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If you’ve had a negative experience with a commercial window cleaning company in the past, it could impact on how much importance you place on your windows being clean, or affect how much emphasis you place on regular cleaning.

There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding commercial window cleaning, and today we’re going to debunk some of the most common myths:

Some windows cannot be reached

While it’s true that there are windows which can be particularly tricky to reach, a professional commercial cleaner should be able to do so with the correct techniques and equipment. It’s what separates a good quality commercial window cleaning company from the fly-by-nights.

Professional cleaning services aren’t worth the money

Whether you’re putting the finishing touches to a new-build building site or tending to a busy retail premises, you’re going to need professional window cleaners if you want to make the right impression. Sure – it’s possible to divert colleagues or employees from other tasks to perform a spot of window cleaning, but without the correct knowledge and tools, you’re likely to end up with a substandard job resulting in streaks and missed spots. In addition to this, taking an employee away from their daily tasks leaves your business vulnerable elsewhere.

There’s also the health and safety aspect to consider: you could be putting your business at risk by expecting team members to clean windows without any training. Leave it to a professional commercial cleaning company instead.

Rain will clean the windows

Raindrops actually leave stains and residues on glass windows. Rain mixes with dirt on windows to form unsightly marks, and can even cause damage long term. If you want your building to look its best, it makes sense to clean your windows regardless of what the weather forecast says.

Spot cleaning will suffice

While a bit of spot cleaning to remove dirt caused by bugs or bird excrement is a great idea, this technique won’t remove tough or stubborn stains. For sparkling clean windows, you’re going to need a commercial window cleaner with the right tools.

All cleaning solutions are the same

Some cut-price window cleaners use cheap solutions which can leave film residues on windows. Only hire professionals who will clean your windows with the correct equipment.

Want to know more about commercial cleaning myths? Why not contact our friendly and experienced team today – we’ll be happy to explain to you why we’re the number one commercial window cleaning service in the North West.

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.

Schools are some of the most important establishments within our society, and a child’s time at school can build the path for their future. Studies have shown that on top of having good quality teaching and supplies, a clean school can contribute towards a productive and positive learning environment for students. Here are some of the ways a commercial cleaning service can be beneficial for a school.

Improved first impressions

While a parent or an Ofsted inspector will most likely take a number of different factors into account when judging a school, quality and cleanliness tend to come hand in hand. The first impression that a school gives is often the most crucial, and it’s almost impossible to present a good one if the school is obviously unclean. A commercial cleaning service can leave a school with pristine, tidy classrooms, polished floors and perfectly gleaming windows that are bound to impress any visitors.

Better hygiene

Schools are one of the most obvious places to pick up an infection, especially a common cold or a stomach bug. With a regular commercial cleaning service, schools will not just remain tidy but they will also be sanitary. With children generally having weaker immune systems than adults, it’s even more important than the number of germs in schools is minimised however possible. A commercial cleaning service will also ensure that any cleaning products or solutions used are the safest possible in consideration of students.

Higher productivity levels

As mentioned above, productivity in schools is likely to increase with an increased level of cleanliness. This doesn’t only apply to the classroom, but also the toilets, dining halls and sports halls. A cleaning service will ensure that each aspect of the school is thoroughly cleaned and tidied, encouraging the students to work to the best of their abilities.

To hire an expert commercial clean-up service for your school in the Bolton, Bury, Rochdale, Wigan or Manchester area, get in touch with our team at ACC – we offer one-off cleans to regular contract cleaning.

A few years ago, a major international airline conducted a large customer satisfaction survey; before reading the next sentence, feel free to guess what came out of it as the number one priority. The answer: clean fold-down coffee tables. You may not have given that as your answer!

Assessing the invisibles in business premises

The rationale behind such a response was simple: we can’t assess whether your engines are clean and well-maintained, but if your coffee tables are dirty we might assume that’s how you operate across the board!

Having clean windows for your office, shop, restaurant, bar, or other commercial premises might not immediately gain a sale or a new customer. But their absence might well deter prospective customers from even making contact. As well as allowing people to see in, where this is appropriate, clean building windows help a positive ethos to shine out.

Impressing employees, customers and suppliers

While you want to present a positive working face to the outside world, isn’t it equally important to make the same level of commitment to those who are employed behind the windows? Looking out through grit, grime, bird droppings or other accumulated detritus, can lower the spirits of those within. It can even then affect how they represent that business when dealing with customers, suppliers, and the like.

Gaining the benefits for your company

As we mentioned in our recent post on the benefits of professional window cleaning services, regular cleaning also helps add to the longevity of your windows. And that’s a useful word to remember here too. Making a bad impression can linger – like dirt on a window – meaning negative thoughts can remain in the subconscious long after actually seeing the offending glass.

A window into your world

Poet Dejan Stojanovic might not have had purely business benefits in mind when he wrote that ‘A breeze, a forgotten summer, a smile, all can fit into a storefront window’. But he does capture the idea of how much can be seen just from looking through (or in this case just at) glass.

To make sure your business or services premises offers a superb face to both the world outside and those within, contact our brilliant team here at Associated Cleaning Contractors. We cover the whole of the North West from Bolton, Bury, Rochdale to Wigan and Manchester.

