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How to Prevent Pest Infestations with Commercial Cleaning Services

7/24/2023

 
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Hiring a commercial cleaning company can be a cost-effective investment for businesses. Contaminated water sources, spilled food wastes, and unclean doors, desks, computer keyboards, and restrooms can lead to pest infestation. A professional cleaning service can remove dust, allergens, mold, and other pests effectively and make your workplace safe.
​Also, we focus on these areas to keep your office pest-free:

  • Garbage Bins: Food waste is one of the main causes of pest infestation. Make sure to dispose of food waste in a dust bin that has a lid. Never leave dust bins open or full and do not leave foods around the bin. An open and full bin leads to pest infestation by providing pests an abundant food source. This is why a commercial cleaning company emphasizes the disposal of food waste and emptying dust bins every day. They use cleaning agents and chemicals to thoroughly clean the areas around the dust bins, which reduces the risk of pest infestation.

  • Food Spills: Just having a dust bin closed or the area around the bins clean won’t assure you that your workplace is free of pests. If your employees eat their lunch at their desks or in a small break room, pests can grow on the spilled foods, especially ones that contain sugar. Food spills or leftover liquids on the desks must be cleaned up immediately. You can hire a commercial cleaning company to do this. They will clean hard floors, countertops, desktops, carpets, and tabletops to minimize food spills and provide a clean workplace.

  • Moisture: A broken water source around your workplace can encourage the growth of pests. Make sure to have poor drainage, leaky faucets and pipes, and wetness problems repaired as soon as possible to keep your workplace pest-free. A commercial cleaning company cannot work on these problems, but they can identify and report the spot and signs of moisture problems. 
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We offer customized commercial cleaning services that meet your pest control needs. Contact us today or request a free quote.

How Often Should Cleaning Be Scheduled?

2/13/2023

 
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Professional commercial cleaning is an essential service that not only keeps all areas looking clean and professional, but also provides a safe and healthy environment for employees and visitors.
 

Do all office areas need professional cleaning?
 
Simple tasks like wiping down the coffee maker or tidying up individual desk areas may be suitable for light cleaning by employees. However, high-traffic areas, common areas, or spaces that require specific cleaning solutions or methods, like restrooms, are best left to the professionals.
 
How often should you schedule your professional cleaning services?
 
First, identify the areas to be cleaned. Highly trafficked areas that receive the most use need to be serviced daily. This includes areas such as lobbies, reception, restrooms, and break rooms. Although we highly recommend daily service, at minimum these areas should be serviced three times per week. This will ensure the cleanliness and safety of all employees and office visitors.
 
Along with daily cleaning duties, offices also require additional types of cleaning and sanitation that are more acceptable on a less frequent basis. Things like dusting, carpet cleaning, and floor polishing can be completed weekly, monthly, and sometimes even quarterly, depending on the facility. 
 
Why should you choose Peach State Cleaning Solutions?
 
PSCS provides high-quality professional cleaning services at an affordable rate. Our team of professionals adheres to exceptional cleaning and customer service standards that allow us to stand out among other janitorial companies. O
ur attention-to-detail approach and 100% customer satisfaction commitment have made us one of the best and most trusted commercial janitorial companies in the state.

Contact Peach State Cleaning Solutions to discuss the needs of your office and develop a program that works for you!

Sharing a Holiday Favorite, at least it is for us!

12/19/2022

 
We hope that sharing this video with you provided some joyful holiday cheer.

PSCS is Awarded Best Office Cleaning Services in Atlanta!

9/17/2022

 
Top Office Cleaning Service in Atlanta
Exciting news this month from our friends at Expertise. Peach State Cleaning Solutions has won the 2022 Best Office Cleaning Services in Atlanta Award. We're grateful to our clients who nominated us.
​This accomplishment is a significant milestone and a great honor for Peach State Cleaning Solutions. Still, the biggest honors go to our clients and team members, because without their help and support this would not have been possible. Words can't express our Thanks and Gratitude!

How Often Should You Have Your Carpets Cleaned?

8/22/2022

 
Your office carpet is continually fighting a battle with dirt, bacteria, and debris. A clean carpet will enhance your office space and maintain a healthy indoor environment.
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  • Color and Type of the Carpet
  • Traffic in Your Commercial Space
  • Type of Business Facility
So how often should you get your office carpet cleaned? Carpets tend to get dirty almost every day, so it is best to vacuum your carpets daily. However, a professional carpet steam cleaning can be done twice a month or once every six months, depending on the traffic in your workplace. Here are a few factors to consider while cleaning your carpet: ​
​Color and Type of Carpet
If you have a light-colored carpet, make sure to vacuum daily. Vacuum cleaning is a must to keep the carpet looking fresh and clean, as it also prevents the dust and dirt from settling in the fibers.
 
Traffic in Your Commercial Space
The frequency of carpet cleaning highly depends on the number of employees and visitors coming to your office. The carpets in high-traffic areas like entranceways and corridors should be vacuumed daily, whereas with lower traffic areas like conference rooms, once a week is fine. If your workplace sees a heavy amount of foot traffic, professional carpet steam cleaning services may be done twice a month.

