Be Ready for Change: How You Can Use Commercial Cleaning to be Ready for Changes in Business

Change is inevitable, even in the workplace. So how can you prepare your business with commercial cleaning to be ready for those changes? PIVOT!

Remember that time Ross on Friends bought a couch? When Rachel got Chandler to help get the sofa up the stairs to the apartment they managed to get around the first turn, albeit with some issues, but when they reached the second more difficult turn, Ross yelled, “Pivot!” at them over and over. In the end the sofa didn’t make it up the stairs. (See Video Here)

But what can we learn from this hilarious situation? That you need to be prepared ahead of time to pivot! It’s about taking a proactive approach to prepare for any possible changes. If you are just reacting to the curveballs life throws at you, you’ll be behind the curve, or in this analogy, behind the turn!

A lot of different things will affect the cleanliness of your workplace and a bit of planning can go a long way to maintaining a clean space. Here are a few situations you will want to plan ahead for and some ideas on how to be proactive.

Cold & Flu Season

Each year we deal with thousands of people across the country coming down with a cold or worse, the flu and it is important that you prepare for people to be bringing these germs into your office or business. Fortunately there are several ways that you can prepare to pivot for these germy situations. 

First, you will want to have the proper cleaning supplies on hand. Not all cleaning solutions can kill cold and flu germs so have a supply of disinfecting and sanitizing cleaners on hand and ready to go for cold and flu season. Ensure that these cleaning supplies are routinely and properly used, especially in hot spot areas. Lobbies, bathroom touchpoints, doorknobs and countertops are all examples of these hot spot areas where germs are more likely to collect. 

Some other helpful factors to keep the spread of germs lower during this time is to encourage good hygiene among employees. Regular hand washing is very important to keeping down the spread of germs. Also, regularly sanitize shared office supplies and equipment and keep disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer handy around the office. And don’t forget to encourage employees who are sick to stay home so they don’t share germs at the office. 

Construction and Remodeling Projects

Remodeling, repairs and construction projects can complicate the cleanliness of your workplace. With these projects, you can often expect all kinds of debris like drywall dust, wood shavings, spills and dirt. And of course the bigger the project, the bigger the mess. Many times you may know about these projects ahead of time, but you never know when an emergency repair may strike. 

To successfully keep your place of business clean during these times, you will want to notify your cleaning company of any construction projects ahead of time. They will be able to work with you to help mitigate the impact these projects will have on the cleanliness of your office, including paying special attention to HVAC systems, computer rooms and more. Cleaning for this type of situation generally comes in phases  during and after the project is done. Once construction or repairs are complete, your cleaning company will provide you with a specialized post-construction cleaning surface. This is because dust can continue to settle on surfaces days after the project is done.  

Weather & Times of Higher Foot Traffic

Like cold and flu season, there are other predictable times of the year when you can expect changes to impact the cleanliness of your business. These include seasons of rain or snow and higher traffic times, such as during the holiday shopping season. During these times, more debris and muck can be tracked indoors. 

You can proactively pivot for these situations by planning on increasing your floor cleaning activities during these times. And don’t forget to schedule a professional carpet cleaning well in advance to keep your floors in tip top shape. You may also want to consider increasing the frequency of your cleaning services, for example, by adding a day of extra cleaning. To keep hard surfaces from becoming dirty and slick, consider adding extra door mats as well as cleaning the floors more often. 

By planning ahead for changes, keeping your office clean will be easier. Having a professional cleaning service will help you even more greatly, especially if you are in regular contact with them.

Spring Fever: Best Ways to Deep Clean Your Office for Spring

We often think of spring cleaning for our homes, but it’s also a great time to deep clean your office too. Clutter in the office not only looks unsightly, but it can also affect your efficiency as well. Deep cleaning your space and organizing it can help reduce the spread of illness and workplace injuries, but it can also make you feel refreshed and ready to have a productive day. Below are some of our tips to deep clean your office for a spring refresh.

File It

If your “to file” box is overflowing, it’s past time to get that stuff filed! If you don’t already have a system, get yourself a few baskets and label them “to read,” “to do,” and “to file.” This will help declutter and manage your paperwork as it moves through the stages of work on your desk. Sometimes your files need a label refresh or perhaps you have files with no labels–now is the time to get that stuff done!
Once you have gone through decluttering your physical filing system, digitally declutter your computer. Trash or archive old emails or files. If you need to create folders and subfolders to store your files in, now is the time to make those to help you get better organized. Declutter your desktop by only keeping your most used shortcuts and icons there. Less used programs and files can be pinned to a quick access folder. 

