Sustainable office

Eco-Friendly Practices for A More Sustainable Office

Going “green” goes beyond recycling a pop can or shredding old paperwork; it reflects a company’s morale and corporate culture. A sustainable business model has many benefits, including reduced operating costs, a positive public image, additional tax benefits, enhanced company attractiveness, and potential for growth and innovation. Becoming a more sustainable business requires a green plan from an operational level and a strategic roadmap.

When it comes to office cleaning, there are several eco-friendly practices we suggest. Here are a few recommendations to get started!

Install Motion Sensors

Motion sensors are an excellent way to reduce energy costs and feature various portable and built-in touchless options. They can be used for lights, sink faucets, water fountains, doors, and hand sanitizer and soap dispensers.…

Preventative office cleaning

The Benefits of Preventative Cleaning

Preventative cleaning involves consistent routine maintenance to establish cleanliness and prolong wear and tear. It is thorough and detailed and includes a variety of cleaning tasks, such as commercial floor care, bathroom deep cleaning, office sanitization/disinfection, and other detail-oriented cleaning tasks. Preventative cleaning is essential for businesses with heavy foot traffic, such as schools, malls, office buildings, and other large-scale facilities. Surface cleaning is not enough to sustain a commercial space. Deep cleaning is necessary to ensure optimal workplace health and safety.

Minimize Costly Repairs

Lack of upkeep makes cleaning tedious and can be a pricey business expense. Prolonged neglect causes irrevocable, permanent damage. Commercial floors, office furniture, and public bathrooms…

Commercial window cleaning

How to Prepare Your Business for Professional Window Cleaners

Spring is a popular time to schedule commercial window cleaning services for your business. The nice weather and longer days are ideal for preventing streaks and ensuring the best clean possible. Preparing the interior and exterior of your windows for commercial cleaners before their arrival is beneficial. Here are some tips from commercial window experts to ensure smooth and efficient clean.

Know the Location of Your Water Source

Window cleaning companies require a water source to clean exterior windows. They use a commercial pressure washer and a window cleaning solution to remove dirt, debris, and grime. Most commercial buildings will have a water hose hookup somewhere around the perimeter of the building. If you are unsure and cannot locate the water source, contact the building manager for further assistance. Leaving…

Office cleaning Vancouver

Effective Office Cleaning Tips

Effective Office Cleaning Tips

As the leading provider of office cleaning services in Vancouver, the office cleaners at Clean Green Solutions have their system dialed when it comes to keeping your workspace tidy. While hiring experts to handle all of your Vancouver office cleaning needs is often the easiest and most thorough way to go about it, it is not uncommon to try and handle cleaning projects on your own. If you plan to forego professional office cleaning services in Vancouver, here are 10 tips for effective cleaning.

Make a Checklist

It may seem elementary but a cleaning checklist can really help your office stay clean in the absence of professional office cleaners. Make a list of the most critical items and keep tabs on how often they are being addressed. This will give your team targets and tangible items to work on when it …

Office summer cleaning

Why You Shouldn’t Reduce Cleaning Frequency in the Summer

During the summer months, businesses tend to ease up on their office cleaning services. It may seem like a great idea to reduce cleaning frequency with staff taking holidays or extending their weekends and fewer clients coming into the office, but it can lead to more significant problems down the road. Putting off cleaning in the summertime can increase bacteria and germs, create an inviting space for rodents and pests to nest, cause more work for your office cleaners in the fall, and ward off potential clients. Rather than decreasing your office cleaning schedule, take this time to address cleaning tasks that have been put on the back burner.

Take Time to Deep Clean

The summer is an ideal time to schedule a deep cleaning of your office carpets, windows, floors, upholstery, and building exterior. Decreased foot traffic allows for…

Commercial cleaning supplies

Top 5 Commercial Cleaning Tools For A Thorough Clean

Commercial cleaning vastly differs from residential cleaning. It requires commercial-grade cleaning products and industrial cleaning tools for a thorough clean. Although there is a large selection of tools to choose from, there are five that we recommend.

HEPA Filter Vacuum With Attachments

A vacuum with strong suction, air purifying capabilities, and different-size nozzles and attachments is ideal for cleaning various commercial spaces. They effectively remove dust, debris, and allergens for a deeper clean. For allergy sufferers, HEPA filter vacuums are excellent for decreasing chronic allergies and asthma. Although these vacuums are more costly than a standard vacuum, they will do a better job and have a longer lifespan.

Microfibre Cloths

Microfibre cloths are reusable and highly versatile for cleaning all …

The Different Types of Commercial Cleaning Explained

Commercial cleaning is a generic term for various business cleaning services. Some cleaning tasks, such as janitorial services, are common from one cleaning service provider to another. Other tasks may be a specialty offered explicitly by a particular cleaning company. We are here to clear up the confusion and dive deeper into what commercial cleaning entails.

Office Cleaning

Office cleaning is a standard service among commercial cleaning companies. It involves daily cleaning, one-time cleaning, and deep cleaning of small offices and large office buildings. Vacuuming, dusting, surface cleaning, disposing of garbage and recycling, and office bathroom cleaning are just a few of the many everyday tasks.

At Clean Green Solutions, office cleaning is our specialty. We clean offices of all sizes all across downtown Vancouver…

Office kitchen cleaning

How to Ensure A Bacteria & Germ-Free Office Kitchen

Office kitchens are home to various bacteria and germs due to food contamination, heavy foot traffic, and neglect. A thorough hygiene policy, encouraging cleaning after use, and limiting the number of shared items can reduce bacteria and germs and prevent spreading. Here’s what your office can do to establish a clean and healthy office kitchen.

Schedule Routine Deep Cleans

Daily cleaning is ideal for maintaining office kitchens and preventing wear and tear. Deep cleaning is an additional office cleaning service that is highly beneficial. It involves cleaning and polishing office kitchen appliances, wiping down garbage, composting, and recycling bins, deodorizing dishwashers, sanitizing high-touch surfaces, and other detail-oriented tasks. Office sanitization guarantees a safe workplace. Ensure success by making…

Signs Your Business Needs to Increase Cleaning Frequency

Heavy foot traffic and numerous shared spaces make cleaning office and commercial spaces difficult. Without advice from a professional office cleaning company, establishing the proper cleaning frequency requires trial and error.

What is Cleaning Frequency?

Cleaning frequency refers to the number of days per week/month a business is maintained. Recurring cleaning occurs on a regular basis; whereas one-time cleaning involves hiring a commercial cleaning company for a single clean. Businesses have different cleaning needs based on their size, the scope of cleaning, and the type of foot traffic. Below are some common factors that affect cleaning frequency.

1. Company Growth

Cleaning schedules are partially determined by the size of a business. Large-scale businesses need ongoing cleaning services to ensure cleanliness…

Commercial floor cleaning

Expert Commercial Floor Maintenance Tips

Commercial floors affect the aesthetic of your business and can create an immediate first impression. Avoid letting your commercial floors get dusty, dull, and neglected by cleaning them on a routine basis. Whether your Vancouver business has hardwood, vinyl, laminate, or tile, Clean Green Solutions has the floor solution for you!

Put Down Weather-Resistant Indoor & Outdoor Floor Mats

Placing mats both indoors and outdoors prevents moisture, dirt, and debris from being tracked indoors makes cleaning easier, reduces wear and tear, and minimizes workplace safety hazards. Weather-resistant mats are long-lasting and hold up to everyday foot traffic, making them quintessential in commercial spaces. Avoid slips, trips, and falls by placing anti-slip pads under floor mats for better grip.

Use PH Neutral Floor Cleaners…