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Keeping your desk clean in an organized isn’t always a top priority during the typical busy workday. Maintaining a clean workspace is important to not only create a healthy work environment, but to increase productivity as well. Cleaning your desk however may be easier than you think if you have to right tools available. Here are five cleaning tools you can keep at your desk to help keep your workspace clean.
Vacuuming your carpets can be very frustrating, but it is also a very important task to keep your carpets clean and increase their longevity. Over time dirt and particles build up in your carpets which causes them to lose color and will degrade the fibers. Carpets also trap allergens and dust which can create a stuffy environment inside your home which can have a negative impact on your health. Here are five tips to help make your vacuuming a little less stressful and make your carpet cleaning more efficient.
It has been a very cold and snowy winter here in Westchester County and as a result water damage from ice damming has been causing coslty damage to homes and businesses alike. Ice damming is when water freezes at the bottom of your roof or in your drainage systems trapping water from the melting snow. The water then builds up and creates pressure on your roof or around the foundation of your home. When the pressure is too much water has nowhere to go, but inside your home leaving you with water damage and flooding. Here are several common places ice damming takes place and to prevent it from happening.
Vacuuming your home is a necessary task if you want to maintain and get the most out of your carpets, but choosing the right vacuum can be a task in itself. There are many different types of vacuums each with different features, hoses and attachments which can be overwhelming. But for carpet cleaning in your home you will most likely be using an upright or canister vacuum. Upright vacuums are the most commonly used vacuum. They stand upright and are pushed along your floors. They may also have hose attachments that help you clean tighter corners that the vacuum itself cannot reach. The most important feature of an upright vacuum is the beater bar. Beater bars rotate underneath the vacuum and come in many different designs. Their primary purpose is to vibrate the carpet to loosen particles so that they can be sucked up easier. The durability of your carpet determines which type of beater bar you will use because some roller bars are more aggressive than others. For example, some have rubber spikes while others have more gentle bristles like a toothbrush. Overall upright vacuums are workhorses and can clean larger areas with efficiency.
This winter in Westchester County we have seen a lot of snow and as a result rock salt and calcium chloride has been wreaking havoc on the floors and carpets of businesses everywhere. Both rock salt (sodium chloride) and calcium chloride can damage you floors. Rock salt can leave a white residue that over time can dull the finish of your floors and cause the color to fade in your carpets. Calcium chloride when tracked into the office will coat your floors with an oily residue that damages wax and urethane finishes. It will also make your hard surface floors slippery which can put employees at risk for slip and fall injuries. Calcium Chloride will also degrade your carpets by wearing out carpet fibers and attracting dirt. Here are five tips to help protect your floors from rock salt and calcium chloride during the winter.
Water pipes and valves are designed to hold pressure in order to direct the flow of water, but when water freezes it can create so much pressure that it causes your pipes to burst. Pipe bursts can cause floods and severe water damage to your home and can be a nightmare project to fix. Here are several tips you can use to prevent pipe bursts and water damage during cold outdoor temperatures.
Office cleaning and maintenance is essential for any business to not only look professional, but to create a safe and healthy work environment for you and your employees. A clean office can increase productivity and save you money and time. Small business and retail owners often spend a lot of time and effort spent cleaning before they consider hiring an office cleaning company. Here are four reasons how hiring a commercial cleaning service can benefit your business.
Window cleaning is an essential task for any home. Windows let sunlight into your home which has many benefits. More ambient light creates a warm inviting feel and can help save electricity by keeping rooms bright during the day. More sunlight can also save you money on your heating bill. Windows that are not cleaned degrade at a quicker rate over time due to natural and man-made factors in our environment. Keeping your windows clean is no easy task however. Here are five tips to help with your residential window cleaning.Request a Quote
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