Type of Business Facility
Office building carpets should be steam cleaned every six months to a year, depending on the number of people entering the office space. Spills should be cleaned as soon as possible to prevent permanent staining. 
  
Does your carpet need professional cleaning? Contact Peach State Cleaning Solutions to get a customized commercial carpet cleaning for a healthy indoor environment. 

The Many Benefits of Recycling in the Office

6/16/2022

 
There are numerous benefits of recycling, both for your business and the environment. 
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Recycling programs are very easy to implement; through just a little effort, you can make a big difference. There is really no reason not to recycle. Here are some recycling tips to keep your office eco-friendly: ​
  • ​​Monetary & Energy Savings
  • Protect the Environment
  • Job Creation
  • Improved Company Image
Monetary & Energy Savings
Reduced waste means reduced costs. Set up recycling stations around the office to recycle paper, batteries, and electronics. Saving energy is beneficial on both a financial and environmental level.
 
Protect the Environment
Recycling reduces 10 major types of air pollutants and 8 categories of water pollutants. For every ton of paper recycled, you save 7000 gallons of water and 17 trees, reports the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Recycling also decreases the strain on landfills. This is particularly important for materials such as office electronics, which contain toxins that could otherwise contaminate groundwater, affecting the health of your local community.
 
Job Creation
The recycling industry requires a far greater workforce than waste management. In California, for example, for every job in recycling collection, eight are created for manufacturing the recovered materials, reports Stanford University.
 
Improved Company Image
Consumers love to know that the companies they conduct business with are responsible. Recycling can also improve your image with employees — seeing an effort being made in the office can boost morale, lower staff turnover, and increase individuals’ efforts at home.
 
Starting an office recycling program will allow you to take full advantage of the benefits of recycling, and conducting a waste audit will help you know the eco-friendliness of your office. Contact Peach State Cleaning Solutions to create an affordable cleaning service for your business. Our green cleaning services ensure a healthy and eco-friendly working environment for you and your employees. ​

Top Misconception About Commercial Cleaning Services

5/16/2022

 

All commercial cleaning companies are the same so you might as well hire the company with the lowest quoted price, right? ​

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​Many have had bad experiences with poorly managed commercial cleaning companies. Because of these bad experiences, one may assume that all cleaning companies are the same and go with the lowest price provider every time. This is an incorrect assumption - all commercial cleaning service providers are NOT all the same.
 
Yes, price must be a consideration, but it should never be the only consideration when choosing a cleaning service. A cheap price might indicate an inexperienced company that doesn't understand just how much time it is going to take to clean the building. This company will soon realize they can't operate, much less make a profit, at the low price they quoted, and soon will be asking to raise the price, or cut back on the services currently being provided. Or, they'll just start cutting back without having a discussion with the client, leaving that client frustrated with the quality of service.
 
Companies that offer cheap prices in order to secure an account usually end up performing subpar quality cleaning and find they are unable to fulfill the contractual requirements. The client begins to notice that their building is no longer being cleaned like it should and realize that perhaps choosing the company with the lowest price may not have been the best decision.
 
There are many incorrect assumptions about commercial cleaning, but this one needs to be put to rest. While building owners and facility managers may have some predetermined notions about cleaning companies either from lack of knowledge or perhaps a bad experience, what will always remain the same is the need for a high-quality, professional cleaning company that will keep their building clean and fulfills their needs at a fair price.
 
At Peach State Cleaning Solutions we can prove that any predetermined assumptions do not apply to us, and bet our reputation on it. We maintain superior service standards by providing services through pre-screened and well-trained employees. By listening to our client's needs, we are able to address these needs, and deliver unmatched value with clear, transparent pricing. Providing prompt and polite customer service and quickly responding to any concerns, questions, or issues creates a solid association with our clients. 
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Three Different Ways Dirty Floors Can Harm Your Business

4/15/2022

 
Floors make an important impression on your building. 
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  • Dirty Floors Have Short Lives
  • Negative Brand Image
  • Affect Employee's Health
When cleaning a building, the floors are usually given less importance and attention than other areas. Floors are usually affected by debris, dust, and dirt because everything that is not disposed of properly ends up on the floor. The issue may seem to be a minor one, but having dirty floors can negatively impact your business in different ways:
Dirty Floors Have Short Lives
Floors that are not properly cleaned will have a shorter life. Over time, the accumulation of dust, debris, and dirt can wear down, corrode, and structurally damage floors. Some debris may contain chemicals or acid, which can cause extensive damage to the floors, especially when they are not cleaned or removed for a long period. As a result, you may need to repair or replace your floors more frequently.

Negative Brand Image
As a business, you should maintain the reputation of your brand image. Do not think that dirty floors can only affect your employees, it can also affect your potential business partners, suppliers, and customers who regularly visit your premises. If your business leaves a bad impression on them, they will likely terminate your business collaboration. Make every effort to keep your floors clean and please your business affiliates.
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Affect Employee's Health
Unclean floors contain germs, bacteria, and viruses, which can cause potential health problems to your employees. Your business may experience an increase in employee sick days if your floors are dirty. On the other hand, you will be able to protect the health of your employees and cut down sick day expenses by having a clean floor, which is free of microorganisms.
 
