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You will be counting down the days until the office Christmas party, but cleaning preparations need to be made in order for a stress-free night. You may have important clients attending, therefore you need to ensure the office is a clean, clear and pleasant environment for the party. Here is your cleaning prep checklist for the office Christmas party. Declutter the office Before any cleaning can be done, you will need to declutter the office. If desks, workspaces and countertops are dominated with items the cleaner will struggle to do an intensive cleaning of the office. If not properly completed, you will be wasting the cleaner’s time and your money, as well as having space which is not free of germs and dust. Make sure everyone is made aware of needing their workspaces to be clear, ready to be cleaned. As well as being actually clean, the office will need to have proper preparations complete in order to uphold a strong sense of positive brand identity.

Now Autumn has officially started, it is time to up the pest control methods as the season turns colder, wetter and nature dies, pests go in search of somewhere to call home… your building perhaps? It is essential you know what the warning signs are of pest contamination, therefore we have written this blog to help you protect your property.

If you have laundry, such as commercial linens, washroom towels, catering items or work wear, we have one question- how do you wash them? Most have a standard washer and dryer on site, or use personal appliances, but did you know you could be causing more harm than good? In this blog, we discuss why commercial businesses need to start outsourcing their laundry services, keep reading to find out.

Essentially, Periodic Cleaning is best implemented when tasks need to be carried out less frequently or are integral in complimenting the daily cleaning. This service means that you have a cleaner arranged to come into your premises on a regular and agreed basis. This could be weekly, monthly or even less than that. The idea is that your premises can be perfectly cleaned and decluttered, but you don’t have to commit to cleaning more frequently than you need. This means you are more resourceful with your time and money, therefore less is wasted.

An outbreak of infection is commonly said to be a situation when two or more people are experiencing similar symptoms of illness. In the office, this is a common occurrence. However, some types of businesses are more prone than others (for example accountants, banks, construction, transport etc.) as more items are commonly used by a variety of people. It is the number of people using one item that makes the spread of germs more likely to occur. Therefore, your cleaning schedule will need to react to help limit the spread of sickness in your office.

It is commonly known that the office phone is a breeding ground for deadly diseases. Not only is it sitting in the main hotspot for bacteria, it has hands continuously touching it and mouths regularly speaking into it, that makes it riddled with germs. Those in the financial sector know the phone is a key part of the day, from the CEO to the junior- all can be infected by their phone. The amount of use means you need to ensure your cleaner, as well as yourself, is educated on the best practices to keep your phone truly clean.