be able to be successful in it.

Many people start an office cleaning business independently, and if they like the job, their business grows.

We wish you success if you decide to choose office cleaning job, but at the same time be prepared to work hard in order to achieve success.

 

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All You Need to Know about Cleaning if You Have Allergies

On September 10, 2013, in Cleaning advice, by admin
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7-cleaning-for-alergicsNowadays allergies are very common problem, especially among children. People who suffer from allergies almost all the time are dealing with such problems as running nose, watery eyes and sneezing.

In order to minimize the number of allergy triggers you need to know what causes the allergies.

Very often dust mites are causing the allergic symptoms. In order to get rid of them, sprinkle special dust mite killing powder.

If you have rugs at the office, you need to pay special attention to them. Usually they are full of dust, and you need to clean them on a regular basis, in order to minimize allergic symptoms of your workers.

If you are a cleaning person, and you know that you have allergies, you need to wear gloves and a mask when you dust, vacuum, in order to limit your exposure to allergens and irritants.

And, of course, if you have allergies, you need to try using green or ecologically friendly cleaners that do not cause allergies. Most of the manufactured cleaners and detergents contain strong and harsh chemicals. But it is understandable that the cleaner the area is the less dirt, dust and germs are accumulated there. As a result, you breeze easier, no sneezing or coughing occur!

Another way to keep you allergies under control is to keep your office furniture clean. Be sure to perform additional cleaning if needed.

Allergies are the most unpleasant, uncomfortable things. Fortunately, there are several ways and tips that help to decrease the level of dust, dirt and germs that cause allergies.

As for the cleaning, if you have allergies and you cannot clean your office or house; our crew will surely help you with this.

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How to Clean the Territory around Your Office?

On August 25, 2013, in Office area, by admin
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Every person who walks along your office building wants to see its territory clean and well-groomed.  But it is very difficult to keep it clean and tidy without a specialized organization that will help you with this work. Professionals from our company help offices that are situated in Seattle to keep their territory clean. Professional personnel and equipment helps us to arrange professional and high-quality cleaning.

Usually there are several kids of cleaning of the office surrounding areas: manual and mechanized. The kind of performed cleaning also depends on the time of the year and weather conditions. For example, winter cleaning takes more time and requires the use of special equipment.

Summer cleaning of the office surrounding areas consists of the following activities:

1. Coarse litter collection into a special container and then its further landfilling.

2. leaning of facades, beams and parapets.

3. Washing of the outside glazing.

4. Cleaning of drains and gutters.

5. Taking care of lawns and flower beds (sowing, mowing the grass and watering).

6. Cleaning of the driveways and sidewalks of the surrounding area.

In winter to the cleaning is added:

1. Manual snow cleaning or mechanical snow cleaning with the special equipment.

2. Use of the anti-icing agents in order to reduce the number of injuries because of the ice-crusted ground.

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