Your boardroom is a place where business deals are made. Having a clean boardroom creates a positive impression to both your clients and your employees.
How is The Price of Commercial Cleaning Calculated?
You have called a commercial cleaning company to give you a quote or you are a commercial cleaning looking for a way to price your cleaning job. How is a price reached? When it comes to pricing a commercial cleaning project, these factors play a role:
1) Detail
How detailed do you want the cleaning company to be? Do you need your desks, phones and computers sanitized? Do you have windows and glass throughout your building that require weekly maintenance? Depending on the level of detail you that you need, will decide cost factors on your quote. If you have requested a very detailed clean but are price conscious, ask the cleaning company for 2 quotes. One detailed and one less detailed.
2) Times per Week
The majority of offices have cleaners come in once per week. This helps to support the cleanliness level of their building, offices, washrooms and garbages. If you need nightly cleaning done, this will cost considerably more.
3) Specialty Requests
This will not affect most office buildings. Grocery stores, department stores and schools all have maintenanced floor schedules. Specialty requests, such as nightly rotational auto scrubbing and quarterly waxing of floors to enhance the quality and look of show room floors is very time-consuming and costly. Ensure that your cleaners are doing as per your contract agreement.
4) Spring Clean
A spring clean is a year and sometime a bi yearly overall clean of your establishment. It can include walls, baseboards, interior and exterior windows, carpet steaming and shelving. The space and current cleanliness level will decide the cost to have these cleaning services done. The before and after effect of this service is usually very dramatic.
When receiving quotes from various companies a word of caution, is to be wary of super cheap cleaning quotes. Several businesses that have chosen us as their office cleaning company, complained of their last cleaners aka the super cheap quote. We were told that they did little or no cleaning during the time they spent “cleaning”. An easy way to solve this is to follow-up with concerns to prevent any future disturbances.
Your agreement with your cleaning company should be detailed in the outlining of the agreed services. If not, have them re-write the agreement stating exactly the services they agree to perform for you. If grievances arise this will come in very handy.
Enjoy your commercial cleaning shopping experience and if you have a company in Saskatoon, please email or call us so that we can give you a cleaning quote.
Thanks,
Scrub Masters Commercial Cleaning
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What Is A Post-Construction Clean?
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If you are reading this, either you are in the middle of a construction job and looking for a cleaner or you are a cleaner researching what a post construction cleaning is all about. My focus will be on commercial spaces but most of this applies to residential properties as well.
A post construction clean takes place after a renovation or new building construction is complete. When hiring a commercial cleaner to do your cleaning, you can expect to have a complete top to bottom clean of the interior of your building. A complete clean will rid your place or seriously reduce it of drywall dust. The focus of the cleaning job entails:
1) Walls
After a construction job, the walls are coated with a fine layer of drywall dust. They are washed down, to stop the dust from transferring.
2) Baseboards
These are cleaned throughout the entire building.
3) Doors and door frames
The doors and the door frames washed, to get rid of dust, dirt and fingerprints.
4) Windows and glass
All windows and glass within the interior of the building, exterior can be done at request.
5) Desks and Chairs
Your desk and chairs are cleaned. Many times an office will continue to run during construction and you may not notice the buildup that has accumulated.
6) Kitchen Areas and Restrooms
A top to bottom clean, including all appliances are cleaned during a post construction.
7) Floors
Drywall dust transfers to a new place, after you have cleaned it from its previous abode. When the entire place has been cleaned, the floors are then tackled. They are usually washed and vacuumed at least twice, sometimes three times.
A good post construction clean, is generally quite costly. If you are concerned about price you can ask your cleaners to do less cleaning or you can expect less results. After a post construction clean, there will still be drywall dust and you may want to add a complete clean in three months after everything is more settled.
Before you hire commercial cleaners for your job make sure that:
- All areas are cleared of debris left over from construction.
- The tradespeople have cleaned up their tools.
- All flooring is free of product.
A new building is exciting and you want to represent it in the best way possible. Have a cleaning company set up at least one month before construction is complete, to make sure that your space is ready when you are. 🙂
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How To Choose The Right Commercial Cleaner for Your Business
When choosing a commercial cleaning company, the most common factors that people base their decisions on, do not always lead to the right cleaning company for your business. The two most common are:
- Price.
