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In years gone by, the average employee thought very little about when their desk was last wiped, or how many people had touched the washroom door handle before them. Then, in March 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic struck – and suddenly, specialist cleaners took on a whole new importance.

It can be hard to remember what life was like before lockdowns and Zoom meetings took over. British workers lived under varying degrees of lockdown conditions for around a year and all normal working practices disappeared. For many people, life will never be the same again.

Cleaners’ new importance

As we started a gradual return from home working to our regular workplace, the commercial cleaning companies who had operated seamlessly in the background in the past had become significantly more important.

One of the few positive things to come out of the pandemic is a new appreciation of the essential job cleaners carry out in our offices, retail stores, warehouses, factories and other places of business.

Today, we all have a heightened awareness of the importance of cleaning, sanitising and disinfecting our surroundings.

Staff and customers feel relieved at the sight of cleaners working during the day, rather than behind the scenes overnight. It comforts us to know the same high levels of hygiene are being kept up, even though the lockdowns have gone.

Cleaners provide peace of mind

In the past, office cleaning often took place at weekends or at night, so the cleaners wouldn’t disrupt normal working activities. Today, research shows some companies actually request that cleaners work during the day.

This provides peace of mind for employees and visitors when they know professional cleaners are on hand. It makes them feel safe and lets them know the company cares.

A survey of 1,600 employees at the end of 2021 revealed around 50% were still worried about working in the office because of the threat of another wave of Covid. Seeing professional contract cleaners at work made 62% of employees feel safer.

Deep cleaning protocols

While professional cleaners have always done a thorough job, the additional deep cleaning and sanitising procedures introduced during the pandemic are still important today.

A survey of employees has revealed a massive 89% still believe workplace cleaning protocols are important. In fact, 38% of people said they might look for a new job if proper workplace cleaning wasn’t carried out.

Considering current staff shortages UK-wide, the possibility that employees might quit over inadequate cleaning is especially concerning for employers.

Preventing the spread of illnesses

As well as preventing the spread of Covid, a stringent cleaning and disinfection programme can also help to stop the spread of other illnesses, such as influenza.

It also reduces the risks for employees who have allergies and asthma by removing dust, environmental hazards and allergens in the workplace.

Busy shops, crowded offices and other public buildings benefit from frequent cleaning, with high-touch areas such as door knobs, lifts, escalator rails, bathrooms and desk phones requiring particular attention.

Commercial cleaning companies know the most efficient schedules and procedures to meet companies’ bespoke needs while remaining within their budget.

For commercial cleaning services, get in touch with our team today!

Sources:

How Commercial Cleaning Practices Have Evolved Since COVID-19

https://www.cleanlink.com/news/article/How-The-Pandemic-Has-Elevated-Commercial-Cleaning–28488

https://www.irmi.com/articles/expert-commentary/how-covid-19-changed-the-commercial-cleaning-business

Commercial and domestic cleaners are often lumped together in a single category. However, the truth is that these services are entirely different and concern unique areas of expertise. While a domestic cleaning service specialises in cleaning homes, maintaining areas like bathrooms and kitchens, and ensuring floors are hygienic. A commercial cleaning service focuses on cleaning workplaces, schools, and businesses.

The three main areas that differentiate domestic cleaning from commercial cleaning are cleaning equipment, business experience and industry specialisation. Read on to find out more.

Cleaning equipment

While a domestic cleaning service will typically use off-the-shelf cleaning products and equipment that you can easily buy in a store, a commercial service employs more specialist solutions. Using cutting-edge equipment and the latest cleaning techniques, a commercial service will also use cleaning fluids designed for professional use.

For instance, a domestic cleaner tackling some windows would use a ladder, household spray and cloth, while a commercial cleaning service will likely work on a secure platform and may use a water-fed pole system with specialist attachments for more comprehensive cleaning.

Business experience

Unlike domestic cleaners, commercial cleaning services possess business experience and Health and Safety regulation knowledge. As a result, they understand how to answer the specific requirements of a firm and can work around their operating hours to avoid disruption or loss of productivity. They can also offer ongoing contracts that ensure that organisations can plan their costs in advance while maintaining their premises in perfect condition.

Industry specialisation

Domestic cleaning only covers residential properties, however commercial cleaners have an in-depth understanding of a wide range of different work environments and their individual needs. For example, commercial cleaners can manage complex sites such as factories, warehouses, and construction developments. They can also provide specific hygiene levels required by care homes, schools and enterprises working in the hospitality industry ensuring operations always pass health and safety inspections with flying colours every time. Commercial cleaners include specialist cleaners for things like commercial kitchens or garden maintenance.

