Commercial carpet cleaning

Carpet Cleaning Mistakes to Avoid

Carpet cleaning mistakes are easily avoidable. Understanding that not all commercial carpets are the same, and that they require different cleaning methods will help prevent damage, staining, and ensure your commercial carpets have a long lifespan. Our commercial office cleaners have put together some helpful tips to prevent you from making the same mistakes.

1. Not Using the Right Cleaning Products

Not all cleaning products work the same. Carpets and area rugs can be made from a variety of materials. Not using the right carpet cleaning products on your commercial carpets can lead to bleaching, staining, or discolouration. Carpet steam cleaning, carpet dry cleaning, foam encapsulation, and surface bonnet cleaning are just a few of the common carpet cleaning methods.

2. Forgetting to Spot Test

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Office sanitization

Office Sanitization/Disinfection Habits for the Future

Covid-19 has significantly impacted the way we clean. It has affected the way we live drastically to the point that it has made us rethink the way we normally do things. It’s difficult to imagine a life without sanitizing and disinfecting, wearing masks, and social distancing. So what can we expect for the cleaning industry post-pandemic? Keep reading to find out!

1. Increased Hygiene & Cleanliness Standards

Hygiene and cleanliness continues to be crucial. Because office spaces are high-traffic areas with increased high touch points, we predict employers will switch to touch-less doors, faucets, hand dryers and paper towel dispensers, light switches, and other hands-free options. We also predict social distancing and barriers will stick around for a while. As we have already seen, many companies in Vancouver are deciding…

Office winter cleaning

Office Cleaning Tips for Winter

Get Your Office Prepared for Winter

Winter is already here. What does this mean to your business? Between tracking in wet or muddy shoes, and bringing in colds and flu, your wintertime office environment can be a challenge at best. Keeping your staff and clients healthy becomes a bigger problem while winter weather rages.

A clean business presents a professional image, but cleanliness is also safer. Winter adds a lot of hazards that warmer months don’t. Slips and falls can happen if you don’t maintain a clean office. Reputation is everything, from clients to potential hires, the shape your office space is in is a big reflection on how you conduct business.

Adding specific tasks to your winter office cleaning to-do list becomes important, but since the cleaning workload is higher during the winter, it is best left for after hours,…

Eco-friendly office cleaning

How to Promote Eco-Friendly Office Practices

Many businesses are making the switch to greener practices, as ecological concerns are becoming a rising issue. This includes straying away from plastic, encouraging ride sharing or biking to work, recycling, composting, and switching to eco-friendly cleaning products.

The pandemic has caused business owners to question the effectiveness of eco-friendly cleaning products. We are here to help you better understand eco-friendly cleaning products and encourage you to promote eco-friendly office practices.

Create a Recycling Policy

Sorting uncertainty is one of the biggest reasons employees do not recycle or compost. Reduce the amount of waste by incorporating recycling and compost bins. Have these bins throughout the office to make recycling and composting just as convenient as throwing out trash. Prevent confusion…

Office cleaning

Tips for A Successful Office Cleaning Experience

The office cleaning industry is very competitive. It can be difficult to tell a good cleaning company from a bad one without ample research, interviews, and in-person walk-throughs. Luckily, we have put together some tips for a successful Vancouver office cleaning experience that will set you up for success.

Create a Detailed Cleaning Schedule

Detailed office cleaning schedules include tasks to maintain sufficient health and cleanliness in an office. These tasks may be based on personal preference or decided on by your Vancouver office cleaning company. Include tasks that are important or require frequent attention. No one knows your office space better than you do, so it is highly beneficial to share your insights right from the get-go.

Schedule a Walk-Through

Walking into a space blind is never a good idea, especially …

Office Kitchen Cleaning

Tips for Cleaning Office Kitchen Appliances

Office kitchen appliances undergo ample wear and tear from daily use and are often neglected. They don’t get the thorough cleaning they need to ensure a healthy, bacteria-free office. These tips for cleaning office kitchen appliances will prevent illness from spreading around the office, and ensure your office kitchen appliances have a long lifespan.

Don’t Forget to Unplug

Begin by unplugging kitchen appliances to minimize safety hazards. This will reduce the chances of electrocution.

Wipe the Exterior

Office kitchen appliances are located in a high-traffic area and require frequent cleaning. Wipe the exterior of appliances with a damp cloth and warm, soapy water. Food-safe cleaning products are an alternative option. Exterior appliance cleaning stops bacteria and germs from lingering.

Wipe the Interior

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High touch point cleaning

What is High Touch Point (HTP) Cleaning?

High touch point (HTP) cleaning has been a major focus since the start of the pandemic. Covid-19 has made us realize that frequent hand washing, cleaning, and sanitizing/disinfecting of surfaces is necessary to help prevent illness. With so many surfaces, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. Our cleaning experts have put together a list of high touch points to help you create a clean, germ-free Vancouver office or commercial space.

High Touch Point Cleaning

 Areas that are frequently touched by hands are known as high touch points. These surfaces include handrails, elevator buttons, bathroom faucets, doorknobs, light switches, kitchen appliances, and other frequently touched surfaces. High touch points easily spread viruses from person-to-person in high traffic areas. Hand washing, sanitizing, and …

clean green

How to Prevent Cold & Flu Season from Taking Over the Office

Flu season is inevitable at the office during the colder months due to overworking, travel, events, financial stress, and long hours. Because the virus changes from year-to-year, the flu vaccine is not always effective. Lack of healthcare coverage and paid time off can cause employees to work, even when sick. This can wipe out the entire office, causing a decrease in productivity and income. Keep cold and flu season at bay by considering the following preventative measures.

1. Place Hand Sanitizer at Major Touch Points

 

Alcohol-based hand sanitizer is highly effective for reducing the risk or spread of infection by microorganisms. Major touchpoints such as handrails, elevator buttons, door handles, light switches, printers and photocopiers, and other high-touch surfaces require thorough cleaning since they are…

Holiday

5 Cleaning Tips to Get Your Office Ready for the Holidays

The holiday season is a busy time of year at the office. December is the perfect time to get organized, schedule a deep clean, and focus on setting the tone for the New Year. These 5 cleaning tips will help you prepare for the holiday season and ensure your office is sparkling clean for the New Year.

 

1. Don’t Let Garbage & Recycling Overflow

 

Holiday parties, gift wrap, drink spills, half-eaten snacks, and increased foot traffic can cause an overflow of garbage and recycling. An overflow can lead to unwanted pests, unpleasant smells, and create a lack of focus and productivity. Ensure your Vancouver office cleaners know where garbage and recycling bins are located and make sure they are being emptied more frequently. This will prevent garbage and recycling from building up.

  

2. Clean Out the Fridge

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Office Window Cleaning

The Importance of Window Cleaning in the Fall & Winter

In Vancouver, there is an increased amount of precipitation during the fall and winter months. Rain and snow cause sediment build-up, leaving windows looking dirty and streaky. Commercial window cleaning is not only important for aesthetic reasons. It also helps improve lifespan, prevent damage, reduce streaks, and minimize illness and allergies. Create the professional aesthetic your business needs to stand out to potential clients and customers by cleaning your commercial windows on a regular basis.

Increased Light

 

Lighting is everything! When it comes to aesthetic, it is imperative to set the right mood. Bright, warm light, along with natural light is ideal for creating an inviting atmosphere. Dirty, neglected windows can affect the amount of natural light that enters an office or commercial space. This can…