Americans discard 4 million tons of office paper each year! This is enough to build a 12-foot wall from Los Angeles to New York City. Each 20 cases of recycled paper saves 17 trees, 390 gallons of oil, 7000 gallons of water, and 4100 kwh of energy. It also eliminates 60 pounds of air-polluting emissions…
Microfiber technology is arguably the most significant product innovation to the cleaning industry in the last century: Microfiber reduces time and energy on certain tasks. Microfiber is environmentally friendly and rarely requires the use of chemicals. “Microfiber is an amazing technology. It is used in many applications and is particularly well suited for cleaning because…
Spring is in full bloom and so is allergy season. Taking the below measures will help reduce allergens in your workplace: Control dust mites by keeping surfaces clean and uncluttered. Bare floors and walls are best, but if your facility has carpet, have it professionally cleaned often as this removes allergens deep within the carpet.…
Almost all offices contain artificial plants and/or flowers, yet they are one of the most neglected items in terms of cleaning attention. Most office staff ignore synthetic plants until one day the realization of being surrounded by ficus trees covered in dust sets in. But the thought of cleaning hundreds of filthy leaves or petals may…
A walk-off mat is a simple tool created to help a building or home stay clean and improve the indoor air quality. This carpeted, rubber-backed surface that is situated just inside the entrance of buildings or just outside a home is a seemingly ordinary object. However, a walk-off mat is crucial in preventing excess dirt…
The indoor air we breathe is often dirtier and more polluted than the visible pollution we endure outside. With most of us spending 90% of our time indoors, we are incredibly vulnerable to indoor air pollution. Poor indoor air quality can cause such problems as asthma, respiratory allergies and aggravated emphysema. There are an estimated…
Spills, drips, and splatters of food and drinks are inevitable during holiday entertaining. Unfortunately, these messes usually occur on our nicest linens, clothes, and recently shampooed carpet. So how can we treat potential stains on our valuable items? First rule, stains can usually be removed if dealt with immediately (and properly). Second, follow these simple…
A common misconception I hear from new customers has to do with our cleaning system on and around work stations. Our cleaners are trained to wipe down and sanitize all open surfaces during each cleaning. However, when your cleaner encounters a desk that is covered in stacks of paper, he or she is trained to…
How often are your carpets cleaned? Once a year? Once every three years? Can’t remember the last time? When carpet is neglected, soil builds up, damaging fibers and ruining the look and feel of the carpet. Plus, unsightly traffic patterns develop over time. This combination quickly breaks down your carpet requiring early replacement. However, regularly…
The majority of offices are cleaned after normal business hours; typically during a time when all staff and customers are out of the office. Cleaning without distraction and interruption is of benefit not only to you but to your cleaning company as well. In fact, when day cleaning is requested, the cleaning rate charged is…