Follow these six steps for accurate labor calculations How much labor will it take to clean my buildings? For someone new to the cleaning industry, this might seem like a simple, straightforward calculation. Seasoned professionals know better. As a cleaning consultant, this is one of the questions I am asked most frequently, and even I [...]
Invest now to save time on cleaning later Most of us would never run our cars without changing the oil every 5,000 miles. The same care should apply to your professional carpet cleaning equipment. Regular maintenance and routine inspection can prevent downtime and ensure your equipment and cleaning crews deliver peak performance time after time. [...]
1. Work out what you do best and do it well You are never going to be able to solve everyone's problems so don't make this your goal. Instead, identify what it is you do well and focus on making it world class. 2. Build your personal brand This is crucial and will go a [...]
So what’s it all worth? That’s the question many are probably asking. Why do any of this? The answer, for Miller, is pretty simple: “There’s such a talent war going on that if your people aren’t engaged with you and connected to your business and your mission ... you’ll lose them a lot easier.” Turnover [...]
Ensuring the life of carpet with proper maintenance Carpet is a beautiful and sustainable flooring choice for homes, offices, schools, and commercial spaces. It provides a comfortable place to sit, work, learn, and play. It also cushions the impact of slips and falls, reduces noise, and makes it easier to learn and concentrate. But carpet [...]
An 18-month study conducted by the University of Toledo and Impact Products, a manufacturer of innovative tools and products for the professional cleaning and building industries, reveals that there are four core areas in a restroom from which most restroom odors emanate. The findings were based on field studies, air testing, and interviews with restroom [...]
According to some estimates, any one person can come into direct and indirect contact with floors as much as 50 times every day. If floors are contaminated, that contamination may now be on our fingers, and because we touch our faces about 16 times per day, the likelihood that these contaminants are now on our [...]
How to maintain cleanliness during the messiest months When seasons change and the wet and cold weather comes your way, it’s time to alter your carpet care program to meet the changing needs that ice, snow, and moisture bring with them. Regardless of the weather, season, or type of facility, ongoing carpet care is critical [...]
Now that spring is here many facility managers are in a “spring cleaning” state of mind, implementing complex programs to sweep away the remains of last winter.One of the most important places to start-and one often overlooked-is entry mats!While sweeping, and mopping is a must, replacing your entry mats can be often overlooked. Here’s a simple tip, [...]