Go Digital

To eliminate physical files and the space they occupy, consider going paperless. Besides freeing up physical space in your office, it can also help your business save money in the long run and be more environmentally friendly. If you’ve been thinking about going paperless, consider doing it during your spring deep clean. 

Eliminate Junk Drawers

Every home and office has that dreaded junk drawer or cabinet where all those miscellaneous items end up getting stored. While these drawers hide the mess, they also can create stress when they are opened, even wasting your time while searching for things. Clean up these areas by throwing out or recycling junk and then using dividers or bins to organize the remaining items. To keep your junk drawer or cabinet from turning into a junk area again, set a 6 week reminder on your calendar to go through to reorganize and clean it again if needed. 

Eliminate Visual Clutter

Shared workspaces and public areas should have minimal visual clutter. Items needed on a regular basis should be kept out at arm’s reach. If it is a less used item, store it in a nearby cabinet or drawer. If the item is no longer used, consider donating or recycling it.
Keep your personal space free of visual clutter as well. Often, a computer monitor, paper pad, pen and phone are the only items needed consistently. Add a personal item or two and then store the rest to reduce visual clutter. 

Call in the Professionals

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Once you have eliminated clutter and organized your own office equipment and tools, it’s time to call in the professionals, like AK Building Services, for a deep cleaning of all your surfaces. If you already use professional cleaning services, consider scheduling a deeper cleaning once in the spring to really refresh your carpets and other surfaces. By keeping these areas clean, you will help reduce the spread of illnesses that can lead to decreased worker productivity as well as increased sick days. If you don’t already use professional cleaning services, there’s no better time to start. Give us a call today to see what services we offer or to schedule your spring deep cleaning!

Clean, Healthy Spaces Bring Happy, Sick-Free Faces

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Recent events have been an eye-opener to the world. We think about flu season for a short time in the year, but otherwise, we rarely think critically about how we are protecting the public and promoting health. Regardless of what illness is floating around, recent illnesses have opened our eyes to a few important things.

  1. We’re in this together. Bacteria and viruses don’t care what country or town we live in; they like to go wherever they please. This means that any public place becomes susceptible to illnesses spreading. We’ve seen countries band together with the recent Coronavirus scares in an effort to work together to prevent future illness. If we all took that approach in our local communities and workplaces, we would be much more adept at preventing the spread of colds, flus, and other illnesses.
  2. Public spaces matter. Whenever there is a big outbreak of an illness, we become more aware than ever of how important public space cleanliness is to health. When we take care to clean these spaces properly, we can stop bacteria and viruses dead in their tracks. Proper commercial cleaning is a key component to this effort. We know what bases to cover to ensure that surfaces are properly cleaned and sanitized. 
  3. We have a responsibility. Each person has a responsibility to help prevent the spread of disease. If you’re sick, stay home. If you are healthy, do what you can to prevent illness. If we all work to keep common surfaces and spaces free of contagious illness, we can do our part to stay healthy. This also means that managers of public spaces have a responsibility to maintain a clean, healthy space for people to use. 

It can be overwhelming to consider how to do your part to stay healthy and help keep those who use your public spaces healthy. As experts in commercial cleaning, we know how powerful regular, comprehensive cleaning can be to keep workspaces healthy, happy, and full of smiling faces. Can commercial cleaning be the key? We believe it’s a vital piece to the puzzle to personal, and community health!

What To Look For In A Cleaning Company

You only have one chance to make a good first impression with potential customers and clients, and that means putting your best foot forward. Having a clean and sanitary environment is crucial to making a great first impression. And because of that, it’s important to hire a cleaning company that you know can get the job done right the first time. 

 

But just how do you know which company to hire? It can be especially hard when you have never hired a commercial cleaning company before–all those different products and services they offer can make the choice overwhelming.

 

We’re breaking it down for you by taking a look at some of the essential qualities you should look for in a cleaning company.

 

Experience and Training

It’s key to look for a company with plenty of experience but also one that is committed to continued employee training. This ensures that all employees are up to date on the latest cleaning techniques and safety protocols. In turn, this strengthens accountability and ensures that your facility is cleaned to the highest of standards and increases safety. 