Hiring commercial cleaners for your workplace

If you require commercial cleaning for an ongoing contract or as a one-off service, at Associated Cleaning Contracts, we can help. Get in touch with our experienced team today to discuss your requirements and explore the services that we offer.

A clean environment can do wonders for your productivity. It boosts your staff’s morale and makes it easier for them to be organised and efficient. That said, maintaining a clean environment can be difficult, which is why we recommend hiring commercial cleaners.

Commercial cleaning teams are trained to handle various environments. They also have state-of-the-art cleaning equipment to deliver outstanding results. This blog post explores the scope of commercial cleaning to help you understand the value of your investment.

What does a commercial clean include?

There are two types of commercial cleaning services; general cleaning and routine cleaning. General or deep cleaning is more extensive than regular cleaning. It pays attention to all the hard-to-reach areas for improved sanitation of the space.

Regular cleaning, on the other hand, is more about maintenance. It involves sweeping floors, vacuuming carpets, disinfecting surfaces, emptying bins, dusting to remove cobwebs, etc. Besides regular and deep cleaning, you can request specialist cleaners. Special cleaning services with the biggest impact on your business include:

1. Hard floor care and carpet cleaning

Carpet cleaning is crucial for commercial spaces because carpets can harbour dirt, dust, and allergens leading to respiratory problems. Additionally, while cleaning floors with a broom and mop is easy, they need periodic scrubbing and waxing to maintain their glamour. Commercial cleaning teams are able to clean your floors on time without paralysing your operations. If you’re in the food or manufacturing industry, aim to clean your floors once every quarter to maintain a clean and safe space.

2. Commercial window cleaning

Dirty and cloudy windows send a bad impression of your business. Therefore, schedule cleaning at least twice every month, depending on your locale’s weather. Commercial cleaners have the tools, products, and expertise to properly clean your windows – even those hard to reach ones, so invest in professional window cleaning services.

3. Restroom cleaning

Toilets are an integral part of any commercial space. Without a strict cleaning regimen, you risk jeopardising the health of your staff and customers. If an outbreak occurs, your reputation could suffer irreversible damage, so always include bathroom cleaning in your cleaning budget.

If you’re looking for a commercial cleaning company, look no further than ACC. We have the experience, skills, and specialist equipment for any job. Get in touch with us today for a free quote.

The importance of hygiene and cleanliness in a commercial environment is essential. Whether you run retail outlets or a block of offices, creating clean and healthy premises will keep your staff productive and secure and your customers or visitors safe. However, commercial cleaning covers far more than a standard cleaning service. In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at this useful solution for a wide range of enterprises and institutions.

What does commercial cleaning offer?

Unlike a conventional cleaning service, commercial cleaning teams are highly trained with the experience required to tackle a diverse range of challenges and operating environments. Instead of simply mopping floors, emptying waste bins, and polishing light switches, commercial cleaners can deliver enhanced levels of hygiene. Able to access industry-leading products that cannot be purchased straight off the shelf, these cleaners are also trained in which solutions and techniques to use and when.

Commercial cleaners also use state-of-the-art equipment that delivers outstanding results while minimising disruption. To this end, a commercial cleaning contract allows enterprises to schedule cleaning for specific times when their business will not be impacted. Thanks to their advanced equipment and skills, professional commercial cleaners can also work swiftly and effectively.

Who can benefit from commercial cleaning services?

A wide range of customers can take advantage of a commercial cleaning service. While office and retail environments can use this solution, so can more challenging workplaces such as factories, building sites and warehouses. Civic and council buildings as well as schools and other educational institutions all see significant footfall. As a result, an ongoing commercial cleaning contract can be an ideal option to keep such sites in peak condition.

It’s the responsibility of every business owner to ensure that their premises meet UK health and safety standards. By hiring a commercial cleaning service, you can be certain that you’re remaining compliant with regulations, ensuring your business, staff and customers are never put at risk.

With the experience, skills and specialist equipment required for any job, our team at ACC can help your site look professional and in keeping with the latest health and safety standards. Contact us now for a free quote.

As a business owner, you know how important it is to keep your commercial kitchen tidy. Managing a clean and hygienic kitchen isn’t beneficial, it’s essential to health and safety. Although regular manual cleaning is important, is it often not enough to keep your kitchen safe and clean. In this article, we will explore three reasons why you should have your commercial kitchen professionally deep-cleaned regularly.

1. It reduces the risk of mold

There is no fungus that thrives in moist, fetid conditions quite as well as mold does. If areas of your kitchen have not been deep cleaned for a while, such as the areas above high windows or fridge walk-ins, you may find these spaces are harbouring the onset of an outbreak.

