At Green Fox Cleaning, our focus on on delivering an unrivalled, LOCAL commercial cleaning service to businesses of all sizes, and in all sectors has never been stronger. With a number of enquiries received from businesses in Guildford, Woking and the surrounding areas coming to us, it made sense to open a new local office to service these enquiries.
We are delighted to report the opening of our latest Green Fox Cleaning office, providing commercial cleaning services covering Guildford, Woking, Alton, Petersfield and all areas with a "GU" postcode address.
With the office operations team being led by Director Hesus Padron.
Born in Caracas in Venezuela, Hesus graduated in advertising and marketing, an area which he operated in for a number of years, until the economic crisis hit Venezuela. During this time he also taught the guitar for many years.
In 2017, Hesus made the decision to relocate to England. Upon his arrival, Hesus immediately started his career in the commercial cleaning sector, an area which he quickly developed a real passion for.
Starting out as a cleaning operative, he quickly progressed to a supervisory role where he would run cleaning teams and ensure the smooth daily service delivery of cleaning contracts he was responsible for. Having worked for national contractors with little or no local support for their staff, Hesus could easily see the benefit of local offices to service local clients.
Fun fact about Hesus - He still has a real passion for the guitar and still occasionally teaches it, as well as playing to a fantastic level himself!
These are just a few sectors that Hesus has previously operated within, and now delivers services to clients.
| Office cleaning |
| School cleaning |
| Veterinary practice cleaning |
| Casino cleaning |
| Retirement living premises cleaning |
| Pub and Restaurant Cleaning services |
| Cinema cleaning services |
A number of these clients are now serviced seven days a week, 365 days a year! Hesus and his team are very aware that the cleaning sector runs round the clock, with each and every client having differing needs.
When selecting a company for commercial cleaning at your premises, check if they offer the following:
If you have a cleaning company in place that you aren't fully satisfied with, or are looking for a new provider, Hesus would be delighted to visit your premies to provide a free, no obligation quote for commercial cleaning services.
To find out more how our new commercial cleaning team can help improve the appearance of your premises or business with their commercial cleaning services, call 01483 904 487 or to click here to learn more.
There is about to be a shake up in this wonderful city and surrounding areas, with Green Fox Cleaning well and truly now established.
1. 007 himself, AKA Sir Roger Moore was left shaken (not stirred) after waking up in his Angel Hotel room in the middle of the night to see a "ghostly figure" moving towards him.
2. Over 200,000 people each contributed a brick to the cathedral construction fund.
3. In June 2007, the Odeon cinema in Guildford was the first cinema in the world to show digital 4K films to the public.
Sticky floors and floor cleaning bring their own challenges to most venues, despite on the face of it appearing to be a relatively straightforward task. Surely after vacuuming or sweeping to remove all debris, we just pop some chemical with water and mop-right?
Sticky floors can be a very frustrating issue for venues. We have all been to "that" pub or club where it feels like a workout, every time you peel your feet off the floor whilst walking around haven't we?
If you don't understand the main causes of sticky floors, it really can feel like there is no answer to the problem. You mop and scrub away only to have the floor end up stickier than when you started. But why?!
There can be a number of reasons for asking yourself "why are my floors sticky?" whils scratching your head.
Believe it or not, your perceived attempts to make the floor cleaner may in fact be the cause of your sticky floors!
Most people think that using more floor cleaning solution in their bucket will lead to squeaky-clean floors - surely three pumps into the bucket is better than one - right?
Wrong - this is not true and can easily lead to a sticky residue after cleaning! This will often leave floors sticky.
When you use too much cleaner, the excess creates a soapy residue that is sticky to the feet especially when you’ve not done enough rinsing of the mop head during the process.
To tackle this potential cause of our sticky floors:
This simple action alone could make your sticky floors a thing of the past!
If you clean the entire hard floor of your business premises with the same bucket of water, you can expect to end up with a messy, dirty, and often sticky floor. This means you aren't really cleaning the floor, but simply moving dirt around the venue.
