Clean Office In Three Steps

On July 4, 2014, in Office area, by admin
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53-clean-office-in-three-stepsMany companies and employees think that is it hard to maintain clean environment in the office. But our experts say that it is not as difficult as they think. There are several steps that will bring cleanness into your office.

Step #1

Declutter

Before you start thorough cleaning of your office, you need to declutter all the drawers, shelves and cabinets. Experts recommend cleaning from top to the bottom.

Don’t hesitate and throw away all the unnecessary things, pens that do not work, sheets of papers that are used etc.

Try to make your cabinets and drawers as empty as possible, use special organizers that will help you to store small things.

Don’t forget to declutter your computer. Delete all the unnecessary letters and documents, delete all the voice messages.

Step #2

Cleaning

Now let’s start cleaning. Experts recommend using detergents and cleaning supplies that do not cause allergies. The main thing at your work desk is your computer. Don’t forget to clean it thoroughly. Check our articles that tell about cleaning tips of the computers.

The best cleaner for the office is a mixture of water and white vinegar. Mix the liquids in a spray bottle. This mixture can be used for cleaning almost all surfaces, at the same time this mixture is a great disinfector.

Step #3

Maintaining

Once you’ve cleaned everything and decluttered all the drawers and cabinets, it’s time to put your efforts in maintaining this cleanness. Try to make a list of daily and weekly cleaning for your employees that will help to keep your office in tip-top shape.

 

40-tips-for-office-preparing-for-springSpring is the time when we try to bring everything in order. The same can be said about office. Let’s declutter and clean our offices and keep them tidy.

First of all try to get rid of all the unnecessary things that clutter your work space. Throw all the papers that you don’t need. Get rid of the unnecessary knickknacks, pens, etc.

Experts say that it is very important to have special zones for daily functioning. Usually you will need to have a workspace with a computer, a storage area, a filing area for the documents and a place for meetings.

Your workplace with a computer should not be cluttered with things that you don’t need. The only things that you will need in this area are a computer and a notebook with several pens. All the other things should be stored somewhere else.

Experts also recommend creating a special system for your papers. It is difficult to recommend something here, because every person should create it according to his needs.

The same can be said about filing. Prepare different folders in different colors for the documents that you work with.

Nowadays in the time of new technologies and internet experts began to pay attention to the digital clutter. They say that digital clutter is just as stressful as usual physical one. That is why it very important to keep your e-mail in order.

At the same time declutter your desktop of the computer. Delete all the unnecessary documents and icons. Create a logical digital filing system. And please, do not stick the notes or reminders to the monitor; they only distract you from work.

And one more important thing…disinfect regularly.

Even if you consider yourself to be a neat person, you still need to disinfect your work area. Use special disinfecting wipes for the computer, the mouse and the keyboard. Don’t forget about the phone and the desk. Try to disinfect at least one a week. Experts say that you need to develop a habit of keeping your office clean. A clean office makes you more productive!

 

39-cleaning-of-homeofficeIf you work at home, usually you spend lots of hours in your home office. Most people do not like to work in a mess that is why it is very important to keep your workplace in order for increasing your productivity!

Here are several quick tips that will help you to de-clutter your working space.

First of all, you are to clean all the surfaces using a microfiber cloth. You may add lemon into the water, it will help to disinfect and to add pleasant odor.

Don’t forget to pay attention to your desk, shelves and tables. Remove all the papers and other things and wipe down the surfaces. When you clean your desk, only return the things that are really needed.

The next thing you need to clean is your electronics.

Computer, keyboard, mouse, phone. All these electronics are dirty and full of germs. Your task is to clean and to disinfect the surfaces.

Use a damp cloth for cleaning. You may also add vinegar into the water for better cleaning. LCD screens are recommended to be cleaned with special LCD cleaning solutions.

When you are done with the cleaning of the outside of the room, it is time to clean the inside. I mean different drawers and cabinets.

Look through the papers and things that are found in your drawers. Everything that is not needed and is not used should be thrown away immediately.

Use folders for the papers and bins for other small things.

Now it’s time to clean floors.

Throw away everything that is not needed. Vacuum carpets and wash floors. Don’t forget about the spaces that are difficult to reach.

After this quick cleaning you will really like your shiny office.

