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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Getting stains out of carpets

On July 17, 2012, in Stain removal, by admin
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If you want to prevent permanent stains on your carpets, the rapid cleaning of spots and spills is essential. You should use an appropriate cleaning product to get rid of the stains. Always read the instructions before using any product. So, if you are ready to remove the stains, follow the procedure:

Remove any remaining solids. You can use a spoon or a putty knife to do that. Blot up the liquids with paper or terry towels. Then spray the stained area with solution. Wait 10-15 minutes for the cleaning solution to work. Repeat the procedure until the stain is removed. If spot still remains, try stain removal procedure below.

Unfortunately some spots and stains are very difficult to remove using a universal spotting solution. The spot may consist of difficult to remove materials, or it simply has been allowed to age for too long. There are two ways in which you can resolve this situation. The first option you may choose is to use the same universal cleaning solution, but in combination with a steam iron:

Spray the stained area with universal cleaning solution. Then wait 10-15 minutes for the solution to dwell. Take a towel and place it over the stained area. Place a steam iron at medium setting on the towel above the stained area. Make sure not to place an iron on towel longer than 45 sec. Repeat this procedure until the stain is removed. Then dry the area using a hair dryer. If the stain still remains you have one more option — hire professional carpet cleaning service. The cleaning service will provide you with quality work and results.

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How to keep your Desk clean and tidy

On May 28, 2012, in Cleaning advice, by admin
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If you don’t know how to tackle with a big heap of mess on your desk, follow our instructions. Clean and tidy table will give you peace of mind.

First of all clear your desk. Throw away all the things you don’t need anymore (rubbish).Gather all the clutter left and sort into the following piles:

Books

Paper items

Specialty items such as pens, pencils, pins, blu-tack/sticky tacks, etc.

 

An empty desk is easier to clean than a messy one. Buy some boxes or drawers. They are incredibly useful if you need to store lots of stuff. For example, you can put the books which you need on the desk in the drawers. If you already have desk drawers just clear them out. Do the same thing with your cabinets. Clean all surfaces with a moist cloth and cleaning solution.

Put up shelves.

Prioritize the items by necessity and keep on your desk only the things that you use on a regular basis. Other stuff put in the desk shelves.

You can put a calender on your desk. This will help you see your schedule and know when you have up coming events.

If your desk does not have built-in CD storage, consider buying a CD container/rack. It will be useful if you store information on CD’s. If you don’t want to spend a lot of money buying new items go to a discount store.

Put a wastebasket. It is very important in keeping your desk neat. Put all of the rubbish in the bin. This will help you keep your desk clean.

Design a space for “Things that are of the highest importance.” You can prioritize such things by deadlines or importance and put them on a separate shelf.

Thee are many benefits of having a clean desk and a tidy office. You will work better and faster in a clean space. Tidy your desk at the end of each day! Never ever go home without tidying your office space! Always strive to keep your workplace clean and tidy. This will help you stay organized and ready to meet your customers. A clean and tidy desk as well as office bring up the appearance of a person that knows how to organize things smoothly. If you can maintain you office well-organized and clean, you must run your business successfully.

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How to clean Hardwood Floors

On May 28, 2012, in Cleaning advice, by admin
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Hardwood floors not only look great, but also add a professional appearance to any business. If your company or business also has hardwood floors, you should be aware of how to take care of them so your floors look good and last for years to come. It’s very important to use proper cleaning techniques and get your floors professionally refinished from time to time. Approximate time frames are every 5-10 years. Business owners prefer to hire expert floor cleaning services to complete the job in a professional and timely manner. Such cleaning companies use advanced cleaning equipment to sand, seal and buff your hardwood floors.

You should sweep high-traffic areas daily, if possible. A regular sweeping is a necessity if you want to prevent particles from scratching your  floor. One more option to prevent scratches is to place felt tips under furniture legs. It’s a great idea to place rugs and mats at door entrances. This will definitely help minimize overall dirt build-up. Also, don’t forget about vacuuming. It’s a great way to pick up particles on your wood floor. Strive to use a brush attachment not to scratch the floor.

Find out how your wood floor is sealed.

Often people think that wood type determines how to care for the floor. But they’re wrong. Actually the type of finish on the wood determines how to clean it and care for it.

Nowadays most wood floors are sealed with urethane, polyurethane or polyacrylic. Such floors are water-damage and stain resistant. Also, it’s more easy to care for them and clean them. All you need to do is to sweep, mop and you’re done!

When it comes to cleaning surface-sealed floors don’t use oils, furniture sprays or waxes. They will scratch or dull the finish. It’s better to use a floor-cleaning products recommended by the floor finisher. If the recommended cleaning solution is hard to find or it’s expensive enough, try soap and water. Dip the mop into the bucket of mixed cleaning solution, wring it out, and mop. When the water gets dirty, make a new cleaning solution and continue mopping. When finished, rinse the floor with clean water. Don’t let liquid spills sit on the floor. Wipe up them immediately. Wood is easily damaged by water. Always use a commercial cleaner to remove stubborn food, water or grease stains on your surface-sealed floors. If your floor suffers from scuff marks, a bit of baking soda will fix the problem.

 

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