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How Much Do Commercial Cleaners Charge?

December 17, 2014

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  How much do commercial cleaners charge?  It seems like a simple enough question, doesn’t it?  In fact, there are a wide variety of factors that will influence the charges that commercial cleaners quote.  From location and services to the frequency of cleaning and even the time it takes to complete the job, there are a lot of questions that need to be answered before you can get a clear picture of commercial cleaning costs.  So, instead of talking hard…

Are all Janitorial Companies Insured?

November 27, 2014

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Insurance coverage from one janitorial company to the next can vary significantly.  Sometimes, certain companies don’t require the same level of insurance, and sometimes they try to reduce their costs by avoiding certain coverage.  If the latter is the case, you probably don’t want to work with that company as it seems they are willing to cut costs indiscriminately, and this may ultimately reflect on the work they do.  Nevertheless, answering the question “are all janitorial companies insured” can be…

Hidden Costs for Janitorial Services

November 19, 2014

Budgeting for Commercial Cleaning Services

The costs of janitorial services should be cut and dry, shouldn’t they?  You want particular things cleaned and you agree on a price for those services…it’s a piece of cake.  But then, you start working with your office maintenance company, and each month your bill isn’t what you expect.  You’re probably infuriated and feel ripped off, but you’ve also got a contract.  When you take a closer look at it, you finally notice the fine print, and there are a…

How to Prevent the Flu

October 22, 2014

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  Flu season is upon us and that means we’re all at risk of at least missing a few days of work to this seasonal illness.  Perhaps the main and most effective way to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated, and considering the prevalence of new strains of the flu such as H1N1 (swine flu), this really is your best course of action.  Still, for one reason or another, not everybody can or wants to get the flu vaccine. …

Outsourcing your Company’s Janitorial Services

September 23, 2014

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A clean office is an efficient one, where the health and safety of employees along with a general attitude toward organization is valued.  Still, the question of whether to hire in-house staff to provide janitorial services or whether to outsource these services is an important one.  Ultimately, you want to get the best bang for your buck while ensuring that your office staff can be as productive as possible.  So what are the main benefits of outsourcing your company’s janitorial…