Commercial Cleaning Industry News, Tips, Guide and Checklist

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What Are Pathogens? How to Protect Your Workplace from Pathogens?

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Now that we are living in a world that has already been infected by viruses like COVID-19, it helps to understand what causes the problem of the virus and how to keep yourself safe from it.

Before we can get into the vast world of viruses and bacteria, let’s start with the basics, which are pathogens.

What is a Pathogen?

In the simplest terms, a pathogen is anything that can cause disease and/or has the ability to produce a disease in humans. The most common examples include bacteria, viruses, and microorganisms. Pathogens can cause as well as spread infectious diseases.

From Cholera to Malaria, and now the COVID-19 pandemic, everything was caused by pathogens. Some of them can even turn deadly if not treated properly and on time. In most cases, it’s possible to cure pathogen-borne diseases through research-based cures.

But, in the end, it’s the prevention that can ultimately help control these pathogens more than the cures.

How to Prevent COVID-19 from Spreading in Your Office

When you’re dealing with something as deadly as a pathogen (like the COVID-19), prevention is always better than cure. If not taken care of properly and on time, these pathogens can do serious harm to humans.

Pathogens can exist and be found anywhere, in the air, in the water, on the surface, and more. They can spread very fast through contact and air and can cause disease, especially in young kids, old people and those with allergies and existing diseases. And since they’re everywhere, it’s not easy to be safe from them.

More importantly, COVID-19 can exist in your workplace or office, can be on your computers and can make your employees/staff very sick in no time.

So, how do you protect yourself from the coronavirus or how do you ensure they remain away from your workspace and office?

Hiring an office cleaning company for regular disinfecting can reduce the risk.

Coronavirus Spreads Through Touch/Contact

The first thing you should know about the COVID-19 is that it spreads very fast and through touch and contact. Even if a single person is infected by a pathogen like a coronavirus in your workplace, it will take no time to reach and infect everyone else.

So, you should ensure proper hygiene and cleaning at your workplace, including regular cleaning and sanitisation/disinfection of computers, keyboards, desks, doorknobs, water taps and any other touch-sensitive surfaces.

Avoid dirty places in your office and maintain a safe distance from people. Regularly clean toilets and bathrooms. Replace water dispensers frequently.

Besides that, the following tips can help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in your office or workplace.

Wash Your Hands (and ask others to do so)

Make sure that everyone in your office is frequently washing their hands with soap or an alcohol-based sanitiser. This helps prevent the spread of the virus and kills germs that may have come into your hands.

WHO recommends that you must wash your hands for at least 20 seconds, covering both front and back surfaces, to get rid of viruses, germs and other microorganisms.

Keep sanitiser bottles everywhere in the office so that employees can wash their hands as frequently as they need to. Also, keep sanitisers at the entry and exit points of the office so that anyone entering the office must wash their hands properly.

If possible, use an automatic sanitiser machine that can be used without having to touch it.

Clean Regularly and Thoroughly

Pathogens breed and spread in dirty places, which is why it’s important to keep your office and premises tile and grout as clean as possible. Make sure that everything, including your office floors, furniture, toilets, bathrooms, kitchens, surfaces, doors, windows, etc., is cleaned daily with good quality and virus-proof cleaning solution.

Most importantly, keep the toilets and bathrooms at your office properly clean and disinfected, especially if you have common toilets/bathrooms. Toilets can easily get dirty and therefore need to be cleaned multiple times a day.

If your existing cleaner/s is not up to the task or has no idea how to clean for the coronavirus, it’s probably time to hire professional COVID-19 cleaning specialists.

Disinfect and Sanitise

Instruct your employees to sanitise their hands regularly and provide them with alcohol-based sanitisers on their desks. Also, make sure that your cleaners are maintaining proper hygiene by regularly cleaning their hands, sanitising the cleaning equipment and using clean uniforms, gloves, and masks every time.

it’s also important to frequently disinfect common-touch surfaces like the computer keypad, screen, desk, door handles & knobs, light switches, etc., as viruses can get accumulated on them. Disinfection with a high-quality disinfectant can ensure that the surfaces are free of germs and bacteria.

If possible, provide disinfectant spray to the employees so that they can clean their desks before starting their work for the day.

Wash Pantry Items and Things

If your office has a kitchen and/or canteen area, make sure that everything there is being cleaned and disinfected on a frequent basis. These include the coffee machine, microwave, utensils, dishes, refrigerator as well as groceries, fruits/vegetables and packaged food items that may have been touched by pathogens.

Wash the dishes, mugs, tiffin, etc. soon after use to prevent the virus from accumulating on it. If your staff is using the cafeteria to eat food, make sure they maintain a safe distance from everyone and avoid sharing food with each other.

Collect and Throw away Garbage Daily

Make sure that all the bins around your office campus are emptied, cleaned and sanitised constantly. For sensitive areas like toilets and bathrooms, arrange to have the bins emptied and cleaned every hour to avoid pathogens from breeding in the dirt.

Do not let the water store at any place around your premises.

Check the Temperature of your Staff

As I said, the virus spreads very fast. If even a single person at your office is infected by it, the virus won’t take much time to reach everyone. So, make sure that you stay on top of the health status of your employees. And the best way to do that is to perform regular temperature check-ups of all your staff members.

Ideally, the temperature of each employee at your company should be checked at the entrance point, so that the ones with a fever are simply not allowed to enter in order to protect all others.

By following the above safety measures yourself and maintaining proper cleaning standards in your office/workplace, you can remain safe from pathogens as much as possible.

In addition, you must provide instructions to your employees to implement personal hygiene and health standards and follow the tips below.

Avoid Touching Common Surfaces

When working, eating or walking around the office, your employees should avoid touching surfaces like walls, windows, doors, knobs, desks, etc. as long as possible.

At the same time, they should avoid any kind of direct contact with each other, like shaking hands or standing too closely in order to avoid the spread of the infection/virus.

Use a Mask

Everyone at your office must use a mask at all times. Using a mask is one of the best ways to prevent the pathogens from spreading. Even if someone has been infected by the virus but doesn’t know about it, they cannot spread it to others as long as they are wearing a mask.

Use good quality and clean mask. If someone is using a homemade, reusable mask, make sure they’re re-using it only after washing and disinfecting it properly after each use.

Maintain a Safe Distance

Even if everyone is using a mask, it’s possible for the virus to spread through contact and other means. So, it’s also important that everyone in your company maintains a safe distance from everyone else.

WHO recommends that maintaining a distance of at least 6-feet from another person can help prevent the spread of the infection.

So, if you are operating an office or workplace during the corona times, make sure that your employees sit or stand at least a few feet from one another. The best practice is to operate with 50% of your original workforce and/or on an alternative basis.

Disinfect When Exiting

When coming to the office or going back to their homes, your workers are likely to get in touch with many people and things and the chances of catching the virus are always there.

So, it’s the best practice to get them disinfected every time they enter the workplace and again when exiting the office.

Also, instruct your employees to disinfect themselves or take a bath before entering their homes in order to protect their respective families from catching the virus.

These are testing times. We have to fight against a pandemic that’s bigger than any challenge we’ve ever seen so far. It’s everywhere, spreads easily and has no cure (so far).

So, the best way to be safe from the coronavirus is to avoid getting infected with it, which can only be achieved by maintaining proper hygiene, and cleanliness and following the government instructions about personal safety from COVID-19.

If you need help, want to know more about cleaning tips for the coronavirus, or need to hire expert COVID-19 cleaners for your office or workplace, get in touch with us at Clean Group.

How To Clean Floor Tiles in Your Business (Step by Step Tips)

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When you’re running a physical office with lots of employees, it’s only natural for your office floor and tiles to get dirty after some time. Regular office cleaning and maintenance are the only way to keep your floor tiles clean and extend their lives.

If you think that office floor cleaning is a simple job and can be easily done by your regular office cleaners, think again. Cleaning the floor tiles and keeping them clean for at least a day is a very sincere job that may even turn into exhaustive work if not done properly.

Besides ensuring that the tiles are clean and shiny, you also need to keep them sanitized and free of germs & bacteria in order to protect the health of your employee and staff.

So, how do you do that? How do you make sure that your office floor is always clean and sanitized? So, how do you do that? How do you make sure that your office floor is always clean and sanitized? Basic office cleaning trick for your office premises. The first step is to understand the science behind floor cleaning.

3 Office Floor Tiles Cleaning – How it should be Done

Step 1: Identifying the Problem

The question you should ask yourself is – Is my office floor dirty? Do the tiles need cleaning?

It’s easy to identify dirty tiles from clean ones. They look yellowish and faded, with stains here and there. Normally, an office floor should be cleaned on a daily basis, as it’s prone to a lot of dirt, dust and debris coming from the shoes of the users.

The reason why many office owners choose tiles over carpets and other floorings is that they are relatively easier to clean. While carpets can easily absorb liquids, dirt, dust, and stains, floors do not. Nevertheless, it’s important to regularly clean your marble floor tiles in order to keep them attractive and free of germs.

Some of the common types of germs that may be found on your office tiles include fungi, bacteria, etc. Fungi do not commonly accumulate on tiles, unless the place is wet or in constant contact with water, such as your bathroom and toilet floors.

Bacteria are also commonly found on wet tiles and may automatically die once the tiles are dry. But still, there can be a lot of germs on your tiles, especially if there are moisture and grout on them.

Before we move on to the next step, which is the process to clean the office floor, it’s crucial to understand the problem and the goals behind floor cleaning.