Putting dirty water back onto the floor not only defeats the purpose of cleaning, but can also put people at risk, especially in healthcare environments.
To remedy this, you need to change the cleaning water each time you see it starting to become visibly dirty and changing colour. This can be either when it changes the colour significantly, or when you see lots of debris floating on top or at the bottom of the cleaning bucket.
Depending on the type of venue, it may be necessary to change your water as frequently as every ten square metres in heavy footfall venues such as pubs and clubs!
After you have mopped the whole floor, use clean water to rinse it. Change this water the moment you notice it’s become soapy or dirty.
These are big issues, and that is before we even consider other issues caused by not changing water often enough and using one bucket for all areas of a premises, such as cross contamination - learn more about this issue at this link.
FUN FACT - Dirty Sticky Floors was the first solo single by Depeche Mode vocalist Dave Gahan
While normal cleaning may require using simple soap or mild chemicals, some stains require specialist chemicals to come off.
The basic rule for removing sticky residue is to use a floor cleaner with the opposite PH to the sticky dirt. For example, an acidic cleaner does a better job at cleaning alkaline (basic) dirt.
This is obviously not something that everyone will understand, and careful product selection is essential to maximise the cleaning efficiency of your floor to avoid the risk of damaging it. If in doubt, seek advice from a product supplier, or get in touch with us and let us take care of cleaning your floors.
As important as the chemical is, even the most effective cleaning product will be near useless in a dirty bucket with an old mop head that has not been properly maintained, or has been attached to the mop for weeks on end. It is essential that cleaning equipment is cleaned and maintained after use, and advanced floor scrubbing machines can deliver results that will not be seen by hand mopping, and in much quicker time.
It may sound obvious, but if you don't have a regular cleaning schedule, you may well end up with sticky floors. Spilt drinks, debris off shoes and other spillages will result in sticky, dirty floors.
The easiest way to ensure your floors remain looking great along with the rest of your workplace is to engage the services of a good commercial cleaning company.
At Green Fox Cleaning, we clean in all sectors, and have access to the best cleaning products and machinery, utilised by our highly trained staff.
If you have a cleaning company currently and are suffering from sticky floors, this is a sign of a lack of understanding / training and it is probably time to review your cleaning options.
To get in touch with your local office, click here and find out how we can help improve the appearance of your business with ours.
There are many things to consider when selecting a new Brighton office cleaning company for your premises. Whether in Brighton, Hove, Lewes, Shoreham or anywhere else - our team can help, With our Hove office providing office cleaning services clients in Brighton and Hove, it has become easier than ever to make a great selection for your office cleaning. You want a professional and reliable cleaning company, who train their staff to the highest levels, guarantee to never miss a clean, and offer a great value office cleaning service for your business.
Professional Brighton office cleaning services require not only the highest trained cleaning staff to do a great job, but also the best equipment. Products off a supermarket shelf are fine generally for at home, but to clean professionally requires access to more specialist products and machinery.
A key thing to consider if thinking about outsourcing your Brighton office cleaning services is the hidden cost of cleaning yourself - that is the time where you are overseeing cleaning, ordering stock and much more - these costs will all be covered in a professional cleaning service price, with no hidden extras.
Do you know what cross contamination is within cleaning? Getting this wrong can result in increased staff sickness and absence, leading to decreased morale levels. If you want to know more about what colour coding is and how it prevents cross contamination - click here.
Regular cleaning of your Brighton offices will ensure that that your premises is tidy and hygienic, which can provide a much healthier environment for your employees. This not only boosts morale but can also improve the health and wellbeing of every employee, leading to less employee sickness and more productivity for your business.
Additionally, regular office cleaning from a professional Brighton office cleaning services company can be unobtrusive and not interfere with your working day. This is because we can work around your schedule and office hours, carrying out the cleaning service after your office has closed. Your employees will walk back into a clean and tidy office every morning. We can offer an out of hours or in-hours service. You can read more about the pros and cons of each option by clicking here.
