You encounter a day porter everywhere but hardly notice their presence. They are the hardworking people in shopping centers and malls, commercial buildings, offices, schools, and hospitals. They are the ones who make sure there is cleanliness all around. Day porters are similar to janitors because both provide valuable service and ensure that every space…
Carpets are a familiar aesthetic and functional feature in most California properties. Despite being a convenient choice of flooring, its maintenance is no easy task. There are many things to consider in keeping your carpets clean and well maintained. One of these things that significantly affect your carpets is humidity. What is Humidity? Humidity is…
Green office cleaning not only improves your corporate image. It also leads to more efficient consumption of resources, higher worker productivity, and increased savings. What is Green Office Cleaning? Green office cleaning refers to the application of environment-friendly techniques and products in commercial cleaning. Green processes are designed to protect the health of employees, visitors,…
Tiles are one of the oldest and most commonly used materials in many building surfaces. These are often used for floors and walls. Use them as coverings for counters and table tops, as well as ceilings and roof. Many commercial properties all over Southern California have opted to use tile surfaces for at least one…
You should consider regularly waxing your floors especially if you are running a business that requires clients to visit your establishment. The floor may not be the center of attention, but it is the part of your building that suffers the most. If you are running a restaurant, you will notice how spills can change…
Bathroom hand dryers are a staple sight in the bathrooms of many commercial establishments and businesses. What hand dryers are there for is pretty much self-explanatory. What the presence of a hand dryer in a commercial establishment’s bathroom, however, is entirely something else. The presence of an object as simple as a hand dryer can…
You should know how to care for your hardfloor even if you are depending on cleaning services for your business establishment. If you own a restaurant, bar, boutique or any business where you allow people to come and go, you will realize that you need to maintain a clean and shiny floor. At the end…
Just because something looks clean does not necessarily mean that it is, especially in the office setting. There are many machines and devices shared by a lot of people, especially touchscreens. We are all familiar with what the culprits are – office germs. The telltale signs for office germs usually make them stand out. Traces…
If you are managing a business, you should know that dirty bathrooms are not a simple issue. It can have an effect on your employees, your customers and your business as a whole. It is a problem that you need to solve and manage as soon as possible if you want your company to continue…
All workplaces need to deal with dust every once in a while, and office dusting is one of the routine maintenance tasks that must not be neglected. Truly, those tiny particles will keep coming back and training your employees to clean may not be enough to ensure that you dust your office properly. These dust…
One important member of an office maintenance team is the day porter. These unsung heroes make your business look good. And when your office looks good, employees are productive and visitors are encouraged to come back. Janitorial services are great for deep cleaning, but they are not always around. It is not practical to call…
In a hectic environment full of busy people and with deadlines and meetings here and there, not everyone will bother about the dirt that accumulates in your office daily. Keeping your office clean and cleaning office carpets is important to make your workers feel fresh and relaxed. Why bother cleaning up all the mess when…
Clean windows are often associated with improving curb appeal and making a good first impression on visitors. You hire a professional to make your glass exteriors look as beautiful as the day they were installed. But did you know that clean windows are also important for your health? Dirty windows not only ruin your home…
Cleaning can definitely be a chore, especially when you have a spacious area and a busy schedule. It is easy for dirt to collect under your furniture and inside the crevices of your home. That’s why it’s incredibly important to regularly clean and maintain your house. After all, it brings about many benefits to your…
Summer cleaning is just as important as spring cleaning. Office buildings and commercial spaces are a hotbed for germs all year long. Around 10 million bacteria live in a typical office desk – worse than a toilet seat. Most employees go on vacation during summer. If you are planning a trip, make sure your workstation…
More and more companies are outsourcing cleaning services instead of doing it in-house. With the overwhelming benefits of opting for outsourced maintenance services, it isn’t hard to understand why this is the case. Right now, the field of business is getting even more competitive. As such, companies need to focus their attention to organization structures…
Janitors usually serve as supporting characters in most memorable movies we have seen. But it definitely doesn’t mean these janitor roles aren’t significant. In fact, a good number of big screen janitorial roles have received critical and box office acclaim. Here’s a rundown of some of the prestigious janitorial roles made in right here in…
Keeping a great working environment is an excellent way to keep the productivity of your office up. One factor to take note of is cleanliness. A clean office keeps the minds of employees free of clutter. It also helps in keeping all the files, materials, and paperwork organized! What’s more, a clean office is an…
Cleaning technologies have made cleaning and maintenance a lot easier and convenient. Professional cleaners take advantage of these emerging cleaning technologies to be more effective and efficient, and to provide better and world-class cleaning and janitorial services to their clients. The future of the cleaning industry is promising, with the emergence of disruptive technologies that…
Clean gutters make a healthy home. Because they move rainwater away from your roof, walls, and foundation, gutter cleaning is very important. What happens if you don’t clean your gutters? During fall, debris and leaves are blown to your roof and pile up along your gutters. If you don’t clean them out, they will stay…
The best cleaning tools will help you achieve the cleanest space you could ever have. Cleaning can be hard, and whatever help we can get from whichever tool is available will be much appreciated. Read on for some the best cleaning tools you should use for your next cleaning session. Mops Let’s start with the…
Your parking lot configuration says a lot about your property. It holds that much importance that a mathematician from the University of Salford has allotted time and effort to identify the perfect parking lot. According to Professor David Percy, the parking lot design should only favor one-way traffic and should follow a diagonal space layout.…
Winter brought about a lot of good things – the holidays, quality time with your family, and snow days! It may not have been everyone’s favorite season but no one can say that the snow wasn’t nice to look at. Nonetheless, with the beauty of winter came the onslaught of freezing cold temperatures, heavy snow,…
Winter can be a tough time to maintain floors no matter their age, style, or finish. People walk in and out carrying mud and slush, which make cleaning very difficult. Minimize the effects of wear and tear with these hardfloor cleaning tips for spring. Quick Hardfloor Cleaning Tips Sweep the floor with a lint-free mop…