Office upholstery

How to Clean Office Upholstery

With spring just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about an office deep clean. Office chairs withstand the wear and tear of foot traffic from meetings, interviews, and daily use. They harbour dirt, debris, allergens, and mould and mildew that can aggravate illness, allergies, and cause musty odours to linger. Hiring a commercial cleaning company to bring your office chairs back to life is highly beneficial. Our cleaners have worked with all types of office upholstery in offices and commercial spaces in downtown Vancouver, and are here to save you from making the same common mistakes.

Spot Clean As Needed

Spot cleaning after a food/drink spill or pet accident is crucial for keeping office upholstery in good condition. Blot the stain with a microfibre cloth and rub with warm, soapy water. Dish soap works the best. Finish…

Office kitchen cleaning

How to Keep Workplace Kitchens COVID-Safe

Times and safety measures continue to change, and for some these measures may be more confusing than ever. With the stakes as high as they are, and the variants now floating around, it is still important to keep our workplace kitchens COVID-safe.

It is clear by now that things are done differently than they were before to keep your staff members safe from infection. In businesses that serve the public, like restaurants, or in any office setting where people converge from other locations, keeping things clean and protected remains job #1.

No doubt you’ve made some major adjustments already, like controlling the points of contact of your staff and their interaction with the public, limiting the number of staff members on-site, maybe preventing the practice of “hotdesking,” or implementing a more thorough and regular cleaning …

Eco-friendly cleaning

Is Eco-Friendly Cleaning Effective?

With climate change at the forefront, many businesses are incorporating green initiatives into their business model. This includes sustainable practices like composting, recycling, going paperless, switching to environmentally-friendly packaging, encouraging biking or carpooling to work, and swapping out chemical based cleaning products for green cleaning products. In the eco-friendly cleaning industry, there are a variety of competitors. Understanding what makes an office cleaning company “green” can help you make an informed decision for your business.

What is Eco-Friendly Cleaning?

Eco-friendly cleaning involves sustainable practices to reduce waste and includes cleaning products that are non-toxic and biodegradable. Green cleaning products are free of phosphates, chlorine, artificial colours…

Covid-19 cleaning

Covid-19 Office Cleaning

Covid-19 has created a constant limbo for businesses. Ever-changing regulations have forced many employers to reconsider working from the office and opt for a hybrid work schedule or work from home. Creating a cleaning schedule that is flexible, effective, and frequent enough to keep up with the fluctuating amount of foot traffic can be difficult. One thing we know for sure is that surfaces and high touch points require extra attention-to-detail to prevent workplace outbreaks. We have put together an enhanced office cleaning checklist to help your business combat Covid-19.

What Are High Touch Points?

Surfaces that are frequently touched by hands and easily spread viruses are known as High Touch Points (HTPs) or high touch surfaces. High touch points differ by business. It important to modify your own high touch point cleaning…

Office cleaning

How to Clean With A Hybrid Work Schedule

Two years into the global pandemic and the introduction of new variants has caused employers to consider adopting working from home or hybrid work schedules. Hybrid work schedules allow employees to work from the office on a part-time basis to minimize the number of employees working in the same space. This is beneficial for social distancing purposes and lowers office costs. Cleaning around hybrid work schedules can be tricky with employees coming and going. Here are some cleaning tips to ensure your office or commercial space maintains a high cleaning standard with a hybrid work schedule.

Keep Cleaning Supplies Readily Available

It is crucial to have hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, masks, and tissues readily available in all areas of the office. Enforce cleaning after use and minimize the number of shared spaces to …

essential oils

Office Cleaning Tips – Cleaning With Essential Oils

Eco-friendly office cleaning has countless benefits. There are many green cleaning products on the market that are just as powerful as chemical-based commercial cleaning products (if not better). Cleaning with essential oils is effective and better for the environment and human health. Essential oils have natural cleansing properties, require less product, and are versatile. Here are some of our favourites!

Lemon Oil

Lemon oil is one of the best essential oils to have around the office. It is a degreaser, a scuff remover, an air freshener, and an all-purpose cleaner. Lemon has purifying properties, which makes it great for disinfecting surfaces.

Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil is the second best essential oil to have around the office for it’s purifying properties. It is an effective surface cleaner, air freshener, and mould remover.…

Office allergies

Tips for Keeping Office Allergies at Bay

It can be tough to stay motivated at the office when dealing with severe allergies. Sneezing, itchy eyes, a scratchy throat, or a runny or stuffy nose are a few allergy symptoms that can be a major pain. During peak allergy season, it is crucial to keep up with office cleaning to prevent allergy symptoms from worsening and boost productivity.

Keep Up With Cleaning

Vacuuming, dusting, and wiping surfaces are especially important for preventing allergies. This includes hard-to-reach surfaces such as blinds, baseboards, high surfaces, vents and ducts, and other neglected areas. Create an office cleaning schedule along with occasional office deep cleaning to prevent allergies from taking over the office.

Get Carpets and Upholstery Cleaned

Carpets and upholstery harbour dust, dirt, debris, and pet dander. They can be major …

Cleaning supplies

The Difference Between Commercial Cleaning and Janitorial Services

Understanding the difference between commercial cleaning and janitorial services can be difficult, as they have many similarities. The type of commercial cleaning services required will depend on the type of business and its cleaning needs. Without knowing the difference, you may find yourself unsatisfied and wasting money on the wrong cleaning company. We are here to help you better understand the difference between commercial cleaning and janitorial services. Here’s what you need to know!

Janitorial Services

Janitorial service is for businesses that require consistent building cleaning services on a daily, weekly, or bi-weekly basis. Tasks include regular maintenance and upkeep of offices and commercial spaces like taking out the trash, refilling dispensers, wiping surfaces, cleaning bathrooms, break rooms,…

Indoor Air Quality

How Indoor Air Quality Affects Employee Health

Indoor air quality has never seemed like a big deal until the emergence of Covid-19. Many employers are now realizing that poor indoor air quality can cause allergies, fatigue, chronic illness, and affect employee performance. As an employer, it is your duty to ensure your office or commercial space is safe, clean, and presentable. Here’s what you need to know about the affects of poor indoor air quality.

Increased Allergies/Asthma

Workplace allergies due to poor indoor air quality are often related to lack of cleaning, pet dander, perfumes and colognes, neglected HVAC systems, and strong chemicals. Offices and commercial spaces with carpets and upholstery tend to cause allergies and asthma to be more severe. This is because dirt, debris, and pet dander nestle deep in fabric fibres. If pets are permitted at the office, consider…

office hygiene

Tips for Promoting Cleanliness in the Workplace

Good hygiene is necessary for preventing illness, reducing sick days, boosting productivity, and creating a positive first impression for job candidates and guests. Here are some tips for promoting cleanliness in the workplace.

Implement a Hygiene Policy

Set the bar high with a thorough hygiene policy. The policy should be in writing and shared with all employees. It should include things like personal hygiene, cleanliness of personal desk space, bathroom cleanliness, and kitchen cleanliness. Everyone, even high-level staff, should enforce this policy.

Encourage Cleaning Up After Use

It is crucial for all employees to work together to clean up after use since workplaces are shared spaces. This rule should apply to personal desk space, office kitchens, and office bathrooms. Some examples of cleaning up after use include…