If you employee cleaners in-house to clean your Brighton offices on a daily basis, you are responsible for training them to safely complete their work, Be honest with yourself - when did you last provide professional training for your cleaners? What training records do you hold, in the event someone was injured today after the cleaner forgot to place a wet floor sign, or left something in an unsafe following their work, such as a spray bottle? If you are embarrassed or concerned by what your answer would be, it is time to seriously consider outsourcing your office cleaning to a professional office cleaning company.
Even if you have employed your cleaner(s) in house for your office cleaning for many years, the process to transfer their employment to a good Brighton office cleaning services company is straightforward when the company are experienced in this process. At Green Fox Cleaning we have successfully transferred many employees from in-house to our employment. These employees have benefited from our great employee benefits package which is highly focused on their welfare, and they still feel part of the office team where they have worked!
Office staff are efficient at administration and related works - it's what they are trained to do.
In the same way, cleaners employed by a professional office cleaning company are good at cleaning. They understand how to deliver the best possible results when undertaking Brighton office cleaning services, and have been trained well.
When looking to appoint a good Brighton office cleaning services company to provide daily cleaning services at your offices, there are many things that you should consider. A company that only cleans small offices will not necessarily understand the different needs when it comes to larger offices, and the necessity of the highest levels of cleanliness where hundreds of employees may work. Don't be afraid to ask probing questions, such as these:
At Green Fox Cleaning, we can confidentially answer these questions, and any more you may have:
"We have an advanced GPS tracking system which our employees use to clock in and out for every shift. This is monitored 24/7 by an on-call manager, who is supported by a team of mobile cleaners. They are ready to respond to any failed clock in, to ensure you never miss a clean. We provide daily cleaning services to many offices of all sizes and and have done for many years - we can provide excellent references.
These are both nationally recognised brands which includes NFU mutual and Be Wiser Insurance, and many other offices of all sizes. Our staff are thoroughly vetted through many stages, to include background checks, with all vetting undertaken by a manager. Our staff are all directly employed by us - we never sub-contract work, nor do we use self-employed cleaners where you have little or no control."
The above list is far from exhaustive, but gives an idea of what to ask any potential office cleaning company before making a decision.
If you select a good Brighton office cleaning company, the process should be seamless, and the benefits to your venue apparent from day one. Below are a number of benefits of using Green Fox Cleaning for office cleaning company services:
Once again this list is not exhaustive, but gives you an idea of the benefits of using a good office cleaning company rather than managing this in-house.
While we can’t provide a definite price for office cleaning, as the cost depends on a number of factors, we are happy to visit your premises and provide you you with a free and no-obligation quote when you contact us. The final cost for your office cleaning will depend on numerous factors, such as the size of your office, how often you wish us to clean, and the machinery and equipment required to complete the required tasks.
We hope you have found this article on selecting the right Brighton office cleaning company useful. If you would like to learn more about how we can help improve the appearance of your office with a professional and reliable local commercial office cleaning company service, click here to contact your local office - be it Brighton, or another local office elsewhere.
Despite taking a huge knock during Covid, restaurants are back stronger than ever, as confidence has grown for people to dine out again, to spend time with friends and family.
Post Covid, it is essential for restaurants to not only look clean but actually BE clean. By actually being clean, we mean free from germs, dirt, and bacteria - not simply no obvious debris on the floor and a quick wipe around the toilets.
It was previously commonplace for a member of the restaurant team to quickly throw a mop and bucket around the venue after a long shift where they had been serving customers for many hours, with little or no training in relation to safe and professional cleaning.
Even now if you ask an average member of waiting or bar staff what colour coding is within cleaning, the chances are they won't know. If you want to know more about what colour coding is and how it prevents cross contamination and keeps your restaurant safe - click here.
As many restaurants open longer hours to maximise profit margins, the cleaning often becomes tighter and tighter. Many restaurants now serve breakfast from 8am, and are often open until around midnight. This can result in a tight timeframe for a restaurant cleaning company cleaning team to get in, clean, and allow time for the floors to fully dry - all before staff arrive again to open up.