 

Types of Services Offered

You want to find a balance, ensuring that you don’t end up hiring a company with too many or too little services. Each company’s environment is unique so it’s important to find a cleaning company that offers the services that your facility needs. Once size does not fit all so look for a cleaning company that offers customizable cleaning plans. If you are a medical facility, it is important to hire a cleaning service that knows how to clean and sterilize your work environment properly. 

 

Supplies and Equipment

When you hire a cleaning company, you should expect that they are using the highest quality cleaning products and the best equipment. If your work facility requires special disinfection or sanitization procedures, be sure to ask the cleaning company if that is something they can handle. Also, consider looking into environmentally friendly cleaning services.

 

Flexibility

It’s not always appropriate to have cleaning crews during work hours and a cleaning company should be considerate of your business’ needs. Look for a cleaning service that can work around your company’s hours. And if an emergency suddenly arises, such as an overflowing toilet, you will want a company that has the flexibility to send out a team for emergency clean-ups. 

 

Communication and Accountability

Nothing works well without great communication so look for a company that is committed to building a lasting relationship with their clients. You should be able to make requests or discuss any concerns you may have with the cleaning company; and these should be addressed in a timely and courteous manner. Look for a company that provides you with a direct primary contact as well as a contact for after-hour emergencies.

 

Safety Standards

Safety should be a top priority for you and the cleaning company that you hire. Look for a cleaning service that follows the latest safety and industry standards set forth by organizations such as the CDC, OSHA, EPA and HIPAA.  Of course, look for a company that is fully licensed, bonded and insured. Also, just like any business, the cleaning company should also have established protocols to keep your company’s confidential information protected and private.

Whether you are in the process of evaluating your current cleaning service or searching for a cleaning company for the first time, these tips will help you find a cleaning company that can get the job done right for your unique work environment. 

 

AK Building Services has been making southern Florida businesses shine for over 25 years. We offer office, medical, and condominium cleaning as well as emergency and specialty services. Not only that, but our LEED certified team is committed to using environmentally friendly products and practices that will ensure a safe and healthy working environment or living space.

 

Make a Killer First Impression With Your Business: Commercial Cleaning Benefits

Making the first impression everything

Commercial Cleaning Benefits For Your Business

When it comes to your space, you have ONE chance to make a first impression. We often think about first impressions when it comes to people and personality, but what if we told you that your place of business gives off a first impression and it is really important to get it right!

Why first impressions matter?  

A series of experiments by Princeton psychologists Janine Willis and Alexander Todorov reveal that all it takes is a tenth of a second to form an impression! Other studies show you have 7 seconds to make a complete first impression of another person. Either way you slice the pie, you don’t have much time to make a good first impression. 

If you’re a university, you want to give the impression that your school is the trusted choice for the top education. 

If you’re a healthcare facility, you want to give the impression that you are a clean, sterile, and safe environment for people to get quality care from.

If you’re an accounting office, you want people to know that you care enough about the details in your space that you’ll care about the details in their tax documents. 

 

We think you get the picture. First impressions matter for a space and they send subconscious messages to your customers, patients, students, and the rest of the world. What kinds of messages does a clean space give off? Here are just a few:

 

  1. You care. You obviously care enough about the physical environment of your space that you’ll care about whatever service or offer you are providing to the world. 
  2. You pay attention to details. When you have a clean space, it’s a subtle thing. It might be something the public can’t even verbalize, but they experience how every detail is covered and they don’t have to question it. 
  3. You’re professional. There’s no reason to question your team’s competency when you look like you have it all together. 

 

When impressions are made so quickly, it’s vital that your office or business space be on point all the time. Now, that can feel like a lot of pressure, but that’s why you have systems in place to help keep your office shining. One of the best systems for larger organizations, all the way down to small and mid-size operations, is a commercial cleaning service. And, that’s exactly why we exist. Our desire is to truly let you shine to those you serve. We work hard to make you look good. And, we do it in a way that is leading the charge for a higher level of clean in the state of Florida. 

 

Looking for help with your space’s commercial cleaning? Talk to our team about how we can elevate your space AND your space’s first impression!

You Take My Breath Away… Literally  

How cleaning products affect air quality

Ah, love. It can take our breath away. But you know what also can take our breath away? Cleaning products. We usually know when we walk into a room where there are harsh chemicals making it hard to breathe. Love we’ll take, but we will not stand for cleaning products affecting our air quality and making it hard to breathe. 

 

Why do some cleaning products affect air quality in a bad way?