Are your tiles in the need of just basic cleaning to remove the dust and spots? Or does your floor need deep cleaning in order to remove stains and return back the shine?

Step 2: Understanding the Challenges – Grout Cleaning

Though it’s easy to clean the tiles and surface using any good quality soap or detergent solution, the actual problem arises when you need to clean the grout.

Grout is the material used between the tiles in order to keep them steady and fixed. It’s made of water and cement and is, therefore, absorbent. The grout between your tiles is the main place where germs, bacteria, and mould can be found. It’s also a challenge to keep the grout lines straight and prevent them from degrading over time because of the constant touch with water, dirt, etc.

Besides the grout, rough tiles can also present a big challenge when cleaning the tile floors. If the tiles or grout aren’t smooth enough, it can be difficult to remove dirt and dust and sanitize them properly. In addition, these rough surfaces can become home to bacteria, even after regular cleaning.

Step 3: Cleaning the Floor Tiles – Different Cleaning Techniques for Different Goals

Cleaning your office floor tiles is comparatively easier than other flooring types. If you already have an in-house team of cleaners, they can do the job satisfactorily with a little guidance. To start with, make sure to use a high-quality detergent/soap and cleaning solution to achieve the desired results.

Alternatively, you can consider hiring a professional office cleaning agency that comes with all the best quality cleaning products and resources and will get your office floors cleaned in no time. They are quite affordable nowadays.

2 Common Floor Cleaning Methods Employed By The Clean Group Cleaners

Based on research and experience, here are the two common floor cleaning methods employed by the Clean Group cleaners based on specific cleaning requirements:

Method 1: Regular Tile Floor Cleaning

It’s a simple or basic floor cleaning technique, which involves cleaning the floors and tiles with water, detergent and a mop.

This method is effective for the regular cleaning of office/home office with the aim to remove the dirt, dust and other debris accumulated on the surfaces.

If needed, the floor is first cleaned with a dust mop or vacuumed to remove any dust. Tap or warm water is used in a bucket along with a clean mop to properly wash the floors and remove basic dirt, stains, etc.

Instead of detergent, water along with vinegar and/or scouring powder can be used if there are stains on the surface.

Regular cleaning can be performed by your in-house cleaners or regular cleaners.

Method 2: Deep cleaning of tile floors

The second method is the deep cleaning method, which involves cleaning the tiles and the grout using specialized products and with the help of professional cleaners.

Most organisations prefer to hire the services of professional office cleaners for the deep cleaning of their floors once in a while (a month or so). This helps ensure clean and healthy floors for your staff.

Different cleaners may employ different techniques at this stage, but the ultimate aim of this method is to make the floor clean, shiny and free of bacteria.

As we discussed before, your tiles, especially the grout lines, may store lots of bacteria. This cleaning method will ensure the bacteria are removed and the floor is safe and healthy for everyone. Here’s how it is done.

Here at Clean Group, we use specialized sanitizing solutions (eco-friendly and free of chemicals) for the cleaning of tiles and the removal of bacteria. The solution is applied throughout the floor using a spray gun and then it is extracted back using a vacuum. According to research, this method is capable of removing up to 90% of bacteria from the surface.

For the cleaning of grout lines, we use high-quality cleaning brushes (for scrubbing) along with a chemical-free solution that does the job perfectly. To remove the bacteria stored in the grout, we use the above (spray gun) method with a high-quality disinfectant, which effectively removes up to 99% of bacteria from the lines.

Office Floor/Tiles Cleaning Tips for the Best Results

Cleaning the office floors is not an easy task. Your office floors are likely to get dirtier than your home floors, which is why they need more and better cleaning.

Besides the regular and frequent cleaning of the tile floors, It’s also crucial to regularly scrub, vacuum and deep clean the floor to remove stains and bacteria from it. Use a good quality floor scrubber to remove the dirt, stains and grout from the tiles. If your tiles are quite old and look faded, consider using wax to make them shine again.

Use a tile/grout protector if needed. They can keep the floor safe from wear and tear and make them last longer. Regularly check your floors for cracks, minor holes and irregularities and get them fixed as soon as possible.

Tips to keep your office floor and tiles clean

Once you’ve got your floors cleaned, it can be hard to keep them so when you have visitors and employees wandering around constantly. Proper maintenance and regular cleaning can help extend the life of your office floors.

To keep your floors spotless and shiny for long, here a few tips you can try.

  • Clean up spills immediately to avoid staining and discolouration
  • Sweep or vacuum the floors regularly to avoid scratches from dirt
  • After washing it with detergent, properly rinse with clean water
  • Do not use chemical-based detergents or disinfectants that can be harmful to your tiles
  • Make and keep the tiles dry to avoid bacteria and moulds
  • Avoid using shoes on the tiles, especially if the shoes are dirty
  • Change the water bucket every time

Office Floor & Tiles Cleaning Services by Clean Group

Clean Group is Australia’s leading commercial cleaning agency with over 20 years of experience in the cleaning and maintenance of offices, and residential and commercial properties in and around Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

We have a dedicated team of office cleaners who have been trained in specialized cleaning techniques and equipped with the best-in-class cleaning resources (solutions, tools & machines) for deep cleaning and sanitization of the office floors, tiles, toilets, windows, and more.

We employ only the best and results-driven cleaning methods to ensure 100% client satisfaction. We take pride in being Sydney’s no. 1 choice for commercial cleaning at affordable rates.

At Clean Group, we have extensive experience along with best-in-industry resources and a team of trained cleaners to clean your office floor tiles. We can regularly or deep clean your office floors to remove bacteria and return back the shine. To know more or to request a quote, please call us at 1300-073-089.

What You Can Expect From Clean Group’s Cleaners Team

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Clean Group is a Sydney-based commercial cleaning agency that offers high-quality and affordable commercial cleaning services to businesses and residential properties in Sydney.

With over 20 years of experience, Clean Group is Sydney’s most trusted and highly recommended commercial cleaners company that serves the regular as well as occasional/deep cleaning needs of all kinds of businesses and properties, including hospitals, warehouses, offices, retail chains, medical and childcare centres, residential buildings, and more.

We employ only the best and most qualified and certified commercial cleaners team, who have been trained to do their job to perfection. All our commercial cleaners in Sydney are skilled individuals and humble to the core.

They will take care of all your cleaning needs as per your preferred schedule (even at the night) without disturbing your regular working and/or compromising the health of your staff or family.

At Clean Group, we only use the best quality and eco-friendly cleaning solutions to achieve desired results for all our clients at the most competitive rates.

When you hire us, you can expect to be amazed by our extraordinary service and brilliant results. We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all our commercial cleaning projects.

However, in order to get the best out of your association with Clean Group, make sure that you understand your specific cleaning requirements. Here’s what I mean.

Your Purpose of Hiring a Cleaners Team

When you have decided to hire a professional cleaning agency like Clean Group and are willing to spend money on it, you must have a clear idea of your goals.

For example, you might be looking to hire cleaners for the regular (daily/weekly) cleaning of your place. In that case, your goal is to hire an agency that can provide the best cleaners team on a daily or weekly basis and according to your schedule.

If you run an office and want to hire cleaners who can clean the premises after regular hours, you need to look for the same.

On the other hand, if you are looking to hire a cleaners team for a specialist or one-time cleaning such as after builders clean, after tenant clean, deep cleaning, etc., you must search for the same. Not all commercial cleaners can manage to do such a job, as it may require specific experience and resources.

Whatever your cleaning requirements, purpose or goals are, make sure to convey the same explicitly to your cleaning agency so that they can work hard to achieve the desired results.

What to Expect from Clean Group’s Cleaners

When you hire a cleaning team with the Clean Group, you can expect to get the same level of brilliance and quality work that we offer to all our other clients. At Clean Group, we are committed to making you satisfied with the best-in-class cleaning services that you can avail at the most competitive rates.

Our cleaning solutions are tailor-made based on the specific cleaning requirements of our clients. So, you can be assured of getting the desired results and maximum return on your investment with us.

Commercial Cleaning Services by Clean Group

Whatever your cleaning requirement or property type is, we are accustomed to offering the best-in-class cleaning services at the lowest prices. At Clean Group, we provide the following types of cleaning services with our best cleaners team:

Office cleaning
For all types of office buildings, commercial places, warehouses, etc. We have a dedicated cleaners team, who can perform regular house and outsourced deep cleaning services of your place as and when needed.

Hospital cleaning
For the cleaning of sensitive places like hospitals and childcare centres, we follow strict safety regulations and use eco-friendly solutions to both clean and sanitise/disinfect everything at your place.

Restaurant cleaning
Besides the regular cleaning of your restaurant, visitor area, furniture, etc., we can also perform in-depth cleaning of your restaurant kitchens, equipment, machines, vents, etc.

Strata cleaning
We are also equipped with proper resources to clean and maintain high-rise buildings and strata in the Sydney area, including the cleaning of both exterior and interior windows of strata buildings.

Gym/Healthcare cleaning
For the cleaning of gyms, health clubs and other healthcare premises, we use special equipment for cleaning and disinfection of the machines to get rid of sweat and other infectious things.

School cleaning
We also have a dedicated team for the cleaning of schools, colleges and other education institutions while protecting the safety and health of students and teachers.

Here’s How it Works:

When you approach us to enquire about our cleaning services or to hire a cleaners team, we prefer to have an on-site inspection before giving a quote.