If you currently employ your cleaner in-house, ask yourself this - what processes do you have in place to make sure they turn up every single day? Imagine if your bar staff arrive at 8am to open up for breakfast and discover the cleaner hasn't turned up!
Sticky floors from spilled drinks the night before, dirty toilets and customers will be arriving in 30 minutes to eat - what do you do? With sites such as Tripadvisor making it so easy for every customer to review their experience at your restaurant - maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness at all times is essential.
If you employee cleaners in-house to clean your restaurant on a daily basis, you are responsible for training them to safely complete their work on an ongoing basis - not just when they first start,
Be honest and answer this question - when did you last provide professional training for your cleaners? What training records do you hold, in the event someone was injured today after the cleaner forgot to place a wet floor sign, or left something in an unsafe following their work, such as a spray bottle? If you are embarrassed or concerned by what your answer would be, it is time to seriously consider outsourcing your cleaning.
Even if you have employed your cleaner(s) in house for your restaurant cleaning for many years, the process to transfer their employment to a good commercial cleaning company is straightforward when the company are experienced in this process. At Green Fox Cleaning we have successfully transferred many employees from restaurant in-house cleaning roles to our employment. These employees have benefited from our great employee benefits package which is highly focused on their welfare, and they still feel part of the restaurant team where they have previously worked!
Waiting staff serve drinks and food in a professional way - it's what they are trained to do. Chefs cook and serve food in a professional way - again as it is what they are trained to do.
In the same way, a professional restaurant cleaning company is good at cleaning. They understand the challenges of the role, and how to deliver the best possible results.
When looking to appoint a restaurant cleaning services company to provide daily cleaning services at your venue, there are many things that you should consider. A company that only clean offices will not necessarily understand the different needs when it comes to restaurant cleaning compared to office cleaning. Don't be afraid to ask probing questions, such as these:
At Green Fox Cleaning, we can confidentially answer these questions, and any more you may have:
"We have an advanced GPS tracking system which our employees use to clock in and out for every shift. This is monitored 24/7 by an on-call manager, who is supported by a team of mobile cleaners. They are ready to respond to any failed clock in, to ensure you never miss a clean. We provide daily cleaning services to many restaurants and hospitality venues and have done for many years - we can provide excellent references.
These are both nationally recognised brands including Brasserie Blanc, and many independent venues. Our staff are thoroughly vetted through many stages, to include background checks, with all vetting undertaken by a senior manager. Our staff are all directly employed by us - we never sub-contract our restaurant cleaning services work, nor do we use self-employed cleaners where you have little or no control."
The above list is far from exhaustive, but gives an idea of what to ask any potential restaurant cleaning services company before making a decision.
If you select a good restaurant cleaning services company, the process should be seamless, and the benefits to your venue apparent from day one. Below are a number of benefits of using Green Fox Cleaning for restaurant cleaning services:
Once again this list is not exhaustive, but gives you an idea of the benefits of using a good commercial cleaning company for your restaurant cleaning services.
We hope you have found this article on selecting the right commercial cleaning company for your restaurant cleaning services useful. If you would like to learn more about how we can help improve the appearance of your venue with a professional and reliable local commercial cleaning service, click here to contact your local office.
Gyms are more popular than ever, with more and more people turning to them for both stress relief, and general fitness and wellbeing.
Whilst in the past many gyms would clean in-house, the importance of the highest levels of cleanliness and full understanding have made outsourcing to a good commercial cleaning company the way to go.
A key thing to consider is the hidden cost of cleaning yourself - that is the time where you are overseeing cleaning, ordering stock and much more - these costs will all be covered in a professional cleaning service price. Professional cleaning services use advanced cleaning materials to ensure thorough sanitation, creating a safe environment free from infection. Also consider staff motivation - how many of your gym staff have the passion to clean to the highest possible standard, day after day?
Do you know what cross contamination is within cleaning? Getting this wrong can result in increased customer and staff sickness and absence, leading to decreased morale levels and the risk of negative reviews. If you want to know more about what colour coding is and how it prevents cross contamination - click here.