- Friends of Employees.
We all want to pay nothing for something. There are two risk factors when you base your decision solely on the cheapest bid to cross your desk:
- Quality of work.
- Actual cleaning being done.
Friend of an employee is another avenue often travelled. The two risk factors here are:
- Insurance (they usually do not have any)
- They are usually looking to quit doing this, once they find a “job”.
When choosing your commercial cleaner there are some important things to look for:
1. Walk Through
Before receiving any type of cleaning or advice from a company, they need to see your place of business. This is important because every company has a slightly different cleaning need. If you are quoted a price over the phone, you may notice that you receive an impersonal cleaning package or service. A walk through of your business, as you state your cleaning requests helps the cleaning company to focus on what is important to you. This takes a little of your time but in the long run, you will be more satisfied with the cleaning that is taking place.
2. Detailed Quote
After your walk through, the commercial cleaner should send you a quote, detailing their list of duties and their proposed price. The more detailed the better, this helps to insure that there are no discrepancies down the road.
3. Insurance.
Do they carry it? More than likely there will never be a reason to use it, but if something ever happens on the premise of your business with your cleaning company, you do not want to be held liable in any way. Insurance feels like a waste of money right up until the point that you need it.
4. Guarantee.
What is theirs? Cleaning is not a job that requires tons of brain power, I am limited to see that many jobs really do BUT when the cleaning company leaves your place of business and you are not satisfied with what they promised and the job they are doing, how are they willing to correct the situation? What do they guarantee you?
Choosing a commercial cleaning company is usually a task not eagerly pursued, but if you are looking for a company that will be a part of your team and your company’s vision, these guidelines will serve you well.
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Different Cleaning Requests
If you are thinking of hiring a commercial cleaner for your business, here are the kinds of cleaning services generally offered:
This is a service, based primarily on flooring, washrooms, garbages and front window cleaning. This is the least expensive in terms of upkeep. The brunt of the cost will come when you have speciality floors requests, such as refinishing and burnishing. If you have an office space, where the employees are responsible for their own work stations, but would like to have a professional service for the janitorial work, this is the quote you should ask for.
2. Detail Office Cleaning
This service is the same as the janitorial service, without the specialty floor care. Detail office cleaning should include sanitizing work spaces, such as desks, phones and keyboard. Generally businesses that are busier or place a higher importance on the look and feel of their office space will choose this cleaning option.
Some businesses, have their employees clean the interior of their business but hire a professional for the interior and exterior of their windows. Clean windows give a business a fresh look and appeal.
4. Non-contractual Services
Several restaurants hire a commercial cleaning service to have their floors scrubbed and their carpets steamed. Some businesses set up an agreement for every 3 months, while others prefer to call in the service when things are looking dirty or prior to an inspection.
5. Shelving and Product Dusting
Most showroom areas and product shelving are maintained by the employees but some businesses contract this work out. It is a general dusting and cleaning of the product shelves and can include merchandise as well.
Every business has a unique cleaning need, make sure that you have the best set up for your company’s requirements.
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4 Views of a Commercial Cleaning Company
We constantly ask business owners and managers if they are happy with the work that their cleaning company is providing. There are 4 common answers that offer 4 views of a commercial cleaning company. When asked if you are happy with your current cleaning company, we usually hear 1 of 4 answers:
- “Yeah” with a vague distant look in your eyes. The walk through progresses and you point out your current frustrations and justify reasons why you have settled for that company. The easiest way to rectify this is to discuss what you would like to change with the cleaning company you have hired. They may not be aware that you wanted something cleaned or they may not really be cleaning. This is how some cleaning companies work. If this is the case, it is time to shop around for a company that has the same level of standard as YOU.
- “We do the cleaning here ourselves”. The challenge that you face here, is that no one actually wants to clean the office. Either they have their own work to do or they were hired to do another job and that is the one they prefer. Either way, an office with an employee doing the cleaning is generally not very clean. Why not get some quotes and see if you can have the place looking and feeling better.
