Brace yourself for a fact that, once known, can’t be forgotten. It concerns the sanitation practices—or lack thereof—of some cleaning companies. Without established cleaning protocols and proper training, it’s possible that the cloths used to clean your office space might be the same ones used in the bathrooms. Here’s how it might happen: a cleaner Continue Reading
Choosing a janitorial company is akin to navigating the dating scene – there are good and bad options, and without caution, you might find yourself wanting to end the relationship. Can you predict whether your partnership with a cleaning contractor is destined for trouble? What are the warning signs, and which companies should you avoid? Continue Reading
Have you been struggling with subpar cleaning services? There could be various reasons why your cleaning company isn’t meeting your expectations – they may have underbid the job, changed ownership, or prioritized other clients. How do you know if your janitorial company has lost interest in your business? Keep an eye out for these five Continue Reading
“Our floors look awful!”
We often hear this complaint when prospective clients ask us to provide cleaning services. Aside from dirty restrooms and break rooms, nothing frustrates building owners more than having dull, damaged floors.
After talking to scores of facility managers over the years, one question that regularly pops up is this: “Are you a franchise company?” Now why is such a question raised so frequently? It seems that many companies have had an unpleasant experience with cleaning franchises. But why is this often the case? And in what Continue Reading
Stained carpets? Scuffed up floors? Dirty windows? Hazy VCT? Germ infested common areas? Dusty air vents? Dirt-stained concrete? While routine janitorial services are an everyday need at your facility, there are a host of other needs related to the cleanliness and appearance. For instance, cleaning exterior windows is not something that is typically included in Continue Reading
Sometimes it is obvious that a cleaning company is not living up to expectations, while other times, it can be a bit nebulous. In this article, we hope to provide information to help you and your cleaning company establish meaningful expectations. Additionally, we will give some tips on how to proceed if your cleaning vendor Continue Reading
Have you ever received cleaning service proposals that are significantly different in their pricing? It is not uncommon to have multiple janitorial services proposals with significant variances in pricing. Why does this occur? In most cases, the variance is due to each cleaning company’s estimation of the number of staff hours needed to complete the Continue Reading
If you are in charge of the janitorial services at your facility, you are likely in charge of many other services and purchasing decisions. And while I don’t know your specific situation, I suspect you regularly get pressure to cut costs. The competitive business environment of our day requires a constant effort to keep expenses Continue Reading
A Quick Note About How Eco Friendly Cleaning Solutions Are Safer Around Children, Pets & Plants You can benefit the health of your employees, the environment, and your business by implementing eco-friendly cleaning practices in your office. A cleaning product made with eco-friendly ingredients is less likely to harm or irritate the skin than those Continue Reading