Professional gym cleaning services from a professional cleaning team can be unobtrusive and not interfere with your working day. This is because we can work around your schedule and opening hours, carrying out the cleaning service after your gym has closed - or if your gym opens 24 hours, attend at the least intrusive times. We can offer an out of hours or in-hours service. You can read more about the pros and cons of each option by clicking here.
If you employee cleaners in-house to clean your gym on a daily basis or your gym staff do it alongside their other daily duties, you are responsible for training them to safely complete their work, Be honest with yourself - when did you last provide professional training for your team? What training records do you hold, in the event someone was injured today after the cleaner forgot to place a wet floor sign, or left something in an unsafe following their work, such as a spray bottle? If you are embarrassed or concerned by what your answer would be, it is time to seriously consider outsourcing your gym cleaning to a professional gym cleaning services company.
Personal trainers are great at transforming bodies and lifestyle - it’s what they are trained to do.In the same way, gym cleaners employed by a professional gym cleaning company are good at cleaning. They understand how to deliver the best possible results, and have been trained well.
When looking to appoint a good commercial gym cleaning services company to provide daily cleaning services at your gym, there are many things that you should consider. A company that only cleans offices will not necessarily understand the different needs when it comes to gym cleaning services, and the necessity of the highest levels of cleanliness where hundreds of clients may attend every single day. Don't be afraid to ask probing questions, such as these:
At Green Fox Cleaning, we can confidentially answer these questions, and any more you may have:
"We have an advanced GPS tracking system which our employees use to clock in and out for every shift. This is monitored 24/7 by an on-call manager, who is supported by a team of mobile cleaners. They are ready to respond to any failed clock in, to ensure you never miss a clean. We provide daily cleaning services to many gyms of all sizes and and have done for many years - we can provide excellent references.
These are both nationally recognised brands, as well as independent gyms. Our staff are thoroughly vetted through many stages, to include background checks, with all vetting undertaken by a manager. Our staff are all directly employed by us - we never sub-contract work, nor do we use self-employed cleaners where you have little or no control."
The above list is far from exhaustive, but gives an idea of what to ask any potential gym cleaning services company before making a decision.
If you select a good gym cleaning services company, the process should be seamless, and the benefits to your venue apparent from day one. A good gym cleaning service includes tasks such as disinfection of touchpoints, replenishing consumable supplies, and ensuring that reception areas and sports halls are kept clean and tidy. Below are a number of benefits of using Green Fox Cleaning for gym cleaning services:
Once again this list is not exhaustive, but gives you an idea of the benefits of using a good gym cleaning company rather than managing this in-house.
While we can’t provide a definite price for our gym cleaning services, as the cost depends on a number of factors, we are happy to visit your premises and provide you with a free and no-obligation quote when you contact us.
The final cost for your gym cleaning will depend on numerous factors, such as the size of your gym facilities, how often you wish us to clean, and the machinery and equipment required to complete the required tasks.We hope you have found this article on selecting the right gym cleaning company useful.
If you would like to learn more about how we can help improve the appearance of your gym with a professional and reliable local commercial cleaning service, click here to contact your local office.
First appearing in the 17th century, pubs have been the heat of community for hundreds of years. They are a place for people to drink, eat and socialise. With more and more pubs serving food to attract a wider audience increase profit margins, the need for pubs to not only look clean but actually BE clean, is more important than ever. By clean, we mean free from germs, dirt, and bacteria - not just no obvious debris on the floor.
In years gone by, a member of the bar team would quickly throw a mop and bucket around the venue after a long shift, with little or no training in relation to safe and professional cleaning. Even now if you ask an average member of bar staff what colour coding is within cleaning, the chances are they won't know. If you want to know more about what colour coding is and how it prevents cross contamination - click here.
As part of the increase with serving food, more and more pubs are open from around 8am to serve breakfast, and often not closing until around midnight the evening before. This can result in a tight timeframe for the cleaning team to get in, clean, and allow time for the floors to fully dry - all before staff arrive again to open up.
