Cleaning Industry Health and Safety Acknowledgements
If we stop to think about the cleaning industry, it is probably the only industry together with the utilities industries that provides its services to all the other industries. Employing large number of people in all sectors of the economy from schools to hospitals, public places to private offices, shops to factories. With an extensive […]
Top 10 Green Cleaning Tips
Green is the new trend. Every industry is at least trying to convert their procedures to environmentally friendly. One industry that has been investing big to earn the “Eco-Friendly Label” is the cleaning industry with the developments of biodegradable cleaning products and cleaning methods that will keep a place smelling fresh without the toxic effect. […]
Why cleaning and maintenance is less expendable than business managers think
The recession has his business hard and cut-backs have been inevitable. The logical start to cutting out unnecessary costs may seem like cutting out office cleaning and indeed that has been the case for many UK businesses. A recent survey of 1,000 workers by support service firm resource showed that 2 in 5 firms have […]
Eco Friendly Cleaning, Telling the Real From the Fake
Eco-friendly is the big buzzword right now in the cleaning industry and manufacturers of cleaning and maintenance products have caught on to this trend, introducing eco friendly cleaning solutions to their products lines.
Green Cleaning – The Healthy Option
Cleaning is essential for maintaining hygiene and health. We clean our offices and homes to remove dust and germs, and it also makes us feel good, no one likes to stay in a dirty, untidy mess. Different cleaning processes and endless varieties of cleaning products are available for office or home use. It has been […]
Winter Cleaning Tips
As upsetting as it is the summer is almost over and the winter months are upon us. So as you prepare to put away the barbecue for another year it maybe a good idea to get your home ready for the winter months.
Here are some cleaning tips to help you on your way:
– Get your carpets professionally cleaned. Think of all the sand and grass clippings that have been walked in on your flip-flops this summer.
– Clean your windows, inside and out, including in between the sills.
– Cleaning your house from top to bottom, focusing on public rooms such as the living room, family room, hallway and bathroom.
– Get out the vacuum. Vacuum the drapes, window treatments, baseboards and in the corners. Move furniture and vacuum beneath and behind it. Vacuum upholstered furniture, or have it professionally cleaned if necessary.
If you are looking for a professional contract cleaning company with a difference please visit the Total Clean Services website.
How to Make Sure Cleaning Products Are Eco-Friendly
It is no longer so easy to find non-toxic and natural cleaning products as advertisers can be tricky.
– The first rule in making sure a cleaning products are really non toxic is read the ingredient list.
– Avoid petroleum-based solvents, chlorine, ammonia and phosphates and avoid products that have “danger,” “poison” or “warning” on the label.
– Look for cleaning products that have particular information regarding biodegradability.
– If a product is marketed as “natural,” read the label more closely (petroleum is also classed as “natural”).
– If you need a scented product, choose one that uses essential oils. Avoid products with synthetic fragrances.
Now you have all the information needed to ensure your cleaning is eco-friendly. However, if what you really require is a contract cleaning company to provide a bespoke service please visit the Total Clean website.
Computer and Telephone Cleaning Tips
Have you ever taken anytime to consider how many germs there are lurking in your keyboard or on your telephone dashboard?? If you did I think you’d find yourself not wanting to touch either again.
Not only is it hygenic to maintain a clean computer, but you could also prevent so many illnesses that could occur due to the germs lying in the machines.
It could also add years to the life of your computers and telephones, as not cleaning it could lead to it getting damaged.
Jonathon Millman, chief technology officer for Hooplah Interactive says:
“Your computer could fry if you don’t keep it clean.”
According to Microsoft at home, this is because when dust clogs the vents behind your computer, your CPU heats up—and heat is the biggest cause of component failure in computers.
But, don’t just go and get your nearest polish or cleaning products!! You need to be careful what use on your electrical equipment beacuse it can be damaged with the wrong products.
If you are not sure what to use, Total Clean Services Ltd offers bespoke computer and telephone equipment cleaning, for more information please contact us.
Summer Cleaning Tips
With the sunny weather actually arriving in the UK this summer, it is time to get your home clean and ready for the many barbecues and evenings spent outside.
Cleaning Windows
Each summer, you should clean your outside windows and screens.
Always use a broom to remove spider webs and dirt before using water. Be careful of possible bee, wasp, or hornet nests.
Driveway and Deck Cleaning
The start of summer is a great time to do these once-a-year cleaning jobs. Our first tip is to not use a power washer! They are very dangerous to you, and can destroy your deck and driveway.
For outdoor decks, you can use a diluted mixture of TSP or deck cleaner, and then use a push broom or stiff brush to scrub the deck clean. Be sure to rinse well.
Grease stains can be treated with kitty litter or dry cement left to absorb the stain and then swept away.
Luggage Cleaning
It is the time for summer holidays, so chances are you’ll be dusting of your old suitcase and bags, with this you will probably notice how dirty it has gotten since you used it last year.
So here are some tips on how to clean your luggage without ruining it. Firstly, clean the outside with a diluted mild cleanser (leather should be cleaned with a commercial leather cleaner).
If the inside has developed a musty smell, clean it with a vinegar-water solution. Then let it air dry for several days.
After your holiday and before putting the luggage away for storage, toss a fabric softener dryer sheet into the closed bag, especially if you don’t use the luggage often to keep it fresh.
So now you’re set with our cleaning tips you can get your house prepared. But if you have a larger invironment that needs cleaning like an office, Total Clean Services could be just the company you are looking for.
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MP’s Cleaning & Other Expenses Published
The Telegraph has published an online guide to all MPs expenses including their cleaning claims.
We reported earlier this month that MP Andrew Mitchell had claimed £19,000 worth of expenses including the cleaning of his swimming pool.
A revelation that has left the public surprised and apalled at our Country’s MPs.
In the next few weeks, the database will be extended to include the uncensored documentation for the claims, including receipts and correspondence with the Parliamentary authorities, of all MPs.
The categories include claims for second homes, cleaning costs, computer equipment and staffing.
When Parliament decided to release its own version of the expenses claims, crucial information was censored out.
Within the second home claims there will be breakdowns for how much each MP spent on mortgage interest or rent, food, cleaning, gardening, furniture and repairs.
On a lighter note, Total Clean offer bespoke office and contract cleaning services, just in case any MP’s want to try and push their luck.