You can contact us at any time to schedule an on-site inspection of your property/place that needs to be cleaned, at your convenience.

During the on-site inspection, our team/manager will visit your property and closely inspect the condition of the area in order to assess the cleaning needs. They will also discuss the project requirements and other details with you in order to understand your goals and expectations.

Based on the initial analysis and discussion, we will prepare a customised cleaning plan for your property to achieve the desired results. We will give you a price quote based on our analysis.

If you like our price quote, you can proceed to hire our best team of cleaners, who will get started with the job on the very same day or as per your preferred schedule.

What We Do

At the time of cleaning your property, building or place, we will take care of every minor detail and consider every aspect of the project. Our cleaners will address even the most remote as well as common areas of your property and make your place clean, safe and fresh to live/work at.

At Clean Group, we are not afraid of going the extra mile to meet the targets and achieve the expected results. Here are a few things you can expect our cleaners to do during your carpet cleaning lowest cleaning cost.

Clean the floors to remove dust, dirt and debris. Vacuum and/or mop the floor as and when needed. Perform minor repairs, straightening of grout lines and removing extra grout. If you are performing the first clean after builders, we can also take care of that to return back the finishing of your floors.

Clean and disinfect surfaces and other common touch areas like doorknobs, railings, etc. to get rid of germs and make them clean.

Clean windows and doors for stains, dust, fingerprints and dirt. Wipe the window sills and bars to make them clean and shine.

Vacuum and clean the carpets to remove dirt, dust and stain. Wash the carpets (if needed) to remove deep-stuck dirt and debris.

Clean and wipe furniture, chairs, etc. to remove dust and stains. Dust and vacuum sofas, desk, desk drawers, cupboards, and all other furniture in and around your place.

Clean and wipe light switches, boards and all other panels to remove dust and prints and disinfect the surfaces to remove any germs.

Wipe the equipment, machines, electronics like telephones, computer, keyboards, remote, television, refrigerator, monitors, handsets, and other things to remove dust. Clean behind furniture and desks, sofas, almirahs, etc.

Clean the kitchen areas, including floors, surfaces, desk, furniture, equipment like microwave, freezer, etc. and wipe all items like cupboards, sink, fridge, oven, gas stove and others. For deep cleaning of kitchens, we also use high-grade machines and quality solutions to remove sticky junk and stains.

Clean the bathrooms & toilets to remove dirt, stains, etc. from the floors, walls and windows. Spot clean the toilet seats, taps and basin. Sanitise toilets to kill germs.

Clean the walls, remove any stains and marks, perform minor repairs (if needed), clean the roof and ceiling.

Clean the staircase & lifts thoroughly to remove bad odour and make them clean and safe for visitors.

Cleaning of corridors, veranda and balconies

Sweep the outside area of the building (if applicable)

Cleaning and maintenance of the garden only if it’s a part of your building.

Clean the car park area if there is one in your building.

Empty garbage bags and bins, clean the recycle bins and restock supplies like garbage bags, soap, paper, etc.

This is the standard list of our cleaning methods and the approach we take when assigned a cleaning job. The list can be modified to add or remove ideas based on your specific cleaning needs.

Rest assured this is just an overview of what we can actually do to make your place look cleaner, beautiful and fresher than ever. Our regular cleaning services cost much less than the competition yet offer the best quality and results in the industry.

If you are looking to know more about what we can do for you or how Clean Group’s cleaners team can help increase your local business reputation through clean, safe and well-maintained premises, give us a call right away. If you are looking to hire our cleaning services for any type of job, visit our website to request a free on-site quote.

We promise you to offer only the best quality cleaning services with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

 

What is Facility Cleaning? Facility Cleaning & Management Services by Clean Group in Australia

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Safe cleaning is a crucial part of any residential or commercial property, irrespective of the purpose and how frequently the property is being used. Regular cleaning of your facility will ensure that the place remains clean and beautiful-looking is safe for workers, families and/or residents and does not contribute to spreading bacteria and viruses.

Facility cleaning is done with the aim to keep the property clean and fresh for a long and also preserve its value and make the building last for many years to come. So, if that’s what you’re looking for, hire Commercial cleaning experts from Clean Group.

What is Facility Cleaning?

A facility can refer to any place or property that is being used for a particular purpose. For example, a hospital facility is used to house and treat patients.

On the other hand, the main purpose of a residential facility is to provide a secure and comfortable way of living to residents. Similarly, an office or work facility is intended to be used for commercial purposes.

Common types of facilities:

  • Residential
  • Commercial
  • Offices
  • Warehouses
  • Hotels & Restaurants
  • Medical
  • Childcare

Facility Cleaning is the act of cleaning a facility of any type. Depending on the type of the facility or property, facility cleaning can itself be a very broad term, which may further be divided into categories such as office cleaning, warehouse cleaning, residential cleaning, after builders cleaning, hospital cleaning, childcare cleaning, and more.

That said, a single cleaner or agency may not be efficient in the facility cleaning of all types of properties mentioned above, which is why it’s crucial to carefully research a facility cleaner in Australia, based on your specific requirements and property type, before hiring them.

Why Facility Cleaning Is Important?

As mentioned before, the main purpose of facility cleaning is to keep the facility or property clean, fresh, and good-looking for both the residents/workers and the visitors.

A clean and well-managed office facility will not only motivate your employees to work harder but also it will help impress everyone, including potential clients, who visit your premises. In short, regular cleaning of your facilities will help improve efficiency, increase productivity and may even get you, new clients.

Similarly, the regular cleaning of residential properties such as houses is important not just to make the place look nice & tidy but also to ensure a healthy life for the residents.

A clean facility will keep the property and residents/staff safe from unwanted allergies, germs, and diseases.

What Does Facility Cleaning Include?

Facility cleaning includes everything from regular cleaning of the place to the maintenance of the property, management, etc.

Regular cleaning means the basic cleaning of the important areas such as surfaces, windows, walls, furniture, toilet/bathroom, kitchens, cleanroom, etc. on a regular (daily/weekly) basis.

Deep cleaning involves an in-depth cleaning of the entire property, including carpets, walls, furniture, vents, electronics, and more. Depending on the property type, it should be done on a monthly or yearly basis.

Besides regular cleaning, other maintenance work involves occasional safety checks and repairs across the facility, paintwork, renovation, etc.

Tidying up is all about keeping everything at your facility well managed and properly placed. It does not just make the place look beautiful but also improves productivity and management.

How Often Should a Facility Be Cleaned?

Ideally, a commercial facility such as an office or factory must be cleaned on a daily basis, which should cover the basic cleaning of everything and every area within the property.

Residential properties must also be cleaned on a daily or weekly basis, with deep cleaning once every few months.

For dirt-sensitive facilities such as restaurant kitchens and hospitals, daily basic cleaning along with deep cleaning at least once a month is important to maintain proper cleanliness and safety.

Facility Cleaning & Management Services by Clean Group Australia

When looking to hire a facility cleaner for the cleaning of your facility in Australia, your focus should be on searching for an experienced, expert, and reliable cleaning agency that offers facility cleaners services within your budget.

Clean Group Australia’s leading commercial cleaning and janitorial services provider offers the best-quality and result-driven facility cleaning services that will leave your place fresh, clean, and free of germs after each clean.

For facility cleaning, we have a dedicated team of specialist cleaners who you can hire for both regular and deep cleaning of your property/facility or any type, including office, warehouse, retail, hospital, restaurant, industrial plants, and others.

At Clean Group, we make use of only the best and latest cleaning tools, solutions & technologies to achieve the desired cleaning results for our clients in various industries.

Besides the regular cleaning, sweeping, mopping, and wiping of the floors, carpets, furniture, toilets, etc. at your facility, we can also take care of your one-time or in-depth cleaning needs, including restaurant kitchen cleaning & disinfection, cobweb removal, vent cleaning, high rise window cleaning, sanitising, equipment & machine cleaning, and more.

As a commercial establishment, you may not have the time or resources to take care of the regular cleaning needs at your facility, which is why we offer efficient facility cleaning services through a dedicated team of commercial cleaners to make and keep your facilities clean, fresh and safe for everyone.

At Clean Group, we offer the following types of facility cleaning services as standard. However, if you need any special cleaning service, feel free to contact our team to consult your requirements.

Surface Cleaning
We will wipe, scrub and also disinfect the various surfaces at your facilities, including desks, tabletop, chairs, wardrobes, phones, staircase railings, computers, keypads, and others.

Floor Cleaning & Maintenance
The entire floors at your facility will be thoroughly cleaned, washed, and even scrubbed to get rid of dirt, dust, and stains from it. We can also special clean the floors for the grout and similar things.

Window Cleaning
The windows, pans, and window sills are properly vacuumed, wiped, and cleaned to remove the dirt, dust, cobwebs, and stains and make them look shinier and live longer.

Sanitary Cleaning
All the sanitary facilities such as bathrooms and toilets are thoroughly cleaned, wiped, mopped, and sanitised by our expert cleaning team to ensure the complete safety of your people.

Machinery Cleaning
To ensure the proper functioning of the machines and electronics at your facility, we will clean them regularly and maintain them with regular repairs & maintenance to enrich their life and value.

Kitchen Cleaning
For restaurants and facilities with kitchens, we also take care of the regular/deep cleaning of kitchens, including the cleaning of freezers, ovens, grills, washbasin, and other equipment.

