Office kitchens, like any other communal space in the office have to be efficiently managed in order to be kept in a great condition for all employees to enjoy. This can be more challenging at times, especially when it comes to appliances.
Among other things, office etiquette requires each employer to wipe down the microwave after use to prevent dirt building up. But how many do actually do it?
With the amount of uses they get, microwaves can get smelly and dirty regularly. Read the rest >>
The war against germs has been waging since they were first discovered. That can be anything from a few sniffles to really serious and life-threatening illnesses.
There are many different and simple ways to protect ourselves and to stop germs from spreading to others. Mainly, it boils down to cleanliness and a bit of conscious effort.
Germs are pathogens or microorganisms that come under various headings such as viruses, bacteria etc. Read the rest >>
An end of tenancy cleaning refers to the type of clean required when a tenant moves out of a rented accommodation. This can be undertaken by either the tenant or landlord.
This is an important type of cleaning and essential to be undertaken before a new tenant moves in. This is also the leading cause of accommodation deposit disputes between tenants and landlords at the end of their contract. Read the rest >>
Apple Cider Vinegar.
What a hero!
Diet experts and health enthusiasts have tried and tested this magic potion and they swear by it. This fermented product has so many health, beauty and cooking benefits. Furthermore, this magic potion is even used in preserving food as well as improving your skin and hair.
Many things, but for the purpose of this article, we’re going to talk about the virtues of apple cider vinegar for cleaning. Read the rest >>
Reuse, reduce, recycle
Christmas.
Friends, family, lots of food, presents and festive decorations. It’s the time of the year where the rules do not apply. The diet starts in January, kids are allowed to eat chocolate for breakfast and we always end up spending more than we can afford on decorations and presents.
No harm done, right?
Well, for anyone who has been watching the news and basically living on Earth, we know things are very serious and urgent. Read the rest >>
It’s often taken for granted, but these days natural daylight can easily be considered a “work perk”. There is no secret that natural daylight improves not only quality of life but workplace productivity too.
But, as we go into the darkest and shortest days of the year, most office workers will be affected more and more by the poor lighting.
According to Healthline, over 1,600 employees ranked “access to natural light and views of the outdoors” as their number one desire for a workplace environment. Read the rest >>
The use of brass and copper has been a standard in building interiors such as schools, hospitals and offices for decades. Any element that uses a copper base, like brass, has been proven to help fight bacteria on contact over hundreds of years of research.
However, brass door handles and panels could be facing an unlikely threat; sweaty palms.
The University of Leicester revealed this week that findings from it’s latest study show that he salt in human sweat could counter-act the bacteria-beating chemistry of copper. Read the rest >>
Organic. Natural. Eco-Friendly. There’s more pressure on both commercial bodies and households than ever before to make their products and services kinder to the environment and nasty chemical-free.
Even in the world of commercial cleaning, where people expect industrial-strength detergents and high-powered equipment, regulations to protect the environment are consistently being tweaked. Read the rest >>
Whilst we’re all about office-cleaning, many people forget that a commercial cleaning company’s duties don’t always end at the door. Read the rest >>
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 work range that covers all cleaning activities from strenuous industrial cleaning jobs to day to day office cleaning services and even household cleaning can be included. Read the rest >>