 

VOCs

Many commercial cleaning products contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs). When released into the air, VOCs can cause serious problems and they can be found in so many things in life from perfumes to cleaning products and more. They can feel good because they have a pleasant smell, but the chemicals released into the air can cause headaches, respiratory problems, irritation of eyes and nose, and more. For many decades now, we’ve grown accustomed to cleaning products with VOCs to the point that many of us accept them as normal and often best. 

 

A Different Way To Do Commercial Cleaning

At AK Building Services, we take these very seriously. We are providers of Green Seal Certified products and use them as our baseline cleaning products. Green Seal has developed a set of standards that are based on a scientific approach and are judged on sustainability to the environment as well as health to human beings. They set standards for products from commercial cleaning applications to products you might use in your own home. 

 

We Care About People

Just because we CAN use products with VOCs, it doesn’t mean we should. We are focused on doing what’s right and what’s best for our customers and the people who use their spaces. You can’t always visibly see the difference in air quality, but based on the healthier products we use, your lungs will feel the difference. We also use these products because they are the right choice for our entire team. When our cleaning crews are using these products every single day, we want to make sure they are also breathing in healthy air as well. 

 

So, while our cleaning products won’t make you swoon like Tom Cruise might, they WILL help get your space clean in a healthy way. And, we believe that’s something we all can get behind!  

 

How To Keep Your Office Health This Flu Season

How To Keep Your Office Health This Flu Season

Flu Season & You: How To Keep Your Office Health This Flu Season

 

In 2018 alone, experts estimated that the flu cost employers $9 billion in paid sick time. That’s A LOT of money, not to mention the lack of productivity that the company experiences when someone is out sick. Sure, it’s great to get a day off, but wouldn’t you rather be off enjoying your day than taking a paid day off to fight the flu? 

 

As we approach the heavy flu season in the winter, it’s more important than ever before to keep your office clean. Think about it: we spend nearly half our day at our place of employment, and if just ONE person is sick it could affect everyone in the space. But, what if there was a better way? We just happen to know that better way and it starts with quality commercial cleaning.

 

Wait a second!  “You’re telling me that a commercial cleaning company can help my team stay healthy, productive, and helping the company out all flu season long?” 

 

That’s exactly what we’re telling you!

 

5 Ways You Can Keep Your Office Healthy This Flu Season

 

  1. Clean AND Sanitize. You can hire a cleaning company to come vacuum and empty trash and all of the basics, but when it comes to the flu virus and other illnesses, sanitizing is crucial. You need a commercial cleaning company who is focused on both and knows a thing or two about it. We’re certified to clean medical facilities, as well as Hazcom Certified and ProBloodBorne Certified. While you may not need these certifications for your own space, the fact that our teams know that level of clean and high standards tells you that we know how to get a space not just looking clean, but sanitized as well!
  2. Consistency. New people come in and out of your office each day, and so do the germs. Consistency is key when it comes to keeping your space healthy all flu season long. The best way to prevent an office-wide outbreak of the flu or other major illness is to have a regular pattern of cleaning focused on killing these germs. One and done is not going to cut it here! You’ve got to stay on it. 
  3. Encourage Healthy Work Habits. If someone is sick or worried they are sick, do you have the right remote working options in place to help keep the rest of your team healthy? Could you encourage that staff member to work remote or take the day off when they need to? Team cultures that encourage staff to come to work sick, will ultimately make the rest of the team sick. A more flexible approach during flu season could be the one policy that helps prevent a major outbreak.
  4. Make it Simple to Stay Clean. Keep hand sanitizer and soap easy to use. Encourage staff to wash their hands regularly. Simple reminders can help staff keep healthy habits and prevent the spreading of germs. 
  5. Focus on the Positive. So much about the flu season is centered around the fear of getting sick, but what if you also promote overall wellness? Encourage healthy eating habits and exercise. Encourage activities that foster a healthy immune system. Then, when a virus does make its way into your space, your team is healthier and can fight it faster. 

You can’t fully prevent the flu from making its way into your office space, but you can do a few smart things to prevent your entire office from getting infected. We’re here to help and can be a wonderful resource for your team as you enter flu season!

Psychology of Clean

Devil Busting Level of Clean

Psychology of Cleanliness: What does it do for your company?

Wondering how cleanliness affects your bottom line? Sure, having a clean space can be a nice luxury for some, or feel like a basic standard service you might do for your business, but an asset? Many businesses don’t necessarily attribute cleaning to their success…but they should!  