The exterior of your commercial premises is a major investment, so it’s essential that you take care of it properly with the help of expert maintenance staff.

Let’s explore the benefits of a professional window cleaning service

Quality products and tools

Hiring a professional window cleaner will ensure that only high-quality products and the correct window cleaning tools will be used to tackle any grime, dust or dirt on the interior and exterior of your windows. Rather than having to take the journey to the nearest DIY store to invest in the right ladder, cleaning products, extension poles and cloths – and then find somewhere to store them – you can relax in the knowledge that a professional window cleaner will have all of the best equipment required. A professional window cleaner will also have the tools to handle any speciality glass cleaning requirements with ease, such as UV coated windows or stained glass windows.

Professional finish

The windows of your commercial building should be cleaned up to three times every year to ensure that it maintains a professional appearance. Weathering can lead to a build-up of grime and dirt, which can make water deposits and fingerprints stand out as the sun shines on the glass. For business owners, spotlessly clean windows can mean the difference between making a sale and being left empty-handed, as an immaculate business premises lets your clients know that you are conscientious and are capable of handling the smallest of details.

Extend the lifespan of your windows

Without regular cleaning, over time, debris and dirt can build up on glass surfaces and cause scratches and permanent damage. These abrasions can even weaken the window panes, which can lead to chipping, cracks and other expensive damages in the future. With their breadth of knowledge and collection of speciality tools and cleaning products, professional window cleaners can help make sure that your windows withstand the test of time.

If you’re in need of professional commercial cleaning services for your office, factory, building site or school, get in touch with our friendly team at Associated Cleaning Contractors today.

The demand for commercial cleaning services has never been higher as businesses begin to reopen, building sites get back to work and schools look to start teaching again

The coronavirus crisis has created a surge in the need for professional clean-up services that provide a workplace with a high degree of hygiene, cleanliness and health and safety.

It’s important though to only hire a commercial cleaning company you can trust to get the job done well. In this article, we consider the best qualities to look for in a commercial cleaning company.

Professionalism

The most important quality of all is professionalism, and any commercial cleaning company you hire, be it for the construction industry or to disinfect schools before reopening, needs to show a high level of professionalism.

Professionalism involves showing several qualities, including being on time, answering questions and queries in a timely manner and showing due care and consideration towards the needs of your particular clean-up operation. Professionalism in the workplace shows that the company are experienced, and can demonstrate the necessary qualities to get the clean-up done efficiently in this important time.

Qualifications

Equally as important as demonstrating a high degree of professionalism in the workplace, is demonstrating the possession of professional qualifications.

Here at ACC for instance, we have rigid Health and Safety qualifications that not only protect our staff but ensure a thorough cleaning job is completed. We have a SMAS Workforce Qualification, as well as excellent COSSH procedures too.

Attention to detail

Alongside professionalism and experience, the cleaners provided by the company should have good attention to detail.

They need to not just clean on the surface but really get into the cracks of the building or the construction site, to clean those hidden nooks and crannies and not miss a single spot.

Customer service

And above all, a professional cleaning service should also provide excellent customer service to their clients.

They should be available to answer any questions, to listen to any feedback after the clean-up and to do all this in a friendly manner. Customer service is important, so it pays to check the company’s reputation before booking!

ACC provides all these qualities and more, delivering professional commercial cleaning services across the UK. Contact ACC today to book in your next commercial cleaning service.

The world is in the grip of a worldwide pandemic, and the question of cleanliness and hygiene in the workplace has never been more important than it is now.

As businesses, schools and construction sites all look to begin a return to work, a commercial clean up will help to create a much safer, hygienic and positive working environment for everyone returning to their old jobs.

In our latest blog post, we take a look at why a commercial clean up is more important than ever before, as we start to loosen the lockdown.

1. It’s much more hygienic

Calling in the professionals will give you a much more hygienic clean, and right when it’s most needed too. COVID-19 can survive on surfaces for days, it’s thought, and the best way to get rid of the virus from the workplace is to thoroughly clean and disinfect everything.

You should bring in the pros to carry out a professional clean before you open up the office, school or construction site again because they are guaranteed to make the premises much more hygienic than you could on your own accord, given their training and specialist equipment.

2. A safer work environment

A commercial cleaning service will provide you with a much safer working environment, especially in the midst of the coronavirus crisis. Even though businesses might be returning to work, they still need to remain aware of the risks of the virus. The number of new cases is at a low, but it’s still a threat.

A safer work environment, is a cleaner work environment, and a commercial cleaning service will help you to keep the virus at bay again in your area when people are in a vulnerable position, and the country is at threat of a potentially deadly second wave of outbreaks.

3. Fewer employee sick days

A safer, cleaner and more hygienic working environment ensures that your staff are less likely to take sick days. With coronavirus still a problem, health and safety are paramount, because employees will still need to quarantine for up to 14 days if they show symptoms.

Fewer sick days will get your business or construction site up and running much quicker than it otherwise would be able to in the current crisis. Fewer sick days, means less sick pay that needs to be covered by your business too.