Mold is extremely problematic. It can cause asthma, skin rashes and other health risks to both frequent and temporary users of its newfound habitat. Once it has appeared, it is much harder to get rid of, so it’s better to stay on top of cleaning tasks to prevent it from claiming your business’s space, contaminating your food and harming your employees.

2. It decreases the chance of an accident

Sometimes, in the midst of a busy service, your employees may forget to clean up spilt grease on the floor and hob or do so incorrectly without using the proper cleaning fluids. Over time, these hazards can build up, resulting in a fire risk or causing someone to slip and hurt themselves.

Hiring professional cleaners to remove any build-up of grease and spillages is your responsibility, and it should not be taken lightly. The last thing you want is to be in charge of an unsafe workplace.

3. It protects your kitchen from foodborne illnesses

Foodborne illnesses can be extremely harmful and unpleasant. Norovirus, for example, can cause violent spells of vomiting which can leave someone feeling weak and shivery – and not all forms of cleaning work on this virus.

By leaving your commercial kitchen in an unclean state, you may be causing your customers to catch food poisoning or another illness and they may hold you liable for their symptoms. You could also receive negative reviews and bad food hygiene ratings.

If you want to take action and get a commercial cleaner for your property’s kitchen, contact the ACC team, today, through our contact form.

Schools are some of the most prevalent places for the spread of diseases, such as the common cold or – worse – flu. With hundreds of people crammed into small rooms, within close proximity of one another, moisture droplets are easy to transmit. But with staff members and pupils spending 5 days a week in schools, becoming sick during a viral outbreak is often unavoidable.

As an employer or manager of a school, it is up to you to ensure your staff and children are protected to the best of your ability. Here is how hiring a professional cleaner for your premises can help stop the spread of flu.

Disinfecting surfaces

You can wash a surface using warm water and soap, but this will only remove impurities and dirt that have built up since the last clean. Contrary to common belief, a quick wipe-down doesn’t kill bacteria or germs, leaving anyone who touches the worktop, desk or cafeteria tray susceptible to catching the flu if droplets have transferred onto it.

By using a strong disinfectant, a cleaner can kill off any harmful pathogens before they enter someone’s system. Whilst doing this will not completely eradicate all bacteria, it will drastically help to reduce the spread of infection.

Regular cleaning

Even if it’s just going around a building once a day, disinfecting and removing dirt, this action can make a huge difference to the viral control in your school. A commercial or professional cleaner should be able to do this outside of school hours whilst also being thorough in their job, so the process will not be intrusive to your pupils or staff.

Why choose us?

Here at ACC, our commercial cleaners are experienced in working inside school buildings and controlling the spread of harmful germs. You can be sure that they will make your decision to hire our services worth it. For a quote, contact us today at ACC.

Having a clean workstation is crucial for any business. Whether it’s in your office space or warehouse, a clean work area will help increase productivity and efficiency. In this blog, we outline 3 of the major reasons you should hire a professional for your warehouse cleaning.

Increasing warehouse efficiency

In a warehouse, if the space is clean, things will be easier to find. This means employees can locate items at a faster rate which will improve productivity and workflows. A clean warehouse will also make it easier for employees to focus on their jobs rather than being concerned with the health and safety standards of their work environment.

By hiring a professional rather than delegating cleaning tasks to employees, team members will have more time to focus on their work. Employees will also likely feel more valued if there is a cleaning team who is prioritising their health and safety needs.

Cleaning hard-to-reach areas in warehouses

A professional warehouse cleaner will have the correct equipment and appropriate training to do a thorough job, including cleaning hard-to-reach areas. This means when you opt for a professional cleaning service you know you are getting a complete, high-quality service reaching all ends of your warehouse.

Reduces the likelihood of industrial accidents

Injuries are sadly a common occurrence in warehouse workings however, with regular, professional cleaning this risk is reduced greatly. Hiring a professional cleaner can help with clearing obstacles and excess rubbish from floors which may act as trip hazards.

Regular cleaning of the industrial machinery will also help reduce the risk of them becoming a fire hazard. Professionals are qualified to correctly dispose of any waste reducing the likelihood of accidents whilst keeping your warehouse organised and efficient at the same time.

Cleaning and hygiene play a significant role in running a business; ensuring the safety of your employees should be a top priority and requires meticulous delegation. With professional cleaners, you can have the utmost confidence if the hygiene standards of your warehouse. For an accredited, North West cleaning and maintenance service, contact Associated Cleaning Contractors today.