Cleanroom Cleaning
If you have a changing room or cleanroom at your facility, we can also help keep it clean and healthy through regular cleaning and disinfection by our expert cleaning staff.

Disinfection
Besides regular and in-depth cleaning of your facilities, we can also disinfect common and sensitive areas to keep the germs out and prevent the spread of viruses and bacteria on your premises.

Maintenance Cleaning
Regular Maintenance, in addition to cleaning, can greatly help preserve the value of your facility as well as ensure the overall safety of your workers and staff.

Special Cleaning
If you have any special facility cleaning needs that are not covered above, feel free to reach us for a custom facility cleaning package. Contact our sales team now for a quote.

Clean Group Facility Cleaning Services Based on Cleaning Frequency

Based on how many times a place should be cleaned, we offer the following types of facility cleaning services:

Daily routine cleaning – Ideal for offices, homes, and other workplaces – once per day

Intensive or deep cleaning – Ideal for restaurant kitchens & hospitals on a monthly basis and all other facilities on an annual or bi-annual basis

Why Hire Clean Group for Facility Cleaning Australia

Clean Group is a prominent name in the commercial cleaning industry of Australia, which we have achieved through over 20 years of hard work and quality services for all our clients.

Today, Clean Group is trusted by hundreds of commercial establishments and facilities all across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane for efficient and result-driven cleaning services.

At Clean Group, we have a team of highly trained and skilled cleaners who have experience in the cleaning of a variety of properties, both commercial and residential, around the country.

Our cleaners are experienced professionals who are certified, insured, and vetted through the proper means. According to some of our clients, our cleaning team is the most friendly and efficient cleaners they’ve ever worked with.

At present, we deliver cleaning services & solutions to businesses in over a hundred suburbs in NSW, VIC, and QLD.

Having a huge experience in the thorough & safe cleaning of commercial facilities such as restaurants, warehouses, retail shops, hospitals, etc. puts us ahead of the competition and makes us the number one choice for facility cleaning in Australia.

Besides, we also have a very good knowledge of maintaining all kinds of large industrial facilities like warehouses as well as residential properties such as buildings, strata, and apartments with the purpose to retain their value and beauty over time. Moreover, our facility cleaning cost is the most competitive in the market.

So, if you are looking for a reliable facility cleaning partner, give us a call right away!

What is Deep Workplace Cleaning? Difference Between Deep Cleaning and Regular Cleaning

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Whether you are running a restaurant, a hospital or any other commercial facility in Australia, deep cleaning of your place once in a while will ensure your premises remain beautiful, attractive and safe for visitors and employers.

Deep Commercial cleaning refers to the process of thoroughly cleaning a place or thing so as to remove dust, dirt & debris and makes it beautiful and safe again. Ideally, a commercial facility should be cleaned on a weekly or monthly basis, depending on the type of business.

For example, sensitive places such as kitchens (restaurants) and hospitals must be covid-19 deep cleaned every week along with proper sanitising & disinfecting in order to remove the bacteria and make the place look clean. Homes & residential premises, on the other hand, can be deep cleaned a few times per year.

The thing about Depending on the property type, cleaning can have different purposes. Cleaning is that the longer you avoid doing it, the more difficult and costly it will be to finally do it.

In most cases, especially when you are looking to get your business premises or a commercial/residential property deep cleaned, hiring a professional cleaning service is the best idea, as it saves the headache of doing all the hard work and heavy lifting yourself.

Moreover, a professional cleaning agency will have the experience and the resources to thoroughly clean your place, even the areas like vents, under the furniture, etc. that are generally avoided when doing it yourself.

Depending on how dirty your place is or how deep you want it to be cleaned, the cost of the cleaning services may vary. So, make sure to enquire about the cleaning company cost before hiring them.

In order to be able to hire the best cleaning service based on your specific needs, it’s important to understand the basic differences between deep cleaning and routine cleaning and which option is suitable for which purpose. If this is what you’re looking for, this article is for you.

Before we start discussing the various differences between deep cleaning & regular cleaning, let’s first get to know a little about these two types of cleaning.

Regular/Routine Cleaning

Regular Cleaning, as the name suggests, is a type of cleaning work that is done on a regular basis. The best example of journal cleaning is the daily dusting, sweeping and/or mopping of your home or office.

Regular cleaning is what we do every day or on a weekly basis. Most people, especially households, prefer to do this type of cleaning on their own, as it requires less time, limited resources and no experience.

However, a study shows that more than 50% of residents choose to hire cleaners for routine cleaning as they are too busy to do it.

The primary purpose of regular cleaning is to make your place look clean and maintain a safe & healthy environment for the residents/workers. Common things to include in a journal cleaning job are –

  • Cleaning/sweeping the floors
  • Mopping the floors
  • Dusting the furniture, sofa and other things
  • Cleaning of toilets & bathrooms
  • Basic cleaning of the kitchen
  • Tidying up

Deep Cleaning

Deep cleaning requires more time and effort. Its sole purpose is to remove the deeply stuck dirt and dust all over the place.  

Not like routine cleaning, deep cleaning is only needed at least once or twice a year. Deep cleaning serves different purposes. Among these are: 

  • End of lease cleaning 
  • After builders cleaning 

Like regular cleaning, deep cleaning is required to keep the place free from deadly viruses and germs that threaten human health. 

Apart from health reasons, deep cleaning promises to take care of your business’s furniture and equipment. 

The need for deep cleaning differs from business to business. If you cater to more foot traffic, the more you will require deep clean.

What should be covered in a deep cleaning? (Deep Cleaning Checklist)

At Clean Group, we offer deep cleaning services through a dedicated team of cleaners who are trained to cover the following things while cleaning your place:

Dusting & Vacuuming: This will cover dusting and/or vacuuming of the entire place, furniture, windows, doors, hard-to-reach areas, under furniture, etc.

Floor Cleaning & Maintenance: Besides regular dusting/vacuuming and mopping of the floors, deep cleaning of floors will cover the removal of stains, litter and debris.

We use top-quality chemicals & machines to remove grit, sand particles, allergens/dust and other things from your floors, making them look like new again. We can also perform minor floor repairs, including floor renovation.

Walls: Our deep cleaning service also covers the cleaning and basic maintenance of your walls, including scraping, cleaning and painting.

Windows & Doors: All the doors & windows, including window sills, door frames, etc. at the place should be wiped down and then vacuumed to remove dust, cobwebs, bugs and smudges.

Furniture & Blinds: When cleaning your furniture, you should also clean the blinds, cabinets, drawers, etc. for dust, dirt, pet hair and other things.

We can take care of the job with the complete cleaning of your chairs, couches, desk and other furniture and electronics at your place.

For the cleaning of blinds, we use special vinegar solutions that are eco-friendly.

Carpet Cleaning: Our dedicated carpet cleaning team will thoroughly clean, vacuum and wash (if needed) your carpets & upholstery to remove dust, deep-stuck dirt, stains, pet hair, etc. from it.

Toilet/Bathrooms: Toilets & bathrooms being the most sensitive places on your property should also be deep cleaned with proper solutions. Besides cleaning, we will also disinfect your toilets & bathrooms.

Faucets: All the faucets, taps and showerheads, etc. at your place must be properly cleaned, wiped and sanitised.

Vents/ Vent Covers: Besides cleaning the vents for dust, cobwebs and bugs, it’s also important to remove and clean/wash HVAC vent covers once in a while.

Ceiling Fans/ Coolers/ ACs: Unlike other cleaning agencies, we also clean the ceiling fans, coolers, ACs, TV set and other electronics at your place.

Garbage Removal, Cleaning & Restocking: Besides removing the garbage and cleaning the bins, we will also restock common supplies such as toilet paper, soaps, etc.

Sanitising & Disinfecting: Once the cleaning part is done, we will also sanitise the touch-sensitive places like the remote, toys, door handles, telephone, keypads, etc. to remove any bacteria or germs.

Kitchen Cleaning: Unless you’re a restaurant, the basic, in-depth cleaning of the kitchens at your place is covered under our standard deep cleaning package.

For restaurants, a separate kitchen cleaning package is offered that includes the cleaning of the oven, stovetop, large refrigerators, microwave, freezers, dishwasher and other heavy-duty equipment.

That’s all the things to be covered in a cleaning project, whether you’re doing it yourself or getting it done by a professional cleaning company.

By now, you must have a decent idea of how deep cleaning is different from regular or routine cleaning. Now, let’s explore this topic a little more to remove any confusion you may have.

Deep Cleaning Vs. Regular Cleaning

Summing up everything we have discussed above, deep cleaning refers to the in-depth cleaning of a place, including the areas that are generally ignored during routine cleaning.

For instance, the areas under the sink or behind appliances like the washing machine, refrigerator, inside of the vents, the oven and window frames, etc. are not generally cleaned during regular cleaning tasks.

This is why it’s crucial to deep clean your place at least once in a few months to ensure overall cleaning and safety.

Deep cleaning is different from regular cleaning in the following aspects:

Based on cleaning frequency
While regular cleaning is done on a daily or at least a weekly basis, deep cleaning is done not more than once a month or year.

Based on the type of place
Journal cleaning is done at home or office and other places that are not highly prone to dirt, dust and similar things.

Deep cleaning, on the other hand, is preferred for places that are highly sensitive to dust & dirt, such as factories, and the places where health safety is very important, such as hospitals and food establishments.

Based on the purpose
As mentioned before, the main purpose of routine cleaning is to keep the place clean and free of dust/dirt and to make the place look nice. Deep after builders cleaning, however, is done to remove deep-stuck dirt, stains, bacteria, etc.