 

Easy PC Cleaning

On January 20, 2014, in Computer cleaning, by admin
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35-easy-pc-cleaningThe PC, screen, mouse and keyboard need to be cleaned like anything else in the office. But unfortunately, we do forget to give them appropriate cleaning.

If you are the one who forgets to do it, let’s start immediately.

Turn off your computer. Spray a glass cleaning product on a soft cloth, don’t spray it directly on the screen. The cleaning product may damage the screen.

Gently wipe the screen with a soft cloth, be sure to wipe away all the fingerprints.

And now let’s clean the keyboard. It should be said that every keyboard is full of crumbs, coffee spills and dust.

In order to clean it, turn it over and let all the crumbs to fall. You may also remove all the keys, but be sure to make a picture of their right order. It is not recommended taking off big keys, such as the Enter Key, the space bar, etc.

Pour some rubbing alcohol on a cotton swab and wipe the keyboard.

Gently wipe away all the stains and spills.

As for the key caps, you may wash then and rinse them thoroughly and then leave them to dry in the air. Put them on the same places.

 The mouse

Unplug the computer mouse, open the underside of it and remove the ball and the batteries.

Use a damp cloth to wipe any grime. You may also use rubbing alcohol for a better cleaning.

Gently wipe the inside of the mouse and let it air-dry.

Now your computer is clean and safe to use it again.

33-questions-for-carpet-cleaningNowadays the number of cleaning companies is great. The same happens with carpet cleaning services. How to choose the most reputable and professional carpet cleaning service?

Here are several tips that will help you to find a carpet cleaning service for your office that will meet all your needs and requirements.

You need to understand that you, as a manager or the office, will need to ask a lot of questions in order to understand whether this company suits you or not.

These questions should include:

1.       Does your company charge extra for moving the furniture around?

2.       How long does it take until it is allowed to walk on the clean carpets?

3.       Will the scents be a problem for the employees with allergies?

4.       Do you charge extra for difficult stains?

5.       Will you provide a written cost estimate?

6.       Do you have any references to call?

7.       Do you provide a copy of the proof of liability insurance?

8.       Do you use a carpet steam cleaning or shampoo cleaning?

You need to be aware about all the services the carpet cleaning company provides, because different companies provide different services.

Before the carpet rug cleaners come you need to secure valuable and breakable items.

Put away documents and paper piles.

After the cleaning is done you are to make sure you like it.

Inspect the cleaning work that was done within 24 hours.

If you find the drawbacks in the work, unclean areas or stains that have not been removed, make the company known immediately.

The cleaners should come again and resolve the problem in the shortest possible time.

 

How to Organize Photo Wall in the Office?

On December 18, 2013, in Organizing tips, by admin
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31-how-to-organize-photosUsually the walls in the office are dull and grey. How to make them bright? Experts recommend creating a special picture wall on it. Doesn’t matter what kinds of pictures you will choose, they surely will brighten your office.

First of all, you need to pick up the right wall. This wall should be big enough and empty without bookshelves and other pieces of furniture.

This wall should be well lit in order to see all the objects that will be hanging there. Pay attention to the color of the wall. Choose the color which will serve as a great background for your pictures.

Now is the time to choose pictures. Pay attention to the balance between colored pictures and those that are done in black and white. Choose pictures that will calm your customers. The best way is the pictures that depict nature. Such beautiful photos will add life to your wall.

The next important thing for the picture is a frame. Designers recommend sticking to one color (black, white or brown), the sizes of the frames as well as pictures may vary.

The next step is to lay all the pictures on the tale or on the floor. Choose the best combination for you, balance large and small frames and leave enough space between them.

When you will be satisfied with the layout be sure to repeat it on the wall. Take a pencil and mark the places for the pictures. Don’t forget that the pictures should hang straight, that’s why you will need to use a level.

When the preparation is done and the nails are hammered, it’s time to hang pictures. Once your frames with pictures are on the wall, check the layout. If you don’t like something, try to change places of the frames.

Add extra light to the wall, place a sofa or a set of arm-chairs on the opposite side in order to pay attention of the clients to the wall.

And do not stop, add new frames and pictures that will brighten the wall more and more.

