School Smart: Finding Creative Cleaning Solutions

Cultivate Kids Who Love Chores: Five Ideas For Parents

26 February 2015

In cultures around the world, small children chop firewood, sweep huts and help their families, but in much of the western world, children seem to hate chores. Want to get your kid involved in the chores without arguing, bribing or forcing them? Here are five tips on cultivating kiddos who want to help: 1. Make clean the norm Many kids defer to the default. If your home is constantly dirty, if you have piles of clothes around your room or if you leave dirty dishes sitting out, your kids will likely follow suit.

6 Super Carpet Cleaning Tips for Seniors

24 February 2015

As someone ages, they often encounter challenges that make it harder to perform daily tasks. Even things like keeping the carpet clean can pose a challenge. If you or an elder you love is struggling with strength, mobility or other issues related to aging, you can still enjoy clean carpet,  here are six tips to keep in mind. 1. Buy low weight tools If your strength is waning, make cleaning easier on yourself by investing in low weight tools.

3 Issues Your Business Could Face if Your Workplace Is Constantly Dirty

23 February 2015

Many company directors put much focus on their daily business activities including attracting new customers, maintaining low running expenses, managing employees and increasing profit returns, which all have major impact on the overall business success. However, few directors are conversant with the huge hidden expenses they are paying for, due to the unhealthy office environment that their employees are working in. As part of an effective marketing strategy, commercial cleaners can educate their prospects of the connection between a clean workplace and increased productivity.

Why It Pays To Have Your Office Cleaned By Professionals

23 February 2015

If you own or manage a company of any sort, no doubt you're looking for ways to cut all the costs you can. This might include taking a second look at your office cleaning company; you may assume you can simply let them go and have your employees take out the trash and occasionally spray down the bathrooms with bleach. While you might assume this will save you money on the job, there are some ways that it actually pays to have your office cleaned by professionals.

Office Janitorial Services: The Need for Specialised Equipment

23 February 2015

Cleaning commercial spaces is challenging and it is imperative that the right tools are used for the task. As an office manager or business owner, you will be required to consider the cleaning options and choose the best cleaning services to engage; permanent or contractual cleaners. While both can be effective, the commercial janitorial services are preferred because they are cheaper in the long-term and have high quality equipment to ensure that the work done is flawless.

Making Your Own Window/Glass Cleaning Solutions

17 February 2015

While it is nice to have clean, clear windows and other glass surfaces cleaned, using harsh cleaning solutions can aggravate certain health conditions. For instance, if you have respiratory issues, asthma, or allergies, these solutions can make it extremely difficult to breathe. But, you don't necessarily need to use harsh chemicals to clean your glass surfaces. In fact, you can make your own window cleaners from common household ingredients that you likely use every day.