From the place. It is usually done on specific occasions, like when a tenant moves in or out of your property, or when moving into a newly constructed building/property.

Based on inclusions
Well, we have already discussed the methods to both deep clean and regular clean in detail above. In short, deep cleaning includes the cleaning of everything in a place, including less-accessible areas such as vents, behind heavy machines, carpets, etc.,

Whereas regular cleaning covers the dusting and/or mopping or wiping of only the visible areas and surfaces.

At Clean Group, we offer both regular cleaning and deep cleaning services in Sydney. To know more or to get a cleaning quote, feel free to contact us.

What is Restaurant Cleaning? Why is it Important to Keep Restaurants Clean?

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Restaurant Cleaning is the process of cleaning a restaurant with the purpose to make it free of dust, dirt, allergens, harmful bacteria, viruses, and anything else that may cause infection or contribute to the spread of diseases.

The importance of cleanliness in restaurants is essential because having a safe, neat, and clean environment in a restaurant can help you gain the trust of customers. Messy and disorganized things can get the positive energy of your restaurant down.

Therefore, cleaning and sanitising in food businesses is necessary to maintain proper hygiene in your restaurant and kitchen areas for the success of the restaurant business

Besides the regular cleaning of restaurant floors, furniture, desks, bathroom/toilets, kitchens, etc., which can be performed on a daily basis, it is also crucial to occasionally disinfect and/or sanitise the place, kitchen surfaces and utensils in order to eliminate sticky bacteria, viruses, etc. and to ensure complete safety of the restaurant staff and customers.

If you are wondering things like how often should a restaurant kitchen be cleaned, what is the right cleaning approach, what is the restaurant cleaning procedures, what all other restaurant kitchen cleaning tips must be cover, etc., worry not.

This ultimate restaurant cleaning guide will tell you the basics of cleaning while answering all your questions related to restaurant cleaning services.

So, let’s get started.

Restaurant Cleaning Vs Disinfecting/Sanitising

If you think commercial cleaning services and disinfecting or sanitising are the same things, think again. Cleaning is a standard term, which generally refers to basic cleaning such as sweeping, washing, vacuuming, etc. that aims to remove dirt, dust and allergens from a surface and make it look clean.

On the other hand, sanitising or disinfecting is a specific process that involves using specialised chemicals with the aim to remove/kill germs, bacteria and viruses from the surfaces.

Both basic and advanced (sanitising & disinfecting) cleaning procedure in restaurant are needed for safety standard.

Is Cleaning a Restaurant (Vacuuming, Washing, Scrubbing, Etc.) Enough?

As I said above, only basic cleaning like sweeping and washing are not enough to achieve 100% safety in your restaurant. You must also follow the advanced cleaning approaches, including regular sanitising of equipment, surfaces, restaurant cleaning tools, etc. and disinfecting of toilet seats, bathrooms, surfaces, restaurant cleaning tools, furniture, phones, food items, the proper way to wash dishes in a restaurant etc. to achieve the desired safety standards.

In a sensitive place like a restaurant where you have to deal with people’s food, it’s even more important to follow only the best cleaning and effective restaurant sanitizing approaches to ensure the maximum health and safety of your customers.

How to Keep Your Restaurant Clean? A Complete Cleaning Checklist

It is necessary that one should always create a cleaning list for restaurant chores that they must do at the closing time of the restaurant to maintain good hygiene and desired safety for the customers

This is an important question and one that all restaurants must know the answer to. But, if you don’t, here’s a quick restaurant cleaning checklist of how often and what parts of restaurants should be cleaned.

Daily Restaurant Cleaning Checklist:

  • Wipe down the walls & windows for splashes
  • Wash the utensils
  • Clean cooking equipment like the grill, oven, stovetop, etc.
  • Clean the sinks
  • Disinfect the surfaces
  • Wash towels, rags, aprons, etc.
  • Disinfect the trash bins and disposal area
  • Empty out the trash
  • Sweeping of storage, refrigerators, etc.
  • Restock the supplies, soap, towels, etc.
  • Sweep & mop the floors
  • Clean & sanitise tables
  • Clean the floors, walls, windows, desks, etc.
  • The proper way to wash dishes in a restaurant
  • Remove trash and cleaning of bins
  • Clean & disinfect toilets
  • Wipe down counters, salt & pepper shakers, etc.
  • Clean the napkins, tablecloths, etc.
  • Wipe down the sinks
  • Vacuum the carpets, sofas, etc.

Weekly Restaurant Cleaning Checklist:

  • Cleaning of large ovens and deep fryer
  • Sanitising walk-in refrigerators, freezers, etc.
  • Cleaning of mats & carpets
  • Drain cleaning
  • Dust & clean the light fixtures
  • Clean glass windows & doors
  • Disinfect the door handles, phones, light switches, etc.

Monthly Restaurant Cleaning Checklist:

  • Wash the hotline
  • Empty grease traps
  • Clean & sanitise the freezer, coffee machine, ice machine, etc.
  • Clean refrigerator coils
  • Wash grease from walls & ceiling
  • Wash ventilators
  • Dust the wall paintings, decorations, etc.
  • Remove cobwebs

Why is it Important to Keep Your Restaurant Clean?

Ideally, you should pay as much attention, if not more, to keeping your restaurant sanitizing and kitchens clean as you do to making tasty food and presenting it to the customers. Wondering why?

Irrespective of how good your food is, your staff well-dressed & mannered, and your services amazing, no one would like to visit a restaurant if it is dirty, unhygienic and poorly maintained. That’s the bitter truth of the food industry.

Food is something that is closely related to hygiene and health, and cooking such a thing in an unclean place can be detrimental to the health of the consumers. At the same time, unclean and unhygienic cooking habits can also be harmful to your restaurant staff.

So, if you care about the health and safety of your customers and the staff, you need to keep your restaurant clean and facility cleaning hygienic according to the best safety standards recommended by the authorities.

Implementing all of these restaurant kitchen cleaning tips can help you to maintain the safety and hygiene standards in your restaurants for employees and customers

Not convinced yet? Here are some other reasons why Cleaning a Restaurant is important.

Customers’ Health Safety

The first and most important reason to keep your restaurant and kitchens clean, hygienic and properly sanitised is to ensure the health and safety of the customers.

By cleaning your kitchen, restaurant, floors, furniture, etc. on a regular basis, you can eliminate harmful pathogens, disease-causing viruses, bacteria & germs that might otherwise infect the food and make your customers sick.

If not for the customers, do it so that your restaurant remains in line with the Food Hygiene and Safety Guidelines recommended by FSANZ.

Staff Safety

Regular cleaning and proper sanitising of the kitchen will also reduce the probability of accidents that may be caused due to workplace hazards. For instance, an oil spill can very well result in an accident without proper cleaning.

Good Impression

Restaurants are all about good ambience. People visit a restaurant not just for the food but also for the environment. And you would not want to ruin their time with a poorly maintained place.

Remember, the first impression is the last impression. No customer would like to visit your restaurant again if you can’t even keep it clean and well-managed.

Branding

Many businesses think that the brand image is all about service quality. That’s true. But, in the case of a physical establishment such as a restaurant, the brand image of your business is directly linked with how well the place is maintained.

After all, you don’t want your customers to spread negative things about your restaurant just because you failed to keep it clean and fresh.

Improved Productivity

A clean and well-maintained workplace is known to boost the efficiency and productivity of the workers. When your kitchens are clean and everything is in order, it makes it easier for staff to work around, which may even encourage them to prepare the best dishes they can.

Restaurant Cleaning Services by Clean Group

Even after having the perfect restaurant cleaning checklist, you may not be able to achieve the desired quality without the help of a professional restaurant cleaning service.

Clean Group as Australia’s leading commercial cleaning agency offers high-quality and results-driven restaurant cleaning services to businesses across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

With over 20 years of experience in industrial cleaning, we are the best-choice cleaning agency for restaurants, retail stores, hotels and hospitality businesses in the region.

Clean Group’s Restaurant Cleaning Services

At Clean Group, we have a dedicated team to offer the following types of restaurant cleaning services to food businesses and establishments, irrespective of size and type.

Regular Cleaning

For regular/daily cleaning of your restaurant, cafeteria or any other establishment, you can hire the Clean Group team. Our daily restaurant cleaning services include wiping down the walls & windows for splashes, washing the utensils, cleaning cooking equipment like the grill, oven, gas top, etc.,

Cleaning the sinks, disinfecting the surfaces, washing towels, rags, aprons, etc., disinfecting the trash bins and disposal area, emptying out the trash, sweeping storage, refrigerators, etc.,

Restocking of supplies, soap, towels, etc., sweeping & mopping of floors, cleaning & sanitising tables, cleaning floors, walls, windows, desks, etc., removing trash and cleaning bins, cleaning & disinfecting the toilets, wiping down counters, salle & pepper shakers, etc.,

Cleaning the napkins, tablecloths, etc., wiping down the sinks, vacuuming the carpets, sofas, etc.

One-Time Restaurant Cleaning Sydney

If you are looking to make your restaurant presentable for a special event, you can hire our one-time restaurant cleaning services, which cover complete cleaning of your restaurant, from top to bottom, including Restaurant disinfecting and sanitising of surfaces, toilets, tabletops, and more, cobweb removal, glass window cleaning, etc.

