Office Cleaning By Bill Ascough At Isnare.com Ezine Articles

Office Cleaning.

When thinking about hiring cleaners for your offices, whether it is a small business needing a once-a-week service or a large corporate requiring frequent and varied cleaning, there are several aspects to take into consideration.

What services do the company offer? What is the best time for the cleaners to work to fit in with the workflow of the office? How does the cleaning company bill for its services if it is multi-location contract? What type of products is used in these environmentally aware times? Are cleaning levels consistent and maintained?

Services can include floor cleaning, upholstery cleaning, disposal of trash, cleaning of fixtures and the various outdoor locations of offices, such as parking lots, stairs, windows and basements.

A plan is worked out with each client as to the services required and on what schedule. Scheduled tasks include periodical cleaning and care of carpets, walls, ceilings and windows. Larger projects, like carpet cleaning can be scheduled over weekends and holiday periods to work to best advantage.

Basic daily tasks would include washroom hygiene, emptying the trash and vacuuming.

Some other aspects to consider when selecting an office cleaning contractor are security, the equipment they use and how they recruit and retain their staff.

Security considerations not only cover access to your premises, but also document security and staff belongings. Procedures are required on the sides of both parties. For example, when it comes to cleaning desks. It is not always appropriate for each staff member to leave a desk completely clear during a project. So an agreement is reached that whenever a desk is clear and empty of paper – it has to be cleaned.

Do the cleaners supply their own equipment? If yes, is storage for larger jobs required on your premises.

Considering the safety of your information it is worth enquiring of the contractor if the office cleaning staff have good references and also how are they recruited.

Usually a checklist will be used for each location, for example, in a reception area additional care may be needed as this is the first point of contact for the company. Suggestions for a cleaning checklist could include: change water in vases, water plants, clean sills, vacuum blinds, dust pictures, remove cobwebs, dust light fixtures and so on.

It makes sense that a clean and tidy office makes for a more productive environment and regular office cleaning, particularly of equipment such as phones, computer keyboards etc. You can easily catch a bug or the flu from other people who handle your telephone and computer. Maintain good hygiene by using an anti-bacterial spray and a soft cloth to sanitize surfaces regularly.

Remember when cleaning delicate electrical equipment to take proper safety precautions.

Look for the office cleaning company that suits your requirements best in terms of timing. It may be that a lot of your staff work late so an early morning cleaning team would be more appropriate and vice versa.

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