We’ve talked before about the irony of commercial cleaning: when your custodial provider is doing its best work, it’s rarely noticed by tenants and staff. Restrooms stay clean, trash disappears, and the environment is always comfortable, as if by magic. To maintain this level of service requires a stable, knowledgeable team – and one with...
Whether for a downtown office building or a medical equipment manufacturer in the suburbs, property owners and managers are always looking for cost efficiency. But when it comes to commercial cleaning providers, an enticingly low price up front can cost time and money in the long run if your chosen company can’t deliver what they’ve...
On the horizon: commercial cleaning trends for 2022 What would a new year be without a look at upcoming facilities management trends? Here at Clean-Tech, we’re looking at new ideas, solutions to ongoing challenges, and the trends commercial spaces are likely to see in 2022. Read on for a glimpse into our crystal ball –...
What's your water management strategy? Water management doesn’t always get its due. Urgent priorities – especially those related to keeping everyone in your commercial spaces safe and healthy – will always come first. However, taking time to plan and implement water-conserving measures has the potential to save money and natural resources. With workers starting their...
Improve Your Indoor Air Quality in Five Steps Whether your commercial space is open at full capacity or taking a phased approach to welcoming workers and the public, indoor air quality is likely top of mind for everyone in your organization. Indoor air quality is an important factor in keeping workers and customers safer and...
Plan for the "human factor" when contracting commercial cleaning services No matter how many positives come out of an organizational change, it still can be stressful for the employees involved. Plan for the "human factor" throughout your transition process. It’s human to resist change and hang onto predictability – especially at work, where we depend...
How to create healthier, more welcoming commercial spaces As offices and other commercial buildings continue to reopen – some after more than a year – people are eager to interact with colleagues face-to-face and return to a more normal routine. There are still plenty of questions, though, about what “normal” should look like and how...
Recycling is a big part of every facilities management program – and getting bigger. Recent research from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) found that Americans have increased the amount of waste they recycle from less than 7 percent in 1960 to 32 percent today1. Add the increased interest in sustainability from the general public, and a robust...
Preparing commercial spaces for hurricane season In 2021 the U.S. will see an above-average number of hurricanes, says the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA).1 How can commercial properties prepare for a hurricane or other severe weather event? One important way is by working with an experienced custodial services provider. Atlantic Hurricane Season runs June 1...
Contracting custodial services: A step-by-step guide More than ever, commercial property owners and managers are contracting commercial cleaning partners that specialize in the client's business type. It makes sense. Delegating these services to proven and trusted commercial cleaning partners can help businesses reduce costs, diffuse risk, and increase facilities program effectiveness. An efficient external provider...
