One thing we run into often in the commercial building maintenance business is “low-ball” bids, primarily when working with commercial janitorial services. There are many ways that a janitorial company can make themselves appear ridiculously cheap; the unfortunate thing is that none of these tactics are suitable for the client. The truth can always be found by comparing your bid and your state’s minimum wage requirements to the national standards for commercial cleaning found on the ISSA website (www.ISSA.com). This website will help you figure the approximate net profit your janitorial company is making on your building, and you can always count on the fact that if your contract nets 1% your janitorial company is making that profit up somehow.

While colds and the flu are running rampant, it is more important than every to have a clean office. Daily precautions can be taken to avoid spreading a cold throughout the entire office. In an ideal world, we would all stay home when sick. However, many of us are either too much of workaholics, have too much to do or simply don't have the sick time available.

Every business wants to improve efficiency, protect the budget, and strengthen customer service. There are all kinds of ways to do that, of course, but did you know that one simple thing you can do is hire a cleaning service to give your office a proper scrubbing? It sounds too easy and too good to be true, but those are the facts. Read on to find out what this one pain-free choice does for your company.

Why are your windows in your office something you should be worrying about? Well for one, it’s your gateway to the outside world, a temporary means of escape from the drag of the office. But it’s also what your customers see as part of your storefront and presentation to the outside world. You want to be able to make a good impression on clients, customers, and potential clients.

Cold and Flu season will soon be upon us! Now is the best time to start your professional office cleaning to ensure that your employees stay protected from the threats that you cannot see. When one employee gets sick, it is only a matter of time before more individuals within your office become contaminated. Keeping your office clean is one major step in preventing the spread of the cold and flu.