What Kind of Disinfection Makes Sense After COVID Positive Case in Workplace?
Unfortunately, many business owners in the Plymouth area are being confronted with the question of what to do after someone – an employee or customer – tests positive for COVID. In these instances, CDC guidance recommends closing the business until the facility can be disinfected. What’s involved in COVID disinfection? Unfortunately, a few swipes with…
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Midwinter Carpet Cleaning: Add Years to the Life of Your Floors
While every season has its unique beauties, the snow and ice of winter in Massachusetts can be really hard on your business’ floors. That’s according to a Plymouth janitorial company, who wants to remind local business owners not to forget carpet cleaning. Understanding Why Winter is So Hard on Carpeting In a perfect world, customers…
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Understanding COVID Disinfection: What You Need to Know
COVID concerns are escalating once again in the Boston area. With that in mind, we’d like to take this time to talk about our COVID disinfection services, including: When is COVID disinfection necessaryWhat’s involved in COVID disinfectionWho should be providing COVID disinfection services When is COVID disinfection necessary? Current CDC guidelines recommend that a facility…
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Simplifying Life for the Office Manager: 2022 Resolutions
If you’re the office manager or are otherwise involved with keeping the workplace clean, you might want to have a 2022 that’s at least a little less stressful than 2021 was. With that in mind, we’d like to share the follow stress reduction resolutions that might just make your life a little more wonderful. Stress…
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Special Cleaning Before Holiday Parties & Year End Events
Whether you’re having a company-wide holiday festival or a small party for the founders, you want the facility to look fantastic. And also, because life isn’t just fun and games, it’s also not a bad idea to have the place looking really good before critical year-end meetings, corporate visits, and other make a good impression…
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Time to Schedule a Deep Cleaning!
Midwinter is traditionally a great time to schedule a deep cleaning for your business. Customer volume tends to drop off after the holiday rush, and it may be a slow time of year. Having your Quincy commercial cleaning company come in to do a top to bottom, nooks and crannies level cleaning of your facility…
Amidst Ongoing COVID Concerns, How Much Office Cleaning is Really Necessary?
One of the biggest challenges about the COVID pandemic is that we’ve seen the emergence of different virus variants. Whenever a variant emerges, there are things we don’t know about it. For example, one variant of a virus might be more easily transmitted via surface contact than the current strain. Or a variant might be…
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What To Do About the Bad Mystery Smell in the Office
“We don’t know what happened,” Barbara said. “One day the office smelled fine. The next day we walked in here and there was just this awful musty odor that showed up out of no where. We tried everything – room freshener, scented candles – but nothing worked.” What’s behind bad smells in the workplace? As…
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Can Office Cleaning Impact Organizational Productivity?
In a world where legions of management consultants line up to tell you how to make your team more creative, focused, and productivity, could the secret of better organizational outcomes really be in the janitor’s closet? That may in fact be the case. According to the best commercial cleaning company in Easton, workplace cleanliness is…
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In the typical business, how often do the floors need to be stripped and waxed?
Keeping a business facility looking great is a really involved process. There are lots of tasks that have to be performed that aren’t generally part of the normal household cleaning routine. For example: stripping and waxing the floors. What is stripping and waxing a floor? In the commercial setting, floors are covered with layers of…
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Workplace Cleanliness Important to COVID-wary Employees, Research Finds
Labor shortages are nationwide, including right here in Massachusetts. With that in mind, employers are looking careful at what it takes to attract and retain qualified workers. One big issue: COVID safety. Safety and Health Magazine, a leading industry publication, recently reported on research that found almost three quarters of American workers are concerned about…
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Keeping Your Employees Healthy Through The Coming Flu Season
Last year, with COVID restrictions and wide spread mask use, the flu didn’t have its usual toll on the work force. This year, as people are back to work and mask use is less prevalent, there are concerns about what it will take to keep employees safe and healthy throughout the flu season. When does…
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How to Keep the Office Clean without Spending Too Much Money
“The COVID pandemic has hit us hard,” Jason said. The Pembroke business owner was able to keep his company going with remote workers, but there was an undeniable impact on his overall business. Now that the doors are open again, he’s slowly starting to see things getting back to normal, but he’s still concerned about…
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What Should You Expect from A Deep Cleaning of Your Condo Complex?
