Air Conditioner Filters: Ways of Cleaning

On June 18, 2014, in Public cleaning, by admin
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52-air-conditioner-filtersIt is very important to remember when your air conditioner filters should be replaced or cleaned, and at the same time it is very important to know how to clean them. Fresh and cool air is important for high working efficiency.

Remember that regular cleaning will prolong the life of air conditioners in your office. Regular cleaning is important in order to avoid accumulation of dirt, allergens and pathogens of filters. Regular cleaning is your clean and healthy environment.

Below are several steps that will help you to clean your air conditioner.

First of all, open your air conditioner. But before opening it, make sure it is turned off.

Remove air conditioner filters from the device. Inspect them and make sure they are in good condition. If you see damages on your filter, it is better to replace it.

Vacuum it. Vacuuming is needed for getting rid from dust and dirt from the inside of the conditioner.

Filters disinfection is important. Sanitize them by using usual vinegar. Pour equal portions of water and vinegar in a basin and place filters in this solution. The mixture should cover all the surfaces of the filters. Vinegar will kill all the germs and bacteria.

Leave your filters in this solution for about 4 hours. In 4 hours remove them and allow to dry. Do not rinse them. Place them on a towel and leave to dry.

Check your filters again. If they are in normal condition, fit them back in the system. You may also replace air conditioner components if needed. Enjoy fresh and clean air in your office!

 

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Clean Workplace Is Needed

On June 10, 2014, in Office area, by admin
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51-clean-workplaceIt is very important for every office to have a clean and bright workplace. But one person won’t be able to do it, it is a team work and a team effort.

First of all, all the employees should keep a kitchen clean. In our previous articles, we have already told about the rules that should be applied in a kitchen.

Employees should remember that they need not to forget to clean the dishes and cups, they need to wash them immediately. Also don’t forget to cover food with a paper towel or a splatter when they warm it up in a microwave oven.

Restroom is also an important room. It is important to remember to wipe all the marks that you have left. Flush twice, if it is really necessary. Don’t forget to wash your hands, and after washing them, use a paper towel to wipe away all the splashes on the mirror and on the counter.

A special attention should be paid to a conference room. If you brought in coffee cups or water to the meeting, check the table. It should be left clean. Sometimes it is better to ask a person to be in charge of the conference room and its’ cleanliness.

Floors in the office should be shiny and clean. Spills and dirt are easily seen on the floor and sometimes they can cause accidents. If you notice that you have left a trail of water on the floor, immediately wipe it away. Keep your floors clean and your colleagues from falling.

 

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Non-Toxic Cleaners For Your Office

On May 23, 2014, in Green cleaning, by admin
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49-nontoxic-cleanersThe choice of the eco-friendly cleaning products is getting wider and wider. There are lots of air-friendly cleaning products at the stores. But we also have the opportunity to save money and to prepare cleaners ourselves.

If you think that they do not clean well, you go wrong here. All of the natural cleaners work really well and at the same time are not so harmful and do not cause allergies.

To tell you the truth there are four basic components that will help you to prepare non-toxic cleaning solutions.

Here is the list of the most important components:

·         Baking soda can be used as an all-purpose cleaner

·         White vinegar is great for disinfecting and cleaning different surfaces, including glass

·         Borax cleans and deodorizes, it is great for cleaning toilets and bathrooms

·         Castile or glycerin-based soap is great for cleaning all kinds of surfaces

If you choose to go green at your office and to use only eco-friendly cleaners, you need to know that you will need to avoid harsh ingredients. Read labels and try to avoid toxic chemicals such as:

·         Glycol and butyl ethers – they are usually found in all-purpose cleaners

·         Terrenes which is contained in cleaners with citrus smell

·         Formaldehyde

·         Phosphates

·         Ammonia which is found in glass cleaners

These chemicals are known to cause different kinds of irritations such as eye, nose and throat irritations, headaches and nausea.

Scientific researches also show that exposure to these chemicals can damage your nervous system, liver and kidneys.

If you buy cleaners at the grocery stores try to look for those that are dye-free, perfume-free, phosphate-free, biodegradable and non toxic.

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Spring Cleaning for Your Office

