This week we are heading to Sydney to visit the Total Facilities Expo at the Sydney Convention Centre. Last years show was really interesting with not only plenty of cleaning specific exhibitors but a broad range of building & facilities management suppliers. With plenty of fierce competition in the commercial cleaning industry, looking for ways that […]
READ MORETotal Facilities Live (TFL) Review
I made the effort to travel to Sydney this time last year to visit the TFL show and based on what I came away with after that visit, I thought it would be worth another trip. I wasn’t disappointed! TFL is a show that provides a broad cross section of exhibitors, all with the objective […]
READ MORECM3 Accreditation: OH&S Compliance
We are all pretty pleased after once again successfully achieving our CM3 accreditation from Noel Arnold & Associates. As a prequalified contractor, we are able to carry out work for a large number of potential clients who use this service to capture Occupational Health & Safety documentation. The rigourous process requires contractors to demonstrate that they […]
READ MORECleaning the Smokers Area
Good Cleaning Process Can Avert a Serious Fire Risk Here’s a useful tip to ensure you avert a serious fire risk at your workplace. With the ever increasing restrictions on smokers & smoking in the workplace, there are many businesses now that just don’t allow smoking to occur on site but there are still some […]
READ MOREHow to avoid slip & fall risks on paths
Paths around your property can be a hazard for staff & visitors to your workplace. With the first signs of spring, now is a great time to carry out some much needed maintenance in order to remove the risk of staff and visitors to your property slipping and falling on concrete paths & driveways. Over […]
READ MOREPaper Towels vs Hand Dryers: What’s Best For Your Washroom
What’s the best way for staff or customers to dry their hands in your washroom? Before we come to a recommendation, lets look at the issues in washrooms that we would have all experienced: As a patron, waiting (too long) for someone to finish drying their hands after you have washed yoursYou are now in a hurry […]
READ MORECarpet Care Tips for Office Managers
Do’s and Don’ts for Office Carpet Care Carpets make a significant visual statement to your customers and staff about your standards. Carpets can also be expensive to repair or replace if not maintained. Below are some quick tips for Office Managers to share with office staff and also implement with their cleaning contractors. The DO list: Do schedule […]
READ MOREThe VALUE OF CLEAN – Cleaning, is it worth it? (infographic)
Is commercial cleaning a cost centre or is it an investment with strong returns? Do you want to improve the productivity of your office? Do you need to justify a better investment in your cleaning for your office or commercial property? Often, commercial and office cleaning is been seen as a cost centre (and kept […]
READ MOREOffice Manager’s – Planning for Summer – Checklist
You’re about to get Busy, Very Busy. Summer and the Xmas period can be a stressful time for Office Managers and those having to manage a workplace or property. So, we thought we would help out with a checklist of planning, cleaning and maintenance tasks that we know our clients experience. Have you […]
READ MOREWhat size cleaning company for my business?
When deciding what sort of cleaning company is right for your office or facility one of the key questions is: “are they the right fit?” The size and structure of a cleaning company is one of the factors to consider. Below are some simple Pro’s & Cons for Small, Medium and Large cleaning companies SMALL […]
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