“While everyone in the building does a pretty good job picking up after themselves, there’s no doubt our condo complex could benefit from a thorough deep cleaning,” David said. “I’d like to have that done before the holidays, because we’re hoping to have guests this year. What’s the best time to call the Brockton commercial…
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Tired of Running Out of Toilet Paper?
“There’s nothing I hate more than having someone come up to the window when I’m trying to check patients in just to tell me we’re out of toilet paper,” Jeannie said. The administrator of a busy medical practice in Marshfield knows that providing a satisfactory patient experience is just as important as top notch health…
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3 Things To Know About Workplace Disinfection
Right now, business owners are trying to figure out the best way to balance keeping the workplace open with keeping everyone safe and healthy. One key: keeping the office clean, sanitized, and disinfected. Here are three things you should know about workplace disinfection: https://youtu.be/EOSYNAthFe4 #1: Don’t Trust Your Business to a Brand New Disinfection Company…
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Interior Doorways: The Hidden Health Hazard in Your Facility?
If you’re concerned about operating your facility safely during the COVID 19 pandemic, it’s a good idea to understand surface transmission of diseases. COVID-19 can be spread a number of ways, including via surface transmission. Surface transmission means an individual touches a surface that has COVID 19 on it, most likely left there by someone…
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Keeping the Hybrid Workplace Clean
As the COVID pandemic continues to evolve, some workplaces in the Canton area have adopted a hybrid model, where employees do some of their work at home and report to the office for other tasks. What’s the right approach to keeping workplaces appropriately clean and hygienic given this new work pattern? We asked a Canton…
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A Clean Office is a Productive Office
What’s the relationship between workplace cleanliness and organizational productivity? While common sense appears to offer up the obvious answer that more work gets done in cleaner environments, it’s never a bad idea to see what actual researchers have found. In Facilities, an academic journal devoted to best practices in professional space management, three researchers detail…
Cleaning Services for Condo Buildings & Apartment Complexes: What You Need to Know
Whether you’re a property manager or you live in a condo building or apartment complex, you’d like to have the lobby, stairwell, and common areas clean. Even though it is lovely to think that everyone would tidy after themselves at all times, that doesn’t always happen. And to preserve the appearance and value of the…
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Understanding Day Porter Services
For some businesses, it is an essential aspect of the customer experience that the entire facility be freshly cleaned at all times. This requires the service of a cleaning staff on site during business hours. For this reason, our Bridgewater commercial cleaning company provides Day Porter Services. https://youtu.be/V9Aj-eb-wlk What are Day Porter Services? Day Porters…
Before You Decide It’s Time for New Carpet, Try This
“I want my business to look its best, obviously,” Glenda said. The Dorchester area retailer opened her doors as soon as COVID restrictions allowed, but “we took quite a hit, being closed,” she said. “So I’m being somewhat cautious when it comes to spending money. The carpets in here are – well, they’re not ratty,…
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Shared Spaces & Communal Areas: How To Keep Them Clean
After a long year of isolation, people are making use of shared spaces and communal areas such as study lounges and break rooms once again. However, COVID is far from being over. There’s anxiety and concern about how safe it is to be in a shared space or communal area. The key to alleviating this…
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The Post-Pandemic Office Must Be Cleaner Than Ever
COVID-19 showed that workplace safety is about more than reducing injuries. Faced with new responsibilities to keep the workforce safe, many companies shifted to remote work for much of 2020. Now with vaccines making a return to the office possible, it’s important to understand what is necessary to maintain a safe and hygienic workplace. For…
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Is Your Office Safe From COVID? Your Employees Want to Know
Just this month, Scientific America ran an article teaching readers how to evaluate their workplace in terms of COVID safety. This is a top concern of many workers, especially those who have serious health concerns. Here are some points of interest, limited to those that are relevant to our expertise as a commercial cleaning company…
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Clutter & Creativity: What’s the Connection?
Spoiler: the answer might not be what you think. If you manage a team of professionals who have to really have to perform well and be creative to meet organizational goals, it’s time to take a look around your workspace. This is especially true if your team has been working remotely for a while and…
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What Are the Keys to Getting People Back in the Office?
