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Reducing the Spread of Germs at Work

The flu, as well as other viruses, can lead to losses in workplace productivity due to absenteeism from workers who are themselves sick or those who must stay home to care for others. If you control the spread of germs in the workplace, you might reduce the number of cases of flu suffered by your employees. Here are some simple tips to help keep respiratory infections and many other contagious diseases from spreading, especially during the cough, cold and “flu” season.

What is Respiratory Infections?

Respiratory Infections affects nose, throat and lungs, they include influenza “the flu”, colds, pertussis “whooping cough. The germs also known as virus and bacteria that cause these infections are spread from person to person in droplets form the nose, throat, and lungs of someone who is sick.

How germs can spread?…

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Floor Cleaning Tips You Must Know

Since not all floors are made equal, it is essential to know how to clean your specific floor-type. Each type of floor has its own unique traits and cleaning requirements for maintenance.  Here are the easiest and safest ways to keep your floors looking spotless and new.

Natural Stone Floors

Clean your Natural Stone Floors with Neutral pH All-Purpose Cleaner or Neutral pH Dish Soap. Rotating Microfiber mop handle with Microfiber Towels or Wet mop is the best way to clean them. You can also use Vacuum with rotation brush.  Do not use products that contain lemon juice, vinegar or other acids on marble, limestone, travertine as these will ruin its appearance. Also, you must avoid using ammonia-based cleaners as it will dull the surface.

Vinyl Floors

Weekly cleaning is suggested using a mixture of ¼ cup vinegar in a 16- ounce spray bottle…

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Why Window Cleaning is Important for Offices?

The windows of any business are amongst its most prominent and visible features. Keeping your windows clean is one of the most important aspects of keeping your business looking great inside and out. Professional window cleaners can clean your windows and keep them neat and spotless. Below the importance of cleaning office windows thoroughly is explored fully:

BETTER BRAND IMAGE:

Many people decided whether they want to enter a place of business or not, or partner with that business, based solely on the way it looks. Routine window cleaning can improve the overall image of your company. When a prospective client gets into your office building, the windows will be one of the first features they notice. Setting up a professional window cleaning service will certainly leave a great impression on them.

INCREASE EMPLOYEE …

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Hiring a Janitorial Company to Clean Your Office

 If you own or run an office, you understand the importance of a clean and well maintained work space. However, with your busy schedule you might not have time to clean or oversee the cleaning of your employees’ workspace. Here are the three things you should ask before leaving your office cleaning with professionals.

 

How long they have been in business?  Some janitorial supplies are relatively inexpensive; most janitorial services will just purchase them and offer services to business owners without considering the importance of proper training before offering specialized services. At Clean Green Solutions, not only our staffs are highly trained with the expert cleaning skills to service commercial space but also only use environmentally-safe products to ensure health and safety of your customers …

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Benefits of Stripping and Waxing Your Floors

Your office floors can be easily scuffed or marked up when there is a large amount of traffic in certain areas of the home or facility, such as shopping corridors, offices, lobbies and foyers. A dirty floor can be an embarrassment to the property management of the company. There is nothing worse than walking into a business that has dull and dirty floors.

The following are some of the great benefits that come from proper maintenance:

Maintains Cleanliness

One of the most important reasons to strip, polish, and wax the floor of your office is general cleanliness.  Once the floor has been stripped, waxed and polished, it is also much easier to keep it clean. Clean floors are happy floors and happy floors mean happy people. Your employees and clients are the most important part of your business.

Reduces Moisture

Moisture being a major …

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Choosing the Right Cleaning Company – What to consider?

When choosing a cleaning company, it is important to pick the right one. There are so many companies in Vancouver that offer the same services, so how do you know which one meet your business requirements? Here at Clean Green Solutions, we have come up with some tips on making sure you select the right cleaning company. Here are some things to take into consideration when deciding on a cleaning company in order to achieve exceptional cleaning results, while keeping costs in check.

Here are some guidelines:

Established and Experienced

Working with an established, experienced cleaning company is the best way to ensure exceptional results, and keep your building looking their best. Look for cleaning companies that have been in business for a number of years and have good reviews. Check if they are qualified to clean the…

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Chemical-Based Cleaning Products – The Impact on Your Health

We all want a fresh, clean, safe, and germ-free environment for the company.  We often base our buying habits on how long-lasting and well the products work without realizing their impact on our health.

How do toxins impact our immune system?

Toxins are poisonous substances that can cause disease. The symptoms depend on how long you’ve been exposed, the way it got in the body and the body’s response.

Here are some of the ways toxins impacts our immune system:

Accelerated ageing

Brain damage – neurological and behavioural development problems, such as learning disabilities, hyperactivity, and ADHD

Autoimmune disorders and disease

Asthma, allergies and breathing problems

Infertility and miscarriages

Hormone imbalances

Degeneration of the body’s detoxification defences (such as kidney and liver problems)…

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10 Dirtiest Items in Your Office

Did you know that in the first few minutes at work, you’ve already touched the 10 dirtiest things in the office without you knowing it?

Here is a compilation of the dirtiest items in your desk space, just to give you an idea about the importance of disinfectant and sanitation:

Your Keyboard. Keyboards are notorious for harboring bacteria, especially as we press every single key continuously for up to 8 hours each day. Skin cells, food residue, and sweat spread easily in small spaces such as offices. With more than 3,295 bacteria per square inch, shake and wipe down your keyboard weekly with a slightly damp cloth. Your Mouse. Your office mouse is one of the most used tools in your office every day. With 10% of office workers admitting to never cleaning their mouse, a study found that they can contain up to 1,676 microbes per square inch.…
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Why a Clean Workplace Means a Safe Workplace?

A clean workplace means more than just having a fresh or newly renovated building. A clean workplace also ensures the safety and health of the employees and visitors. Health related illness and injuries can be prevented by taking action to ensure a clean, safe work environment. Here are the reasons why a clean workplace means a safe workplace:

Good Air Quality lowers employee exposure to hazardous substances.

A buildup of dust, lint, and pollen can create breathing hazards for everyone in the office, triggering asthma attacks, stuffy noses, and other uncomfortable health issues. Good air quality is one of the factors which greatly influences work space performance, as well as the health of your employees.

Clean, dry floors prevent accidents.

Making sure your office floors are free of liquids at all times is essential…

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What’s Your Cleaning Personality?

There are many different kinds of cleaners among us, and we all have different styles and approaches. For some, cleaning is one of those jobs we keep putting off, and for others, it’s practically a hobby. Which of the following matches your cleaning personality?

The Neat Freak

You tend to clean every day and get upset when your place is out of order, even though you know others would consider it fairly clean. As a perfectionist, you clean everything with attention to detail. You put extra effort into making sure your friends and family feel welcomed in your home, even if that means you need to clean up AFTER they leave.

The Bit-by-Bit Cleaner

You like to break down your cleaning task into small pieces and do a little bit when you have a spare moment. You likely have a relaxed attitude when it comes to your home, and can’t stand to see …