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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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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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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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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How to Choose a Cleaning Service for Your Business

On September 3, 2013, in Cleaning industry, by admin
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2-cleaning-service-for-your-businessYour company has decided to hire a cleaning service? But be careful while choosing the right company. Nobody wants to spent lots of dollars on the commercial cleaning company and not to receive the results.

Here are several tips how you can indemnify your company while choosing the cleaning service.

Before meeting with the cleaning companies, you need to understand what kind of services you would like to get and how often you want the cleaning to be done.

For example, you need to determine how often you want the office restrooms to be cleaned, how often should the vacuuming be done. Make up a list of the needs and your desires as for the cleaning, the methods of cleaning, etc. Don’t forget to think about the minimum and the maximum of the budget that can be spend on the cleaning company.

While the meeting with the company, you are to ask a lot of questions. If they are professionals, they will give you concrete and clear answers.

The questions that you are to ask the future cleaning service providers:

1.       How long have the company been working? Ask about their specialties if they have any.

2.       Be sure to ask if the company is licensed and insured, ask for the documents that prove this fact.

3.       Ask whether they have control procedures.

4.       Ask for a written contract with all the detailed information about the company and the services they are to provide.

5.       Ask about emergency response policies whether they provide such services or not.

Be sure to meet with representatives of several companies in your region. If you research you’ll probably find the most appropriate company for your office.

Pro Quality Cleaning provides high quality cleaning services in Seattle and Seattle region.

Contact our company to get more information about cleaning services we provide. We will be glad to help you and make your office shining.

 


 

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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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Looking for cleaning services: individuals vs. companies

On August 12, 2013, in Cleaning industry, by admin
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It’s not a secret that most of us perceive cleaning as an annoying process. And when it’s comes time to clean your home you strive to put it aside. You know that the next day everything will be the same and you will have to clean up again and this makes you even more anxious and frustrated. Many people resolve this problem hiring professional cleaning services. In such situation cleaning services are very beneficial. There are a lot of options. You can hire a professional cleaner to come in every day, once a week, or fortnight depending on your needs. They can deep clean your home from top to bottom, or just provide general cleaning and sanitizing of the basics. It’s up to you what should be cleaned, sanitized or removed. You tell what to do (make a list for example) and they meet sll your needs and requirements. It’s really great option for busy people or for those who don’t like or even hate dealing with household chores.

So, if you decide to hire someone to clean your home yo will face the problem whom to hire. Choosing a cleaning provider relying on from mouth to mouth method is not always a good idea. It’s better to do it through a reputable company, instead of say, neightbours, nephews, etc.

One of the main reasons for this is that professional cleaners are covered under workman’s compensation insurance in case anything happens to them while working in your house. Individuals will not have this option. And this may put a dent in your budget.

Reputation is everything for a cleaning company. It works hard to establish a good reputaion to retain and find customers. In addition, professional cleaners are more efficient. They are well trained in every aspect of cleaning, use the best equipment and products. When you hire professional you get better service quality.

It’s dificult to trust individuals you hire through an ad you found in the newspaper or online. A cleaning professional will most likely have years of experience and you can worry less about theft.

Oftentimes people think that hiring independent contractors costs less. But sometimes it’s vise versa. The commercial cleaning companies offer package deals at a discounted rate or lower their prices if you get their services on an ongoing basis.

In most cases when you hire a cleaning company you won’t be paying by the hour. Professional cleaners will clean your home efficiently and in the fastest manner. Individuals oftentimes charge by the hour and take their time to make more money.

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How to clean an air conditioner

On June 28, 2013, in Cleaning electronics, by admin
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To increase the efficiency and reliability of your air conditioner, strive to keep it clean. If you decided to clean your air conditioner on your own, use our tips to do it properly. Whether you want to clean a central or room air conditioner, prepare for a number of tasks. Before cleaning your air conditioner you should also gather the things you will need to easily clean up your appliance. Among these things should be the following:

Clean air filter
Vacuum with soft bristle brush
Screwdriver
Dinner knife or fin comb
Water hose
Oil for electric motors
Pipe cleaner or small bristled brush
Household bleach and water

First of all replace the air filter. Purchase a new air conditioner filter at your local specialized store. or You may take your old filter to the store and consult your owner’s manual for the correct size and type.

Turn off the power at the main panel or find a shutoff switch on the unit. Open the blower compartment. Get rid of any visible debris and dust. Vacuum up well. If your motor has lubrication ports, squeeze a few drops of oil into the ports.

Next, remove the condensation tube and check for algae. If you see that the tube is clogged, replace it or pour a solution into the tube through a funnel. Make the solution of 1 part bleach to 16 parts water. After that clean the drain tube. Use a small bristled brush or a pipe cleaner. Restart your unit. Hook the drain line back up and restore the power.

These were tips on how to clean the indoor unit of a central air conditioner. To clean the outdoor unit of a central air conditioner, turn off the power at the shutoff box on the exterior of your office. Check for leaves, weeds, grass, and other debris that may block airflow. Vacuum thoroughly. If necessary, straighten your fins with a fin comb and a dinner knife. Unscrew the grille on top of the air conditioner. If your fan has lubrication ports, apply 5 drops of oil made specifically for electric motors.

Lower a water hose into the empty unit and spray the fins from the inside out. After that re-assemble the unit. turn your indoor thermostat from “cool” to “off” and let your A/C to sit idle for 24 hours.

The central air conditioner is a major appliance with plumbing and electrical connections. So it’s not so easy to clean it. If you feel you cannot cope with that task on your own, don’t hesitate to call professional cleaning services. They know how to clean the unit properly.

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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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