- “No”. When we hear a “no” during our walk through, it is generally because you have had a very bad experience with a cleaner. Some cleaning company’s, unfortunately do not actually do any cleaning. Not to mention names, but I have personally witnessed cleaners at a job site, smoking an unnamed “skinny” cigarette, before strolling into their clients premise; on my way out from one of our jobs, I saw the same person sitting at a desk on the clients phone. That is pure disrespect and can you imagine their idea of clean?
- “Yes, they do a really great job, now if I can just find someone to clean my house”. The most satisfied customers are always looking for a person to clean their home. These cleaning company’s run with integrity and honesty. They have agreed to do certain duties and are following through.
Having a great cleaning company is important and you will know when you have found the right one, when you no longer have to manage that aspect of your business. If you have a business in Saskatoon and are looking for a commercial cleaner, call us or send us an email, we would be happy to give you a quote.
Scrub Masters Commercial Cleaning
customerservice@scrubmasters.ca
306.651.1226
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What Do You Train For?
When you hire a new employee, what do you train them for?
- The Job Position.
This is the most common and in my opinion very limiting both for the hire and the employer. When we train for the job position, we create a narrow scope and the opinion that “this is what I do and anything outside of this you need to speak to…”. You will have a couple of super star employees that will have the next promotion or two in mind, but for the most part you are creating a wheel clog. I am sure that if you peruse your mind for a customer service example you will be overloaded with tasteful memories of this type of employee. Is there a better way to train?
- Your Company Culture.
Training for your culture is another option. This is when you assume that your hire has done the job before and knows the position. Usually they impressed you with their résumé credentials and you can skip directly to the who’s who and what’s what around your company. This type of training is good, if you are looking to keep things EXACTLY as they are in your company. Is there a better way?
- The Company Vision.
Remember that handbook that was created when the company began, back in 1902? Don’t use that one. You know the business plan you have for the next year, next 5 and the next 10-25, use THAT. When hiring a new employee a great way to empower them to help your company grow and to shape the future of it is to train them for your company vision. A powerful way to do this is from the first interview. When you train for vision you will attract an employee that thinks bigger and will be performing his job position with the bigger picture in mind.
Hiring new employees is time-consuming and if done best can create a team that grows together to create a powerful structure. Hire wisely, but train wiser.
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What Influences YOU?
We are influenced by everything we experience in our day. We are MORE influenced by the things we experience EVERY day. What influences YOU? Do you like how these influences are shaping you?
There are some influencers you have no control over, like advertising and commercials, that are pumped through media channels; or your family, some might compare them to mass media blasting. 😉
If you want to have more control over your subconscious and want to sit in the driver’s seat in your evolutionary development, here are some fun tricks to mess with your brain.
For the next month, CHOOSE what you feed your brain through:
- What you read.
What we read is important because it is a direct link to our brain. When we read, we either consciously accept the information or our subconscious steps in and accepts it for us. It is important to read more positive than negative, as this can impact our emotions and our outlook on life. Less daily news and more books on something you enjoy, will have a great impact on your perception. Try limiting daily news to 10 minutes a day for the next month and see if it raises your emotional barometer. (Try it)
- What you watch.
TV quietly robs our time IF we are not careful and do not apply some amount of control. The Government has stepped in and advised us to only let our children watch 30 minutes a day, do you think they did this because TV is healthy? It is very common for us to get home from work and watch TV until bedtime, in doing so you lose valuable life time. Try cutting back on the TV time, plugging into your family and friends around you and watch your relationships transform.
- What you listen to.
Music can offer a great emotional lift to our psyche. There IS a catch, listen to the lyrics of some of your favorite songs. The words in these songs are important, and can impact your daily experiences. Try incorporating songs that have lyrics that coincide with feelings and experinces you want to be having. If you are always listening to depressing love songs, what are you likely to experience?
- Who you spend time with.
You can’t ditch your math teacher or a co-worker, BUT you can choose to surround yourself with positive friends and people that love you unconditionally. It is true that who we spend the most time with, influences the person we are. Choose friendships that allow you to be who you are and who make you feel good about it.
By choosing what influences who, you can more actively choose your life experiences. If you want to change aspects of your life, try to find what is influencing those areas and make changes by incorporating new influencers. Life pretty much lasts a lifetime you might as well exert some control over it.
5 Ways to Create a Cleaner Office
A super clean office is one of the best feelings, and although a little time-consuming, it is easy to do and will make you feel better about your work and your day.
