Janitorial Services help to keep schools, hospitals, restaurants, office buildings, car dealerships, etc. clean and healthy for the occupants.  With the outbreak of COVID-19, their challenges have become much greater.  Battling this unseen virus and working to protect others can be extremely unnerving. However, cleaning companies around the world continue working to keep staff and visitors safe. Now more than ever people are realizing the important role that janitorial workers perform in the world. They are equipped with protective equipment and tools like electrostatic sprayers to try and stay ahead of the virus which makes the demand for cleaning larger than ever.

Everyone must do their part to keep germs at bay. We are all greeted with the need to wear masks, physical distance and especially wash our hands frequently as the new normal.  When people don’t wash their hands, the spread of disease increases. Hand washing is a very simple way to limit the spread of disease.  If everyone practices this regularly, outbreaks like COVID-19 might never occur. Please pay special attention to the important need of washing hands frequently every day and the importance of professional janitorial services and commercial cleaning. Let us all try our absolute best to be smart, clean , and healthy.

When contemplating whether or not your company can justify the high cost of a professional janitorial service, it’s important to consider the long-term benefits derived from hiring an expert.

A commercial cleaning company cannot only help improve the overall look and impression of your business, but can also save you money as well. These factors may also free up time and alleviate stress.

Benefits to consider:

Preventative Maintenance. With regular cleaning, small problems can be addressed quickly, instead of turning into larger problems that are more expensive to take care of. A prime example of this is flooring. Regular cleaning and maintenance allows daily wear to be treated and removed, preventing them from turning into embedded stains that require more aggressive restoration services.

Improve client satisfaction. When clients enter your business they expect to find things clean and organized, and anything else will be a turn off. This is especially important for business that have public restrooms for customers use. No one wants to use a restroom that resembles a nasty truck stop restroom, and companies that make regular cleaning a priority will see an improvement in customer satisfaction. For companies that don’t take the necessary steps to ensure that their office is clean and welcoming to customers, they will experience customers who think twice about conducting business with you. This could ultimately hurt the bottom line of the company.

Increase productivity among employees. A clean and organized work environment increases employee productivity. Not to mention, employees are also happier when working in a clean environment which can increase employee retention rates.

Well kept floors are key to a healthier facility

Routine Maintenance – 4 Steps

1. Sweeping
2. Mopping
3. Automatic scrubbing
4. High-speed buffing

Sweeping and mopping on a regular basis will keep floors presentable and help prevent scratches and stains. Intermittent scrubbing with an automatic floor machine is the most efficient way to keep hard floor surfaces in peak condition. Always putting down clean water and picking it back up with built-in vacuum squeegees ensure squeaky clean floors every time. A 20 inch auto-scrubber can clean 23,000 square feet per hour and is ideal for larger floorplans. However, smaller units are available in 15″ and 17″ diameter scrub decks and are more maneuverable in smaller areas.

Ultra high-speed buffing plays an important role in maintaining many types of hard flooring materials. On average, these machines are available with 2,000 rpm motors and provide the “glass-like” shine that is sought after by many facility managers. Floor buffers not only make the floors look great, they harden the finish making it more durable. Providing these steps can prolong the need for an aggressive restoration process.

Periodic Restoration

Stripping off old worn finish and applying fresh coats of wax is inevitable even with the best maintenance program in place. Most commercial floor coverings are highly durable and can withstand high foot traffic and elements brought in from the weather for long periods of time.

Under normal conditions, a restoration process is suggested on an annual basis. Some medical facilities and other types of buildings may require semi-annual services.

Complete floor care is a smart investment in maintaining beautiful looking floors for the life of the tile. Optimum Cleaning Solutions designs programs for all types and sizes of hard floor surface materials including: VCT, Terrazzo, Linoleum, Quarry Tile, Glazed Ceramic, Concrete, Marble, Slate, and Granite. Contact us for a free quote.

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Never attempt window cleaning in direct sunlight or freezing temperatures

Supplies needed:

• Window bucket filled with fresh water mixed with an ounce of dish detergent
• Clean window scrubber to apply solution
• Unworn squeegee to dry windows
• Lint-free towels for cleaning squeegee and wiping edges
• Razor scraper to remove any tape or other residue

Washing the windows

Start with one window pane at a time to avoid solution drying on the glass. Use a liberal amount of cleaning water for exterior windows. You want the dirt to come off the window with this process. Use the razor blade to remove residue only while the window is wet. Use less water on interior glass by wringing out the scrubber with your hand. This will avoid soaking the ledges, walls, and carpet. You will need to apply slightly more pressure when scrubbing interior windows to compensate for less water being used. If cleaning a lot of windows, be sure to change your cleaning solution once it starts to get dirty.

Drying the windows

After fully covering the window with cleaning solution, start your squeegee strokes. Horizontal strokes are recommended when possible. Its important to wipe the rubber blade with the lint free towel after each pass. Placing a wet squeegee on the glass will leave streaks. Overlap your strokes and slightly angle the squeegee so water flows towards the wet window surface and not the area that is already dry.

