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The 5 basics of a janitorial and office cleaning service

The 5 basics of cleaning your office.

This breaks down into 5 simple categories to make your office look nice! Of course you can go above and beyond. But if you hit these 5 things, you will be safe!

We like to do these things in order. Do not stop and switch from one thing to the other. Complete all in one category and then move on to the next.

Dust – Dust keyboards, monitors, picture frames, etc. Basically any horizontal surface needs to be dusted.
Wipe Clean – This includes but not limited to toilets, mirrors, glass, desks, etc.
Trash – Go around in a methodical fashion and collect all of the trash. If the trash can has gum in it or other debris, replace the liner. If not, keep it in there. No reason to be wasteful.
Vacuum – This is pretty self explanatory. Make sure you are pulling out chairs and getting under the desks.
Mop – Use fresh mop water and a floor disinfectant. Also make sure your mop head is soaking up water appropriately. Mop dry. Do not leave puddles.

Those are the basics. If you go around the office or commercial property and do all of these 5 steps at once, you can save yourself some headache. This also helps to insure that you do not miss anything. If you switch between tasks, it increases the chance that you will forget something that you were doing previously. Don’t get caught in trap!

Need help and don’t feel like messing with it? Call Elite Clean Co! Our office cleaning and janitorial services are sure to impress! 913-713-9579.

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COMMERCIAL CLEANING TIPS
07/30/2019
Kansas City Janitorial and office cleaning services

Kansas City Janitorial Service

The main reason we are in business is because most people simply don’t like to clean. Everyone is capable of doing it, but very few people want to do it. That is where Elite Clean Co comes in! We service many types of commercial properties with our janitorial services. If you are anywhere in the Kansas City Metro Area, give us a call. It would be our pleasure to come out and give you a free office cleaning quote.

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Making A Good Impression With Your Front Lobby

A positive first impression for your office space is key in ensuring clients will return to your business. Because the front lobby of your business is the first space your customers will see, it’s imperative that attention is dedicated to your front lobby and keeping it clean. Here are five ways to keep your front lobby looking its best.

Focus on Highly Trafficked Spots

While almost every portion of your front lobby will be used at one time or another, there are some spots that are used more often than others. These spaces typically include the space in front of the front desk, the area in front of offices and entrance doors, and bathrooms. While your entire space requires cleaning attention, it is usually wise to take the extra time to clean these high traffic areas to keep your lobby looking its best.

Use Mats In Doorways

Consider using entrance mats or throw rugs around doorways that are used most often. These mats can be easily cleaned and will prevent dirt to build in your carpet. They are also helpful in preventing your carpet from becoming worn in these specific areas, which can help your lobby look more professional.

Fresh & Clean Scent

Smell can be a major factor in memory for most individuals. Scents can easily become attached to both positive and negative memories, and you don’t want the smell of your lobby to be linked to a negative impression. To keep your lobby smelling its best, allow fresh air in with open windows when weather permits. The vents of your HVAC system should also be cleaned before the office is closed up tight during the winter months to prevent stale, unclean air from circulating throughout your office and lobby.

Dusting is Never Overrated

While dusting may seem overrated with all of the new cleaning tools available today, but dusting is still necessary. Dust can easily rest along the surfaces of your lobby, which can leave a poor first impression in clients.

Clean Windows

Windows allow your clients to see the inside of your front lobby before they even set foot inside. If your windows are dirty or smudged, your potential client is already left with a negative impression of your business.

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IMPORTANCE OF JANITORIAL SERVICES SAVING MONEY
09/09/2017
ELITE CLEAN CO, KANSAS CITY COMMERCIAL CLEANING, OFFICE CLEANING

What To Look For In A Commercial Cleaning Company

The owner or manager of an office building needs to have the best possible janitorial services in order to keep offices looking clean and professional. When a client walks into an office with a clean environment, he or she gets a favorable impression of the business. There are a few things that owners and managers of Texas buildings should consider when looking to hire a janitorial services provider. Here are a few examples.

An Expert Staff

In order to clean an office building in a thorough way, a janitorial staff must have the training and knowledge to get the job done right. Staff members must use the most effective cleaning solutions as well as have a collection of professional equipment to accomplish all of the required cleaning tasks. Janitorial management must employee a staff that arrives promptly and gets down to work.

