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Are you an employer who wants to keep productivity high and ensure that your staff stay healthy, happy, and focused on the job they’re paid to do? Then you need to invest in the professional commercial cleaning services offered by TLC Cleaning Fargo.

Why does a business need professional cleaners?

Picture the scene. It’s your colleague Sally’s retirement function. Sally has been there forever. She has been the surrogate mom, most experienced team member, and the person who can always be counted on to find a solution to every problem or issue.

And now it’s time for Sally to retire. You all love her, so get together to give her a fitting send-off. So, you all get together and decide to cook her a farewell lunch. You bring in food from home or use the nearest oven for cooking your special savory dish.

Sally has a great time, cries a bit during the speeches, and tells everyone they shouldn’t have spent so much on the farewell gift. All in all, it’s a happy occasion.

Then Sally walks out into retirement land, and about then, you start to notice – hey, there’s a bit of a mess to clean up. And suddenly remember that the person who could always be counted on to tidy up after events like this has just retired.

Everyone avoids eye contact with that mass of dirty dishes, crumbs on the floor, the spilled drinks, and the pile of half-eaten leftovers.

Someone has to clean the mess up, and when you realize “someone” is you. You start grumbling under your breath about how you’re not everyone’s mother. You ask yourself, why are you the one stuck doing the cleaning, and when are we going to get a proper commercial cleaning service?

Bam! Right there! That’s your solution!

Every office, every workplace, every place of business looks, and feels, at its best when everything in it is clean and tidy.

There might be employees who don’t mind working in untidy surroundings or are prepared to tidy up after themselves. But when there are so many benefits to hiring a commercial cleaning service, why wouldn’t you want to utilize those benefits in your place of work?

Take a closer look at what you will get when you hire the professionals.

A professional, thorough clean every time.

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If you expect to start each day in a workplace that gleams with cleanliness, then you may be out of luck unless you hire a professional. No matter how keen your co-workers or employees may be to keep their surroundings tidy, they aren’t experts. The trained, efficient cleaners who work for TLC are experienced in getting into those hard-to-reach places, cleaning up that stubborn stain, and leaving your carpet so clean that you would swear you only replaced it yesterday.

Those tough jobs get done.

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It is tempting to think about getting your existing employees to do the cleaning, and who knows, they might even do a reasonable job of straightforward cleaning like vacuuming, doing dishes, wiping down surfaces, and the regular stuff. But will any of them clean the windows, shampoo the carpet, clear out the air vents, or do a proper “deodorize”? If the answer is “probably not,” then you need to hire professionals to do these tough tasks for you.

A healthier environment.

In 2014, CBS News released a study that showed how surfaces harboring nasty bugs could infect half of your staff within a few hours. Damp, humid air can lead to mold and mildew, and once it takes hold, it is hard to remove. Regular professional cleaning and sterilizing of risk areas will not just keep these unsanitary problems at bay, but also reduce the chances of your employees picking up nasty illnesses or bugs.

The best look for your clients.

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What would your potentials customers think if they walked into your store, office, bar, or workplace and saw a messy, dirty floor, tables or desks strewn with litter, or odorous, unemptied trash bins? Odds are, they will turn around and leave as fast as possible. A clean, appealing workplace shows that you care about what you do and that you value your customers’ time and business.

A better staff environment.

As well as promoting a healthy physical environment, keeping your workplace clean and tidy is more likely to appeal to your employees. In a study conducted by the UK-based Warwick University, economists found that employees are 12% more productive if they are happy and healthy. Satisfied employees are motivated, spend more time doing the job they’re paid for, and are less likely to be absent without good reason.

After-hours service.

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It can be incredibly distracting, trying to work when everywhere there’s a mess. The beauty of a professional cleaning service is that your cleaners come in outside of your standard working window, making sure that every day, your employees start work in a clean, tidy, healthy workspace. It’s like the story of the elves and the shoemaker – you never see them, but you know you can count on them to make your workplace as pleasant as possible for you and your staff.

Need more convincing?

You don’t want to trust one of your most valuable assets (after your employees) to just anyone. But over 3000 happy customers can’t be wrong. And if you want the perfect gift for your fellow business owners, why not give them a gift card, so they, too, can benefit from TLC’s services?

What are you waiting for?

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Don’t hesitate. Schedule with TLC Fargo and hire a commercial cleaning service. Let the team provide you with a free online estimate to find out how a professional commercial cleaning service is the best investment you can make for your business.

