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Countless offices in the UK are currently empty or almost empty, while personnel follow Covid-19 restrictions and work from home. One of the things companies can do in the interim is to arrange thorough deep cleans of premises. Or, make arrangements for the great day when life (and work) returns to normal.

Let’s explore what’s involved in deep cleans and tackling pollutant build-up in unused offices

The deep cleaning processes

The Coronavirus protection protocols have in many ways already been covered by firms offering health and safety orientated clean-ups. They already have both the necessary equipment and fluids, and the skills, to create hygienic finishes on any surface; from the deepest lobby carpets to expensive and complex equipment.

What does ‘deep clean’ actually mean, though? It goes beyond the standard office cleaning tasks and looks at places where dirt, grit, grease and other substances can settle and build over time. Possibly the places even the most scrupulous in-house cleaners forget to look!

This can include, for instance, the blades of ceiling fans, mouldings between walls and ceilings, around baseboards and under office furniture that is rarely moved.

Some of the worst places ‘nasties’ can lurk are not necessarily your office toilets. Think for a minute about door handles, bannister rails and light switches! How many times do they get touched, compared to how many times they get a professional clean-up?

Getting offices back up and running

This virus has confirmed that keeping workplaces hygienically clean should be standard practice to guard against unexpected enemies.

Please don’t imagine that having an office that’s unused means a quick tidy and dust will get it back operational once the restrictions end. It is vital to book a deep clean of empty office space, just before staff return.

One of the perils of empty buildings is the lack of ventilation which can cause unhealthy moulds to build up, especially in pockets of condensation. These – like other office pollutants – are not always visible to the untrained eye.

How to arrange deep cleans and post-virus cleans

The team at Associated Cleaning Contractors completely understands the impact Covid-19 has had all sectors of the economy and society. If we can help to keep your business running with a deep clean – or get it ready when restrictions are lifted – we are happy to discuss fees that are affordable to your organisation. Contact us to arrange a free quote.

If you’ve just finished construction on a big project, you can be forgiven for thinking the job is done. After all, you’ve just spent months working on a school, or large commercial complex, and the structure is finally finished. However, the job isn’t truly done until commercial cleaners have done their work. Here’s how professional commercial cleaning services are vital to any construction work.

It makes the site look more professional

If you finish a job and just do a quick skim around to get rid of anything that’s obviously messy, it’s likely that you’ll miss some important things lying around. By comparison, professional cleaners sweep the site in order to make sure absolutely everything is neat and tidy for the incoming client. In future, these clients will remember that they worked with a construction company that not only delivered the structure they requested to a high standard, but also that it didn’t require any more work or cleaning to make it ready to move in. A good looking product will keep clients coming back for project after project.

Health and Safety assurances

No matter how effectively you believe you may have swept the site, lost tools or other hazards may still be lying around which you may not have noticed. This is an even greater issue when building properties for young people, such as schools. Where issues may otherwise slip through the cracks, an effective and professional commercial cleaning service effectively removes this risk as any property can be thoroughly swept during the process of a clean. Your company can benefit by becoming more protected from lawsuits if hazards remain, and it helps your reputation too.

They’re cost-effective in the long run

Many less experienced or competent cleaning companies can have issues where their clean doesn’t quite get into every nook and cranny, or needs to be double-checked to be sure that the clean was effective. This means getting in another cleaning crew, which can be expensive and keep driving costs up if it’s a regular occurrence, harming your bottom line.

If these services interest you, get in contact with Associated Cleaning Contractors. We have years of experience in commercial cleaning and after build clean up, and can guarantee the quality your company needs to profit in the future. Call us on 01204 495 222 for a quote, and get the commercial cleaning your business deserves.

When did you last hire a commercial cleaning service? Did they do a decent enough job for you to want to use their services again? While you can do most of the cleaning yourself and make your workplace clean and tidy, there are those jobs that you must admit, are beyond your cleaning skills.

Having a clean and tidy business environment directly relates to the health and safety of yourself and your employees.

There are, however, a few common misconceptions that could deter you from using a commercial cleaning service. We’re here today to clear a few things up.

Here’s a rundown of four common myths surrounding commercial cleaning.

1. Commercial cleaning services are expensive

Most people think that commercial cleaning services are too expensive and not worth the investment. In truth, most of these cleaning services are quite affordable and offer great value for money.

