Will Self-Aware Robots Ever Be Cleaning Our Offices?
It is fun to think about what the future might hold in terms of robots and AI. Films, television, and science fiction novels all point to a future of self-aware robots capable of doing everything humans can do. Is such a scenario a reasonable assumption for the cleaning industry? Probably not. It is true that […]
5 Interesting Things Commercial Cleaners Know About Carpet
The team here at All Pro Cleaning Systems is passionate about creating clean spaces for clients. Whether it is industrial, business, or office cleaning, we want to do it right every single time. That’s only possible if we continue adding to our knowledge base. Take commercial carpet cleaning. There is a lot more to it […]
Cleaning Mistakes That Could Lead to Cross Contamination
Cross contamination is a longstanding concern among companies offering commercial cleaning services. But in recent years, thanks to COVID, more industries have become more concerned about cross contamination. Therefore, we feel it is necessary to address the topic from a cleaning standpoint. Whether we are cleaning an industrial or business location, a medical facility, or […]
How Does Your Facility Management Company Schedule Cleaning?
Some of the most fascinating clients we work for are facility management companies. Whether a company manages commercial properties, residential properties, or both, cleaning can be a nightmare from scheduling and priority standpoints. How facility management companies go about it can be very different from one to the next. From our perspective, it is sometimes […]
The Basics of Summer Cleaning for Private Schools
Even as this post is being written, school administrators and teachers alike are counting down the days until summer break begins. Maintenance crews are also keeping an eye on the calendar, but for a different reason. They know that summer is the time for deep cleaning. They also know that the summer weeks will fly […]
When Time Saved Offsets the Cost of Commercial Cleaning Services
Have you ever considered professional cleaning services for your business only to nix the idea because you did not want to spend the extra money? Cost is a valid concern. There are circumstances under which the financial cost doesn’t justify the benefit of hiring professionals. But more often than not, time saved offsets the cost […]
Why Residential and Commercial Cleaning Are Incompatible
The cleaning industry is dominated by two types of service providers: residential and commercial cleaners. As a business owner, you might assume that commercial cleaning is just residential cleaning supported by more expensive cleaning solutions and equipment. But it’s not. Residential and commercial cleaning are distinctly different practices. It turns out their practices are also […]
Dry Ice Blasting: An Alternative to Traditional Power Washing
Facility management companies rely on a long list of cleaning methods to address everything from floors and windows to exterior walkways and concrete. Some of the toughest cleaning jobs in facilities management are best left to power washing. But now, there is a new kid on the block known as dry ice blasting. It is […]
Maintaining Private School Floors Between Deep Cleanings
Private school environments are unique in many different ways. From a cleaning standpoint, it is difficult to schedule deep cleaning when school is in session. Deep cleaning takes time that the maintenance staff just doesn’t have between classes. So schools need to pay close attention to routine maintenance that keeps things in order between deep […]
Using Bar Mops as Your All-Purpose Cleaning Towels
There is no shortage of options when it comes to all-purpose cleaning towels. We would be willing to bet that you can purchase cleaning towels from your current cleaning supplies provider. But before you make your next purchase, we’d like to offer a suggestion: bar mops. A bar mop is a specific kind of towel […]
What Is a Day Porter and Does Your Company Need One?
Commercial cleaning services coming in at night is pretty standard for our industry. The overnight hours are when business activities are at a minimum. But what about during the day? Who manages daily cleaning tasks during normal business hours? In our industry, that person is known as a day porter. Some companies call their day […]
