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Office Cleaning the Way Grandma Used to Clean

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Who doesn’t believe that every past time was better?  We hear that all the time and there is a reason for it.  In the past, when our grandparents were growing up, no one wasted money, every penny was sacred.  And this was also true when cleaning.  Grandmas cleaned the old-fashioned way, and their houses were always shiny and smelling fresh.  They learned the secret from their parents: to use natural cleaning products that were superb at getting the job done.

Back then people were smart.  They did not let others fool them to spend a fortune on toxic products that could only bring harm.  In contrast, today, we are so busy taking care of our families and earning money that we have no time to learn what is actually good for us and our kids.  The wisest thing we can do in this case is to put ourselves in the hands of professionals who do know how to clean well and safely.

A professional office cleaning service will teach you and your staff about green cleaning and how to keep your office and the environment safe.  Is your business suffering from constant leaves due to asthma, respiratory conditions, allergies, and maybe even some other life threatening illnesses in employees?  Sure it is!  And toxic cleaning products are probably to blame.  It is that serious and these are that dangerous, but the companies that produce these products will never tell you what you and everyone else are exposed to, they just care about the money they make.  It is up to you to check the ingredients they contain and their long-term effects on the body, and if you don’t have the time, which most certainly you don’t, hire a commercial cleaning service that does and cares.

Office cleaning services that choose natural products containing ingredients like baking soda, borax, cornstarch, lemon juice, mineral oil and vinegar, just like what grandma used and even made herself, know about the healthy way to clean and care for their clients enough to use products that will not harm them.  These companies go beyond cleaning, as they have a more important mission, to teach you and most importantly, show you, how much better it is to clean green.

So, go back in time, and hire a cleaning company with the principles your grandma lived by, you will never regret it and will surely live longer to enjoy a healthy planet!

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Once a Year Cleaning Jobs

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Spring cleaning isn’t just something that homeowners need to do.  Oftentimes businesses have cleaning jobs that need only be done once or twice a year as well.  If you have a commercial cleaning company taking care of your place of business, consider asking them if they will also do this type of maintenance.  Deep cleaning jobs might include such things as steam cleaning of carpets, washing down of walls, thorough dusting of ceilings and rafters as well as complete window cleanings. Here are a few things to consider depending on the type of business you have.

A retail business should consider a deep cleaning of the premises prior to their main busy season.  This could mean at the beginning of summer, or perhaps just prior to Christmas.  You want your customers to really be able to focus on your merchandise, not cobwebs in the rafters or smears on the windows.

Similarly, a business that is fairly quiet during the winter months will want to get things spruced up before the busy summer season.  Anything that attracts tourists or the public in general should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected before your customers or clients begin to arrive.  Some examples might be farmer’s markets, boarding kennels, tourist’s attractions and outdoor party facilities.  A thorough cleaning of some of these places might be too large for an individual and by outsourcing the job to a commercial cleaning company, you will be better able to focus on plans for the busy season ahead.

Even some offices such as medical buildings have different volumes of traffic through the doors at different times of the year and a deep cleaning of the carpets, furniture, doors and windows should be considered accordingly.  Although your staff and cleaning company can often handle a day to day cleaning of kitchen and bathrooms, they still require a more thorough job at least once a year.  This should include taking all appliances apart and cleaning shelves, drawers, stove elements and components, as well as a thoroughly cleaning of cupboards and pantries where any food is stored.

A larger job that should also be considered for a healthy work environment is a thorough cleaning of heating and air conditioning ducts.  There are specific companies that provide this service and if your cleaning company doesn’t, they should be able to direct you to a reputable company.  Breathing healthy air is important to everyone and the reduction of work related health issues is of the utmost importance to business owners, staff, clients and customers alike.

If you own a business of any kind be sure to consider a commercial cleaning company for some of these large jobs that should not be neglected.

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There May Be More Than a Computer Virus on Your Desk!

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Creating a healthy workplace environment is no easy task and the regular use of a commercial cleaning service helps to ensure that the job gets done right.  With the threat of disease in everyone’s mind these days, keeping our offices, desks and work stations free of germs is paramount to providing a healthy productive workplace.  There are more than just computer viruses at work in our offices every day and both types must be eradicated.

A commercial cleaning service will generally do a great job at keeping common areas sanitized but it is more up to the individual to keep their own desks, phones, cabinets and equipment as clean as possible.  Studies have shown that a typical desk can sometimes contain more bacteria than a toilet seat.  Viruses can survive for quite a length of time even on a hard surface so communal equipment is another area to watch out for.  Things like fax machines, copiers, water coolers, etc. where everyone spends some time should always be wiped down.

Remember, some people come to work when they’re not really well and that’s when the germs are most dangerous. Your cleaning service will most likely clean these items as part of their regular tasks, but a little extra care can go a long way in between those cleanings. Fortunately, it’s an easy dilemma to solve. A quick wipe down with anti bacterial cloths will go a long way and when done on a daily basis, it is all they really need.

These days many people are working longer hours which can extend work hours into eating times, contributing even more to the chances of food particle bacteria being present.

One of the biggest reasons for the increase in some types of bacteria on a desk or in a work area is the accumulation of crumbs and food particles in and around the keyboard that sits on everyone’s desk just acting as a perfect little catch-all. Mould and bacteria can grow quickly in those little cracks not to mention inside the drawers where you stash your snacks.  Even a simple coffee spill left unattended can develop into a little ecosystem of bacteria all on its own.

It’s quite easy to control this type of bacteria from getting a grip inside your workspace.  Use a napkin to catch crumbs from snacks, don’t keep opened packages of food in your desk, and wipe down your area when you’re finished eating with an anti bacterial cloth.  The cleaner you keep your own personal space, the cleaner the whole office will be in the end.

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Benefits of a Clean Office

Saturday, September 26th, 2009

When we think about an office, we think about desks, computers and lots of papers.  Depending on the type of business, we can think about other types of equipment also, but, no matter what your business is about, the truth is that there are many documents that cannot be kept just electronically; we need a printed copy for our files.  The paper-less culture is still at large, and we still need to handle lots of papers around the office.

It is very common to see office desks swamped with to do lists, papers to file and much other stuff.  Of course, some employees are better than others at handling their workload, however, when there is too much to do, even the tidy ones can find it difficult to deal with everything in a neat way.

The benefits of a clean working space are endless.  There is no question about it, when clients, visitors and even employees, come into a dirty office, it immediately gives a sense of unprofessionalism.  On the contrary, a clean office will clearly say expertise, and will even improve productivity.

We all have had the experience of having to spend time looking for a missing file or vital piece of information that we remember writing down somewhere.  That was valuable time that could have been used for something more productive.  Tidy employees work more efficiently as they do not have to get organized every day prior to starting their work.  They also are much happier while working, since they know exactly where everything is and what they have to do.

Messy offices are less hygienic than clean ones.  It is easier to spot a possible hazard when the office is uncluttered than when it is completely disorganized.  A clean office will diminish greatly the risk of allergies, flu and other diseases, because the space is free from dust and contamination.  This is why professional office cleaning is so important to make your working place enjoyable and efficient.

It has been confirmed that an untidy desk creates a lot of unnecessary stress that adds up to the pressure of the normal heavy workloads, creating the possibility of a potential breakdown.

It takes a lot of work to train employees to be tidy, but with the help of a professional cleaning service, they will soon understand all the benefits that come along with being clean and organized.

Time and resources are maximized when people work under organized, clean and less stressful conditions, so, devote the necessary time to ensure your office is a clean environment, and get ready to work in the right way!

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