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There are many commercial settings which could benefit from employing an external cleaning company. From clean-up jobs after a construction project has ended, to regular office cleaning… and more, professional cleaning companies can really help lots of organisations out. Keeping your site or premises clean not only looks after the health and safety of staff but also presents a better image to clients. Of course, it also means that staff are not taking valuable time out of their roles to clean up themselves!

Before you hire any cleaning company, though, you should do your research to ensure they are the right people for the job. Here are a few things to take into account before hiring any:

Look at online reviews

A good first step is to take a look at any online reviews the company you are thinking of using has. This will allow you to see exactly the kind of service they offer and also what their reputation is like. Naturally, you want to find a company that has positive reviews and is known for delivering great results. Doing this is as easy as typing their name into an internet search engine and seeing what comes up or taking a look at their website for client feedback.

Range of services

Another good tip is to look for a company that offers a variety of cleaning services. This could be anything from window cleaning to standard office cleaning and even grounds maintenance or decorating! By choosing a company that does it all, you are saving time and money on having to find different cleaners for each task. Even if you only want one certain cleaning task doing now, this might change in the future. With this in mind, building a working relationship with a cleaner who offers a variety of services is wise.

Check they are accredited

Any commercial premises will want to use a cleaning company that has accreditations to its name from professional bodies. This helps you to gain further proof that the company you use is up to scratch and also follows the relevant industry guideline when working. It also gives you full peace of mind that they are a reputable outfit who you can trust to do a good job.

Let Associated Cleaning Contractors help

If your business or organisation is based in North-West England (covering Bolton, Bury, Rochdale, Wigan and Manchester) and you need the best cleaning services around, call today on 01204 495 222.
We hold accreditations from respected professional bodies including the British Institute of Cleaning Science and offer a wide range of cleaning services. With a reputation for outstanding results and a customer-focused approach, we can help keep your work environment clean.

Anyone who owns or runs a business will know how important it is to constantly impress customers and clients

In fact, your operation could quite easily hit a rough patch if you lose the trust of such people. This is why you should remember to always keep the windows clean at your place of business. While the odd handprint or streak of grime might not necessarily stop you from offering an amazing service, it can actually be enough to make others question whether you’re someone to do business with. With this in mind, here are three ways unclean windows can send the wrong message.

Pride for your working environment

Unclean windows can essentially act as a warning light to people. They tell anyone who comes near your business that you don’t take pride in its appearance and, more likely than not, your brand. This, of course, could lead to the damaging assumption that you also don’t take pride in the service you offer. Unfortunately, it’s hard to shake off this assumption – whether it’s right or wrong – as long as you have unclean windows at your office.

Organisation within the business

It’s understandable that people will only want to do business with you if you come across as organised and trustworthy. You likely won’t convey this on a first impression if your glass is filthy. It suggests that you’re unorganised and lacking in the ability to get your priorities in order. How can someone trust you to do a good job if you’re failing to keep your windows clean – a job that is actually rather easy to organise.

Business Growth

Clients, in particular, will have reservations about doing business with you if your windows aren’t squeaky clean. After all, business relationships are formed on the basis that both sides can make money and grow together. Unfortunately, you’re sending the message that growth isn’t important to you or your business if you’ve failed to invest in a window cleaning service – something that is both affordable and necessary.

Let Associated Cleaning Contractors help your business

There’s nothing to stop your business from going from strength to strength once you’ve got clean windows. Therefore, be sure to get in touch with Associated Cleaning Contractors for a service that’s not just essential but also puts health and safety first.

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A clean environment is important not only for the productivity of your employees but also for the positive image of your business, and regulatory compliance. For most organisations, cleaning is a job delegated to some custodian employees and even in some instances, regular employees are given the additional tasks of performing the cleaning.

While there are numerous excuses your employees could offer you not to do the cleaning themselves, below are some serious risks and liabilities you expose yourself by asking them to do it.

1. Requirements for liability insurance

When doing your own cleaning, there are several liability risks you need to consider; these include possible injury to your workers and visitors due to slippery floors or other incidences such as poisoning by cleaning agents.

Hiring a cleaning service will ensure that the proper safety measures are in place, proper signs are displayed and importantly, that there is liability coverage in place to cushion your organisation from possible charges.