1. Look Down
An important first step in creating a super clean office is the get rid of the clutter in your space. Start with your floors, are there any items that you can trash, transfer to storage (worry about tidying this later), or give away (not to the person sitting in the office next to you). Do this, do this now, I will sit here and wait.
2. Sit Down
A clean office space, will help you to create a clear thinking mind. Look at your desk space, is it piled with papers that need to find a new home because you are on a super office clean mission? File them, either in your trash can, filing cabinet or your desk tray. Do not let the papers pile, they will haunt your thoughts. If your desk has a collection of items from over the years, now is the time to let things go. Keep relevent and needed items.
3. Clean it Up
If you do not have a cleaner (call us) OR grab some microfiber cloths, soapy water, disinfectant wipes and window cleaner. Wipe down your keyboard, phone, computer, desk, filing cabinet, any shelving, the handles and base of your chair, window sills, windows, your pictures, door handle and door. Next vaccum or wash your floors. This may seem overly detailed but it feels great to work in a clean environment.
4. Aromatherapy
I have mixed thoughts on these items, as I have been sprayed in the face with an automated contraption which I did not find therapeutic. Fragrance can plug your sinuses and create itchy eyes, if you buy highly perfumed ones. That being said, there are scents that create a great feeling and smell super fresh. Find a smell that you love and bring that into your office space.
5. Greenery
Plants create oxygen, which is important because we like to breathe. Flowers and plants can decorate and give some life to your work space.
Cleaner is better, and super clean is best. If you have a super clean office and have some other tips please list them.
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Saskatoon – How to Find the Right Daycare
Finding a great daycare for our kids is the most important thing we can do (you know, other than stay at home to take care of them). There are several factors that come into play as we shop around for the place that our children will spend a big chunk of their time.
Before you begin your search you should consider a few things:
- Do you want to go with a dayhome or a daycare?
A dayhome is child care out of someones home. Generally the caregiver has kids and want a way to stay home with them or they began when their children were young. Most operate during day but there are homes in Saskatoon willing to work around shifts. They can either be private or Government run. In Saskatoon, the liscenced ones are Government regulated and have guidlines for what should be incorporated into the day. They also have a Government worker that will oversee and assit them when needed.
A daycare is generally in a public building, has caregivers, more children and structure. There are very different set ups and opportunities within each of the daycares. You may want to ask them what makes them different.
- How old is your child and what ages do you want them to be with?
Most child care homes will have an age of majority, usually babies, toddlers or pre school age (as other kids are in school all day). This will affect the activites and stimulation that is provided. It is important to ask what age of children your child will be spending the day with.
- How is the day spent?
I think it is important to know how your child`s day will be spent. A big thing to check here is tv time. More than 2 hours of TV a day, actually dulls our child`s IQ. Government ran dayhomes only allow for 30 minutes of tv time a day, so you can see where they stand with this point.
- Values are aligned
As you talk to various caregivers, you will get a sense of who they are and what they value. If they have similar views and values to yourself you will feel comfortable talking to them and you can decide from there.
- Cost
This is an obvious one. Most childcare homes in Saskatoon are ranging from $25-$40 a day, with $30 being the most popular price right now. Daycares generally run a little cheaper as they care for more children.
All of that being said, how do you now begin to look for childcare that is right for your child.
The Government has a comprehensive list for liscenced childcare home and daycares in Saskatchewan. They are listed by area and give addresses. This puts you in control for who you are talking to. Liscenced homes and centers are monitered and have rules they need to follow. If this makes you the most comfortable, then this may be the best route for you. The rates will also be more regulated in this group.
2. Schools
You can call the schools in your neighborhood for a list of child care homes in the area. This will give you the most comprehensive list close to your home. Some offer preschool programs that run all day, as well as before and after care for your child.
3. Friends
Once you are in need of childcare start letting everyone know. This way you will have your friends preview people for you, and also choosing people that they like, and because they are your friends, their choices will be similar to yours.
Childcare is very important. The very best childcare will come from you, the parent. That being said, you might have to work or you might be in school…and you need to know that your child is well taken care of and enjoying their day as well. Take your time and find the best childcare for them.
If you have any suggestions about great daycare places or have a childcare home, please feel free to comment.
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