If you recruit your own pub cleaner and decide to directly employ - what processes do you have in place to make sure they turn up every single day? Imagine if your bar staff arrive at 8am to open up for breakfast and discover the cleaner hasn't turned up!
Sticky floors from spilled drinks the night before, dirty toilets and customers will be arriving in 30 minutes to eat - what do you do? With sites such as Tripadvisor making it so easy for every customer to review their experience at your pub - maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness at all times is essential.
If you employee cleaners in-house to clean your pub on a daily basis, you are responsible for training them to safely complete their work, Be honest with yourself - when did you last provide professional training for your cleaners? What training records do you hold, in the event someone was injured today after the cleaner forgot to place a wet floor sign, or left something in an unsafe following their work, such as a spray bottle? If you are embarrassed or concerned by what your answer would be, it is time to seriously consider outsourcing your cleaning.
Even if you have employed your cleaner(s) in house for your pub cleaning for many years, the process to transfer their employment to a good commercial cleaning company is straightforward when the company are experienced in this process. At Green Fox Cleaning we have successfully transferred many employees from in-house to our employment. These employees have benefited from our great employee benefits package which is highly focused on their welfare, and they still feel part of the team where they have worked!
Waiting staff serve drinks and food in a professional way - it's what they are trained to do. Chefs cook and serve food in a professional way - again as it is what they are trained to do.
In the same way, a professional pub cleaning company is good at cleaning. They understand the challenges of the role, and how to deliver the best possible results.
When looking to appoint a pub cleaning company to provide daily cleaning services at your venue, there are many things that you should consider. A company that only clean offices will not necessarily understand the different needs when it comes to pub cleaning. Don't be afraid to ask probing questions, such as these:
At Green Fox Cleaning, we can confidentially answer these questions, and any more you may have:
"We have an advanced GPS tracking system which our employees use to clock in and out for every shift. This is monitored 24/7 by an on-call manager, who is supported by a team of mobile cleaners. They are ready to respond to any failed clock in, to ensure you never miss a clean. We provide daily cleaning services to many pubs and hospitality venues and have done for many years - we can provide excellent references.
These are both nationally recognised brands, and independent venues. Our staff are thoroughly vetted through many stages, to include background checks, with all vetting undertaken by a manager. Our staff are all directly employed by us - we never sub-contract work, nor do we use self-employed cleaners where you have little or no control."
The above list is far from exhaustive, but gives an idea of what to ask any potential pub cleaning company before making a decision.
If you select a good pub cleaning company, the process should be seamless, and the benefits to your venue apparent from day one. Below are a number of benefits of using Green Fox Cleaning for pub cleaning services:
Once again this list is not exhaustive, but gives you an idea of the benefits of using a good commercial cleaning company rather than managing this in-house.
We hope you have found this article on selecting the right pub cleaning company useful. If you would like to learn more about how we can help improve the appearance of your pub with a professional and reliable local commercial cleaning service, click here to contact your local office.
When is the best time to have your workplace cleaned - during the day, or later at night?
Despite being very popular in Europe, the concept of daytime cleaning hasn't really taken off in England yet.
Whilst some larger sites may have a daytime cleaner for lunchtime maintenance cleaning or similar, the concept of a whole team cleaning when staff are at the premises is not common practice.
It has long been considered the norm that as the staff working at the building finish for the day, so the cleaners arrive to commence their work, before the staff return the next morning.
There can be some genuine incentives for daytime cleaning. Day hours cleaning can offer a host of benefits for both the customer and the cleaning contractor. Benefits can include including reduced costs, reduced security considerations, reduced building energy consumption, enhanced customer care, and improved productivity work-rates.
Staff retention rates for daytime work are sometimes higher, as it will often fit around cleaning operative's home life better. This is of course not always the case and evening work works well for many people. Increased motivation through daytime working can often lead to increased productivity levels.
Daytime cleaning also helps cleaners to identify areas of heavy use whilst working, and plan to reduce unnecessary work. This alone can show that daytime cleaning means much more than cleaners simply changing their hours and working to the same routines.