While vaccines are increasingly available to many, there’s still a great deal of concern about COVID. This is making it difficult for employers to get their people happily back in the workplace. Researchers are identifying the factors that will make it easier for people to come back. They have many findings, but we’re going to…
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Having a Hard Time Getting Patients Back to Your Dental Practice?
After a long year, things are slowly starting to get back to normal for America’s dentists. “We’re starting to get calls from people we haven’t seen in a while,” Lynn said. The office manager at a Plymouth MA dental practice said, “They’re asking things like “When can I have my cleaning done?” Parents are starting…
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We’re Not in the Touch-Free Future Yet.
No doubt, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone in several ways. There’s definitely been an increase in touch-free technology, whether it’s the tap and pay system at your favorite coffee shop to smart plumbing fixtures that need just a wave of the hand to dispense the right amount of water. But people haven’t changed, even…
For many facility managers, stress management means hiring the right commercial cleaners
“On any given day, my phone rings thirty-seven times,” Mark said. The Billerica area facility manager shook his head. “Do you know how many times a day I’d like my phone to ring? Zero.” He laughed. “Unless it’s my wife calling. That’s all right. I like to talk to her.” “Whether it’s one of my…
Three Signs It’s Time To Hire A Professional Janitorial Service
If you’re a small business owner, you may be used to doing everything yourself – including sweeping up at night and taking out the trash. But that’s not always the best use of your time and energy. Here are three signs it’s time to hire a professional janitorial service for your small business. https://youtu.be/7NSgPrpirI0 Sign…
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Need to Get the Office Organized? Try These Tips from Commercial Cleaning Pros
Are you overwhelmed by paperwork or have too much stuff in too little space? These challenges are not unique to small business owners, especially those who have to manage some inventory or are required to keep extensive records. We turned to a local commercial cleaning service about the best way to clear out space and…
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As Life Gets “Back to Normal” New Emphasis on Business Cleanliness Hits Close to Home
“I’ve always prided myself on keeping our office looking nice,” Brynne said. The office manager of a health care facility near Hanover is glad to see more and more patients returning to the office. “Tele-medicine has been a fantastic alternative during the time when we couldn’t see everyone safely, but the patients and providers both…
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4 Things To Consider When Choosing a Commercial Cleaning Company
If you want to make choosing a commercial cleaning company for your Waltham MA business a one-and-done situation where you can make your decision and never regret it, here are four things to keep in mind: Choose a Commercial Cleaning Company That’s Professional Properly cleaning a business is a big job that requires equipment and…
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Nearly 5 Out of 5 Dental Patients Say This One Factor Will Make Them Change Practices Without Hesitation
If you’re a dentist in Massachusetts, or you’re responsible for a dental practice, you’ll want to know about the latest research into what makes patients leave a dental practice – even if they are satisfied with the medical care they are receiving. What’s the make or break it factor, and why does it have such…
Does Something Stink In Your Office & You’re Not Sure What?
Relax, we’re not going to spend one minute talking about workplace politics here. We don’t care who did or didn’t do whatever everyone’s all upset about. When we talk about a stink in the office, we’re talking about an actual unpleasant odor that wrinkles the nose, upsets the stomach, and just smells bad. If your…
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Spring Cleaning: Refresh & Rejuvenate The Office in One Simple Step
In a lot of ways, the work place is a lot like home. Even though things are being cleaned on a fairly regular basis, every few months it’s a good idea to go through the entire place, floor to ceiling, and freshen everything up. We’re talking the whole show here: carpet cleaning, wiping down the…
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Post-Construction Clean Up: The Secret to Customer Satisfaction & Great Angie’s List Reviews
If you’re a general contractor, build new homes, or do renovation work, your busy season is just getting started. The home improvement industry has always been competitive, but in this modern day where online reviews matter so much, things are tougher than ever. If you’d like to know one technique successful, five-star rated contractors use…
With COVID “Far From Over” Office Cleaning Services for Employee Health
While important progress is being made in the battle against COVID-19, the pandemic is far from over. That being said, many businesses are opening back up. People are starting to travel. As a business owner, what steps should you be taking to protect the health of your employees and customers? Because we’re a commercial cleaning…
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Time for Spring Cleaning: Scheduling a Deep Clean for Your Business
As March draws to an end and the spring sunshine is firmly established, it’s time for spring cleaning. Many Boston businesses, including medical office buildings, manufacturers, biotech firms and the like choose to have a deep cleaning performed by their Burlington janitorial service on a quarterly or semi-annual basis. What’s included in a deep cleaning?…
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JUu0j4iINQ Jim Hickox and his team are true professionals that have earned a loyal following among their customers. Jim is conscientious and customer-focused in the way he runs his business and is a very interesting and pleasant guy to talk to. I would highly recommend Apple Corps Cleaning to any business that is looking to…
If We’re Half-Staffed How Often Is Office Cleaning Necessary
As COVID restrictions begin rolling back, many businesses are operating with only a fraction of their normal staff in the office. With that in mind, we’ve been hearing questions about how often office cleaning is necessary. Here are some factors to consider when making that decision: How many people in total are in your place…
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External Vendors Secret to Workplace COVID Prevention, Report Finds
Across the nation, business owners are trying to discover what’s really the best route to keeping their facilities clean and COVID-free. In a survey of HR professionals and business leaders, the top suggestions for achieving this goal include the use of automated bathroom fixtures (self-flushing toilets, touch-free sinks, soap dispensers and hand dryers) to reduce…
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Post-Construction Cleanup: What’s The Secret to Getting the Job Done Right?