In addition, you can tailor the cleaning service to suit your budget, so you don’t overspend.

2. They all give substandard service

You may have heard a friend or associate complain about the poor service they got from using a commercial cleaning service. This is likely due to the rise of unprofessional cleaning services out there.

Many professional commercial cleaning services provide quality services and hire only experienced and qualified cleaners for their work. The upside is that you can find these professional cleaners through client reviews, the services they offer, transparent pricing, etc.

Don’t fall victim to unprofessional commercial cleaners who’re only after your money and do substandard work.

3. Commercial cleaning interferes with your premises

Most business owners suspect that the clean-up crew that they hire could interfere with their premises. This isn’t true. Professional cleaning service providers are trained and prepared to ensure that they handle your equipment professionally. This includes avoiding any interruptions of your arrangements in any way.

Your property will look sparkling clean without a single item being out of place.

4. Communication is poor

You may be afraid to outsource a cleaning service because you think that communication can break down in the process. This may be an instance when dealing with unprofessional cleaning service providers.

In contrast, professional cleaners encourage communication and use your instructions to meet all your desires.

Communication increases the effectiveness of your cleaning service to ensure that all work is completed at the highest degree.

The truth about corporate cleaning companies

In truth, there are a lot of myths on the internet about commercial cleaning services that tarnish their name. But once you have found a professional commercial cleaning service that you trust you will know that you made the right choice. Contact us today for a free quote.

Fact: schools aren’t very clean places. Bugs can get from A-B in no time at all, particularly if there are younger pupils involved who don’t yet understand the importance of little things such as washing their hands and keeping the toilets tidy. Then there are secondary schools where 1,000+ pupils is the norm: the amount of traffic bringing the outside in is a recipe for disaster on the cleanliness front.

This is why commercial cleaning contractors are a must for schools

A school janitor/caretaker and/or internal team goes some way to ensuring that the messiest issues of day-to-day school life are dealt with, but in reality, companies such as Associated Cleaning Contractors know how to clean a school best. Let’s explore why.

Sheer experience

Nothing makes people feel more confident in a cleaning business than knowing that they have experience. Why is this so important when it comes to schools? One reason is that there is nothing that professional cleaning contractors can be surprised by, guaranteeing that even the worst of unhygienic situations can be swiftly dealt with. Furthermore, because of this experience, they will find spots that need cleaning that any school regulars won’t have spotted for perhaps years, allowing a school, irrespective of size, to get a deep and necessary clean.

Cost-effectiveness

Schools are notorious for having a low or even non-existent budget, so when you have a cleaning team coming in, you expect them to do a good job. This same reason might be why external cleaning companies haven’t been a part of a school’s infrastructure previously.

Thankfully, commercial cleaning can be surprisingly affordable, and it’s all the more worth it when you see spotless results married with prices that won’t have an unfavourable impact on the school’s budget. It’s always worth shopping around to see who has the best prices, but don’t forget that that aforementioned experience can be well worth paying for.

Associated Cleaning Contractors have school cleaning covered – we’re the people to call when your school is in a sticky spot cleaning-wise. Commercial cleaning is our forte, so get in touch with us today!

The design of buildings has dramatically evolved with the emergence of buildings fully covered with glass. When a commercial building has a big part of it covered in glass, it becomes necessary for the windows and other elements to always be sparkling clean. Apart from keeping the building clean, there are other reasons why you should hire the services of professional window cleaners.

1. Health and safety when cleaning at heights

A clean environment promotes good health. Clean windows are free of dirt and dust, which is commonly present in glass panes. You will avoid complications such as asthma and allergies when the windows are clean.

Professional commercial window cleaners have adequate training and skills necessary to perform their duties even in tall buildings. Tasking your employees with the duty of cleaning the windows will endanger their lives as they have no skills to do this kind of work. Any accident or injury that may occur out of such an activity can lead to legal action against your company.

2. Allows light inside – saving money on electric

Clean windows allow natural light into a building. When there is enough natural light, you do not have to switch on electricity during the day hence saving on electricity bills. Also, when there is sufficient natural light, there is improved employee performance. The natural lighting also creates an excellent first impression on customers visiting your offices.

3. Extends the lifespan of the windows

A build-up of dirt, dust, or debris damages windows, thus shortening their lifespan. Also, some of the debris scratches the glass and leaves permanent marks that can weaken the panes. Professional window cleaners remove the dirt and debris on time before damage occurs.