Here are a few ways cleanliness sends psychological signals:

Sell Yourself in an Instant

Research showed that the first “taste” of a food is actually done with the eyes; the appearance of the food is one of the first purchase considerations. If so much happens with just a quick glance, consider what people are seeing when they come into your space. Are you selling yourself short with a subpar space? Or, are you wowing your customers and clients in an instant with a clean space that helps you look polished, put-together, and confident?

Devil in the Details

Some people may notice that you haven’t done a deep clean of your office in a while, but trust us, many people will. They DO notice when something is off and when they can see that a spot on your front desk has been building up dust for months. You may forget that tiny spot, but one quick glance tells your customers that you don’t pay attention to details. So, who cares? Does that subconscious signal mean that much? Well, if you’re a doctor, for example, and precision counts because someone’s life is on the line, it should matter. If you are being trusted with any level of care for your customer, patient, or client, you should care about the details. 

Productive

It’s no secret that a tidy space is a productive space. Think about the last time you misplaced your keys. (For some of us, this happens daily!) But seriously…how much time did you waste searching around your house looking for that item. Now, let’s multiply that by how many employees you have in your office. If your space is cluttered, dirty, and distracting, you probably are wasting valuable resources and money on an unproductive team. Might as well throw those dollar bills out into the wind!

Confidence

Clean spaces not only showcase your company as one that has your s$@% together, but they also help you personally walk with confidence too. When your space is clean, fresh, and organized, it’s easy to do what you need to do each day. You can focus on YOUR expertise, and not stress about the state of your physical space. You can interact and touch the surfaces in your space with confidence that they are clean and sanitary and that you aren’t breathing in the fumes from toxic cleaners. It’s simply one less stressor to knock your confidence in the day. So, now you can go roll with the punches your day brings! 

Ultimately a clean space helps you focus on what you do best…whatever that may be. You can walk in each day, knowing that your company can rock it. And, your customers and clients can walk in each day, knowing that your company can take care of their needs. No questions asked. So, is cleaning JUST a service that helps you maintain your space? Sure. Commercial cleaning can be just that, BUT it can also be a huge asset to your business that you never even considered before!

Office Cleanliness: The Nasty Truth

Commercial Cleaning For Offices

Germs are often out of sight, out of mind! If you don’t see them, then they don’t exist, right? Wrong! You may only start thinking about them when you learn that someone else is sick or you have a good reason to avoid sickness. The reality is that germs surround us daily, but you might be surprised at just where those germs are lurking – especially around the office.

Your place of employment is where you spend a large chunk of your life. However, many times we don’t have a say in the type of cleaning standards in our offices or public spaces, and these are the locations where more germs can spread than any other place. Over time, as we become more comfortable with our daily surroundings, we can get comfortable with the standard of “clean” we experience and may not even realize that we are actually dealing with a downright dirty situation. 

So, where ARE the germs hiding? 

What’s the dirty truth on how clean your space is? 

Here are the top hot spots to watch out for:

  1. Cell Phone:   A US study has found that on average phones are the most contaminated item in the office. Dr Charles P Gerba from the University of Arizona, found over 25,000 organisms per surface.[1] Your phone typically goes with you everywhere these days, so take care to wipe it down from time to time!
  2. Desktop Items:  Similar studies to the University of Arizona study found that most items on a desk are seven times more contaminated than other items like a toilet seat. Consider the last time you cleaned your desktop items compared to how often a toilet gets cleaned.
  3. Communal Refrigerators:  These are another huge culprit! Not only are these a hotbed of germs because of the food that could go bad, but you have so many different food containers coming together in one space. Watch the temperatures in your fridge to make sure they’re keeping food cold enough and at safe levels. Don’t forget, too, that the handles of the fridge and freezer are handled multiple times a day by most people in the office!
  4. Keyboard & Mouse:  One study by Gerber found more than 3,000 micro-organisms per square inch on keyboards and over 1,600 bacteria per square inch on a computer mouse.  If you share a workspace, it’s especially important to know this stat and to keep these surfaces on the cleaning checklist!  
  5. Door Handles: Think about all of the employees, customers, and other guests who come in and out of your office space. There are thousands of opportunities for germs to come in contact with a surface daily! Often we’re moving too fast to even think about it!
  6. Phones: If you use any desk phones, keep in mind that mouths come in close contact with the phone surface at every use. When it’s a public or shared phone in an office space, it’s an even bigger risk for germ spreading!
  7. Photocopier: The photocopier and other shared pieces of equipment (fax machines, printers, etc.) are popular places for germs to congregate as well! So many buttons to press, so little time, and so many germs to collect! The fact is that we’re often coming to these devices so fast that we forget that so many others have touched the buttons and surfaces in a rush just like we’re doing. It’s an easy place to spread germs.

