Green cleaning – The healthy option.

November 26, 2009 Posted by Administrator in : Cleaning Advice, Cleaning News, Hospital Cleaning, Office Cleaning, environment , 2 comments

Cleaning is essential for maintaining hygiene and health. We clean our offices and homes to remove dust and germs, and it also makes us feel good, no one likes to stay in a dirty, untidy mess. Different cleaning processes and endless varieties of cleaning products are available for office or home use.

It has been proven for some time that some commercial cleaning products can pose threat to your health. According to scientists and physicians, strong chemical compounds used in cleaning products can cause different dermatological and respiratory problems for people and that’s why people are opting for green cleaning.

Indeed, green cleaning is the ideal form of cleaning which does not involve the use of any chemical based cleaning products and thus has no side affects that could harm the health of people or the environment. As the name suggests, green cleaning is a natural formula for keeping your surroundings clean and fresh. Unlike factory-made, cleaning solutions and detergents, green cleaning is totally free from all kinds of toxic chemicals.

More and more places like hospitals and nursing homes are implementing green cleaning as  the safest cleaning process. The USA and European countries are using green cleaning in commercial areas like offices, markets and shopping centres that witness the presence of large numbers of people with different health conditions on a daily basis. It is also extremely beneficial to cleaning staff who work with cleaning agents on a daily basis.

Another major reason why people have largely accepted green cleaning is the availability and cheap cost of the items; lemon juice, vinegar, baking soda and washing soda are the most effective green cleaning product and are purchased at a much cheaper costs compared to toxic chemical-based solutions and detergents. You can apply these natural ingredients for cleaning anything in the office, home and leisure industry, without  any kind of threat to your health minimise the risk of damage to your belongings.

Carpet Cleaning Tips: Removing Stains

August 18, 2009 Posted by Administrator in : Cleaning Advice, Cleaning Tips, Floor Treatments, Office Cleaning , 4 comments

Be it a home or an office, keeping carpets clean is by far the hardest cleaning task, no matter who you ask, your house cleaner or office cleaning company, I’m sure they will agree with me.

All carpets require a periodic carpet cleaning scheme, be it a residence or an office, bacteria, soil and grit are the major causes of wear and tear and this will reduce the carpet’s life.

For offices and other workplaces, a regular carpet cleaning program will increase the carpet’s life, but without a doubt carpet’s biggest enemies are stains, here are a few tips to remove them without damaging your carpet.

Beer Stains

Not very common in a workspace, but whoever hasn’t spilled beer on a carpet can throw the first can! Mop up the stain with a paper towel and sponge with warm water or soda water.

Wine Stains

You probably have heard this one before, to remove red wine stains simply pour white wine over fresh red wine stains or squirt with soda water. For white wine simply squirt with soda water.

Chewing Gum Stains

No doubt the most feared of all carpet stains, do it wrong and you damaged your carpet for good. So get a blunt knife and scrape up as much as you can, if the gum is still sticky place ice in a plastic bag around the gum to harden it and keep scrapping as much as possible. Apply carpet shampoo to the area and clean, wait until it’s dried them vacuum it off.

Coffee Stains

Very common both in an office or at home, blot with kitchen towel or similar, sponge with soda water, blot dry and repeat until the stain has gone.

Ink Stains

Another great enemy of carpets. Removing ink stains will depend on the type of ink. For ballpoint ink stains dry it up as quickly as possible. Dab with menthylated spirits or use a stain remover.

Fountain pen ink stains need to be diluted with soda water then mop up as much as possible. Make a hot solution of soapflakes and apply on the stain and leave it for 15 minutes then blot. Repeat the process until the stain disappears.

Fat, Oil, Grease or Candle Stains

Lay blotting paper or brown paper over the stain, place a cloth over the paper and apply a medium iron to draw the grease into the paper. You may need to follow this up with a good quality carpet shampoo. If the grease has penetrated into the pile, the stain may reappear weeks later as it seeps upwards, requiring further treatment.

Tar Stains

Another nasty carpet stain that if incorrectly removed can damage the carpet for good. First, scrape the excess tar off, make a solution of equal parts of glycerine and water, apply and leave it for an hour then rinse it with water. Again repeat the process till the stain in completely gone.

There are other types of carpet stains, but to cover them all would turn this post into a book! If you have a better technique to remove the above carpet stains, or would like to share another carpet stain removing tip, please don’t hesitate to share them with us and our readers.

Cleaning Industry Sweeps Up During Recession

August 4, 2009 Posted by Administrator in : Cleaning News, Contract Cleaning, Hospital Cleaning, Office Cleaning, Total Clean Services , add a comment

The cleaning industry is one of the few areas bucking the recession with around 45,000 jobs available at any one time.

In fact the number is more likely to be 60,000 when including part time domestic jobs.

Andrew Large of the Cleaning and Support Services Association explains: “The cleaning industry has an advantage when there’s an economic downturn – after all – it is essential.”