Fulfillment of Duties

Owners and managers of office buildings in Texas want a variety of tasks done by a cleaning staff. A cleaning staff must comply with all of these requests. A team of employees should be assigned specific jobs so the work will be done in an efficient, timely manner.

Eco-Friendly Cleaning

Many of the individuals who own or manage office buildings want a janitorial management service that uses eco-friendly cleaning solutions. These owners and managers want both their employees and the people who visit their offices to be safe from the harmful chemicals used in many cleaning solutions. Eco-friendly cleaning products that clean in a thorough way while not utilizing chemicals that are harmful to the environment are a necessary feature to look for when hiring commercial cleaners.

All Questions Answered

Finally, when looking for a commercial cleaning service, office building owners and managers should search for a company that answers all of their questions. In fact, a commercial cleaning company should be more than happy to answer questions about pricing, services and cleaning products along with any other concerns of a client. At Elite Clean Co, we are glad to answer any questions about our first-rate commercial cleaning services in Kansas City!

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Maximize Your Kansas City Office Space

If you want to increase productivity in the workplace, it is a good idea to start by ensuring a clean and organized space for your employees to work. Most employees spend just as much time, if not more, in the office as they do at home; therefore, it is important to maximize office space and keep things running smoothly. This is also true if you work from home, as it will keep your work area clean and encourage productivity. Below are four simple ways to maximize office space.

Organize Documents

Even though computers handle almost every aspect of our business lives, you will be hard-pressed to find an office that is 100% paperless. There are many instances where hard copy documents are still needed. Files, as well as the cabinets used to store them, take up large amounts of office space. The common practice today is to store files offsite in a storage space, clearing up more room in the office.

Adjust the Lighting

It is always best to allow as much natural light into the office as possible. Sunlight can drastically increase a person’s mood and will make sitting in an office all day seem less cramped and bland. Of course, natural lighting is not always possible, or there simply isn’t enough of it to illuminate the entire office space. If this is the case, recessed lighting or overhead down lighting is a wonderful alternative. Avoid floor lamps as they can take up a lot of space, and try to find light bulbs that mimic natural lighting.

Think Vertical

The best way to maximize office space is to build up. Simply keeping things together and more organized frees up a lot of space and prevents a cluttered workplace. Utilize shelves, wall hooks, bulletin boards, and other useful tools to help you keep things off of the floor and away from the walls.

Remove Clutter

Clutter can be more than just books and paper, and it can significantly decrease productivity by making things harder to find and, therefore, taking more time to accomplish simple tasks and creating a stressful work environment. In addition to the regular office mess, too many decorations – such as magnets, photos, Christmas cards, and other memorabilia – can result in a completely disorganized mess. While it is nice to have family photos to look at while you’re away, try to keep these things to a minimum while you are at work and save the décor for your home. The primary concern ought to be a clean and productive workplace.

Keeping up with these four simple steps will help you maximize office space and increase productivity in the workplace. Hiring a professional is a wise decision since most employees have enough work to do without spending extra time organizing and deep cleaning. Elite Clean Co in Kansas City, provides quality office cleaning services; let the professional do their work so you can get back to doing yours in a clean environment.

Elite Clean Co.

IMPORTANCE OF JANITORIAL SERVICES SAVING MONEY
08/28/2017
Flooring, Floors

Newly Refinished Floors Makes Your Office Look Like New

If you’ve been following our blogs, you know that you only get one first impression per potential client, customer or employee and that you don’t want to risk losing them to your competition. The best way to cement a favorable impression is to maintain a clean environment. Clients want to know that you can take care of the details because that implies you will take better care of them, and employees want to know that their chances of catching a communicable disease are lower at work than at a public dump. Another way to put your best foot forward is to pay attention to where you, and your potential clients and employees, are putting that foot. Without proper care and maintenance, your vinyl, linoleum, stone or ceramic flooring will lose its luster and detract from your business’ image. At Elite Clean Co Commercial Cleaning Services, we can bring your floors back to life and a breath of fresh air into your company.

For those of you who pay special attention to our do-it-yourself cleaning tips, keep in mind that experience really does count when it comes to refinishing floors. There is a fine line between buffing to a beautiful shine and buffing too hard and thinning your floors, or buffing unevenly and leaving an unsightly finish. The slightest mistake will have you starting all over, or throwing all your hard work and invested money out the window as you pick up the phone to call a professional. Concentrate on what you do best, running your business, and let us do what we do best, clean it.