2. Compliance with OSHA

It is a regulatory requirement by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration that the business working environment is kept in a sanitary, clean and serviceable condition. Since this is the duty of the employer, they should not only ensure that cleaning is done, but that it is done in compliance with OSHA regulations.

While employees may fail to appreciate the serious legal implications of not following guidelines, cleaning services use professionals who will ensure that all health and safety regulations are followed, preventing any legal consequences by OSHA.

3. Decreased productivity of workers

In businesses where the employees do their own cleaning, their productivity and morale are reduced as they will be spending their time on duties that they were not primarily hired for.

Hiring a cleaning service will ensure that your employees stick to the duties they were initially hired for, maintaining their productivity.

4. Overhead costs

Doing your own cleaning also comes with overhead costs. These include the cost of cleaning equipment and their maintenance, the cost of hiring the custodians, and costs of workers’ compensation insurance. A cleaning service takes all this off the manager’s back as they come equipped with their own material and workers, ready to take care of any liabilities that could occur when cleaning.

The reasons given above should make it clear to managers that the best way to go is hiring a cleaning company to handle their dirty work for them. Besides avoiding the resulting risks and liabilities involved in cleaning your own business, you will be able to enjoy the professionalism and accountability brought by these cleaning companies.

If you require help with any routine maintenance or industrial cleaning for your organisation, feel free to contact Associated Cleaning Contractors who guarantee you hustle free cleaning services that will be worth your money. Browse our website for the latest cleaning insights to keep you updated with the trends in the industry.

Looking to sell your office space? Whether you’re expanding your business because you need larger premises or you’re moving to a better location, you’ll want to sell up as quickly as possible.

The last thing you want is for your company’s growth to suffer because you’re unable to find a buyer fast enough. It’s therefore vital to make your offices as appealing as you can. You’ll want to give the impression that a buyer could move their own business in straight away without having to do any work on the place themselves. Here’s how.

1. Redecorate

It’s surprising what a difference a fresh layer of paint can make, especially if you haven’t redecorated for several years. Old paint can discolour, peel and accumulate dirt and dust, which isn’t a good look. Also, your existing colour scheme may not be suitable for the next company that wants to move in, making it harder for them to imagine what the space would look like if they took over.

New paint in neutral tones would make your offices appear bigger and brighter while eliminating years of dirt and marks. It would also create a blank canvas.

2. Lay new carpets

Your carpets will no doubt have seen more than their fair share of spilt coffees over the years, and will probably have the stains to prove it. What’s more, carpets can wear thin and lose their colour over time, so lay new ones to bring the office space bang up to date. Or, give the old one a professional clean.

3. Do a deep clean

When was the last time you carried out a deep clean in all the nooks and crannies? After growing so accustomed to the same space every day, your eyes may not spot the smaller problems that prospective buyers could pick up instantly, such as that little bit of mould around the windowsill. Pay attention to the smaller details with a thorough clean up, and you’ll impress potential buyers; the last thing they want to do when they move in is to clean but a ready-to-move-into property will be very appealing.

4. Tend the garden

Companies will be looking for a low-maintenance outdoor area to complement their office space, and the last impression you’ll want to give is that the garden is difficult to manage. So don’t forget to tidy up outdoors as well!

Need help getting ready for a commercial property sale? Associated Cleaning Contractors can provide all of these services and more, so contact us today.

It’s not just our house that needs to be kept clean for everyone to be happy and healthy; considering the amount of time each day that people spend in the office then it’s just as important that this environment is kept clean. However, it’s unrealistic to expect your office staff to focus on cleaning, as this detracts from their actual job.

Here are three reasons why getting your office cleaned professionally can boost your business.

1. Workplace stress is dramatically reduced

The office is usually a stressful environment; with loud noises from telephone calls and the intensity of constant emails, a dirty office is the last thing your employees need. Clean and tidy environments are proven to improve the mental wellbeing of those who use them, and this will have positive impacts on your staff’s happiness and efficiency.

2. Better first impressions

Whenever someone comes to your office for a meeting, they will get an impression of your company through the office environment. A clean and clutter free office will give off an air of professionalism and is likely to help your first meeting result in a more positive outcome for your business. Regardless of who you are meeting, whether it be a potential new client, an existing business partner, or if you are receiving an official inspection, a clean office will do wonders for that all-important first impression.