Weekly/Monthly Cleaning

Besides the basic cleaning of your restaurant, you can also hire our cleaners for a weekly, fortnight or monthly cleaning, which will cover the complete cleaning of your restaurant/premises, including the advance cleaning, sanitising & disinfecting.

If none of the above options fit what you’re looking for, feel free to reach us for a tailored restaurant cleaning solution/package based on your specific requirements and goals.

Why You Should Choose Clean Group for Restaurant Cleaning

As Sydney’s top restaurant cleaning provider, we are one of the most committed, skilled and trusted cleaning agencies you’ll ever work with. Choose us because –

  • We are a full-service commercial cleaning agency with over 20 years of experience
  • We provide complete restaurant cleaning options
  • We also provide a one-day restaurant cleaning service
  • We have a specialist team of the best-in-industry restaurant cleaners
  • We only use top-quality, eco-friendly, safe and highly effective cleaning solutions & techniques
  • We follow the cleaning & health regulations recommended by the authorities
  • We are certified to offer commercial cleaning services in the region
  • We can also take care of the regular maintenance of your restaurant premises
  • We are affordable yet offer the best quality services you’ll ever get

To achieve the best cleaning results for your restaurant in Sydney, hire only the top and trusted restaurant cleaning agency after thorough research of your requirements and available options. For a free consultation, call us today!

What is Sanitising? Difference Between Cleaning and Sanitising

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The whole world is going through a tough time when only Sydney COVID-19 cleaning is not enough to keep humans alive. Cleaning needs proper support, support of something that disinfects the surface and kills all the viruses and nuisance bacterias. And that’s where Sanitising is becoming a godsend help for the human race. High-level disinfection cleaning can help maintain workplaces with minimal germs.

As per various reports, Sanitizers and disinfectants are effective enough to prevent the spread of deadly viruses, germs and bacterias. So in this article, we are going to talk about Sanitising and the Difference between Cleaning and Sanitising

What is Sanitising?

Sanitising or sanitization is the process of sterilizing any surface from Viruses, germs and bad bacterias. Sanitization is different from normal cleaning because it is performed with the vital aim of killing viruses, germs and bad bacterias and not just cleaning.

Additionally, You can understand in this way that, Sanitizing reduces the number of pathogens on any clean surface to a safe level. In the sanitizing process, a variety of sensitizing agents or chemicals are sprayed on the surfaces.

The main ingredient in hand sanitisers that will kill SARS-CoV-2 is ethanol, the alcohol in surgical spirit. But its concentration in the sanitiser is very important –- it has to be over 70 % or it will not kill the virus effectively.

In short, Sanitizing is a step beyond the commercial cleaning process of applying or spraying (or using) heat and/or chemicals (or other approved process) to disinfect a clean surface to a safe level.

The effectiveness of the sanitizing process is completely based on the method of sanitization and Sensitizing agents. You can check the chemical agents below. But now let’s talk about the Benefits of sanitising.

To be most effective, cleaning and sanitizing must be a 4-step process: Clean the surface, rinse the surface, sanitize the surface and allow the surface to dry. Meanwhile, It is important to know that almost every surface, utensil or piece of equipment must be cleaned and sanitised in a proper way.

Difference Between Cleaning and Sanitising

People often get confused between cleaning and sanitising, they also use terms interchangeably, however, there is a very huge difference between both the terms. So, let’s see how cleaning and sanitising differ from each other.

Basic Difference

Basically, Cleaning is a process of removing dirt such as dust particles, clutter and bad odours from any surfaces. On the other hand, sanitisation is a process to make something hygienic and free of germs. Sanitisation is also considered as the post-cleaning process. 

Additionally, we can differentiate both on the basis of Methods, surfaces, and components.

Differences on the Basis of Surfaces

There is a very fine line of difference between the surfaces both cover, but due to the Covid-19 Outbreak, the same fine line is getting wider.

Surfaces That Need Cleaning:

The areas that have higher traffic need to be cleaned as regularly as possible. Normally, hot soapy water is used to clean these areas.  Surfaces like kitchen equipment, door handles etc. need to be wiped down. Floors, windows, door handles etc. are surfaces that need to be cleaned regularly.

Surfaces That Need Sanitisation:

Sanitisation needs to be regularly done on surfaces which come into contact with food, bathrooms, high traffic or communal areas etc. Sanitisation is more often done in hospitals, schools, and public health places to get rid of viruses and bacteria that might cause some serious health problems. However, at the present time, homes and commercial places also need to be regularly sanitised to ensure the health and hygiene of the people.

Differences on the Basis of Methods

Methods make differences even more clear, Below are the methods of Cleaning and Sanitizing.

Cleaning Methods

Dusting– It is the easiest method of cleaning. Use a microfiber cloth for dusting different surfaces. It can be used to easily clean the tops of fans, doors, light fixtures, picture frames, etc.

Scrape– It is an important part of cleaning because it takes out all the filth, grease and food particles from the item that you are cleaning.

Mopping – It is the best cleaning method, It doesn’t take a lot of time and sweeps the floor in one go. It involves very less fuss than taking out the vacuum.

Vacuuming – It can be used for cleaning floors, couch, furniture, carpets, etc. It is the best way for cleaning all the dust and other loose litter that gathers on the floors and other surfaces.

Rinsing – You can rinse a place using lukewarm or hot water. You can also use detergent before rinsing a particular item to remove any residue.

Sanitising Methods

Here Are Some Methods That Are Used for Sanitising:

Heat– Heat is used in different forms of sanitisation. One method is by using hot water because hot water kills the bacteria. Using hot water is most commonly used in the food industry.

Steam– In this method, the surface is exposed to steam. The higher the temperature will be, the less time it will take to kill germs and viruses.

Radiation- This method is used in some minor cases due to the adverb effect it causes.

Chemical Sanitisers– It is the most common way of Sanitizing, in which some tested chemicals such as chlorine, iodine, and quaternary ammonium etc. are used for sanitisation. This is used in Hand sanitiser as well and Sanitizing spray.

It is advised to read the instructions before using a chemical sanitiser so that the correct amount of time and sanitiser can be used.

Differences on the Basis of Compound Used

In cleaning, cleaning agents are used to soften and remove the residue whereas in sanitizing 

Cleaning Agents germ killer chemical agents are used. Here are the basic tips for cleaners in Covid cleaning techniques of compounds used in particular methods.

Cleaning Agents

In cleaning methods, it is suggested to use more eco-friendly products for cleaning such as vinegar, baking soda, lemon, etc. because they give the best results without damaging the environment. Here is the list of Cleaning agents or compounds.

  • Detergents
  • Soaps
  • Hot soapy water
  • White Vinegar
  • Cleanser & Polish
  • Baking soda
  • Lemon etc.

Sanitizing Agents

Sanitizers or sensitizing agents is defined as a chemical agent that is able to kill around 99.99% of viruses, bacterias and germs. Here is the list of all the sanitizing agents:

  • Alcohol (ethyl alcohol, alcohol ethanol, and isopropyl alcohol), 
  • Chlorine and Chlorine Compounds (sodium hypochlorite, calcium hypochlorite), 
  • Formaldehyde,
  • Glutaraldehyde,
  • Hydrogen Peroxide, 
  • Iodophors,
  • Ortho-phthalaldehyde (OPA)
  • Peracetic or peroxyacetic acid
  • Peracetic Acid and Hydrogen Peroxide
  • Phenolics
  • Quaternary Ammonium Compounds

Differences on the Basis of Benefits

Both have their own benefits and it will be not fair to compare the benefits, but just to differentiate both here we present some major benefits of cleaning as well as sanitizing.

Benefits of Regular Cleaning

  • Cleaning Reduces Mold
  • It lowers Risks of Injury
  • Clean surrounding Reduces Stress
  • It reduces the chances of pests infection in your surroundings.
  • Reduce Allergies

Benefits of Sanitising

Benefits of sanitising extend well beyond reducing the risk of spread of deadly viruses and bacterias. These include:

  • Reducing the Spread of Viruses, germs, bad bacterias, intestinal worms, schistosomiasis and trachoma, which transmit the diseases from one to another that causes suffering and even death for millions
  • It requires less time than cleaning
  • Sanitising acts quickly to kill microorganisms on surfaces of any type
  • It reduces bacterial counts
  • It does not promote antimicrobial resistance
  • It doesn’t cause major irritating to the human skin
  • some can even improve the condition of the skin
  • It not just contaminate spread of disease but also reduce the severity and impact of malnutrition

It is essential to mention here that, Sanitisers which have the active ingredients such as Peracetic Acid, Hydrogen Peroxide, Organic Acids 70% Alcohol solutions that do not contain Quaternary Ammonium Compounds are considered to be organic:

Why Hiring Professional Cleaning Services is Vital For Cleaning and Sanitising

Hiring a corona cleaning provider is important and almost compulsory during the typical cold and flu seasons when viruses and germs can quickly spread if not treated on time, hence it’s also imperative to sanitise a place thoroughly after cleaning it.

If a surface is infected with some type of dangerous viruses then it is possible that you can be infected while cleaning or sanitizing that surface. Additionally, there is a huge possibility that your DIY sanitizer can be not as effective as commercial sanitizers so it is always a good idea to hire a Professional Cleaning Service Provider such as Clean Group to do the Cleaning and Sanitising for you.

It is notable that even if you are cleaning your house regularly, the bacteria have the tendency to quickly build upon these apparently clean surfaces. Regular sanitising is essential for maintaining standard health and reducing the possible transfer of germs, viruses and bacteria.