When looking for a commercial cleaning service in Kansas City or the surrounding areas, to refinish your floors, call Mac’s Janitorial Services. We will work with your budget to deliver professional results without breaking the bank. Whether it’s vinyl, linoleum, stone or ceramic, our trained and experienced staff will strip and replace the floor’s sealer, buff it to a high-gloss shine, and clean and polish it until it looks brand new.

Our floor refinishing services will increase the lifespan of your floors, improve the aesthetics of your office space and allow you to tout your eco-friendly status! You heard us right—your clientele will be impressed to hear that you only hire cleaning companies that use “green” products. After all, the health of your employees, customers, clients and the Earth are all very important to us. Almost as important as they are to you.

As one of the best companies offering commercial cleanings throughout Kansas City you can count on us to take your business to the next level. Not only can we refinish your floors, but we provide a variety of services to keep your business clean and comfortable.

Call us today at (913) 713-9579 for a free, no-obligation quote!

Elite Clean Co.

How To Clean & Disinfect Your Workplace Computer Keyboard

Keyboard cleaning should be a regular part of your company’s strategy to keep your facilities spotless. According to a study at the University of Arizona, office workers are exposed to more germs from their computer keyboards than toilet seats. While this may sound rather improbable, the reality of the matter is that our desks are bacteria cafeterias with office keyboards harboring enough bacteria beneath the keys to get your employees sick.

With that little tidbit of information, you might want to consider cleaning and disinfecting your keyboard regularly by hiring a reputable commercial janitorial services company, particularly if your employees share keyboards and mouse.

Here are five steps that our experienced janitors have laid on how to thoroughly clean your keyboard:

Turn Off the Computer and Unplug the Keyboard
Before beginning any cleaning activity, shut down the computer and ensure that all electrical sources are turned off. Don’t forget to unplug the computer too. Doing so will not only protect you from the risk of electrocution but will also prevent any moisture from frying the hardware as well as avoid any damage to the machine. It will also prevent you from entering dozens of commands and keystrokes in an open document or software as you clean.

Remove Loose Crumbs and Debris
Most people eat while they work, at times some food debris and spilled drinks may accumulate in the dark recesses beneath the keys. These food crumbs and debris combined with dirt and dust can create an excellent breeding ground for bacteria as well as stop keys from working altogether. To clean your keyboard, simply remove loose crumbs and debris by turning your keyboard upside down and then gently tapping and shaking it. Alternatively you can use a can of compressed air to knock loose debris and dirt pieces out of the keyboard spaces.

Clean and Disinfect the Keys
Depending on how much of time you are willing to devote to the task, you can use two options. If you are short of time, you can use wipes treated in isopropyl alcohol solution to go over each key, both on top and sides. The purpose of Isopropyl alcohol solution is to rid the keyboard of germs and bacteria.

This step should be utilized on a regular basis particularly when the user gets over cold or other illnesses. The other choice you can use is to remove all the keys using a blunt object and washing them in a solution. However, for commercially clean keyboards, it is vital to hire experienced janitorial services to prevent damaging or discoloring the keyboards.

Clean the Keyboard Trenches
Now that the keys are removed, it is easier to clean the hidden dirt and dust out. You can use your can of compressed air to drive out the dust or alternatively use a gentle vacuum to suck off the dirt. Dunk a piece of cotton wool into a solution of isopropyl alcohol and disinfect the inner surfaces of the keyboard.

Re-assemble the Keyboard

After ensuring that the keys are completely dry, pop them back into place. Each key should snap back into place after applying a little amount of pressure. Since you might forget where some of the keys go, you can consult your keyboard maps or simply leave the job to a janitorial professional.

While some these steps are simple, most of them are simple and require the services of a janitorial professional. If you need commercial cleaning services in the greater Kansas City area, please contact Elite Clean Co today and we will help you keep your employees healthy.

Key Takeaways:

Clean you keyboard thoroughly at least once a year. During the winter months you should clean it more often because of the flu and other colds that are passed around the office.
Prevent the growth of germs, don’t eat at your keyboard.
Invest in a keyboard plastic cover. These are typically molded to the shape of your keyboard and can extend the life of them significantly.
If you are sick wipe your keyboard down after each use to prevent the spread of germs.

