“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
Health Benefits of a Clean Space The connection between our physical and mental health is undeniable. Numerous studies have shown that the environment we surround ourselves with can either improve or worsen our mood, focus, and overall well-being. It’s no surprise that a clean office can positively impact our productivity. When we declutter and organize Continue Reading
Custodian vs. Janitor: Role Differences and Required Skills What's the difference? The biggest question regarding custodian vs. janitor services. One of the most common doubts in cleaning and hygiene services is about the roles of a custodian vs. a janitor, due to their similarity in job functions and responsibilities. This blog looks at the main Continue Reading
Carpet is an inexpensive flooring option that offers comfort and even security. It is no stranger seeing it in many homes and commercial properties. Like any flooring option, it requires proper care or carpet cleaning. It not only consists of vacuuming your carpet frequently (depending on traffic levels). Deep cleanings should also be performed once Continue Reading