On March 26, 2014, in Office area, by admin
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43-spring-cleaningToday we are going to talk about several important tips for the office managers on how to move office workers into spring. These tips will help to increase office productivity, which is considered to be a matter of concern for many managers.
Here are several easy, but important solutions for an office spring cleaning.
Be more productive by getting more organized
Take a look on your desk. Is it cluttered? If the answer if yes, then it’s time to get rig of the unnecessary papers and knickknacks.
It is very important to have enough space for different organizers and folders. Organize all the documents and papers. Remember that there should be a system.
The next step is cleaning. Keep your office tidy, clean and germ-free. Use special cleaners and disinfectants frequently.
Experts say that a clean and healthy office may increase productivity level of your employees. Make sure that you have hand sanitizers and tissues everywhere in your office, especially in the most crowded and popular places like kitchen, restrooms, etc.
The results of the studies show that about 92% of office workers eat at their desks. It is perfect, when employees clean after themselves. In order to do that, you need to have different kinds of paper towels, cleaners and sprays.
Spring is time for redecorating of your office. Easy and cheap ideas will help you to refresh your workplace.
The best way to change your office is to paint the walls. If you have time and huge desire to change your office completely, experts recommend visiting a designer who can help you develop a project taking into consideration your needs and desires.
If you want to save money, try to work with what you already have. Instead of purchasing new things and furniture, try to update the furniture you already have.
Not only your desk and the workplace need a spring cleaning… Your computer needs it as well.
If you have resources, consider replacing old computers and laptops with new ones that will help to save space. New tablets help not only to save space, but they offer the possibilities to access needed information any time and anywhere.
If you don’t need to replace your laptop, then you need to clean it for sure. Remove any applications and folders from the desktop that you no longer use. Organize all the documents in your computer and delete those that are of no need.

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Organizing Your Office Environment

On February 7, 2014, in Organizing tips, by admin
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37-organizing-office-environmentIt goes without saying that your working area should be comfortable and convenient for you. That is why it is your business to organize it in the best possible way.

Here are some pieces of advice that will help you to feel comfy at your workplace.

1.      Make special boxes for your mail. There should be at least two boxes. One for the received mail and the second one for the mail that should be recycled. There can be one more box where you may put letters that should be sent today.

2.      Nowadays we live in a digital world, but still we have paper documents that should be also organized. Use special files and folders to keep your paper documents in order.

3.      Keep it as simple as possible. The organization system should be very comfortable and easy for you.

4.      Recycle. This is one of the main things nowadays, keep the environment clean – recycle. Go green!

5.      Make sure your cords are in order. Sometimes all these cords may distract you and make your work impossible. Use special clips to bring them in order.

6.      Use special dividers doe your office supplies, especially if you keep them in drawers.

7.      Special memo boards. At least these boards help you not to loose sticky notes. This desk is a great visual reminder for your work.

8.      Buy a planner or a calendar. Of course, if you are a digital person, choose a digital planner, but it is impossible to remember everything, especially if you have lots of meeting and appointments. Be sure to write all the important information in it.

 

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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.

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Is Your Business Ready for Winter?

On January 12, 2014, in Uncategorized, by admin
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34-ready-for-winterIn many part of our country, winter stroms can be relly scary, but we are sure that investing your time and money into preparation for winter is worthwhile doing. Preparation will surely save you money, if storm comes. It can also increase your revenues if you will be, for example, the only shop prepared for winter.

Below is the list of simple, but necesary steps that will help you to prepare your business for winter.

Prepare your office building. It’s not a secret that storms bring damages and the most common among them are frozen pipes that burst and leak. It is very important to check your building for leaks and cracks on the roof and around windows and doors. Don’t forget to clean outdoor plumbing, make sure that the remaining liquid won’t freeze.

Snow and Ice Removal is a very important deal and every business owner should have a plan for that. You can hire a special service or people and be sure that they are ready. Snow and ice that is accumulated on the building can cause real damage.

In order to get ready for winter storms, you need to be equipped with an additional power sopurce – generator.
Experts alos recomend to take pictures of your business and store them as well as copies of the documents in a safe place. If anything is destroyed in the storm, it will be much easier to replace stuff.

When the storm season comes, pay attention to the slerts and weather forecasts. Make sure all your employees know what to do and keep them informed about any changes.

These steps do not take huge investments, but they surelly can pay huge dividends if storms come.

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Questions to Ask While Hiring a Carpet Cleaning Service

On January 6, 2014, in Cleaning industry, by admin
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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.

 

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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.

 

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Stay Away from Flu at Workplace

On October 31, 2013, in Public cleaning, by admin
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28-stay-away-from-fluCold and flu season is coming. What has your company done to keep the employees safe from flu? Does your commercial cleaning company use the special techniques to keep the environment flu-free?

Public place is a very germy place. Germs are easily transmitted from one person to the other very easily, so your commercial cleaning company should provide the germ-free environment.

Just think about all the surfaces that are found in the office and are used by many employees. There are a great number of surfaces that should be disinfected, but nobody even wipes them down.

This is the mistake of your commercial cleaning company.

Of course, it a good idea to have a commercial cleaning company to look after the cleanness in your office. But you need to choose the ones that will not only clean the floors and the mirrors, but those who will perfectly clean and disinfect all the surfaces in your office.

During cold and flue season your cleaning crew should prevent such bacteria like staphylococcus, streptococcus and E.coli, cold and flu viruses using new bacteria fighting techniques and practices.

If a commercial cleaning crew uses green products to clean the office, it’s even better, because it will help to avoid allergies and other health diseases. Your employees will surely thank you.

If you are looking for a good janitorial company in Seattle, our crew will be ready to provide the full range of cleaning services for you. If you have any questions, just give us a call.

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