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Why Clean Office Chairs Matter
Office jobs are frequently seen as chief contributors to our sedentary lifestyle and sometimes even as the main reason why we spend so much time sitting. Yet we should not blame chairs themselves for various detrimental effects that sitting has on our health. Most office chairs nowadays are ergonomically designed and comfortable, be they upholstered, meshed or more executive-styled (i.e. leather), but no amount of ergonomic design can help if you sit in your office chair for hours on end [...]
Commodity | Carpet | Cleaning | The 3C’s
Commodity thinking in Commercial Carpet Cleaning goes along with the idea that this service can be “good enough” and is not specialized or does not warrant a trained technician to bring about the best practices in appearance and cleanliness. This is a wrong assumption and let me give you the short Cliff Notes as to why. Commodity as defined in Carpet Cleaning anyone can do it cleaners are a dime a dozen no distinction from other contractors all services are [...]
The Importance of Scheduled Carpet Cleaning During Winter
Winter is coming, as you may have heard countless times on a certain TV show. Winter brings festivities and holidays with it, and snow is a joyous event for kids everywhere. But the wind, the rain and general sogginess of the seasons mean a veritable pile of additional responsibilities for the rest of us. Especially in the carpet cleaning industry, because every winter brings a spike in calls and an increase in frequency of scheduled cleaning, as any experienced facility [...]
How Cleaning Carpet Makes It Wear Out Faster | T or F
Lets begin with the time line of new carpet installed in an office space. First Day: carpet is obviously beautiful, photos are taken, many posts on social media about the new look, high excitement of new branding opportunity for company. High energy and excitement based on this new and improved office appearance! Ninety Days: carpet is looking good overall, some small spots in hallways and reception area. Quick use of damp towel to blot and they disappear. A few office [...]
What Type of Carpet Is Easiest To Clean?
The answer to the question «what type of carpet should I choose for my facility?» is not easy. One has to take into account many factors in order to find it, such as the budget you have at your disposal for carpeting, the type of use your carpeting is most likely to see and what sort of maintenance will you be able to provide for your carpet. But the one thing we know for sure is that the answer to [...]
Appearance Management Pioneers | Donegal Carpets
A Step Back In Time 'Masters In The Craft Of Rug Making' Pioneers of Appearance Management. With it’s dramatic Atlantic coastline stretching along the North West of Ireland, Donegal is a place of natural beauty and inspiration. Noted for it’s rugged mountain landscapes, the purple of heather on the bog, the mist on the hills, limestone cliffs sweeping down to the ocean, Donegal is a truly magical place steeped in history and traditions of folklore, dance, language, art, literature and [...]
Make The Right Choice When Choosing Carpet Cleaning Service Providers
Chances are you will be quite surprised to learn what is the undisputed number one cause for carpets around the country getting ruined and having to be replaced earlier than their projected life cycle. No, it’s not coffee stains. And it’s not pets or little kids, either. It’s not even heavy use due to foot traffic, because that is actually accounted for in the projected life cycle and the warranty provided by your carpet manufacturer. The number one cause of [...]
What To Look For In a Professional Carpet Cleaning Company
The mark of a true professional is recognizing other true professionals, people to whom a job can be entrusted without having to worry about the particulars. For property management professionals this means knowing or being able to identify reliable contractors and maintenance services. When you are looking to contract a professional carpet cleaning service, there are several specific questions you need to ask in order to be certain that the quality of service and results you will be getting are [...]
ONLY IN SALLY’S OFFICE
As account manager at Geyen Group South, I occasionally hear that we have missed cleaning an office's carpet. Assuming that we had access, we have to accept the occupant’s word. I created a training game for the technicians. They went in to "Sally's" office and saw the same scenario as you see in the picture. I gave them a hint that there were 3 items they needed to find. Can you see them from this photo? There are no apparent spots/spills, so what [...]
Cubicles Are Personal
When I asked my sister, who works for a large company in their corporate headquarters building, to fill me in on her professional life in “cube world” she responded with the following experience. “Organization is the number one fundamental skill. The working space is so small, that discarding any and all items that are not absolutely essential is necessary. Communication within the office is at times humorous. People just show up at your cubicle, and there is always an abundance [...]