Professional commercial cleaning service in Sydney provider will clean and sanitise your house properly to ensure the health and hygiene of your place and family and also eliminate the risk of being infected while cleaning.

The bottom line is that We are living in uncertain times but it’s reassuring to know that we have some weapons we can use to fight against germs, bad bacterias and viruses, even COVID-19 in our homes and offices.

Open the window to let in the spring air, Call Clean Group on 1300-073-089 and use our cleaning and sanitising services to make your Home and office germ free.

Tips to Train Your Cleaners in Coronavirus Cleaning Techniques

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Almost all the health agencies and governments worldwide accept the fact that proper cleaning is one of the effective ways to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus, which has now been declared a global pandemic.

In the battle to defeat the coronavirus outbreak, cleaners are working hand-in-hand with doctors and health specialists to control the virus’s spread. However, the cleaners and restoration workers working in such conditions must be given proper training to avoid getting caught by the virus, follow regulatory compliance and ensure the safety of people around them.

According to specialists, cleaners who have not been given proper training to clean in coronavirus conditions or lack the right equipment & solutions to do their job may cause more harm by becoming a liability to those around them.

Our Sydney COVID cleaning services team at Clean Group Sydney is totally committed to keeping our clients, their families and premises safe during their coronavirus outbreak, which is why we had started training our cleaning staff with the best coronavirus cleaning techniques from day one.

As a leading cleaning company in Sydney, we are often asked questions by our customers who want to know how to be safe from coronavirus and prevent the spread.

We also receive messages from other people/cleaners in the industry, asking questions about the best ways to improve their cleaning techniques in compliance with industry standards to battle the coronavirus and provide better services to customers.

To answer these questions and to help the customers, we have made this guide also about the best tips for office kitchen cleaning to battle against the COVID-19 pandemic.

How to Train Your Cleaners in Corona-proof Cleaning Approach

Before you start training your cleaners, make sure that you understand the problem/s with your current cleaning techniques. For instance, some cleaners might think that merely adding a disinfectant to their cleaning solutions would be enough to fight the coronavirus.

But, that’s a misconception. Similarly, traditional cleaning practices such as misting, fogging, etc. may not be as effective in this case.

Targeted Training is what we need right now to effectively understand and deal with this enemy of coronavirus. There is a dire need for trained and certified cleaners and accredited companies who know how to clean in such conditions.

Here are some effective ways to train your cleaners to battle against Coronavirus.

Cleaners Training & Courses

There are a number of training courses being offered by leading agencies & governments for those who wish to be trained to effectively battle the coronavirus and similar infectious viruses.

One of the popular courses is the GBAC Fundamentals Online Course: Microbial Warrior Workshop, which is an online course of 2 hours and designed to teach cleaning professionals how to prepare for and deal with biohazards such as COVID-19.

The tutorial will teach cleaners how to effectively control infection & contamination for infectious disease-causing situations such as the coronavirus outbreak. Upon successful completion, the participant will get a Certificate of Completion.

Another training course that you might find useful to train your cleaners is Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) by the WHO.

The course is designed specifically to teach facilities like medical centres how to deal with situations like the coronavirus outbreak and prevent the spread to more people.

ISSA (The World Cleaning Association) has also released a suite of courses and training modules intended to help cleaners understand the right methods to properly clean & disinfect to remove and prevent the coronavirus.

Cleaning & Disinfection

Disinfection is the process of using certain chemicals to destroy germs, bacteria and common viruses from a surface. So, it’s certainly an effective technique to deal with the coronavirus spread.

However, specialists suggest that traditional methods and products of disinfection may not be effective in the fight against coronavirus.

So, the right approach to ensure proper cleaning and disinfection is to replace your existing supplies with specialist cleaning agencies & disinfectants designed to remove viruses like COVID-19.

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a list of cleaning products, including disinfectants, that are highly effective for battling the coronavirus.

These include Benefect Botanical Daily Cleaner Disinfectant Spray by Cleanwell LLC, Synergize by Preserve International, Veterinarian Type Disinfectant, etc.

Find the best sanitising cleaning services in Sydney. When using these cleaning products, it is also important to use a proper delivery/dispersion system to ensure effective disinfection.

Besides routine cleaning of frequently-touched areas, such as doorknobs, remotes, light switches, handles, toilets, cell phones, etc., it’s also crucial to disinfect these things using an EPA-approved disinfectant.

When cleaning the room of an ill person, follow proper precautions such as using gloves and masks and avoiding direct contact with the person.

For the cleaning of soft areas such as carpets or rugs, remove the dirt and debris first using standard carpet cleaning techniques.

For the removal of germs & viruses hidden inside the carpet fibres, you can use disinfectants that are EPA-approved and safe for such surfaces.

When cleaning electronic equipment such as computers, phones, touch screens, etc., use a wipeable cover with a spray disinfectant.

You can also consider using any alcohol-based wipes for the cleaning of such items, as they seem to be effective in killing the coronavirus.

Professional cleaners who are performing cleaning activities in hazardous environments and situations like these must take special care of their own health and safety.

They must always use gloves when cleaning & disinfecting surfaces for COVID-19. Clean hands properly after every cleaning job, including after removing gloves.

Wash your hands with soap for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based sanitiser. When cleaning, avoid touching your face, eyes, mouth, or nose.

Use of Sanitisers

The use of alcohol sanitisers, not just for cleaning the hands but also for the cleaning of surfaces, equipment and other touch-sensitive places, is crucial for the removal of viruses, bacteria, etc.

Sanitisers containing alcohol, ethanol and similar ingredients may be effective in killing the coronavirus.

This is particularly useful for the cleaning of medical equipment and products that must be regularly sanitised to control infections.

Always use an alcohol-based sanitiser that contains a minimum of 60% alcohol. Make sure to verify that the sanitiser you’re using is effective in the removal of viruses like COVID-19.

Be Compliant

Following the regulatory compliance for battling, coronavirus is essential. Complete training, equipment, and PPE are three essentials for CoronaVirus Cleaning. 

On the other hand, improper cleaning can further spread the virus. Reading and following the manufacturer’s label is crucial in CoronaVirus Cleaning. Contact time plays an important part when it comes to disinfection. 

So, while training your cleaners with various disinfectants and cleaning products, you must also teach them about the best equipment to use along with specific products.

Professional cleaning technicians can only deliver the results that we require to follow these things that we mentioned above. Professional cleaners in Sydney, like Clean Group, can offer you a safe and healthy working environment for you and the rest of your team.

Follow the industry standards

Irrespective of where you live in the world, make sure that your organisation follows the cleaning & health standards issued by respective governments and/or health authorities to effectively deal with these conditions.

And if you can’t find those, just update your cleaning methods in line with the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO).

Some of the common industry standards to be followed during the Coronavirus outbreak in the USA, Australia and other countries are as follows:

  • Regularly clean the premises, house and workplace, in line with WHO guidelines.
  • Disinfect high-touch areas, such as tables, handles, desks, toilets, doorknobs, light switches, faucets, sinks, and keypads/phones,
    according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines.
  • Use a professional & trained cleaning service to ensure proper and in-depth cleaning of the place.
  • Place security personnel to control access and disinfection of visitors.

Regular Inspection & Analysis

In addition to the above things, also train your team and cleaning staff, managers, etc. to regularly inspect their cleaning techniques for results.

Through proper analysis, you’ll know whether the existing cleaning methods are effective in battling against the coronavirus. If not, be sure to update your strategies in line with the above recommendations for better results.

Coronavirus Cleaning & Disinfecting FAQs

To make sure that your cleaners understand what they’re dealing with and how to effectively deal with it, here are answers to the most basic cleaning questions related to the Coronavirus.

1. How long does the virus last on the surface?
It’s not clear, but the behaviour of COVID-19 is similar to other coronaviruses, which indicates that it can last on a surface for up to a few hours or even days.

2. What type of mask is most effective for the coronavirus?
For infected persons, surgical masks are best, as they prevent the further spreading of germs. For normal people, cleaners and health workers, wearing a face mask is ideal to prevent getting infected by the virus.

3. Can I use regular household bleach solutions for disinfection?
Only if your cleaning solution has at least 70% alcohol and is effective in killing such viruses.

 

COVID-19 and Cleaning: Where To Find Best Sanitising Cleaning Services In Australia?

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Cleaning and the use of sanitisers are considered the best protection against Coronavirus or any other virus causing diseases. When the complete world is fighting against coronavirus it is important to know how you can protect yourself and your family? Covid-19 Cleaning or Corona Sanitising Cleaning Services is one important thing you can consider on priority.

If you are curious about Covid Cleaning Services Sydney and across Australia than let me tell you that “You are at the right place”. Here you will find every single detail about Corona sanitizing cleaning service that is offered by Clean Group.

#1 Top Corona Sanitising Cleaning Services in Australia

Hire Coronavirus cleaning & sanitising services from Sydney’s Certified Commercial Cleaning Provider

As you probably know, Germs can be spread from person to person or by touching equipment or surfaces having viruses.

What you should do to reduce the covid 19 viruses? To stop the spread of germs, Cleaning companies come up with an idea to provide a combination of cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfection services at residential and commercial places and the combined service goes viral with names such as Covid-19 Cleaning, Corona cleaning. Or Corona Sanitising Cleaning Services.

In other words, Corona Sanitising Cleaning is a service provided by experts in which they clean, sanitize, and disinfect the surroundings of the customer.

