Tools and Techniques: The 2 Keys to Sparkling Clean Windows
Windows are the bane of existence for so many business owners and office cleaning services. Cleaning crews can spend in an inordinate amount of time on windows only to discover, under the full light of day, that streaks and dirt remain. No doubt window cleaning can be a frustrating experience. We would like to let […]
Why Companies Combine Janitorial and Cleaning Services
Our industry draws a distinction between janitorial and cleaning services. Some of our clients draw the same distinction without even realizing it. Knowing what we know about the two, we can say that it makes sense for a lot of companies to combine janitorial and cleaning services into a single contract awarded to a commercial […]
The Top 5 Reasons Businesses Should Make Cleaning a Priority
Do you own or manage a small business? If so, how important is the concept of business cleaning to you? There are plenty of business owners who do not give cleaning a second thought. Whether it is retail, industrial, medical, manufacturing, etc. we have seen businesses that operate on a daily basis without making any […]
How to Keep Your Work Office as Clean as Your Home Office
Returning to the office after working at home for an extended amount of time can be a bit of a shock. Getting back into the office groove can be difficult. Working side-by-side with dozens of other people can make you feel cramped. If you made a point of keeping your home office sparkling clean, going […]
How a Checklist Can Help Janitorial Staff Stay Ahead of Restrooms
Restrooms represent one of the most difficult cleaning tasks in our industry. By their nature, restrooms tend to get soiled very quickly. Yet they must be kept as clean as possible at all times. Doing so can seem like a daunting task to janitorial staff. They are no sooner done when they must turn around […]
Facility Management: When Hiring a Cleaning Service Makes Sense
Facility management companies make their money by managing industrial and commercial properties on behalf of their owners. A typical facility management provider can handle nearly every aspect of maintenance, repair, and property administration. But there are times when outsourcing some tasks makes sense. Hiring a cleaning service is a prime example. As a leading provider […]
Cleaning, Disinfecting, and Sanitizing: What’s the Difference?
Emerging from the COVID pandemic has led to a re-evaluation of how public spaces are cleaned. And with that re-evaluation has come a new understanding of how to clean spaces in order to minimize the spread of germs. Success boils down to three things: cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing. No, they are not the same thing. […]
Beware: The Dangers of Mixing Cleaning Chemicals Are Very Real
High quality cleaning chemicals make our job as business and industrial cleaning specialists much easier. Things like ammonia and hydrogen peroxide can do wonders in the effort to make a dirty space look sparkling clean. But all cleaning chemicals must be used safely. Proper safety includes never mixing chemicals. The dangers of doing so are […]
How Commercial Cleaning Services Have Evolved Over the Years
Industries evolve over time. So do the businesses within those industries. Commercial cleaning services are no exception. The way we approach professional business and office cleaning looks quite a bit different from how things were done 10, 20, and even 30 years ago. Fortunately, our industry has evolved for the better. Companies offering industrial and […]
How to Establish Cleaning Policies with a New Service Provider
Bringing on a new commercial cleaning partner can have its challenges. Among them is establishing cleaning policies that will dictate what the service provider does and how they do it. Establishing policies is important if ownership and management wants to minimize misunderstandings, conflicts, and the potential for inadequate service. Here at All Pro Cleaning Systems, […]
News Flash: Workers and Visitors Really Don’t Want to Get Sick
Does your company make use of professional office cleaning services? If not, we’d like to offer you a reason to consider making a change: your workers and the guests who visit your business really don’t want to get sick. They prove it every year in the run-up to the annual holiday travel season. Getting sick […]