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In a place where there is a lot of human traffic, plus a considerable amount of hand and surface contact mixed in with sensitive items like food, drinks, and consumables, a grocery store needs to be cleaned thoroughly and regularly. Customers expect a clean and organized shopping environment when they come to pick up their groceries. They want to see dust- and spot-free surfaces, not smell any unpleasant odors, and walk on dry, debris-free floors. This mix of cleaning needs brings us to the detailed areas where cleaning a grocery store should be focused in order to provide your customers what they expect. Grocery Store Cleaning Checklist 1. Glass doors and windows. Glass doors and windows on the front of your store, and in the freezer and refrigerated food display cases should be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis throughout the day. The handles and areas that are handled…

Times like these make us question different cleaning agents that we have in our cleaning cabinet. We wonder how well they do the work we need them to do. Will they be safe for the surfaces I am using them on? Are they strong enough to do the job right? Or are they mild enough to be gentle on delicate areas? We are going to break down a handful of cleaning agents you are probably familiar with, but maybe didn’t know their capabilities. Understanding more about their proper usage will help you to know which agents are best for your cleaning job. Differences between Common Cleaning Agents Common Cleaning Agents  We all are accustomed to using soaps and detergents in our daily lives. Soaps are gentle to clean our hands but tough enough to decontaminate if used long enough and properly. Soap will dissolve oils and dirt, making soap a…

Office and work environments can be busy and see a lot of traffic, or be quiet with just a few clients and staff passing through on a daily basis. Either way, an office space should be cleaned on a daily basis when it comes to areas that are touched or used often.  As we know, germs can linger on surfaces that are used or worked in. So, it’s important to have a routine to address your office cleaning every day. Even if it’s for lightly-used spaces, keeping your office space free of germs and clean goes a long way to prevent illness and provide a friendly environment for customers to appreciate. What to Clean Daily in your Office Bathrooms are often at the top of a cleaning list, and rightly so. Bathrooms are used frequently and can harbor many germs and bacteria. If your restrooms don’t see a lot of…

There are a lot of things we can cover when we talk about cleaning safety. From the treatment of your cleaning chemicals and supplies to the storage and process of cleaning itself, let’s dive right in and break down some of the best ways to stay safe in your cleaning space.   6 Cleaning Safety Tips for Work First in your cleaning safety list is the storage and handling of your cleaning supplies. Keep chemicals contained and sealed properly in their original containers or receptacles specified for your particular cleaning solutions. Make sure they are labeled so as not to get mixed up or confused with other supplies, and store them properly and upright to prevent leaking or evaporation.  Next is cleaning chemical mixing safety. Read the bottle or the instruction list that comes with the chemicals. Again, make sure to label any new mixes in chemical-safe containers. Make sure…

You may not have heard of electrostatic cleaning before now, or if you have, it may be pretty new to you. Electrostatic cleaning is a fantastic option for treating work locations that have many surfaces and hard-to-reach places during periods of the spreading germs or illnesses. When you need something extra and tough, electrostatic cleaning is a great way to thoroughly clean and disinfect areas in your office, restaurant, medical office, school, or retail establishment.  You might think bleach and other cleaning supplies will be enough. And many times, they are. But contaminates and difficult-to-tackle germs can easily hide in tough-to-reach areas, like corners of desks, chairs, restroom facilities, and much more. If your cleaning solutions and processes aren’t reaching these areas, the germs will be left behind to spread again. What Is Electrostatic Cleaning and Disinfection? Electrostatic Cleaning is the answer to eradicating areas of your workspace from the…

Because employee health, cleanliness, and safety are foremost on your work environment list, we want to talk about what we mean when we tell you we are OSHA compliant. We find that adherence to these set practices provided by OSHA are essential to conducting our business in a secure and reliable nature. We provide an OSHA certificate as necessary and comply with these codes everyday. We know it’s important to work in a space that prevents injuries and increases productivity. Why Is OSHA Compliance Important? What is OSHA? OSHA is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in the United States. They provide guidelines to use in businesses like ours to supply satisfactory and safe working conditions. With rules to follow for hazardous materials, occupational noise, on the job equipment and more, you can be assured we provide a conducive work environment you can count on. “Congress created the Occupational Safety…

A gym is a busy and active space. Your workout facility will have a lot of traffic throughout the day. And, we won’t lie, your gym is a sweaty place with a lot of equipment that gets touched and used a great deal.  This type of space needs to be cleaned often and with specific sanitizing procedures to prevent the spread of germs and provide a clean, friendly space. We are going to walk you through the 5 main areas to keep clean in your gym or health club. 5 Areas to Keep Clean in Your Gym and Health Club 1. The Workout Equipment. While this might be obvious, cleaning the exercise equipment often is the most important area to address in order to keep your health club clean and hygienic. All of your equipment should be wiped down from top to bottom with sanitizing wipes or spray on a…

Let’s face it – a restaurant is going to get dirty and it’s going to get dirty on a daily basis. With lots of food being cooked, eaten, and carried around, plus a lot of foot traffic coming and going, the restaurant is going to need a good daily cleaning.  From the restrooms to the kitchen to the dining room, we are going to review some of the specific areas you will want to focus on daily to keep your restaurant looking its best and smelling fresh. Daily Restaurant Kitchen Cleaning Tasks The kitchen will see a lot of spilled food, soiled floors, and food debris strewn about. Wiping counters is often at the top of the daily list. But, also consider wiping down walls, legs of wash areas, and under and behind flat surfaces. Refrigerators, cooktops, microwaves, and warming drawers should see daily cleaning attention as well. It’s important…