No matter what happens you still need clean hospitals, schools and offices.”

He continues: “With the presence of swine flu too, the importance of hygiene is becoming more and more apparent.

The cleaning industry employs at least one million people, meaning the number of vacancies is naturally high as people come and go.”

Mr Large adds: “I know one man who started out as a carpet cleaner in his teens and now has a £50million business. If you’re prepared to work hard there are plenty of opportunities.”

It’s also a good industry if you want a stable job or career.

But if you yourself are looking for a fantastic contract cleaning company then Total Clean offer bespoke cleaning services. For more information please visit our website.

Keeping Your Computers & Telephones Clean is Essential

July 29, 2009 Posted by Administrator in : Cleaning Tips, Office Cleaning, Total Clean Services, computer cleaning , 1 comment so far

Have you ever taken anytime to consider how many germs there are lurking in your keyboard or on your telephone dashboard?? If you did I think you’d find yourself not wanting to touch either again.

Not only is it hygenic to maintain a clean computer, but you could also prevent so many illnesses that could occur due to the germs lying in the machines.

It could also add years to the life of your computers and telephones, as not cleaning it could lead to it getting damaged.

Jonathon Millman, chief technology officer for Hooplah Interactive says:
“Your computer could fry if you don’t keep it clean.”

According to Microsoft at home, this is because when dust clogs the vents behind your computer, your CPU heats up—and heat is the biggest cause of component failure in computers.

But, don’t just go and get your nearest polish or cleaning products!! You need to be careful what use on your electrical equipment beacuse it can be damaged with the wrong products.

If you are not sure what to use, Total Clean Services Ltd offers bespoke computer and telephone equipment cleaning, for more information please contact us.

Prevent Spread of Swine Flu Through Office Cleaning

July 21, 2009 Posted by Administrator in : Cleaning Advice, Contract Cleaning, Office Cleaning, Total Clean Services , 1 comment so far

Let’s be honest now we are all hoping that the colleague sitting across from our desk coughing right now doesn’t have the dreaded swine flu, so much so that you’re considering pulling out the face mask you purchased the other day!

And whilst the issue of swine flu is on the rise this may be a little drastic, and is important to realise that not everyone nursing a cold is affected.

But still, there is always a chance that some unlucky person could get this horrid illness, that is where the importance of office cleaning comes in.

Making sure your office environment is clean, should result in everyone remaining healthy and clear from illness.

Here at Total Clean Services, we offer bespoke office cleaning for your company in and around the London area, by using the best and most effective cleaning methods.

The following are just a few examples of the ways office cleaning companies can help prevent clients getting swine flu or any other illnesses.

- Ensuring a good supply of tissues for office desks.

- Ensuring sufficient stocks of soap and hand drying supplies are always available.

- Clean the hard to reach areas often forgotten about like light switches, door knobs, keyboards, phones etc which can get really grubby.

For more information about Total Clean’s office cleaning services, please click here.

Working Smart with Office Cleaning

July 16, 2009 Posted by Administrator in : Office Cleaning , add a comment

If you are buried deep under pile of files and wasting time searching for papers, and so cluttered that your office cleaning staff cannot get passed that pile to deliver a really good office cleaning service, then your office furniture will probably be covered with layer of dust. You probably feel embarrassed when a client comes to visit you. It is said that a cluttered office is the sign of an unorganized, cluttered mind and this leaves a bad impression on clients.

A dusty and disorganised office affects your health as well. You and your colleagues can attract allergies to dust and become run down as you feel stressed when you cannot find particular file; this wastes valuable time. Here are some easy and practical tips to unclutter your work space to enable cleaning staff to clean your office effectively and offer you and your staff to work smarter.

Organize your office space

First, organize the office file cabinets and drawers. Try not to duplicate files for everyone but keep a common area for storage. Archive as many files as required. Neatly and clearly label files according to a system chosen by you. You can label drawers according to their content. After that you and all staff should be able to find all files easily when you need them and return them to their designated place.

Prioritize work every morning. It will help you focus on the task at hand.

Keep your equipment hygienic

Your desk can be the playground for germs. You and others can easily catch flu or other nasty diseases from things like phones or computer which other people also touch or use.  You can use special cleaning cloths for phones and keyboards and monitors, make sure you use for correct one for each piece of equipment Do not spray directly over the electronic goods.

 
So these are the things you should deal with personally. Other areas, like floors, windows, cabinets, kitchen and bathroom will need special attention of a professional cleaning company like Total Clean , especially if you are in London and surrounding areas.

Games to Make Cleaning Fun for Kids

June 17, 2009 Posted by Administrator in : Cleaning News, Cleaning Tips, News, Office Cleaning, Total Clean Services , add a comment

There is no doubt that littering is a constant problem around the streets of Britain and that one of the reasons for this could be because a parents tend to clean up for their children.

This is the normal thing to do, but not making our kids clean up for themselves could lead to them littering in the future.

But the question is how do we get children to clean for themselves without seeing it as a chore? Well below I have suggested two games that could help make cleaning seem more fun.

