A successful business will always maintain a clean and sanitary office or workplace.  For the most part, business owners decide to hire a professional cleaning service rather than hiring a full-time janitor for their cleaning needs.  If you’ve already started to look for a cleaning company, you probably have already found several companies offering cleaning services in your city.  So really, it all comes down to know what to expect from a good office cleaning company and then picking a company that can meet your needs.  So what should you look for in an office cleaning company?

Price

The best office cleaning companies probably won’t be the cheapest, but they’ll have a competitive price.  Ultimately, you want to work with somebody that can offer the services you need within your budget.  Contact your shortlist of cleaning professionals and ask for a quote for your services.

Insurance

Always work with a professional cleaning company that is fully insured.  You want to be sure that they hold liability insurance as well as worker’s compensation insurance.  If your cleaning company is not properly insured, you may be liable for damage to y our property or even worker injury.

Contract

The most reputable office cleaning companies will work with you to develop a fair and thorough cleaning contract that outlines the services that will be provided, the schedule for these services, and the ultimate cost of the cleaning services.  Sometimes, the contract will cover a defined period of time, so be sure to read the contract carefully to avoid being locked into a difficult contract.

Experience

It’s not that a new cleaning company will not be able to provide the same quality of service as an established company, but you definitely want to consider the experience of your professional cleaners.  More specifically, you want to know that the cleaners have experience with the services you require.  In any case, experienced cleaners have had the time to develop an efficient cleaning system and may be the better choice.

References

Finally, when you’re looking for an office cleaning company, you should always ask for references.  Indeed, if a company is not willing to provide you with references, move along.  Quality cleaning companies will provide you with several references from past clients who have required similar services as you.  By contacting the references, you can get valuable information about the professionalism and quality of the work provided by that particular company.  It’s really the only way to get a true gauge of a cleaning company’s reputation.

Just remember, not all cleaning companies are created equally.  Take some time to define what you need and want and then look for a company that fits these needs.

Carpets are warm and comfortable but they are also prone to stains. It’s just a fact of life that from time to time we’re going to have a spill or accident, but you shouldn’t stress. Regardless of the type of food or drink, there are a wide range of tested cleaning traditions that will almost always do the trick. However, stain removal tips will vary depending on the type of carpet. So let’s talk about how to remove stains from synthetic-fibre carpets based on the type of stain.

Stain type: wine, ketchup, chocolate, coffee, tea, beer, milk, tomato, berries, juice, and soda

Tips:

First, moisten a white cloth with a solution of water and detergent and gently dab the stain repeatedly. Next, firmly press the cloth to the stain for a few seconds allowing the solution to penetrate the stain. After the solution has time to break down the stain (about 15 minutes), soak up the extra liquid with a dry white cloth. Then, repeat this process with a vinegar solution in order to remove residual detergent. Finally, rinse the area by blotting with a clean cloth soaked in warm water. If you notice that the stain is lighter but not completely removed, repeat this entire process until the stain is gone.

Stain type: Oil and grease

Tips:

For stains from butter, cheese, cooking oil, nail polish or other types of oil and grease apply a small amount of cleaning solution to the stain with a white cloth. Dap the stain and then press to the spot for a few seconds. Next, rinse the spot with a white cloth soaked in warm water. When the area is completely dry, check for signs of a stain, if it remains, repeat this entire process.

Stain type: Dirt and Mud

Tips:

First, vacuum the area to remove as much of the dirt as possible, but take care not to rub the dirt into the carpet. Next, with a white cloth dipped in cleaning solution, dab the spot repeatedly. Press the spot to the stain for a few seconds and allow 15 minutes for the detergent to work on the stain. Finally, soak up excess liquid with a dry cloth and then dab the spot repeatedly with a cloth soaked in warm water.

Stain type: gum, wax

Tips:

Fill a re-sealable bag with ice cubs and gently rub the stain until the wax or gum hardens. Next, break the stain with a blunt object and vacuum away the loose pieces. Blot the stain with a white cloth lightly dipped in cleaning solution and then rinse the area with a cloth soaked in warm water.
As you can see, there are many different kinds of stains with slightly different techniques required for cleaning. Nevertheless, with a little elbow grease you can remove just about any stain and leave your carpets looking like new.