Lets first look at some pros and cons of a daytime cleaning service:
PROS OF DAYTIME CLEANING
CONS OF DAYTIME CLEANING
For a building that shuts down at for example 6PM, an evening cleaning service may be more productive with less people in the way, even though lights and utility costs may be slightly higher. Ask yourself - how important are your budgetary concerns versus overall premises appearance? The property manager and tenants could be paying for task duplication that could be done once at night - for example the cleaner vacuums, then a staff member drops food or similar in the same spot an hour later - it could appear that the cleaning has therefore not taken place, compared to walking into a clean building in the morning.
There is in reality no right or wrong answer, and it is best for you to discuss with a cleaning provider which is best. A good cleaning contractor will operate round the clock, and be able to discuss what would work best for your workplace, and the reasons why.
If the cleaning is to take place out of hours, ensure the company have measures in place to make sure the cleaning takes place, and no cleans are missed. At Green Fox Cleaning, we operate an advanced GPS tracking system that is monitored 24/7 by an on-call manager. They are supported by a team of mobile support cleaners, who are ready to respond at short notice to ensure that our clients never miss a clean.
A professional service is needed for cleaning any workplace. If you’re interested in discussing the best time to have your workplace cleaned, Click here to learn more about Green Fox Cleaning, who provide a commercial cleaning services for businesses in all sectors, at all times of both day and night.
Over recent years, there has been a notable shift for workplaces in all sectors making the decision to trust professional commercial cleaning companies with the cleaning of their premises. Be it offices, schools, pubs, restaurants or any other sector you can think of, there are very strong arguments for making this decision.
What are the benefits of outsourcing cleaning for your business? This article should help explain why it is a good idea.
Over years gone by, companies have decided to employ their cleaner(s) directly, or use an individual self-employed cleaner as it seems a cheaper option. If you have Mary Poppins this may well be true, however if your cleaner is a normal human being, they are likely to have periods of sickness, want annual leave, and let their standards drop from time to time. They also require professional training, refresher training and to be managed the same as any other employee - they are representing your business after all!
Do you really happy have time to manage the cleaning team at your workplace, as well as run all other aspects of the business?
"Ask yourself honestly - when did you last provide professional training for your cleaners? What training records do you hold, in the event someone was injured today after the cleaner forgot to place a wet floor sign, or left something unsafe following their work? If you are embarrassed or concerned by what your answer would be, it is time to seriously consider outsourcing your cleaning"
Paul Barrett - Director, Green Fox Cleaning Limited
Even if you have employed your cleaner(s) in house for many years, the process to transfer their employment to a commercial cleaning company is straightforward when the company are experienced in this process. At Green Fox Cleaning we have successfully transferred many employees from in-house to our employment.
These employees have benefited from our great employee benefits package which is highly focused on their welfare, and they still feel part of the team where they have worked!
When looking at the benefit of using a commercial contract cleaning company versus employing in-house, you should consider the following points:
The above list is far from exhaustive, but gives an idea of just how many things need to be considered if employing your cleaning team in-house.
The benefits offered by commercial cleaning companies when outsourcing cleaning will vary considerably and careful selection is essential to ensure the best value and service. If you select a bad commercial cleaning company, it could cause you a huge headache.
If you select a good commercial cleaning company when you decide to outsource cleaning, the process should be seamless, and the benefits to your company apparent from day one. Below are a number of benefits of using Green Fox Cleaning:
Once again this list is not exhaustive, but gives you an idea of the benefits of using a good commercial cleaning company rather than managing this in-house.
We hope you have found this article useful. If you would like a confidential conversation about the benefits of outsourcing cleaning at your premises, click here to contact your local office.
What are the benefits of outsourcing cleaning? Hopefully this article has given you some food for thought.
Do you know how to clean a standing fan? You will do after reading this short article.
Also known as pedestal fans sometimes, standing fans have been a constant fixture both at work and home. Whilst they will mainly be used in the summer months, a good number of will have a standing fan running in the bedroom when we sleep, finding comfort from the gentle background noise.
It is very important to clean your standing fan to keep dust to a minimum and maintain a clean and hygienic environment.