4. Saves time

When you hire professional window cleaners, you save your employees valuable time that they would have used in cleaning the windows. Also, different types of glass require different cleaning agents that your employees may not know about. Associated Cleaning Contractors come prepared with the right cleaning agents and tools to clean different types of window glasses.

Contact us for an assessment and quotation based on the size of your building and the type of windows.

A New Year brings with it new challenges and opportunities for every business. There might be pressures to trim costs, particularly in areas that some people within the business might feel are superfluous such as office and site cleaning. While it may look like an easy place to save money, it rarely makes sense to cut corners when it comes to commercial cleaning.  Read on to find out why cutting corners when it comes to commercial cleaning can be costly.

Cleaning is at the heart of good health and safety

Health and safety, particularly in areas like the construction industry is no joke. Building site cleaning and a post-build clean up should be the first priority before the site is made commercially available. There are any number of hazards that can be left behind after the build is complete that can later be costly in terms of staff welfare and financial liability. Good project management within construction will always budget adequately for site cleaning.

A clean work environment supports good practices

Maintaining a clean environment for employees supports good health and increases productivity. In turn, this encourages employees to look after where they work and to maintain good practices like hand washing and food hygiene. Workplace illness costs UK businesses millions every year and therefore, it is important to maintain a hygienic and safe work environment to cut down on staff absences. In addition to this, in workplaces where cleanliness is seen as a low priority, staff may feel demoralised. A well maintained, healthy office is more appreciated and better cared for by the people who work there than one that isn’t.

Cheaper isn’t necessarily better

When asking for quotes from commercial cleaning companies always be as specific as possible about what it is you require. Is it a one-off clean or a regular service? What is included in the price? To budget successfully you need to ensure there are no nasty mid-year surprises around the corner. Always be upfront about problem areas and extra services you might require. Never assume a service is included if it isn’t clearly stated and never be afraid to ask the necessary questions. If you are attracted by a one-off offer that seems too good to be true, the likelihood is that it probably is and the service that you’ll receive will be of a lower standard.

Find out more about our commercial cleaning services.

With all of the essential tasks needed to keep a business running smoothly, it can be easy to neglect those that do not appear so vital – such as having clean windows at your business premises. However, there are actually a number of reasons why keeping your office windows clean is something you should consider very important.

Employee health

While it can be tempting to roll your eyes at the demands of health and safety, no business can thrive if its employees are not in good health – and clean windows contribute directly to this. For one thing, if the windows are clear, warmth and light can get into the building and that has a positive effect on the mental health of those working inside. By contrast, working in dingy rooms will lead to low morale and equally low productivity.

Keeping clean windows also reduces the risk of your employees picking up colds and other illnesses through germs spread by dirt and dust.

Business image

You may not realise it, but the condition of your office or premises tells potential clients a great deal about the mindset of your business, and the idea they will get from dirty windows is that you do not care enough about the public image of your company to look after the basics. This may not actually be the case, but it won’t matter if that is what people you are hoping to work with think, as it is unlikely you will be given the chance to prove their first impressions wrong.

Money-saving

Beyond improving the look of the building, keeping its windows clean will also save your business money in the longer term. That is because glass is a material that can degrade quite rapidly if it is not looked after, as microorganisms are able to grow in the edges of dirty windows that will cause the glass to deteriorate.

It makes more sense to pay smaller amounts to professional clean-up specialists rather than the larger sums that will be needed to replace degraded windows.

The best solution will be to look to a firm such as Associated Cleaning Contractors that offer a commercial window cleaning service customised to the needs of your business.

There’s never a bad time to invest in professional cleaning services to keep your premises as safe, comfortable, and inviting as possible. Naturally, outsourcing to a professional in is an investment for your business, but how do you know you’re investing your money with the right contractor for you and your business?

Look for these three things to ensure you’re dealing with the right commercial clean-up service.

1. Experience

Experience is essential. Ensure you choose a professional cleaning company that has the appropriate qualifications and some years of experience. Commercial cleaning requires knowledge and understanding of proper time management, such as the right health and safety procedures to follow during the clean-up process. In many cases, these are skills that can only be honed through experience and practice.