Elite Clean Co.

Local, Non-Franchise Is The Best Choice For Commercial Cleaning

When it comes to making decisions, we all have at least some level of brand loyalty. We tend to lean towards a name we’ve heard- going with a popular name takes some of the work out of the decision making process and makes everything feel easier. Whether or not that is always the best choice, however, is another story.

Case in point, when purchasing LED televisions for my home, I went with a very well -known name. There were so many options, so much info. Without naming names (this isn’t a consumer report blog), I’ll tell you this: I’ve gone through two televisions from said company in less than seven years. So, on my most recent TV purchasing adventure I went with a newer, lesser known brand. It met my needs and my budget and so far the picture quality and the company’s customer service have far surpassed the big name guys. And it makes sense-they are not as established so they are eager to do their job better than the big guys to convert the consumers to their team.

And while I’m also guilty of eating at the same franchised restaurants (because I know exactly what to expect), my taste buds and my wallet typically both win when I give a lesser known restaurant a chance.

You aren’t here for a TV review or restaurant suggestions. If you are visiting www.EliteCleanCo.net it’s likely because you are looking for a new janitorial commercial cleaning company to service your office cleaning needs. You may be inclined to simply pick a franchised office cleaning company, but as my previous stories have pointed out, a popular name does not always equate to the best. The lesser known guys realize they are not given the job off of name alone, so they are more apt to put forth the effort to win your business and more importantly, keep it.

At Elite Clean Co Commercial Cleaning Services, for example, we personally drop in on office cleaning jobs and our janitorial cleaning crews on a regular basis; ensuring we get what we expect from our team because they know we inspect. Specifically, we tell them we want our clients to see and feel day 1 service on day 365—we do not tolerate a decrease in the enthusiasm, customer service and effectiveness present on the first day of the job.

Elite Clean Co is proud we are not a franchise, and there are some very specific reasons you should be glad we are not, as well if considering us for your facility’s commercial cleaning cleaning needs. Franchises often dictate which office cleaning supplies and cleaning products each franchisee must use. This disables the franchisee/business owner’s opportunity to shop around for the best price, more effective products, etc. When a business owner cannot shop around for less costly product, they cannot save money and pass the savings onto the client. Not to mention the royalty/franchise fees due monthly. They have to make up for that cost somewhere and they do so in the client’s monthly cost.

Franchisees are often set up with employees; this “instant staff” doesn’t allow for the personal touch of slowly building a team that works best with the owner’s specific expectations for the office cleaning business. And once again because of all the additional costs of running a franchise, janitorial cleaning crews of franchised office cleaning businesses aren’t paid as well as they could be with a non-franchised company. Less pay often results in higher turnover and a constant stream of new employees means less consistent work for the clients.

Elite Clean Co is proud of our background: from how we started to how we grow our business right here in Kansas City. We stay on top of the cleaning supplies industry to ensure we are always using the most effective and cost-effective office cleaning products, both for regular janitorial cleaning and green cleaning options. We pride ourselves in our carefully selected staff and the pay we provide them all. We are excited to share our savings with our clients and offer each and every client the level of service we would expect if we were in your position, and are confident we understand what that is since we were once in your position! Tired of not finding quality office cleaning with matched customer service at a price that fit in the budget of our previous managerial positions of various Kansas City business facilities, we left to start a janitorial cleaning company that could do all this and more for Kansas City’s businesses!

We are local. We are not franchised. And we would love to show you by example why non-franchised is the better choice.

Elite Clean Co.

Office Carpet Cleaning Ideas And Tips

Regular carpet cleaning not just ensures you a healthy life but also prolongs the life of your carpet. No matter how much money you have spent while installing carpet, without a touch of care, your carpet will certainly get deteriorated pretty soon.

A clean carpet can add value to your home, can help in getting rid of pollutants, allergens, bacteria, and keep your office odor free. One process, several benefits – Isn’t it worth trying? So, let’s look at some of the quickest yet effective carpet cleaning tips that can help you win this battle.

Don’t love spills!

Spills, such as tea, coffee, milk should be removed right after the mini accident. This is because, if you do it early, your carpet cleaning solution can collect most of the liquid before it soaks in. In other words, a quick treatment can keep your carpet from stubborn stains. But, resist the temptation to rub as it can only make the case even worse.