4. Higher levels of productivity

All of this adds up to a much friendlier work environment if your staff are happy with the level of hygiene and cleanliness when they return to work. Importantly, that means they are much more likely to be productive, and given the economic downturn, that’s more important than ever.

Not only will outsourcing the cleaning duties actually free up time for your staff, but they will be mentally focused to carry on with other, more pressing duties as you get your business up and running again.

In the middle of a worldwide pandemic, a commercial clean is more important now than ever before. Contact ACC today, to book in your next commercial cleaning service.

As anyone in the construction industry knows, there is a lot more to construction than simply building! A whole team of experts is required at various stages to get a project up and running as soon as possible so it can be sold or let out as planned.

The person in charge of project management within construction should have a clear and detailed plan from the very beginning as to which expert will be needed when, and those experts will then have to be contacted and booked in to undertake their part of the job at the agreed time.

From planners and designers to developers, builders and even professional commercial cleaning service providers, getting your experts booked in as soon as possible has several advantages:

A more detailed health and safety risk assessment

Booking your professional cleaning team early means that there’s more time available to consider the build in question, identify any health and safety risks and plan out how to manage these in advance.

Less chance of delays

Once you’ve got the building up, the last thing you want is for its sale or letting to be delayed because someone forgot to book the professional cleaners! Early booking means your professional cleaning service is ready and available when you are.

A better and more thorough clean

Advance booking allows for better planning all-round. The right sized team with the best experience for that particular job can be dispatched, making for a better and more thorough clean and no “rush-jobs”.

Also, when booking in advance, remember to keep your professional cleaning service informed of any previously unforeseen delays throughout; good communication will allow for changes to be made, dates to be pushed back if needed and will help manage the after-build process more effectively.

By booking early, you can take the stress out of professional cleaning and help make this stage one of the most rewarding parts of the entire construction process. Contact ACC now to book a professional commercial cleaning service and let us help you showcase your construction to its full potential.

A clean workplace can not only make your business look more professional and appealing to customers, but it can also have a significant psychological impact on your staff.

Let’s look at a few ways a clean workplace can affect the mental health of your staff:

Boosts morale

Some of the negative impacts of an unhygienic workplace include an increase in the number of workplace injuries and increased staff turnover. If your employees are constantly getting sick from breathing in dust and germs and injuring themselves on clutter and tools lying around, they’ll not only have to take more time off work but they’ll also start to lose interest in being a team player. Being able to breathe fresh air, use a clean bathroom and kitchen and easily navigate their workspace will boost staff morale immediately and encourage them to work harder and contribute to the success of your business.

Sensory stimulation

Everything that we see, smell, touch, taste and hear has an impact on how we perceive the physical environment around us and how we absorb new pieces of information. Excess clutter, foul smells and filthy work surfaces can lead to a mental block due to overloading your staff with sensations that will distract them from their day to day tasks. A clean and tidy work environment, however, will clear the minds of your employees so that they don’t have to worry about anything other than the job at hand.

Reduce stress

Our jobs are often one of the main causes of stress in our lives, and as a business owner, you’re responsible for the wellbeing of your staff. In order to lift some of the stress off the shoulders of your employees, creating a clean, tidy office space is a great place to start. An environment clear of clutter is proven to subconsciously lead to feelings of calm, so hiring a professional clean-up service can help free your staff of added stress so that they can feel relaxed at work.

For professional commercial cleaning services that will benefit your staff and set you on the path to business success, get in touch with our team at Associated Cleaning Contractors today.

You may currently have a cleaner or maintenance worker who provides regular cleaning services to your school or college, and while they might do a good job, having a yearly professional clean-up service has undeniable benefits.

We explore these benefits below and explain why summer is the best time for a school or college to hire a professional cleaning service.

1. Fewer distractions

During the summer months, professional cleaners can arrive in a school or college and complete the work they need to as quickly and efficiently as possible, as they won’t be distracted by students or teachers/lecturers.

2. Cleaners can become accustomed to problem areas

If a cleaner is in your school on a daily basis, it will be harder for them to look at a classroom from a fresh perspective; for example, mildew may have gradually formed on a classroom window so slowly, that the school cleaner is oblivious to it. A professional cleaner will arrive at a school with a fresh perspective and have the tools, knowledge and equipment to tackle larger cleaning problems.

3. Start the new academic year the right way

When the academic year starts in September, you will be greeting a new intake and will naturally want to welcome new students and their parents to a bright, clean school environment. If children or students enter a clean, fresh classroom they will feel more comfortable in their new environment and feel more ready to learn.

4. Enough time to tackle larger problems

If the clean-up required to get your educational facility back into top form is more extensive than originally thought, e.g. all the classroom and assembly room floors must be polished and waxed, completing this task over summer will give cleaners more time to complete the job properly, rather than rushing to complete it in an evening.

5. Identify health and safety risks

Professional cleaners will also be able to identify and solve potential health and safety risks, ensuring you meet all relevant health and safety codes before the new academic term starts.

Contact ACC

If you are interested in hiring professional clean-up services for your school or college this summer, do not hesitate to contact ACC today. Our expert team of cleaners will ensure your educational facility is in the best shape possible for the new academic year.