 

Cleaning Windows in Your Office

On November 11, 2013, in Window cleaning, by admin
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30-cleaning-windows-in-officeIt should be said that many of the offices do not clean their windows often enough. Once or twice a year, seasonal window cleaning is not enough for the office. Our experts agree that you need to clean the windows in the office at least once in three months, because clean windows are important for an office’s general outlook.

Our experts have prepared professional cleaning windows tips that will be helpful for any cleaning company. But you also need to understand that these tips won’t be able to substitute the great work of a commercial cleaning company.

1.      Cleaning methods

The best way to work on your windows is from top to bottom. Usually this method helps to avoid leaving streaks on the windows. It is recommended wiping the water streaming in such a technique, from top to bottom, because in such a way you won’t have stains on the dry windows.

2.      Use a cleaner that is eco-friendly

Most of the cleaners that are sold in the stores are ammonia based; they are too dangerous for your health. If you don’t find the eco-friendly cleaner in the store, you may make it yourself. You may mix white vinegar with warm water and prepare very safe and efficient window cleaner not only for your home but also for your office.

3.      Cleaning tall windows

Your office may be situated not on the first floor and it’s much better to ask professionals to clean tall windows. But if you want to save your money, you may use a garden hose foe washing tall windows. You may also use a painter’s pole and attach a clean cloth to it.

4.      Don’t forget to protect the floor

Professionals say that the easiest way to protect your floors is to cover them with old newspapers. Some of the window cleaners may leave stains on the floor and the newspapers will help you to protect it.

5.      Dry your windows with usual newspapers

Usual newspapers are the best way for drying your windows. Newspapers do not leave water stains on the windows.

Save Money Going Green in Your Office

On October 14, 2013, in Office area, by admin
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22-save-money-going-greenWhat a businessman doesn’t want to save money? Today experts from Pro Quality cleaning want to share several green tips that will help businessman to save money.

1. Recycling

Tons of recycling stuff is accumulated in the office monthly. In order to go green create a special plan that will help you to start recycling process. There are many recycling companies that provide you with special bins and very often they don’t charge for that.

2. Old products that are not used.

Anything that is not used in your office, but still works, may be donated to different organizations. Most often computers are upgraded, but the old ones can’t be thrown away because they contain toxic substances. Old equipment needs special very expensive utilization. Instead of utilization experts say that it’s much better to donate office equipment to schools.

3. Less paper usage

Go digital and use less paper in the office. Instead of printing and handing out tons of papers it’s much better to send an e-mail.

4. Use coffee mugs, tea cups and glasses

Instead of using plastic cups and plates ask your workers to use usual glasses, cups and mugs. But be sure to explain to your workers that they need to clean after themselves.

5. Use less paper towels and disposable wipes during cleaning

It’s much better to use sponges and mops that are reusable.

6. Don’t forget to turn off your computer

Very often workers do not turn off their computers and it’s a big mistake, because they do not save the energy. Researches have shown that one turned off computer can save up to $ 150 annually.

7. Energy-saving bulbs

Nowadays it’s not a secret that you can save the energy bills using special energy-saving bulbs that do actually work. Each bulb can save up to $ 40.

 

 

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.

16-cleanness-in-storeIt is known that unclean stores tent to lose its customers. And is your store clean enough? All the store owners should understand that unclean and dirty stores do not look appealing.

Just imagine yourself a customer of your store. What will you notice first? What arrears will you avoid? You may also ask them. You even may not realize that something is missing or something should be changed.

What is the best variant for a store owner? We will say a hiring of a professional commercial cleaning service that will give your store a real and professional cleaning.

Of course, they will move shelves and clean in the places that are difficult to reach, they will make your display shelves shine.

If your store has special refrigerators and freezers, professionals will clean them outside and inside. They will also fight unpleasant odors or food odors that can be felt in the refrigerators.

After a deep cleaning performed by the professionals, your customers will see the difference.

The next thing you need to do in order not to loose your customers is to have the commercial cleaning crew on a special regular timetable.

It’s not a secret that clean and shiny store keeps the old customers and attracts new ones, of course. You shouldn’t also forget about the inside of your store, about the restrooms for the employees, about manager’s room and office. Keep it clean, because no one knows when you may have a meeting with potential providers or partners.

Make your store clean and don’t be afraid of loosing your customers! More customers – better business, greater results!!!