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October 14, 2011
Tip #1: Instead of making more of a mess cleaning your fireplace with a broom and dustpan, wait for the ashes to cool then use your wet dry vac to clean up easily.
Tip #2: Use your wet dry vacuum to clean up liquid spills instead of a sponge or towels. Make sure to wipe the area afterwards in case of stickiness.
Tip #3: Something fall down the drain? Guess what? Use your wet dry vac to easily get it back and since it can handle liquid there’s no fear in using it to recover your lost item. Check the holding tank after for your retrieved item.
Tip #4: Use your wet dry vacuum to even unclog hair from your drains, much less expensive than hiring a plumber! Just use the port that blows air to break up the clog first then experience how much easier it is to use than a plunger.
Tip #5: Clean your hardwood floors with a wet dry vac instead of sweeping and then mopping. Save time and let it vacuum and then quickly wash the floors
Call Allstar Commercial Cleaning today for a free quote in San Diego at (858) 715-0500
October 12, 2011
Green janitorial is still low on the list of green businesses when it really should be at the top of any company’s green initiatives for the following reasons:
- There is no large initial investment like with solar, therefore making it a more affordable route to take.
- Not much effort is involved with switching a non-green janitorial service with a green one, or even ask your current company if they can switch to green products.
- It is a one-time change that does not effect your daily routine after the initial switch. Your service will bring the new green products every time they clean and shouldn’t have to be reminded.
- Air quality improvement is a great reason to switch. The fumes from normal harsh chemicals does not provide for a pleasant or safe atmosphere.
- If done correctly, it can use less water and energy which is great for the environment as well as the financial side of any business.
- According to the Department of Energy, it can have a positive impact on your bottom line because employees will be more productive (6%).
- It reduces waste, which is wonderful for our already full landfills.
- It could reduce maintenance and repair costs.
At Allstar Commercial Cleaning we are more than happy to take care of your office or restaurant or warehouse’s green janitorial needs. Call us for a free quote in San Diego today at (858) 715-0500.
October 7, 2011
Regardless of what type of facility being cleaned, janitorial companies will all have to deal with restroom vandalism at one point or another. Unfortunately it is not only found in school restrooms, but also in restaurants and office building bathrooms.
The most common form of vandalism is graffiti, whether it’s on stall doors, walls or dispensers. The first step in getting the situation under control is to determine the type of surface to be cleaned. Is it a nonporous surface or a glossy painted one? Some cleaning companies use specialized graffiti-removing chemicals, but majority of the time a general all-purpose cleaner and cloths will do the trick.
Another form of restroom graffiti is flooding – vandals will deliberately clog a toilet or sink and then flush or leave the water running. This can cause gallons of water to be spilled before it is noticed. The first step in taking care of flooding is to unclog the drain and then decide if it can be mopped up or if a water damage specialist needs to be called.
“Whether you need a specialist depends on the size of the water event,” says Bob Lintzenich, trianing specialist for Servpro. “If it’s just a toilet overflow, and you have a floor drain, you’ll hold down your damage. If you don’t have a drain, the water will begin to seek cracks in the floor and will cause more damage.”
A well-trained staff can clean up small vandalism problems quickly, notify management of larger issues and keep restrooms clean and safe.
Let Allstar Commercial Cleaning take care of all of your janitorial needs, even restroom vandalism. Call us today for a free quote in San Diego at (858) 715-0500.
October 4, 2011
Siemens Industry, Inc. announced that the Green Building Operations and Maintenance Manual: A Guide for Public Housing Authorities, developed in collaboration with Green Seal, Inc. is now for free online. To download a copy visit: www.greeningpublichousing.com.
“For the first time,” says Mike Kearney, senior director for Siemens Industry, Inc. Building Technologies Division, “building owners have access to a peer-developed source that provides practical, actionable guidance in an easy-to-use format that transcends the ‘how’ and reveals the ‘why’ these recommended actions are important for the longevity of the housing developments they manage. Over time, the practices outlined in the manual will help both residents and their surrounding communities improve their quality of life.”
“The Green Building Operations and Maintenance Manual is unique in that no other green operations resource focuses on multi-unit housing or provides such comprehensive, detailed guidance for free. The guidance is more than academic; these are practices facilities managers can start implementing today to take a siginficant step toward a sustainable society,” says Dr. Arthur B. Weissman, president and CEO of Green Seal.
Call Allstar Commercial Cleaning today for a free quote in San Diego at (858) 715-0500. Ask us about green cleaning for your restaurant, warehouse or office building!
September 26, 2011
The restroom door is really the beginning and the end of germ control. Many companies have invested in touch-free appliances such as toilets, towel dispensers and faucet and soap dispensers, but not many have touch free door handles.
A report by the National Center for Infectious Diseases states that one out of three restroom users do not wash their hands. Even some of the ones that do wash their hands do not wash them for the recommended amount of time, says Tim Ames, Healthminder Division, Sloan Valve Co. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that patrons should wash their hands vigorously for at least 20 seconds, scrubbing all areas of the hands, including the back of hands, wrists, cuticles, fingernails and the spaces between their fingers.
To prevent germs from spreading companies would need to have someone disinfecting door handles all throughout the day and we know that most likely will not happen.
So, to help decrease employee absenteeism there are a number of methods to help with the door problem. Having no door at all is one easy way to solve the problem, but sometimes that just won’t fit into the design of your building. Alternative methods include a misting alcohol dispenser set to spray at certain times throughout the day; an automatic dispersing antibacterial sheet that covers the door handle for each person that exits; a motion activated sensor that opens the door for you.
For business owners wanting to create a healthier environment and improve the overall health of their restroom, touch-free door handles are a great way to begin.
Call Allstar Commercial Cleaning for a free quote in San Diego today at (858) 715-0500. We will be happy to provide excellent service in your office buildings, industrial sites, medical clinics, schools, restaurants or research facility.
September 20, 2011
First things first: a general rule of thumb is to always vacuum clean hardwood flooring before using any cleaning products to remove dust and debris.
If hardwood flooring has a polyurethane finish you need to be careful of using too much water. You want to ring the mop out as best you can so water isn’t dripping off of it and leave the floor to dry for a streak-free finish.
If your hardwood flooring is shellacked, varnished or lacquered the quickest method of cleaning is to use a wax applicator pad to spread a one-step cleaner/polish. Make sure to go with the wood grain when spreading or applying. Also, take care to remove any excess liquid with a clean cloth before moving onto the next section.
Unsealed hardwood floors should not be cleaned prior to being sealed; doing so can cause damage that might be irreparable.
Call Allstar Commercial Cleaning for a free quote in San Diego today at (858) 715-0500. Whether your restaurant, office or warehouse has wooden, tile or carpeted floors we’ll give them the care they need!
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