While your fan is running and blowing out air, it is also blowing dust particles throughout the room in which it is situated.
Dust gathers on the grill of your fan and on the blades as well. Regular cleaning of your standing fan will assist in lowering the number of allergens going around the room.
Here is our guide on how to safely and effectively clean your pedestal fan.
Always turn off the socket switch and unplug your fan before considering any attempt to clean it fully. Wrap up the cable to prevent it being a trip hazard. This process will take less than 30 seconds, but will avoid any risk of injury.
If you accidentally pressed a button when cleaning a fan blade, the consequences don't bear thinking about. Also injury aside, you could spread dust round the room when cleaning, adding more time than it has taken to undertake basic safety preparation.
The first thing you want to do in order to clean a standing fan, is to remove the protective front grill. Most standing fans will have two small screws which can simply be removed. Make sure you put them somewhere safe for once you have completed the cleaning process.
After you have removed the protective front grill, you need to remove the centre cap which is in the middle of the fan and covers the point where all three fans meet. These will normally simply twist to remove, but some variants may have a catch or a small screw holding them in place.
The next part of the process of stripping the fan down is to remove the fan blades. These will normally slip off, but some may have a small screw holding them in place.
After you have removed the fan blades, the last part of the stripping down process is to remove the rear safety grill cover. This will either simply slide off, or again may have a small screw holding it in place.
Make sure you keep all screws removed safely together for when it comes to putting the fan back together in a small bowl. A good ordered process is keep in order to not only clean a standing fan, but put it back together again!
A good starting point when preparing to clean a standing fan is to vacuum all parts of the fan including the stand unit to remove any build up of dust. This will cut time in half compared to manually wiping all areas with a cloth, after which you would need to vacuum any dust that has fallen on your floor anyway!
In order to clean the protective gills, fan blades and centre cap thoroughly, you either need a deep bowl that the all these items can be fully submerged in, or you may even find it easier to fill a shallow bath depending on the size of the fan blades. Fully submerging the fan blades will ensure a deep clean is completed of every part of the fan, ensuring an effective process every time you undertake this process to clean a standing fan.
Your best friend here will be washing up liquid. Add a small amount to your water and give it a good mix up. Use a clean cloth to wipe or scrub any dirt and dust from the parts.
Make sure that you rinse and fully dry all parts of the fan before reassembling the fan, ensuring there is no moisture that makes its way into the motor of the fan. Keeping those screws in a safe place earlier will make this process quick and simple.
We hope that you have found this guide on how to clean a standing fan has been useful.
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How do you clean a fridge with vinegar? Did you even know you could do this?
Workplace fridges can be neglected, with no one taking personal responsibility for the cleaning of them. This results in spillages not being cleaned, out of date food remaining for long periods, and the start of unpleasant odours when opening the fridge door.
They can be a breeding ground for bacteria, and require regular cleaning to keep them safe for all users.
It may surprise you to know that a vinegar spray will do a great job to clean your fridge. You will make it as follows:
Mix the above in a spray bottle, and shake well before use.
You can empty the fridge shelf by shelf, or all at once. You may find that by emptying the entire fridge at once, the thought of food and drink being out of it may encourage you to complete the task faster, and without distraction! At this point give consideration to disposing of any out of date / gone off items within the fridge.
For items that will be going back in the fridge, with a damp clean cloth it is worth giving items a wipe down so they go back in clean. Things such as milk containers often have milk drips on the base.
The easiest way to clean fridge shelves and trays is to remove them. This will give you much more working space, and allow you easily clean all sides of them. The easiest way to wash the trays and drawers is to soak them in warm soapy water, simply using washing up liquid for the task added to the warm water.
To clean the inside of the fridge, spray the inside of the fridge with a solution of vinegar and water, concentrating on soiled areas and let it soak in. After five minutes or so, wipe the fridge dry with a clean cloth to prevent cross contamination.
Hopefully you appreciate now that you can clean a fridge with vinegar, and don't need to spend lots on specialist products for this task.
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