Construction company owners know there’s nothing more nerve-wracking than that final walk-through with the client before everything is finally signed off on. One secret of making sure your crew’s hard work looks its very best in this pivotal moment is to hire a post-construction cleaning crew to set the stage. What Is Post-Construction Cleaning and…
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What Can Your Janitorial Service Do To Help Keep Your Facility COVID Free?
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop and new variants emerge to concern us all, workplaces are seeking the best way to keep their facilities safe for their employees and customers. In this article, informed by insights from the best Hingham janitorial service, we’ll be covering the importance of surface cleaning. Surface cleaning can be…
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Are You Having Trouble Keeping Your Anti-Static Floors Clean?
Anti-static floors (also known as ESD flooring) are used in clean rooms, laboratories, aerospace and defense manufacturing, precision auto repair shops and other settings that require there to be no generation or transfer of static electricity. ESD flooring plays a vital role in preventing the generation and transfer of static electricity. If you’ve ever scuffed…
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“I Think Our Cleaners Are Stealing From The Supply Closet” What To Do In This Uncomfortable Situation & How to Prevent it From Ever Happening Again
“To say I was very grateful to get this job as a practice manager is an understatement,” Lynn said. The mother of 3 recently began work in a Belmont, MA area medical office complex. “It’s a lot of responsibility and I take it very seriously. But I never really expected to have to deal with…
As Vaccine Rollout Continues, Surface Disinfection Remains a Top Priority for Boston Businesses
It is fantastic news that vaccines are beginning to be available to the Boston community. However, there are still meaningful cleaning and sanitization processes that must be followed to help contain the spread of COVID locally. The Relationship Between Workplace Cleanliness & Employee Health A recent Gallup poll reported that 45% of employees have concerns…
Need Help Cleaning Up After Your Renovation Project?
“When you’ve got a little downtime, it makes sense to work on your business,” Rocco said. The Randolph entrepreneur used the time he had on his hand during the pandemic to renovate the office complex properties he occupies. “I don’t mind the construction,” he explained. “But cleaning up afterward – what a hassle!” One of…
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Medical Office Building Cleaning During COVID-19: Meeting the Challenge
While it’s important for every type of business to maintain clean and safe facilities, health care requires a higher standard. This is true in hospitals and outpatient clinics, but it’s also true in medical office buildings. We’ve seen traffic patterns in medical office buildings change dramatically over the course of the COVID pandemic: while there…
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How will COVID impact facility management long-term?
Whether you’re in charge of a small business, large office, health care facility or any other kind of workplace, it’s far from clear what the future holds. However, the commercial cleaning industry has the necessary expertise to ensure the proper cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfection services are available to keep the workplace environment safe for employees…
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Keep Your Employees Safe from COVID by Keeping Surfaces Clean
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues and evolves, employers are tasked with providing a safe workplace environment. If we want to stop this dangerous virus from progressing through any work force, it’s essential to shut down the avenues by which the virus is transmitted. That’s why we’re wearing masks. It’s also why surface disinfection needs to…
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