Post-Construction Cleaning Checklist

Construction can be an exciting time but often leaves quite the mess behind. Before you can kick up your heels and enjoy your new space, you need to do a marathon clean or hire someone like TLC Cleaning to do it for you. This checklist will help you get the cleaning knocked out as fast as possible.

Construction dust can get anywhere, and needs to be removed before it makes the home (and newly renovated space) look dim, dingy and old. Never mind before it gets into the air ducts! You don’t want to be breathing construction dust for the rest of your time there. The dust explosion can happen no matter the size of the project, so to be safe, always follow this post construction cleaning checklist after any home renovations.

Vacuum Carpets and Upholstery

Vacuum all soft fabrics, including curtains, sofa, and carpet to maximize the amount of dust you collect. Vacuuming can prevent the irritating dust from settling into your furniture and potentially causing irritation or allergies to your family or company. Plus, it will brighten the fabrics to have all that dust off. You may have to vacuum more than once to get all the dust and make sure that you are paying attention to details when you vacuum, such as removing couch cushions, doilies, and other decorative items.

Wipe Down Hard Surfaces

Clean all hard surfaces from the top down, moving around the room as you do so. Start by wiping the dust off your walls, as even the walls collect dust from construction and renovation projects. This dust can stick to the paint and make the whole room look dirty, so avoid that by giving the walls a good wash. Make sure you get any moldings or baseboards and test whatever cleaning product you plan on using in a small area first, though a dry or damp cloth should be all you need. Cabinets and hardwood furniture need to be wiped down as well and don’t forget the interior shelves. Dust can get in there and stick in the corners, so make sure you wipe out every bit of dust you can find. Tackle any hardwood floors to finish, mopping and sweeping to ensure all the construction debris gets cleaned up. No spot mopping on this one, mop from wall to wall.

Clean Air Vents & Replace Filters

You do not want construction dust ruining all the cleaning you’re doing when you finally turn on the air, and you don’t want the renovation dust to stay with you forever. Cleaning out the air vents and replacing the filters will go a long way towards keeping the dust down in your house, which can also help prevent allergies and other respiratory problems. Clean the front of the air vent with warm, soapy water and allow to dry thoroughly before replacing. Change any exposed filters for fresh ones.

The Little Things

Don’t forget all the little things you have in your house. Mirrors, light fixtures, electronics, small appliances, decorative items and much more. All of these can collect the dust from your renovation, making the new space look filthy instead of the brand new, relaxing area you wanted. Film on light bulbs can make them less effective and cause them to give off an unpleasant odor when turned on. Make sure the electricity is turned off before dusting bulbs and fixtures. Also check closets and drawers for the sneaky construction debris, cleaning any in the immediate vicinity and checking others nearby.

Make sure that you wipe down any large appliances in the room, front and top. If you can see the sides, wipe those down too. Don’t forget your light switches and any other switches either. Door knobs can be another place to wipe down, as they also get dusty. Wipe down the window blinds, as well as any fans in the room. The fans will blow all that dust right back into the room if you don’t. Electronics should only be wiped down with a damp (not wet!) cloth. Mirrors should be cleaned as usual, though it may take more than one round to clean them thoroughly – and don’t forget the frame if the mirror has one.

Windows & Doors

Windows are excellent dust collectors, especially the frames. The same thing with doors, they are excellent dust collectors as well. Make sure you wipe down all windows and doors in the area, including frames and window sills. You may have to wipe them down more than once to make them shine again. Use a soft paintbrush to get the dust out of the track on tracked doors and windows.

Exterior Cleanup

Walk the perimeter of your house to ensure that there are no drop cloths, nails or other debris laying on your lawn or driveway. Clean any walkways and the driveway if involved in the construction project, perhaps even with a pressure washer for a good clean, but a garden hose will suffice if you don’t have a pressure washer handy.

Fireplaces

If you have a fireplace, make sure that you give it a good cleaning while you are working on the rest of the room, as dust and debris can settle in all the nooks and crannies. Depending on the type of fireplace you have, you may want to wipe it down with a damp cloth, vacuum it out, or use special cleaners. However you would typically clean it is fine.

Always start cleaning from the top down to clear out the dust and other debris from your renovation project. Cleaning from the top down ensures you get all the dust, as things in the air settle to the ground. What you clean will depend on the room, and how far the renovation dust has spread. This post construction cleaning checklist should get you started cleaning and on the path to that relaxing new room or space.

Too busy to do it yourself? Give TLC Cleaning a call! We can do it for you.