Pacman cleaning game – The child is challenged to collect all the rubbish in the park or environment they are in including papers, plastics, cans and bottles. They then throw them on the right rubbish bins separating biodegradable from non-biodegradable and then teach their friend or sibling to recycle. This is a simple game but teaches your child to dispose of rubbish properly.

Cleaning marathon game – There are two teams involved in this game, each member of the team must is to accomplish a certain chore while running around a pole, like a mop or brush – this can help to see cleaning objects as something fun.

Cleaning games can help introduce children to cleaning in a positive way rather than just a chore they have to do. They are then able to see it as fun as well as rewarding.

However, when you are not able to get the children helping out with all the cleaning duties or simply need a contract cleaning service, you’ll need to contact Total Clean Services Ltd.

We offer bespoke cleaning services from office cleaning London to waste removal. 

MP Andrew Mitchell Claims £19,000 Cleaning Expenses!

June 3, 2009 Posted by Katie in : Cleaning News, News, Office Cleaning , add a comment

The Conservative MP Andrew Mitchell claimed £19,000 worth of expenses on cleaning and decorating his home, it has been revealed.

He spent nearly £12,000 between 2004-05 and 2007-08, including £2,500 on decorating his home and £2,650 on a new boiler.

Mr Mitchell also claimed over £9,000 for cleaning and maintaining the garden at his second home, including a £220 bill for “gardening and shrubbery removal”.

Last night, Mr Mitchell said: “The £2,000 monthly rate that I claim is less than the cost that I have incurred maintaining my second home and is less than the amount I would have been entitled to claim.”

The MP added that the costs for gardening were just for maintenance and, in the nine years since he bought the house, it had been necessary to carry out “repairs, redecorations and renewals” and to buy “a small amount of furniture”.

With a salary of £64,766 a year, Andrew Mitchell claimed £22,831 in 2007/8 on his second home.

Despite this being disgraceful behaviour from the MP, Total Clean would be more than happy provide cleaning services to the Parliament offices in the future, (but perhaps this time they could refrain from claiming it on their expenses).

Visit our site for more information on our bespoke office cleaning services.

A Clean Office Boosts Worker’s Productivity

May 18, 2009 Posted by Administrator in : Cleaning Advice, Cleaning News, Cleaning Tips, News, Office Cleaning, Total Clean Services , add a comment

It has been proved many times over that a clean and well organised office helps boost your employee’s productivity. Maintaining a clean office should be left to a professional office cleaning company, but to get the office really clean the cleaners require access to the surfaces, this requires a clutter-free office which is not always easy, but there are a few things that can be done to maintain a clean, clutter free and organised workplace on a daily basis.

Here at Total Clean Office Cleaning Services, our professional office cleaners created a list of ideas for employees to maintain an efficient, clean and well organised office.

1 – Send all Unwanted Paper to the Recycle Bin

Once a week, organise a paper recycle day. First find or buy a big bin to dump all the unwanted paper and start the paper-hunting spree, get everybody to eliminate all the unwanted paper from their drawers, cabinets and files.

Nominate a person to go through the office’s main files and cabinets and get rid of all unnecessary or duplicate paper work. Collect newspapers, junk mail and outdated documents and send them to recycle bin.

You will be amazed how much paper can be accumulated in just one week.

2 – Incite all workers to keep their desks clean and well organised at all times, put files away at the end of the day, a well organised work place is a productive workplace. It also gives a good impression to clients or perspective clients.

3 – Organise a rubbish recycling system and encourage everyone to use it, put different bins for different types of re-cycling, e.g.: Plastic, Aluminium, Organic, etc. At the end of the week or at the end of each day, depending on the size of your office, have a rota or nominate one person to take the recyclable material to the local neighbourhood recycle centre.

4 – Ensure the offices and common areas have a Deep Clean at least once a year and that can be left to the professionals; carpet cleaning, washrooms, janitorial supplies and floor treatment services require specialist cleaning tools and chemicals, so employ a professional office cleaning company to manage and make sure cleaning is undertaken thoroughly, with knowledgeable, competent staff.

There are many office cleaning companies to choose from but not all offer rigorous quality control, health and safety, full training for their employees and operate an environmental policy so you know your company is doing all it can to reduce its carbon foot print.

Here at Total Clean Office Cleaning Services, we offer all of the above with the peace of mind that you are provided with the best office cleaning services in London and surrounding areas.

Cleaning’s Biggest Exhibition Takes Place Next Month

February 18, 2009 Posted by Administrator in : Cleaning News, News, Office Cleaning , add a comment

The Cleaning Show 2009 is taking place from the 10-12 March and is held at the NEC in Birmingham.

Anyone who is anyone in the cleaning industry will be attending this show, with the intention of finding out the new products on the market and to sell themselves.

And you will also be able to top up on your cleaning supplies.

So if you are intending to expand your cleaning business then The Cleaning Show is where you need to be!

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