Wipe the edges

There will always be water marks or spots left around the edges of the window pane. After you squeegee the window, wipe clean all edges and corners. This is easier if you can get to the spots before their completely dry. Now you can move on to the next window.

The break room or kitchenette in your office is where your employees prepare and eat their meals during the business day, so it’s important to keep the space clean and sanitary. Not only is a clean break room a safety necessity, it will also improve the comfort and morale of your team. These tips will help you stay on top of the job.

1. Keep the refrigerator clean and organized. This can be accomplished by imposing a weekly disposal day. Notify all colleagues that every Friday near closing time, all items in the fridge will be tossed out unless otherwise marked. After disposing of expired items, wipe down the interior of the appliance with hot soapy water, then wipe down again with clean hot water.
2. Every day, at the completion of the last lunch break, wipe down the counters, chairs, tables and sinks with a clean cloth and disinfectant spray.
3. Wipe down the interior and exterior of the microwave on a daily basis, too. Remnants left throughout the day from employee after employee heating and reheating their meals can leave a residue that can foster mold growth. Use hot soapy water for the initial wipe down, then wipe down again with clean hot water, then dry wipe with a clean cloth.
4. Dishes should be washed, hand-dried and stored appropriately after each use.
5. Any spills on should be cleaned up immediately and the surface dry-mopped with a clean cloth.

Keeping your break area well-stocked with cleaning supplies will help your team stay on top of maintaining this common space. If everyone feels like they’re benefiting from a clean kitchen, everyone will do their part to help keep it that way. Consider placing one or two people in charge of completing the daily maintenance tasks and rotate the responsibility on a convenient schedule.

It’s also a good idea to have your break room or kitchenette thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis as part of your overall office cleaning services. This includes wiping down the cabinets and surfaces, as well as sweeping and mopping the floors. These routine cleaning services will keep pests away and ensure your colleagues have a break room they feel comfortable dining in.

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The main entrance of a building is the first impression made about the cleanliness, and from a janitorial standpoint, it’s the most important

Vestibules of all sizes demand the same principals

Your service should begin at the sidewalk. Keeping walkways swept clean and free of any litter helps project a positive image. Trash sitting in front of a building just looks bad. To prevent overflow, outside waste receptacles should be emptied frequently and wiped clean periodically. This will actually help trash find its way into the container. If an area is kept clean, more people will pitch-in to keep it that way.

The most important aspect of a lobby is still  the windows. Cleaning interior glass is a daily task that goes without saying, but to provide the most professional service, we wash and squeegee the exterior glass on a regular basis. This will keep the windows looking their best. Interior windows wont get dirty as quickly so using a squeegee for them on a monthly basis should be sufficient.

Foyers are closest to the elements and attract the most dust, dirt, and debris

Dusting around ceilings, window ledges, and baseboards of the lobby is a must. Focus on cobwebs and insect matter that may have accumulated since the last cleaning service. This is not something we want to leave visible in the entrance to one of our buildings. Wipe down the furniture and also be sure to straighten up the magazines. This goes a long way in presenting a clean and organized atmosphere. Sanitize door handles, telephones, and other high-touch points to keep germs at away.

The final step is cleaning the floors. Thoroughly vacuum the mats, roll them up, and remove. Sweep the floor, making sure to get edges and corners. Mop with a fresh scented neutral cleaner and scrub/buff where applicable. Replace the mats only after the floor is completely dry.

Following these guidelines will ensure you present the best possible image for the building that you clean.

Providing dust-free appearances has always been the motto of commercial cleaning firms.

At Optimum Cleaning Solutions, we believe our Toledo businesses deserve more than this. Our professional janitorial service features health-conscious practices ideal for maintaining a clean and safe workplace. From a cleaning standpoint, nothing reflects the image of your company like a fresh and organized atmosphere. Studies have shown that providing a clean and healthy environment can help motivate employees and improve a client’s outlook.

Our experience in the industry has allowed us to expand our cleaning methods from a basic strategy into a much more advanced approach. “High-touch point” is a term used for surfaces that contain the highest percentage of bacteria. Areas such as door handles, light switches, restroom fixtures and dispensers are among several others in this category. Proper sanitizing of these areas reduces the spread of germs, promoting a healthier environment for staff and visitors.

Innovative Techniques

We have implemented an invisible marking system, only revealed under a hand-held UV light. Our operations manager places a small mark on several touch points throughout the building, returning the following night to determine if the mark was removed by our cleaning personnel. This practice confirms each of our team members are properly trained within the system and our advanced hygiene efforts are upheld.

OCS features Eco-friendly strategies, coupled with highly-efficient sanitizing procedures. We are constantly adapting to the most advanced techniques and products available on the market today. Our recognition of the continuously evolving janitorial industry allows us to provide exceptional quality and continually improve our services.