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If you’re looking to hire the services of a commercial cleaning business, but aren’t sure who to choose or what things to consider, the following information should help you make the best decision possible.

Cleaners suited to your needs

Business needs vary enormously, so when it comes to keeping your premises or site clean, safe and hygienic, it’s vital that you choose a cleaning company that can address, and accommodate, your individual needs and requirements. This is especially important if health and safety is a significant factor, such as in medical environments, in the construction industry and anywhere that handles food or drink – particularly with the recent pandemic.

Find out what experience a company has overall, as well as cleaning businesses in your sector, and what kind of services they can offer you. If you need multiple areas cleaning, such as cleaning windows, office and ground maintenance, then consider a company that offers a range of cleaning services.

Reputable cleaners

When a company comes to give your premises a clean-up, you’ll want them to do a professional, high-quality, trustworthy job, so look for a cleaning company that ticks all the right boxes. Read through customer reviews and testimonials online and find out if the cleaning company is a member of any relevant trade associations or bodies, or accredited by them – this is a sure sign of a good reputation. Where cleaners may have contact with individuals within an organisation, such as in a school environment, make sure they have been DBS checked.

Cleaning equipment used

As well as making sure a cleaning company uses equipment that always puts health and safety as a top priority, a good cleaner should invest in the latest technology and cleaning methods to ensure the highest level of quality results possible.

Fully insured cleaners

Make sure the company you use for cleaning is fully insured, and, especially, has liability insurance in place. This means that if an accident occurs whilst they’re cleaning, such as on a building site, you won’t be held liable.

Free quote for cleaning services

When contacting a potential cleaning company they should come across as friendly, polite and professional, answering any queries you may have without resorting to using pushy sales tactics. They should also be able to provide you with a free, no-obligation quote.

With all the right credentials to our name, you’re on to a winner when choosing ACC for your cleaning needs. Get in touch with our team today to discuss your requirements and receive a free, no-obligation quote.

Office glass partitions are here to stay, whether you like it or not. They’re stylish and give your workspace a professional look while still providing privacy – and safety in a post-covid world.

Unfortunately, glass partitions need more maintenance and regular cleaning. Otherwise, they can look cloudy and smudgy, affecting your company’s reputation and image.

Luckily, you can keep your office glass partitions clean and safe with these four tips

1. Use specialist cleaners

Cleaning glass surfaces can be tricky as the wrong product or cleaning technique can leave them with streaks and scratches. That’s why it’s advisable to outsource glass cleaning to experts that have the tools, knowledge and skills required to clean your office glass partitions properly.

Specialist cleaners use the right ingredients and equipment to clean your glass partitions and are much gentler, guaranteeing a scratch-free, gleaming glass surface.

2. Schedule regular cleaning services

One sure way to keep up with your office clean-up and glass cleaning is to schedule regular professional cleaning services. This can be once a week, twice a month or even once every three months, depending on the size of your office and the work you do.

Regular cleaning services prevent dust and dirt build-up while eliminating any bacteria or viruses that compromise the health and safety of your employees. They also ensure your glass partitions remain sparkling and clear all the time.

3. Minimise contact

Office glass partitions become dirty easily, especially if you have many employees. From fingerprints to sweat marks, they can quickly look unsightly, even with regular cleaning. So, ensure your staff members aren’t leaning against or touching any glass surfaces in your office.

This simple precaution saves you the hassle of lots of future cleaning and keeps your glass partitions streak-free until your next professional window cleaning.

4. Use a dry paper towel

If your office glass partitions are prone to accumulating dust, wipe them down with a dry paper towel instead of a wet one (this leaves streaks on the glass). Remember, it’s better to leave glass cleaning to a professional like Associated Cleaning Contractors as they know how to clean glass surfaces without causing streaks or scratches.

Contact us today for quality window cleaning services as part of a commercial cleaning contract.

A typical scenario that faces almost every accident and emergency doctor every time they arrive for their shift is the nagging doubt that they will be exposed to infection and could become ill.

The pandemic has highlighted the need for an efficient and rigorous cleaning regime and brought into focus how important it is for everyone on the frontline to have the right PPE and to be able to work in a clean and safe working environment.

The obvious problem is that if a nurse or a doctor gets sick, they will no longer be able to help their patients. That is why cleaning and protection protocols have to be the highest standard possible to keep everyone as safe as possible.

Let’s take a look at some of the challenges of keeping A&E departments clean and how outsourcing might be the solution you need.

No time for cleaning

Any doctor or nurse will tell you that they are fully employed with looking after people throughout their shift. Despite being acutely aware of how important it is to have excellent health and safety protocols, they are entirely reliant on others to help maintain standards.

Nursing staff and doctors clearly have to practice good hygiene and safety protocols to protect themselves and the patients they are treating. Still, they don’t have the same level of control over their working environment. This factor is especially true in A&E, as patients are coming and going at all hours of the day.

Many hospital staff simply don’t have the time to focus their attention on anything other than patient care and have to rely on the hospital having procedures in place that make their work environment as safe as possible.

The case for outsourcing cleaning

The ultimate aim with infection control and maintaining hygiene standards is consistency.

The problem that many hospitals struggle with is a high turnover of cleaning staff. They also suffer from employees not receiving up-to-date training and gaps in their knowledge of healthcare regulations.

Outsourcing hospital cleaning services can provide a solution to a number of these critical issues. This is because a contractor will provide trained staff and will be there to carry out cleaning tasks daily. For A&E departments, this is vital in keeping the main entrance point to the hospital clean and safe for everyone.