Lots of companies understand the importance of using professional cleaners to create a safe and clean working environment. Not only does this create a better working environment for staff, but it is also vital for customers and guests to see that the company cares about its visitors and the sort of environment it creates for them.

Why your grounds are just as important as your indoor environment

However, not all companies consider the need to secure professional support when it comes to maintaining their grounds and green space. This is somewhat short-sighted when it comes to creating a positive impression of your company. After all, the outside of your commercial building is almost always going to be the first part that a customer sees. That first impression can go a long way towards creating a positive customer experience.

Whether you are a care home, an office complex or an educational facility – the maintenance and care an organisation puts into the outside of its building is likely to be a reflection on the organisation itself. Even with the best products or services in the world, customers may be concerned that poorly maintained grounds show a lack of care and attention.

How our maintenance services can help

Our experienced team have worked with many different commercial clients such as schools, factories, offices and residential care homes to keep them looking their best. We can offer one-off services such as helping you to clear over-grown areas, as well as regular ongoing maintenance of lawns, flower beds and shrubbery. Our professional staff take great pride in their work, and they are highly trained in using the most up-to-date machinery to create a perfect finish for your lawns and grounds.

We offer a general range of services including lawn care and maintenance, pruning and shaping hedges and shrubs, and planting and looking after decorative flower beds. However, we are also able to offer more specialist services to meet particular requirements, such as moss control and driveway maintenance. Get in touch today to find out more about the expert services we can offer, and to discuss your bespoke needs.

Office dogs have gained popularity in recent years and their influences within the workplace are outstandingly positive. They can help socially awkward employees open up and talk to the rest of their colleagues, improve mental health in the workplace and increase work ethos. There is even a national day dedicated to it called “bring your dog to work day” in June, which aims to encourage businesses to reconsider their policies on animals being allowed into their premises.

Although our nation loves furry friends, they can also harbour dirt, which means if your office has not already got a cleaning contract then now might be the time to get one if you plan on recruiting any four-legged additions to your team. Here are some reasons why…

They can cause smells

Dogs do not understand that they need to use tissues when their chops become sticky. Even if yours is well-trained, you can still assume that drool, mucus, fur and other bodily fluids from your new employee can quickly seep into any carpeted areas of your office and fester if left uncleaned.

Your workers might be greeted by a stale, musky smell when they next enter the building, which is never pleasant to sit through from nine to five. A specialist commercial cleaner can ensure that all carpets are pristine after each day, meaning that your rooms will stay fresh in scent, no matter how many canine companions you have in the team.

They may carry parasites

Whilst on a walk, dogs are also known to contract parasites. External creatures such as fleas and ticks can drop off the mutt and take up residence in furniture and clothing – even on your human employees.

Anyone, including an animal, would be disgusted to work in an environment which houses bloodsucking insects, so make sure that a commercial cleaner is contracted to vacuum the facilities on a regular basis to avoid prolific infestations.

Hire a cleaner today

Whilst offices should always be spruced up, whether or not they house a dog or not, hiring professional cleaning services from Associated Cleaning Contractors is an especially important consideration before introducing a pet.

Contact us today for a quote on commercial office cleaning.

If you’re the owner of a commercial building, whatever the business, you might be wondering what the benefits are of hiring a contract cleaner. Whilst cutting back on cleaning services is a tempting way to save money for your business, there are plenty of reasons you should invest in a professional team to keep your workplace clean. These points will make you less likely to skip on the essential services you could be missing out on.

It improves mood

You will find that the mindset and morale of your employees improve drastically in a clean workplace. This, in turn, positively influences their productivity, meaning you will achieve more as a team.

A clean environment is better respected by the people who work there, as it communicates a sense of professional care given to the space. It also helps them get into the “blank slate” headspace and come to their job feeling rejuvenated and stress-free.

It improves concentration

Having a cluttered space where items do not have set places is not only distracting but can give some workers a sense of claustrophobia – particularly those who have an excessive need for tidiness and order.

Having plenty of bins around and enforcing disposal of rubbish is a good way to keep the mess levels down. A cleaner who is educated on where your items are stored can help to clean up too, picking up anything that has been missed amid the hustle and bustle of a busy day’s work.

It improves overall health

Having a clean workspace is vital to keeping your employees from becoming unwell. A dirty environment can boost the chances of contracting bacterial and viral illnesses that can grow on unwashed surfaces or be transmitted through unsanitary conditions. As your workers are spending the majority of their week on your premises, you will find that they call off sick less in a clean environment, which is never something to dismiss. It also bolsters emotional and mental health too.

If you think your workplace could benefit from a commercial cleaner, contact one of our friendly team members at ACC today.