Best Practices for Combating COVID-19 Outbreaks in the Workplace

The global pandemic has reshaped the way we live and work, emphasizing the critical importance of maintaining a safe and healthy working environment. With new and increasingly contagious strains circulating again this summer, it is crucial to implement cleaning strategies that help combat airborne illness. Here are some best practices that every business should consider for employee well-being and long-term business stability.

Promote Hygiene Practices

Encourage and facilitate proper hygiene practices among employees. Provide ample hand sanitizing stations throughout your business and promote frequent handwashing with soap and water. Display signage reminding employees of proper cough and sneeze etiquette and the importance of wearing masks where necessary. Encourage employees to stay home if they are feeling…

How Often Should You Clean Your Business’s Exterior Windows During the Summer?

With more daylight hours during the summer, your business’s exterior windows must be looking their best. It may seem like a minor detail, but the cleanliness of your business’s windows can significantly impact its overall appearance and even influence customer perceptions. Here’s why regular window cleaning during the summer months is not just beneficial but essential for any commercial establishment.

Frequency of Cleaning

How often should you clean your business’s exterior windows in the summer? The answer depends on several factors including your location, weather conditions, and the type of business you operate. However, a general rule of thumb is to schedule commercial window cleaning at least once every 1-2 months during the summer. This frequency helps to prevent the build-up of dust, pollen, bird droppings,…

The Benefits of Stripping & Waxing Commercial Floors During Summer

With the days getting longer and the summer sun casting its warm glow, now is the perfect time to rejuvenate your commercial space: starting with the floors. Stripping and waxing commercial floors might not be the first thing on your mind when you think of summer maintenance, but it’s a crucial investment that yields numerous benefits. Let’s explore why this seasonal upkeep is essential for maintaining a pristine and inviting environment for your business.

Enhanced Appeal

First impressions matter, and floors play a significant role in shaping how clients perceive a business. Over time, foot traffic, spills, and general wear can diminish the shine of floors, making them look dull and worn out. Stripping away old wax from high-traffic areas and applying fresh layers restores the glossy finish and enhances the overall aesthetic…

Deep Clean

How Often Should You Deep Clean Office Furniture and Other Features?

Maintaining the cleanliness of your office is a must both for the reason of sanitation and the health of your employees and to enhance your employee’s performance. A dirty office with dust, filth, and bacteria in every corner is a sure way of making your workers sick and unfocused. It also becomes crucial to set up a frequent cleaning regime of the office and clean the office furniture and installations occasionally.

Here is a breakdown of how frequent deep cleaning should occur in the major sections of the office.

Desks

The work surfaces, in particular, as well as the desk and other objects that the employees use, gather dust, bacteria, and mess. Desks should only be slightly wiped down more frequently, though a thorough cleaning of desks should only be done every quarter. This entails wiping off all the items off from the desk…

Eco-Friendly Summer Office Cleaning Tips

As temperatures rise and summer settles in, it’s the perfect time to consider freshening up your office space and revamping your cleaning practices. It is also the ideal time to consider how your current cleaning practices are affecting the environment. Adopting more eco-friendly cleaning measures will not only reduce your business’s carbon footprint, but it will also help promote a healthier workspace.

Here are some sustainable cleaning tips to keep your office sparkling clean this summer.

Use Microfibre Cloths

Eliminate disposable cleaning wipes and paper towels from your everyday office cleaning and instead opt for eco-friendly reusable microfibre cloths. These cloths are highly effective at trapping dust, dirt, and bacteria without harsh chemicals. Microfibre cloths are durable, washable, and significantly…

Clean Office Carpet Tiles

How to Clean Office Carpet Tiles

The reason why many offices and commercial buildings use carpet tiles is due to characteristics such as strength, replaceability, and acoustical properties. Nevertheless, like any other carpet, the office carpet tile may get worn out through constant use and traffic or even be stained from spills. To ensure that everything is clean and all the dirt and grime are removed from your office carpet tiles, it is recommended that carpet tiles are cleaned regularly. This article focuses on guidelines on when to clean commercial carpet tiles and which methods can be used most effectively.

Vacuum Frequently

The initial thing a person has to do to ensure that their carpets are clean is to vacuum them regularly. Daily, you should vacuum office areas that are more utilized, such as corridors, and other areas that have traffic at least 2-3 …

Clean Green Solutions Supports The Children’s Miracle Network Costco Campaign

Sustainability will always be a team effort. Whether it’s small actions such as implementing green cleaning practices, becoming a green-certified business, or supporting charitable organizations that help make the planet green, or big actions, every action has an impact. Being an eco-friendly commercial and office cleaning company, Clean Green Solutions is especially aware of what it can do to help make the world a better place. As a result, they are proud to donate to numerous local charities that help make this goal a reality. One charity they support is the Children’s Miracle Network, on behalf of Costco Canada.

The Children’s Miracle Network

The Children’s Miracle Network raises funds and awareness for numerous hospitals across Canada and other countries around the world. Donations always stay local to help…

Ways to Prevent Poor Business Cleaning

First impressions are vital; the last thing anyone wants upon entering a business is to find themselves surrounded by a dirty environment. Implement good cleaning practices to create a more inviting commercial space for your customers and guests. As a business owner, there are many actions you and your employees can take to promote consistent and high-quality cleaning in your commercial space.

Regular Communication

Keeping a business clean will always be a team effort. It is important to communicate regularly regarding cleaning/hygiene standards and expectations with your staff. Everyone should be aware of company hygiene policies and updates to cleaning practices. Regular communication with your commercial cleaners will prevent miscommunications and improve cleaning. Sharing feedback, whether good or bad, helps…

Office Pantry Cleaning

Office Pantry Cleaning Checklist

A clean office pantry makes the employees healthier, hygienically sound, and productive as it prevents the spread of diseases, germs, and dullness. The pantry should be washed out to a tea level at least once a week or, at any rate, not more than once a month. Below is a list of tasks to do when cleaning the office pantry.

Empty the Pantry

The first step in cleaning it is emptying the pantry and clearing out all its contents.

This includes:

– Packaged/canned food items

– Dishes and utensils

– Devices such as the microwave, the coffee machine, toaster, etc. 

– Shelves, cupboards, drawers, cabinets, pots and pans holder, food processor, refrigerator, microwave oven, toaster, can opener, utensils holder, pot and pan holder, kitchen or pantry organizers and bins.

Wipe Down Surfaces

Next, wipe down all…

Areas in a Commercial Space to Prioritize During the Summer 

You may find that summer is a slower time for your commercial business – the weather is nice, and everyone is planning holidays away – but that doesn’t mean you should also slow down your cleaning. Instead, summer can be one of the best times to prioritize deep cleaning some of the areas in your business that may be getting neglected during the busier times of the year. 

So, where are some of the places that you can focus your cleaning efforts this summer?

Exterior Surfaces

First impressions are important, so as a business owner you must make sure the first thing your customers see when they arrive at your commercial space is a clean and inviting exterior. Take a look at your windows, walkways and other exterior surfaces. Summer is a great time to get your windows cleaned, especially if you want to take full advantage …