It is also a way of ensuring that cleaning processes and procedures are consistent, and that can only be a good thing for both healthcare workers in the hospital and patients too.

Get in touch with ACC today to find out more about the benefits of outsourcing your cleaning requirements in hospitals and A&E departments.

The healthcare sector has always been focused on helping people when they are at their most vulnerable. Over the last year or so, the value and necessity of the healthcare system has been exemplified, with all those involved in the medical profession going above and beyond to keep people safe and to minimise the impacts associated with Covid-19.

What has also become clear during the last 12 months is that a focus on cleanliness, especially in hospitals, is key. Medical cleaning is a serious business and must always be given the attention and focus it warrants, especially when considering the robust guidelines set out by senior professional bodies such as the CDC and APIC.

With that in mind, here are three key reasons why all hospitals and medical operations should be making use of professional cleaning services to keep their facilities clean and ensure the protection of staff and patients alike.

1. Commercial cleaners are consistent

When it comes to cleaning thoroughly, commercial cleaning operators know what they are doing, and that’s because they’ve been trained well and have done it all before. Cleaning contract companies are experienced when it comes to hitting tough industry standards; they know what needs to be done in what order and will be able to get the job done promptly.

2. Professional cleaners focus on compliance

Professional cleaners not only understand what needs to be done to ensure cleaning operations are compliant, but they understand the value and importance of being thorough. Cleaning companies know that; should they fall below the standards required of them, they are liable to be hit with fines and could also garner a poor reputation, and this is something they, of course, want to avoid at all times.

3. Increased levels of health and safety

The overall benefit of cleanliness is, of course, that it increases the overall levels of health and safety in any given facility. When people are at their most vulnerable or are liable to succumb to illness – especially regarding contagious diseases – the importance of sterilisation and a robust cleaning routine is paramount. Professional cleaning organisations know about the correct ways of disinfecting and sterilising and know-how to ensure that cross-contamination does not occur.

Want to know more about how commercial cleaning services can benefit your business? Get in touch today and we’ll be happy to provide a cleaning contract quote for you.

Hiring a commercial cleaning company can benefit a multitude of different establishments, such as factories, hospitals, construction sites and schools. However, this only applies when you choose the right one. There’s nothing worse than coming across cleanliness issues having hired a professional to do the job.

Here we discuss some of the common mistakes people make when choosing a commercial cleaning company, so you know to avoid them:

Hiring cut-rate cleaning services

While a good cleaning company tries to offer an affordable service, sometimes, an especially cheap price means you may be sacrificing the quality of the cleaning. We understand that businesses try to reduce overheads wherever possible. However, if a cleaning company doesn’t do its job to your high standards, you’ll not only lose money but also valuable time trying to fix the issue. You may also end up having to pay another company to complete the clean again. At ACC, we pride ourselves on affordability and quality, and offer a free quote so there are no surprises down the line!

Getting a company’s specialisation wrong

There are many different forms of cleaning companies, and some of them are equipped to do different things. For example, if you’re looking for a commercial cleaning company, a residential one won’t have the equipment and expertise needed to do the job. It’s important that you acknowledge the specific services you require before hiring a cleaning service provider.

Not making sure the cleaning company is insured

While cleaning may not seem like a dangerous concept, there’s still room for accidents to happen while they complete their work. This means that it’s essential to ensure that your chosen cleaning company has insurance, to avoid being put in a vulnerable position if something goes wrong. Having insurance also means that if the staff or supplies cause any damage, you will be entitled to money from the business. A reputable commercial cleaning company will have no issues providing details of their insurance for your peace of mind.

You can be reassured that ACC ticks all the boxes when it comes to hiring a reputable, experienced commercial cleaning company. For more information, don’t hesitate to contact us.

The purpose of hospitals is to make people feel better, not worse. However, an astounding number of patients in hospitals pick up infections from the germs within the hospital itself. With the world being in the grips of a global pandemic, commercial cleaning in hospitals has never been more necessary. It isn’t simply important – it’s crucial.

Improving recovery rates

Germs are easily transferred between commonly used services such as counters, chairs and tables. With an increased presence of organic matter and blood in hospitals, the opportunity for infection is increased even further. While protocols within hospitals do their best to address this issue, a commercial cleaning service can increase safety and ensure ultimate hygiene.

Because infections can be picked up from anything that is touched within a hospital, commercial cleaning and sterilisation is the only effective way to prevent the spread of disease. Professional cleaning companies have specific cleaning and disinfection practices, including expert protection and training for workers with an understanding that minimising health risks in hospitals is of utmost importance.

You can also minimise staff illness days by having a hospital professionally cleaned to keep away harmful germs.

Reducing the strain on the NHS

In the current climate, the NHS is under masses of pressure. Nurses and doctors have a heavy enough workload without having to worry about doing excessive cleaning. By hiring a commercial cleaning service, we can take care of these duties and allow your medical staff to focus on patient welfare.

Knowing a commercial cleaning service is taking care of the clean-up at the end of a long day in the hospital can also boost the morale of hospital employees. A clean workplace can have a very positive impact within the hospital, where stress means morale can often be low.

Ensuring patients feel comfortable

Patients put a lot of trust into health care professionals, and a clean hospital environment can only increase this trust and make patients feel confident in the medical services that are being provided, which will be achieved by a reputable and expert commercial cleaning service.

Here at ACC, we also offer commercial window cleaning for hospitals to ensure the inside is brighter for those, inside, who may not be feeling their best. For a dedicated commercial cleaning service that you can trust contact us at ACC.