Yes, it's Saturday and many of us are enjoying the weekend....warmer weather (for some of us), spring in the air, St. Patrick's Day around the corner, Spring Break......just relaxing with friends!
....My point is....it's Saturday so who cares right!
Come Monday morning....it'll be the same old....back to the grind....Monday Morning Blues!!!
A little known fact, and many of you don't even realize this (unless it's happened to you).....the proper selection of a Commercial Cleaning Company can have a direct impact on the morale of you, your office staff...and...... YOUR CLIENTS. Picture this......it's Monday morning. You have an 8:30 appointment with on of your toughest clients. You were running a little behind because the bus for your children was late. You enter your office and begin to settle in and notice that the trash is still there from last Friday......and your desk is still dusty......and...what's that smell!!!! The plate with a few scraps of food left from Fridays luncheon....IS STILL IN YOUR TRASH AS WELL!!! Stinking like a GARBAGE DUMP!!!!....You gasp...and no sooner than you breath in for more air, the intercom from you secretary beams the one thing you don't want to hear..." Good morning Mr. So-n-so...Ms. Such-n-such is here for her 8:30 appointment.....and brace yourself...I don't think she's had her coffee yet...."
I've seen it before.....and believe it your not......that's a modest one! This is what I mean by the proper selection of a Commercial Cleaning Company IS an important task and should not be judged on price alone. Of course I'm going to put a plug here for a Certified Green Cleaning firm...such as EarthShine Cleaning...as I firmly believe that a certified Green Cleaning Firm shows commitment, integrity and concern for health an safety above all others. But, I do want to give you some tips that might be helpful when hiring a Commercial Cleaning Organization.
First, certifications and organizations. What type of certifications do they have and what industry specific organizations do they belong to.....and can they prove it. Having the certifications and belonging to industry specific organizations shows a commitment to what they are doing and what they believe in.
Second, Training...What type of training do they have for their Cleaning Technicians.....hands on....written, text version, videos, on-going training, re-certifications?.......Fact is, they should be doing all of this....and a little more. I was in a hiring situation once and the applicant said the last company she worked for simply gave her the address and the key and said " Go clean...come back when you're done..." ..So.........ponder on that....
Next....Security......after all, 95% of all commercial office cleaning happens after hours....when everyone's gone home for the day. Some questions to ask...."How are the keys to my building handled?", " What happens if my office keys are lost or stolen?", "What do you do about theft?", " How do you handle a problem situation that should need my attention immediately?", "Do you do back-ground checks and drug screening?".....I shouldn't have to answer these for you....make sure you get the answer you want to hear!
Of course....there's pricing!....Just a quick note, it is true....you get what you pay for! I've worked for companies that charge $35-$40 an hour (in this area) for commercial services......WHY?...."Because we give our cleaners booties to wear in your office and come around and visit you once a month..."....ANY commercial cleaning company that is committed to what they do should have multiple forms of contact with you and NOT CHARGE YOU FOR IT!!!!!!...and not for advertising either! I've seen others, as well that charge $10 an hour.....for what...to come in and empty trash and wipe down your restrooms with "your" paper towels. .....Get multiple bids and make sure that it is specified what they will do, when they will do it and a FIXED price!
Lastly....as there are so many more...but in short, are they licensed, bonded, insured......references.....list of cleaning solutions and equipment, an SDS (formerly MSDS) for review before your start, list of your employees that will be in my building.........the list can go on and on...I'm sure you have some of your own as well.
Don't let your Monday Morning Blues be worsened by a dysfunctional cleaning service....after all....you have enough to worry about.....
Go Certified....and GO GREEN!!!!
....My point is....it's Saturday so who cares right!
Come Monday morning....it'll be the same old....back to the grind....Monday Morning Blues!!!
A little known fact, and many of you don't even realize this (unless it's happened to you).....the proper selection of a Commercial Cleaning Company can have a direct impact on the morale of you, your office staff...and...... YOUR CLIENTS. Picture this......it's Monday morning. You have an 8:30 appointment with on of your toughest clients. You were running a little behind because the bus for your children was late. You enter your office and begin to settle in and notice that the trash is still there from last Friday......and your desk is still dusty......and...what's that smell!!!! The plate with a few scraps of food left from Fridays luncheon....IS STILL IN YOUR TRASH AS WELL!!! Stinking like a GARBAGE DUMP!!!!....You gasp...and no sooner than you breath in for more air, the intercom from you secretary beams the one thing you don't want to hear..." Good morning Mr. So-n-so...Ms. Such-n-such is here for her 8:30 appointment.....and brace yourself...I don't think she's had her coffee yet...."
I've seen it before.....and believe it your not......that's a modest one! This is what I mean by the proper selection of a Commercial Cleaning Company IS an important task and should not be judged on price alone. Of course I'm going to put a plug here for a Certified Green Cleaning firm...such as EarthShine Cleaning...as I firmly believe that a certified Green Cleaning Firm shows commitment, integrity and concern for health an safety above all others. But, I do want to give you some tips that might be helpful when hiring a Commercial Cleaning Organization.
First, certifications and organizations. What type of certifications do they have and what industry specific organizations do they belong to.....and can they prove it. Having the certifications and belonging to industry specific organizations shows a commitment to what they are doing and what they believe in.
Second, Training...What type of training do they have for their Cleaning Technicians.....hands on....written, text version, videos, on-going training, re-certifications?.......Fact is, they should be doing all of this....and a little more. I was in a hiring situation once and the applicant said the last company she worked for simply gave her the address and the key and said " Go clean...come back when you're done..." ..So.........ponder on that....
Next....Security......after all, 95% of all commercial office cleaning happens after hours....when everyone's gone home for the day. Some questions to ask...."How are the keys to my building handled?", " What happens if my office keys are lost or stolen?", "What do you do about theft?", " How do you handle a problem situation that should need my attention immediately?", "Do you do back-ground checks and drug screening?".....I shouldn't have to answer these for you....make sure you get the answer you want to hear!
Of course....there's pricing!....Just a quick note, it is true....you get what you pay for! I've worked for companies that charge $35-$40 an hour (in this area) for commercial services......WHY?...."Because we give our cleaners booties to wear in your office and come around and visit you once a month..."....ANY commercial cleaning company that is committed to what they do should have multiple forms of contact with you and NOT CHARGE YOU FOR IT!!!!!!...and not for advertising either! I've seen others, as well that charge $10 an hour.....for what...to come in and empty trash and wipe down your restrooms with "your" paper towels. .....Get multiple bids and make sure that it is specified what they will do, when they will do it and a FIXED price!
Lastly....as there are so many more...but in short, are they licensed, bonded, insured......references.....list of cleaning solutions and equipment, an SDS (formerly MSDS) for review before your start, list of your employees that will be in my building.........the list can go on and on...I'm sure you have some of your own as well.
Don't let your Monday Morning Blues be worsened by a dysfunctional cleaning service....after all....you have enough to worry about.....
Go Certified....and GO GREEN!!!!
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