3. Boosted productivity

Staff tend to work better when there are no distractions. While there is little you can do about some of these, one thing you have direct control over is the distraction of dirt. By having a clean office, there are fewer distractions, which means that office productivity should improve. Also, by removing dirt and mould, the sickness rates of your office are also likely to decrease, something else that will boost your business’ productivity rates. As such, any investment you make into professional cleaning will quickly be recouped and then overshadowed by improved employee wellbeing.

At ACC, we provide professional commercial cleaning service to offices and factories. All of our contracts are bespoke, designed specifically for your needs. For more information about how we can help you, please contact us.

Most companies aim to promote and ensure a clean office environment because it is essential to their overall success. Since it is important to have a neat look in the office environment, most firms prefer seeking services of a professional and commercial cleaning service rather than hiring a full-time care-taker. The cleaning staff usually come in after work hours. Due to the increasing number of firms in the industry, here are a few factors to consider when choosing a suitable professional cleaning company:

1. Cleaning Checklist

The company must engage the professional cleaning service provider to communicate its expectations of the services they require. A company must specify whether there are specific areas that the professional cleaning service provider needs to clean or a particular process that the service provider must follow. The cleaning service provider should create a checklist based on the individual company to suit its needs.

2. Previous Industry Experience

When considering a professional cleaning service provider, it is important to check whether they have the relevant experience to meet the company’s needs. Often, professional cleaning service providers that have been in operation for a long time with various clients possess the relevant experience to provide satisfactory services to customers. Check to see if the cleaning service are members of an industry association, like The British Institute of Cleaning Services, which is often a sign they work to clear quality standards. ACC are members of a number of industry associations including The British Institute of Cleaning Science, SMAS Worksafe, Federation of Window Cleaners, and Construction Line.

3. Cleaning Supplies

A firm should consider whether the professional cleaning service provider will supply the cleaning products at fair costs. The consideration will provide adequate information on the suitability of the company to meet the desired cleaning standards to the client. A client should also consider the type of chemicals in the cleaning supplies to ensure health and safety for its employees.

4. Proof of Insurance

It is important for companies to request the insurance documents of the professional cleaning service provider they wish to contract. If the cleaning company lacks insurance, the customer will be fully responsible for accidents that could occur during the cleaning period. It is advisable for a client to hire firms that have appropriate insurance to cover their clients in the event of an occurrence of risk.

5. The ability of the Service Provider to Give References from Other Clients

It is essential to ask the cleaning company for references from the clients they have previously offered their services to. Reputable companies are often willing to provide contact details of the references of their clients. Contact those clients and ask them how happy they were with the cleaning services they received.

Contact ACC

Get the best professional commercial cleaning service providers by contacting Associated Cleaning Contractors for a free quote. Qualified professionals will assist you.

When you are running a business, there are many things to think about. This may include marketing to keeping on top of your company finances or offering the best customer service to your clients; all these key areas are what will help you to succeed over time and grow as a business.
One important area that you may not currently think about is professional window cleaning for your premises. However, it is something you should pay attention to  and any money spent here is actually an investment for your company’s future.

But what exactly can having your windows cleaned professionally do for you?

Better brand image to clients and public

Perhaps the most important benefit lies around the clean, modern image it will help you project to the world. Work premises that have clean, sparkling windows give a much better general impression to people. This could be clients who are coming into see you on-site or members of the public passing by. By keeping your windows clean, you are creating a positive impression that will make people want to do business with you and use your services.

Employee wellbeing

All business leaders know that it is their staff who will make their business a success or not. Recruiting top talent and hanging onto it is nigh on impossible if you provide a poor working environment. Staff will not enjoy coming in, not perform to their best, and then soon leave for another business that is more pleasant to work for. Having your windows cleaned helps to show staff you care about them and the conditions they have to work in. This in turn makes them more likely to remain loyal to you and be happy enough to perform to their best.

Keeps the building in good condition

Another great advantage of professional window cleaning for businesses is how it looks after the building you are in. This is especially true if you are renting the space and need to keep it looked after as part of your contract. Even if you own the building, it still makes sense to keep it in good repair for when you may choose to sell on.

Call ACC today

Here at Associated Cleaning Contractors, we offer top class window cleaning services to businesses who need an office, or have a factory premise to maintain. Give us a call today on 01204 495 222 to find out more. We are sure you will love not only our expert and friendly service but also the super clean windows we will deliver.