How Tariffs Are Affecting Commercial Cleaning Services

Every industry is feeling the impact of tariffs, even commercial cleaning businesses. Price increases on cleaning supplies are causing commercial cleaning service costs to rise. Many commercial cleaning companies are forced to source new vendors and reconsider their current cleaning supplies for local products or increase their prices.

Clean Green Solutions’ Commitment

Clean Green Solutions wants to reassure Vancouver businesses that they are committed to providing exceptional commercial cleaning services and are prioritizing Canadian cleaning solutions. We understand the importance of standing together as Canadians during uncertain times. Clean Green Solutions is a local, family-owned and operated eco-friendly office and commercial cleaning business in downtown Vancouver. Our goal is to maintain commercial…

Are Budget Cuts Affecting Your Office Cleaning?

With so much uncertainty, many businesses are cutting back and conserving spending. Although letting go of your office cleaners may seem like an easy fix, it will only cause more issues. Routine office cleaning services contribute to the success of a business by helping it operate smoothly. A clean, hygienic office reduces illness, boosts morale, and reflects professionalism. Instead of cutting back on office cleaning services, consider how your office cleaners could be more efficient.

Prioritize the Necessities

Ditch cookie-cutter office cleaning schedules and prioritize areas where cleaning is necessary, such as office bathrooms, lobbies/waiting areas, office kitchens, meeting rooms, lunch rooms, and other high-traffic areas. Eliminating cleaning tasks that aren’t critical or scheduling them less frequently…

Cleaning Workflow That Will Keep Your Business Clean

As we head into spring, many businesses are thinking about spring cleaning. Maintaining cleanliness throughout the year reduces costs by preventing wear-and-tear and makes cleaning more efficient. The key to consistent cleaning is regular maintenance, a streamlined workflow, and a thorough cleaning schedule. Hiring Commercial Cleaners to maintain your business improves the health of a workplace and its inhabitants. Here’s what you need to create a cleaning workflow that will keep your business clean and tidy all year.

Establish A Cleaning Schedule

A detailed cleaning schedule improves cleanliness by outlining daily, weekly, monthly, and annual cleaning tasks into sections. Cleaning schedules should include daily cleaning services and less frequent cleaning tasks such as seasonal cleaning, floor care, deep cleaning,…

Spring Seasonal Office Cleaning Challenges

Every season comes with its challenges. Spring is an important season to prioritize deep cleaning services to eliminate clutter, remove allergens, and establish a hygienic office environment. Winter can take a toll on a business’s interior and exterior. Tackle windows, carpets, upholstery, high surfaces, bathrooms, and often overlooked areas to create a lasting impression. Establish seasonal cleaning checklists every season to maintain your business to the highest standard throughout the year.

Allergens

Dust is a common problem in the spring. It lingers on office baseboards, commercial floors, ceiling fans, shelves, picture frames, office equipment, and railings. Professional office cleaners are experienced and know which areas dust builds up to minimize workplace safety hazards and ensure the best cleaning…

Eco-Friendly Ways to Eliminate Musty Odours During the Winter

More time indoors over the winter can make an office smell stale. Ample airflow and routine cleaning are necessary during winter to remove unpleasant odours and eliminate bacteria, germs, pollutants, and other harmful contaminants. In addition to airflow and cleaning, natural deodorizers can help minimize odours and contribute to a fresh-smelling workplace. Although many commercial products are available, we recommend using natural deodorizers for a greener office.

Baking Soda

Baking soda can be used to deodorize office sinks, garbage/compost bins, carpets, upholstery, fridges, microwaves, and dishwashers. Eliminate stale odours from commercial carpets and upholstery by sprinkling baking soda and letting it sit for some time before vacuuming. Combat smelly garbage bins by leaving a small amount of baking soda…

How to Maintain Office Windows During the Winter

Clean office windows improve indoor light, boost productivity, and contribute to positive curb appeal. Although commercial window maintenance is not often a priority in the winter, it is key to minimizing damage. Cold temperatures, frost, condensation, and bacteria growth are common problems for businesses during the winter. They deteriorate window sills and caulking and cause cracking, rotting, shrinking, and poor insulation. It is important to keep windows sparkling in the winter to enhance indoor light and boost morale. More indoor light minimizes bacteria and germs and contributes to a healthier workplace.

Deep Clean Windowsills

Windowsills are susceptible to moisture damage during the winter months. Constant exposure to dust, condensation, and other debris brought in through windows creates grime build-up,…

Professional Floor Care Tips & Tricks

Hiring professional floor cleaners to maintain commercial floors maximizes a floor’s lifespan and minimizes workplace safety hazards. Floor cleaning may seem like a simple task; However, extensive knowledge and training are necessary to avoid wear and tear and prevent damage. Commercial floor care can be challenging with so many commercial floor materials on the market. Skip the stress of maintaining your floors and outsource your business floor cleaning needs to commercial floor cleaning experts. Here are our top floor cleaning tips and tricks to ensure optimal floor health.

Maintain Commercial Cleaning Equipment

Maintaining cleaning equipment is even more vital than changing filters, water, and mop/scrub heads. Regular maintenance improves cleaning efficiency, safety, and quality and prevents costly repairs.…

How Green Cleaning Enhances A Business

Green cleaning is more than just a practice. It affects our everyday lives and impacts the success of a business. As global warming continues to increase yearly, companies are paying more attention to their business’s impact on the planet. Beyond corporate social responsibility initiatives, Vancouver businesses are implementing green cleaning into their daily routines. By switching to eco-friendly cleaning, companies can enhance workplace culture, productivity, health and wellbeing and reduce waste and pollution. Green cleaning can be vague, as every commercial cleaning company has a different meaning. A certified green cleaning business includes sustainable cleaning products and practices and has implemented trackable sustainability goals. Keep the following benefits in mind when considering eco-friendly…

How to Remove Salt Residue on Commercial Floors

Winter salt causes wear and tear on commercial floors by stripping finishes and causing deterioration. Regular floor care, maintenance, and floor mats can help reduce irreversible damage and extend the lifespan of commercial floors. Commercial floors are broken into two categories: hard floor surfaces and carpets. They are affected slightly differently and require different care methods. Whether your business has commercial carpets or hard floors, routine vacuuming and spot cleaning are necessary. Protect your business’s floors this winter with Clean Green Solutions eco floor cleaning services! Their floor cleaners are non-toxic, gentle on floor surfaces, and do not have harsh odours. Trust that your business is clean without causing harm to your staff or the planet.

Carpets

Winter salt doesn’t affect carpets in…

Hybrid Office Cleaning Frequency

Hybrid offices have unique cleaning challenges due to complex work schedules. Frequent cleaning and disinfection are paramount in creating a healthy environment for hybrid staff. Finding the right cleaning balance takes time. Although professional expertise will provide some insight, trial and error is often necessary when creating a hybrid cleaning schedule. Hiring office cleaners who are experienced in cleaning hybrid office spaces is beneficial and can reduce hiccups. After some time, you may notice some problem areas. Review these areas with your office cleaners and revise your cleaning schedule to maintain high cleaning standards.

What is A Hybrid Office Cleaning Schedule?

Hybrid offices are increasing in popularity for many reasons. Establishing a consistent cleaning schedule in a hybrid workplace minimizes…