Vacuuming, obvious but always!

Whenever you are treating your carpet with some cleaning solutions or washing the entire surface, make sure you vacuum any surface debris. It will make your cleaning process a lot easier – it stops your carpet washer from getting clogged up. Say, if you have organized a Christmas party at your home, stuffs like pine needles and tinsel can play havoc with your cleaner.

Cleaning solution – Not an experimental thing

Though trying some unknown cleaning chemical (other than the manufacturer’s recommendations) seems tempting many times, this is the first thing that you need to avoid. These chemicals can damage your carpet and even invalidate its warranty.

Appropriate cleaning solutions that are specially designed for your carpet will not produce excessive foam, hamper the color or leave any sticky residues, which can later invite more dirt. These chemicals can handle high-traffic areas and think about the allergy sufferers. So basically there are only two types of cleaners you can rely on. First, the one suggested by the manufacturer. Second, there is no second.

While using the cleaner for the first time, make sure that you try out in a small surface where it is not easily visible. This will help in stopping some sad possibilities like color fading or other such issues.

Start furthest from the door:

It is pretty obvious that you need to start carpet cleaning from the corner furthest away from the door and work back towards the door. This means, you don’t have to walk on damp surfaces ruining your entire cleaning purpose.

Never over-soak:

Your carpet has certain saturation point. So, never soak the carpet above the point. Till the saturation point, your carpet won’t take longer time to dry. But after that, it takes much more time to dry and your entire cleaning process may seem ineffective. Further, if you lay your carpet without drying properly it can lead to moisture. The moisture can only create a sad story. One ideal way to get rid of moisture would be opening doors and windows. They can help big time in speeding up the drying process. Apart from it, you can turn on your heater on a low setting.

Treat stubborn stains:

You can handle all the stubborn stains and high-traffic areas with some special yet simple methods. You can use a wash tool or hose on the surface as it will give a more thorough cleaning effect. If possible, try to pre-treat the areas before applying the wash tool to scrub. You might come across some oily stains that demand more than just a single application. For such cases, you need to do your homework a bit.

Elite Clean Co.

COMMERCIAL CLEANING TIPS SAVING MONEY
08/13/2017
COMMERCIAL CLEANING KANSAS CITY, COMMERCIAL CLEANING TIPS, OFFICE CLEANING

Lower Office Water Consumption Equals Lower Office Expenses

Almost 40% of the US will be experiencing some kind of drought this year.

While water conditions and restriction in California are making headline news, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, as of the end of March 2015, 36.8 percent of the contiguous United States were experiencing moderate to severe drought conditions.

More drought stricken states will be following California’s lead in mandating a 25% reduction in water consumption by both residents and businesses.

So how do commercial facilities – light industrial manufacturing, office buildings, schools, medical, etc. – reduce water consumption by one-fourth?

While it may take a little time, ingenuity, and some cost, according to the Pacific Institute, which conducts research on environment and sustainability issues, it can be done… and potentially easier than expected and in the long term will lower office expenses.

The Institute recommends the following five steps that can help reduce water consumption by about 25 percent, if not more:

Fix Leaks: Repairing leaking fixtures and pipes can save five to as much as ten percent of the water consumed in a commercial facility.
Retrofit: Old or inefficient restroom fixtures should be retrofitted to reduce water consumption. According to the Institute, the average toilet uses 2.8 gallons of water per flush (GPF). This is more than double the 1.28 GPF of a high-efficient toilet. Older toilets use 3-6 gallons! The average worker uses the toilet 3-6 times per day.
Replace: With some restroom fixtures such as urinals, it may be more water and cost efficient to replace the unit rather than retrofit. Of the 12 million urinals installed in the U.S., 65% use more than 1.0 to as much as 3 GPF. Replacing these with water-efficient urinals can save facilities about 4,000 GPF per urinal annually. Replacing these with waterless urinals can save 35,000 gallons per urinal annually.
Recycling: Many industrial users now use potable (drinkable) water in manufacturing. Using recycled and retreated water can scale back water use considerably with little impact on operations.
Cooling: Related to this, cooling systems can be adjusted to recycle more water, again reducing consumption substantially.

Elite Clean Co.

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