2. Reliability

Another key skill is reliability. You want to keep your business downtime to a minimum, so naturally, you want to be positive your commercial team will arrive when they say they will. Any delay is going to cost you precious time and money, so make sure you do a little digging and seek out the testimonials of previous customers. You need to see previous customers that are pleased with the value for money they have, as well as the final quality of the work.

3. Versatility

Your commercial contractor needs to be versatile, as no professional cleaning jobs are the same. They need to be equally comfortable simply providing scheduled office cleaning and cleaning up the site when a new-build has been completed. Find a team who will be able to take your requirements into consideration and work with you towards a finished result that you can rely on. Whatever your cleaning needs may be, they must be able to cater to them.

Where do you find a good cleaning company?

It’s not enough for a cleaning professional to display just one of these qualities – they need to display all three. To make the search quicker and easier, contact Associated Cleaning Contractors today to get the perfect clean every time.

If you are in the process of project managing a new office build or renovation project, then one thing that you need to consider is what happens after the building work has been completed. You’ll have a new, modern and spacious office, or offices, but they will not be ready to use. The next step of project management within the construction trade is to get the new build fit for purpose before handing over any keys and this means cleaning. This is when the professional services of the after builds clean-up team are highly beneficial.

Below we explore some of the benefits of using professional after builds cleaners

They focus on windows, fixtures and fittings

The after builds cleaner pays particular attention to windows, as they will need a thorough washing after building work. This is to remove smudges, dirt and dust. Any tape will be removed and the frames cleaned. All new fixtures and fittings, such as sinks and cupboards will also have any stickers removed and polished until they shine.

Not all cleaning is done at the end

Even though the term is ‘after’ builds, in many cases the cleaning work can be carried out at intervals during the build process. This helps to maintain a clean, safe and productive working environment. In addition, it makes the final after build clean that much quicker.

All types of flooring cleaned

The after builds cleaning team will deep clean the entire flooring. They have the specialist machines, cleaning materials and skills needed to deep clean carpets and to make those industrial hard floors look pristine. During the building process, they can be covered with layers of plaster dust and general debris, so they will require a thorough clean.

Every area is cleaned

The after builds cleaning service not only cleans every area of the office, such as staff kitchen, outdoor breakout space or toilets, but they will also clean any portable office that is on site, plus any sales cabins.

To learn more about our after builds cleaning services and how we can help you, then please do browse our website or give us a call today on 01204 495 222.

It’s easy to imagine that the only companies who need to keep their premises spotless are those linked to cleanroom processes and who carry a heavy Health & Safety burden.

While juggling all your other weekly tasks and obligations, keeping on top of commercial ‘housework’ can seem a low priority. Especially if visitors to your premises are now rare, thanks to the digital age. A bit of dirt around your site, office and factory is not going to hurt, right?

This suggests you’re not giving enough attention to passive marketing, and the importance of first impressions.

What’s passive marketing?

To survive – and thrive – you’re presumably investing in aggressive sales and marketing activities. ‘Passive’ marketing is the impression you are giving without actually trying! It’s the more low key, everyday things that can either build or undermine your reputation.

The way you answer the phone, staff uniforms and the signage to your premises are all examples. So is the state of your business environment.

Put it this way, a building site or head office that looks neglected, cluttered or dirty is not doing you any favours. It’s sending out the message that you don’t really care, or you have poor control and attention to detail.

A clean-up could send the opposite ‘brand message’. It could show you’re an ambitious, careful and well-organised company.

First impressions and target audiences

Passive marketing is not just important when it comes to customers either. What your premises ‘says about you’ as a company is also significant for prospective staff and suppliers.

To be taken seriously, and earn respect and interest, regular basic clean-ups and having clear windows can matter. People gain first impressions within a few seconds, and a mucky façade can put you on a back foot before first-time visitors step over your threshold.

Think of your existing staff too. Neglecting the appearance of your building – such as fogged and grimy windows – flies in the face of modern HR demands. Ambitious companies show employees that they are caring, empathetic and forward-looking. A rather seedy outlook from your office window is not giving that message!

Going the extra mile to give staff a clean, fresh and pleasant working environment can boost morale, and possibly even reducing work absences.

This is not just due to dust, dirt and other allergens being breathed in by your team. Providing a smart and well-looked after workplace makes staff feel more valued, and they take more pride in their contribution.

What message is your workplace currently sending out, and how can Associated Cleaning Contractors help you to clean-up your passive marketing?