Peach State Cleaning Solutions can help you get rid of dirty floors by effectively cleaning and removing the microbes, dust, dirt, and other substances. We have the right cleaning equipment and chemicals to get the job done perfectly and precisely. 
With floor care services offered by a commercial cleaning company, you can enjoy clean and sparkling floors, which can create a professional image for your business.

Contact us today to create a customized and affordable cleaning program for your business. 
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Why Are Safety Checklists So Important?

2/19/2022

 
Safety checklists help in reducing or removing risks that can cause illnesses, injuries, and incidents to janitorial workers. 
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  • Health
  • Safety
  • Environment
Janitorial service work comes with inherent hazards. Any list of janitorial safety guidelines must cover a vast array of potential threats. The tricky part is identifying all of the risks. 
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, roughly 37% of the accidents in the janitorial services sector result in musculoskeletal injuries, most commonly caused by trips, slips, falls, and coming into contact with hazardous objects, like equipment or sharps in a medical office. Other common incidences of injury include overexertion in lifting. 
While it’s impossible to provide a fully comprehensive list of janitorial safety guidelines, this list will provide you with a solid foundation to follow:

Health
Make sure your facility is adhering to all OSHA regulations especially in regards to bloodborne pathogens. Contaminated and improperly disposed of sharps can cause puncture injuries and possibly transmit bloodborne infections.
All businesses and institutions that use sharps for medical care must adopt practices that isolate sharps and ensure they are disposed of properly. 
This includes training your employees and posting visual aids around the workplace as reminders of the specific guidelines. 

 
Safety
Falls on floors occur in various ways and from various causes. The principal causes of falls on floors are due spills and other contaminants. The National Safety Council advises that all employees be trained to use containers for the disposal of trash and wrappings only, taking care to dispose of liquid waste separately (to prevent leaks and possible slip and fall injuries).
 
Additionally, if containers are not large enough to hold the trash that accumulates during the workday, make an effort to secure larger containers (to prevent lower back injuries, trash weight inside containers should be limited to 35 lbs), provide janitorial service more often, or study the operation in an effort to reduce the amount of trash. A recycling program, if not already in place, is recommended for the disposal of cardboard and paper products. Most importantly, trash must be kept off the floors.
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Environment
Janitorial employees are often faced with a myriad of safety concerns when working at night. If they are required to move trash from the building to a dumpster, there is an additional risk. 
Therefore, ensuring a safe workplace is critical. All outside areas should have lighting in good working order. This includes parking lot lights, dumpster area lights, and all entryway lights. If any lights are burned out be sure to get them replaced right away. Lastly, be sure to trim down any overgrown trees, shrubs, etc., which can create dangerous blind spots.
 
Let's commit to creating a plan for a safe work environment for all who enter your business. Partner with Peach State Cleaning Solutions to maintain a safe and healthy workplace by identifying potential hazards and implementing safe work practices. 

2022 Resolutions for a Better Business

1/16/2022

 
These 3 resolutions can help you reach your 2022 business goals.
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  • Get Organized
  • Go Green
  • Consistency is Key
It’s the time of year when we reflect on our personal and professional goals and it will come as no surprise that the majority of resolutions that people make have to do with improving business and bettering one’s health.
How you take care of your office space can greatly impact these two areas and today, more than ever, cleanliness and job satisfaction are the keys to finding and keeping valuable employees.


Over the past 12-plus months the marketplace has changed drastically and we have seen new cleaning trends emerge, strategies evolve, and employee and customer needs continue to shift. The new year is a time to reflect on what has worked and how to develop strategies to continue to improve.
Below, we have listed three resolutions that will set you and your team up for a healthier and more successful year:


​Get Organized
When evaluating your office space, ask yourself: does the design of your office create an efficient workflow or does it promote chaos? Does the general organization help or hurt your team’s productivity?
The beginning of the new year is a perfect time to clear clutter and get efficient with ways to make your space work for you. The new year is also a perfect time to introduce new policies or procedures that will keep the office running smoothly throughout the year.

 
Go Green
Going green is a great way to remove harmful chemicals from your environment and reduce your company’s overall negative impact on the earth. Make it a priority to proactively look for opportunities to implement environmentally-friendly practices like recycling programs, reducing print usage by moving to digital workflow, or encouraging ride-sharing.
Consider upgrading outdated equipment to newer models, as many newer machines require less energy and resources. Switch cleaning supplies to earth-friendly, natural products or work with a company like Peach State Cleaning Solutions that does.

 
Consistency is Key
When it comes to change, we all start out with the best intentions in mind, but sticking to our resolutions, regardless of how beneficial they are to us, can be difficult, especially when you’re running a business.
This January, commit to a regular cleaning schedule that proactively takes care of maintenance and quickly addresses any issues or messes. If that sounds like a lot to take on right now, we get it. And we’re here to help you get started. Peach State Cleaning Solutions will meet with you to evaluate your building or workspace to create a customized solution that will meet your needs and preferences.
Request a quote now and get 2022 started off right!
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