The Dirty Truth:  Your Space is Dirtier Than You Think!

There’s no need to jump into a bubble suit everyday for work, but a few smart cleaning strategies can help make your office environment a safer, cleaner, and healthier one for all! Commercial cleaning services like ours at AK Building Services are able to come in and not just take care of the obvious things like trash cans and vacuuming, but go beyond just looks to get at the true problem spots. We take a meticulous approach to commercial cleaning services, making spaces look great, but also with less germs too! 

You want the dirty truth? If your commercial cleaning service isn’t paying attention to these problem zones we just mentioned, they really aren’t cleaning your space!

The Benefits of Contracting Medical Facility Cleaning Services

There are unique challenges associated with cleaning a medical facility. It’s unlike any other type of business for many different reasons. The primary reason is that people that enter medical facilities for healthcare services are usually sick, which makes it much more important to keep the facility clean. Another key reason is that not cleaning a medical facility could create a public health issue. Medical cleaning services are tremendously beneficial for all of the reasons listed below.

Satisfy Safety Regulations

The medical community must abide by many different safety regulations in order to maintain licensure and avoid fines. Many of those regulations involve compliance with cleaning procedures that vary from one type of facility to another. This means administrators must understand relevant laws and incorporate strict cleaning practices to accommodate those laws. A cleaning service with knowledge of the medical community will understand these requirements and ensure compliance. You can visit https://www.akbuildingservices.com/ to learn more about how they can support your team.

Maintain a Clean Appearance

Walking into a facility that isn’t clean when you require medical care is an uncomfortable situation. There have been reports of medical facilities that were in clear violation of the law, which was visible as soon as you enter the building. Not only can it result in violations and fines, but serious issues can also lead to the closure of a facility if the problems are not resolved promptly. The reason why maintaining a clean appearance can be tricky is because a lot of medical facilities are open around the clock, which means there needs to be a cleaning staff available at all times.

A cleaning service that understands the unique attributes of a medical facility will be familiar with required protocols for cleaning waiting areas, exam rooms, bathrooms, and other spaces. One of the most important reasons why a cleaning service with experience in the medical industry is important is because they will be familiar with the requirements for handling hazardous materials. This isn’t just important for the safety of patients, but also for the protection of healthcare professionals. In fact, there have been incidents where hospital employees were exposed to hazardous materials which created serious issues for everyone involved.

Prevent the Possibility of Cross Contamination

There’s a reason why doctors wash their hands so frequently before performing surgery. It’s because they have to prevent cross-contamination. It’s also the reason why hospitals and other medical facilities have such strict rules for how things are cleaned. It’s not like cleaning any other facility because doing things in the wrong order can result in contaminating something that has already been cleaned. This is a scenario that ends up jeopardizing the health of everyone around. There are rules and best practices for preventing cross-contamination in healthcare and a cleaning service with expertise in the medical industry will understand the right procedures and follow the best practices. You can get specific information by using the “contact us” information on the service provider’s website.

Ensure Bloodborne Pathogens are Not Transferred

Contamination from bloodborne pathogens is a serious issue that requires specialized knowledge to prevent infection. There are guidelines and rules for cleaning rooms in a way that will prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Specifically, you’ll need to be familiar with methods for decontamination and make sure proper procedures are not only followed but documented. Given the seriousness of bloodborne pathogens and the importance of keeping a medical facility clean, it makes business sense to secure the services of knowledgeable professionals.

Prevent the Illness of Personnel

Without a doubt, the overarching reason why it’s so important to have a knowledgeable and effective cleaning team is to prevent illness in a place where there may be many contagious diseases. This includes preventing personnel from getting sick. Many healthcare professionals discuss how sometimes it’s difficult to avoid getting sick during flu season because the number of patients with the flu rises. However, there are many illnesses that can be prevented by keeping the facility clean.

As detailed above, a professional cleaning service can help a medical facility in many different ways. In addition to what has already been detailed, they can also ensure the right chemicals are used for the purpose of controlling infections and preventing illness. There are many antibacterial cleaners, but not all of them are effective. A knowledgeable cleaning crew will take the guesswork out of what products should be used and the procedures that should be followed.