Experts of firms or agencies focus on cleaning areas in the house or office where germs are more likely to spread, they use soap and hot water, chemicals and other sanitizing and disinfection products to kill the germs and viruses.

The service is able to stop the spread of lethal viruses and germs from the area at a rate of 100%.

Why You Need Coronavirus Cleaners?

There are infinite reasons to hire coronavirus cleaners, especially when we know that the disease is spreading through viruses that get transmitted from person to person in many ways, by touching, cough, sneeze or touching surfaces that have active viruses.

Now if you think that you can clean your area then let me tell you that if the Cleaning aids you are using such as cloths or mops, gets viruses and germs on them, then they’ll spread germs to other surfaces too.

Thus, to avoid worsening conditions it is always better to hire such important tasks.

One more reason is that the experts have better equipment, chemicals, and understanding because they are doing it regularly and for years. Thus they will always do better work from individuals.

You need expert coronavirus cleaners because you don’t want to get hit by the coronavirus while doing efforts to prevent the spread of germs in your home.

Our Coronavirus Cleaning Services Australia

Now the main question is: What coronavirus cleaning services does Clean Group Australia provide?

Well, here are the services that are being provided by us.

Complete Covid-19 Cleaning

It includes cleaning your complete area whether it is your home or office. In complete Covid-19 Cleaning, our expert will use cleaning components with Australian TGA Approved Covid cleaning chemicals with proper equipment to kill all the germs.

Our experts will focus on cleaning areas in the house or office where germs are more likely to spread such as kitchens, toilets, etc.

Additionally, we will also clean Cloths and sponges, Washing-up brushes, Mops and buckets, Toilets, Baths and sinks, Showers, Tiles and shower curtains, Kitchen, Floors, Carpet and soft furnishings, Toys, etc.

Whereas we can also help you in the guide you Laundry, Waste disposal, Pets, etc.

Corona Sanitising Service

Imagine your home so clean, free from bacteria and viruses, free from mould and mildew, free from odours and fragrances.

The clean group included this one especially for protecting customers from these types of virus-caused diseases.

We use various types of Sanitizing products to clean your area from lethal viruses and germs.

Clean Group uses technologically advanced, professional electrostatic sprayers along with either ethyl alcohol, ethanol, isopropanol or n-propanol based sanitisers to deliver a safe, effective shield of a hospital-grade disinfectant over all surfaces in your home, offices, schools, prisons, nursing homes, and other commercials places.

Corona Disinfection service

The clean group provides an extensive and unique range of expert disinfection services to ensure potentially deadly, harmful and hazardous situations are dealt with in a safe, discrete and legally compliant manner.

We are able to provide our disinfection services whether it is residential or commercial such as restaurants, schools, public places, healthcare environments (operating theatres, patient wards, and emergency services vehicles), gym, club, hotels, apartments, etc.

Same day cleaning

According to various reports, viruses can survive on hard surfaces for more than 24 hours and in some cases up to 9 days, so it is important to clean and disinfect all hard surfaces that you might touch such as the tray tables, touch screens, door handles, faucets, glasses or metal surfaces.

Additionally, it is the hard surfaces where it is more likely for droplets to land after someone coughs or sneezes.

Thus, we prepared a rapid response team and with it, we can provide same-day cleaning to ensure all sources of contamination are eradicated quickly and safely.

Why Clean Group For Corona Cleaning in Australia?

Clean Group is the first cleaning house that is providing Corona Sanitising Cleaning Services in Sydney. The clean group has been doing a wide range of cleaning that compromise different kinds of buildings to personal goods for years.

We use advanced equipment, effective cleaning sanitizing and disinfection compounds so we can provide 100% germ and virus free environment to our customers.

We also have a team of well-trained cleaning experts who understand the risk and are also able to provide the best and robust cleaning.

Just for your surety, we want to include here that we are providing world-class Commercial Cleaning, Office Cleaning, Warehouse Cleaning, Medical Centre Cleaning, School Cleaning, Child Care Centre Cleaning, Church Cleaning, Gym Cleaning, etc.

for years, and we don’t have any bad review till now so you can choose us to make your home and office germ and virus free.

FAQs

Q1. What type of Sanitising compound do you use in sanitizing services?
In the Sanitizing services, we use electrostatic sprayers with ethyl alcohol, ethanol, isopropanol, or n-propanol based sanitiser compounds.

Q2. Why do hard surfaces need more hygienic cleaning?
As per research, viruses may persist on surfaces for a few hours or up to several days, and additionally, hard surfaces are more prone for droplets to land after someone coughs or sneezes.

So it is important to clean, sanitize and disinfect all hard surfaces that you might touch such as the door handles, faucets, glasses, tables, touch screens, or metal surfaces.

Q3. How much time and cost does it take for a complete Covid-19 Cleaning?
Corona Sanitising Cleaning Services Australia costs not much, it is affordable and especially in this epidemic time, we kept it as low as possible.

However, Corona Cleaning services cost and time required is based on the size of your area. So feel free to contact us and make your home and office virus free.

Keep Your Workplace Window Clean This Flu Season

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Dust came from dead skin cells that can, later on, transmit illnesses. How can you keep your office safe from the flu? Offices are high-traffic places that increase your vulnerability to catching the disease. Have yourself protected by keeping your office clean and safe. Windows can become dirty and dusty.

Dust builds up to window ledges and panes which can, later on, become a hazard. Who else can help you achieve the cleaning that you need? There are a lot of office cleaning services in Sydney and across all of Australia that you can call anytime.

Techniques of Basic Window Cleaning in Australia

The Basic Fan Technique

  • First, wet the glass with your less dominant hand. This will help train you in using the two-handed technique, later down the road. Use firm pressure on your T-Bar and make sure you are covering the entire surface of the glass, including all corners.
  • Always keep your eye out for tough debris on the glass while wetting the window. You may have to use an abrasive pad or a razor blade to remove this.
  • For cutting in, this is the technique of the starting point of removing the water from the glass with a squeegee. If you are right-handed, you need to start on the left side of the window. You, as a professional window cleaner, will also see that when you cut in, it has to be three to five inches from the left corner.
  • Next, remove the water from the glass with your squeegee. You will have to get into all of the corners of the frame of the window. This is to ensure that you are removing all of the water from the glass. Place your thumb should be placed at the middle-top of the handle. This is to make sure that even pressure is applied throughout the channel as you are squeegeeing the water.
  • The back of your handle should always be placed three inches away from the glass. This is to ensure the correct angle on most standard tools.
  • You have to move from one side to another while removing water from the glass.
  • Closing Out – It is the last pass that you make on the glass with your squeegee. Closing out is the most challenging part of the fanning technique. You have to practice this technique to be familiar with it. You may want to perfect closing out on the side, and at the bottom, depending on the various situations and obstacles you may run into.
  • Clean the frames by removing all the excess water on the ledges. This technique can differ depending on if it is residential or commercial, and also the frequency and how dirty the frames are. Our preferred method for exterior commercial or shop front works is using a four to six-inch squeegee to wipe away the water.
  • Our sixth step is detailing. Detailing is the process where we remove excess water that was left behind by the squeegee on the frame of the window. It is essential to know to touch the glass as little as possible with your towel. Wrap the towel on your finger to ensure that you are not smudging or smearing the glass with my cloth. It is also vital to hold the rest of the towel with your other hand, so it is not touching the glass either. Make sure that when you are detailing, you are using a proper detail cloth.

Disinfect Your Office During Flu Season

Workspaces are vulnerable to illnesses, especially during the flu season. Germs and bacteria are easily transmitted from one surface to the other.

When the germs are present, it increases the possibility of your employee catching the disease. Office window cleaning job and disinfection is a sure solution to provide your employees and customers with a safe and healthy place.

There are a lot of commercial cleaners in Sydney that can offer this service. All of their members are knowledgeable in providing effective window washer cleaning in Sydney disinfection that will minimize the spread of germs and bacteria.

It is also imperative for you to provide a healthy working environment for your staff and members to comply with health and safety regulations. This team of professional cleaners will help you achieve the overall hygiene standard and remove hazards that are threats to human health.

Why Is It Important to Disinfect Surfaces?

Surfaces are the breeding ground for bacteria and viruses. You have to be conscious of the contact that you are having and what can you do to interrupt the travel plans of the infections.

When we clean the office window, you have to start wiping from top to bottom of the surface that you are disinfecting.

You need to get all the areas. If you are wiping the table, it is also best that you wipe underneath because many times, hands and other things are there. Let it dry.

That is the part that most people are having a hard time with, and disinfecting is not like the same as cleaning. You need to allow the chemical properties to deactivate and kill the viruses that are there.

Preventing The Spread of Germs in The Office

  • According to studies, keyboards have hundreds of more time bacteria per square inch than a toilet seat. One of the simplest ways to cut down germs is to use something that is called the vampire cough. That is when you use your elbow to cover your mouth when you cough.
  • Another thing to cut down on the disease is to wash your hands regularly.
  • Do not come in when you are sick.
  • Get a flu shot.
  • You can ask your office administrator to install hand sanitizing units around the office.

How To Be Safe During The Flu Season

We do not have so much choice. I and you and the rest of the people who are working in the office have to be around each other. Just like millions of people have to go to an office and spend all day with co-workers who can potentially be sick.

Yes, you want to avoid that person coughing or sneezing on you, but there are some things in that office cleaning in Sydney you need to avoid before you even get to your desk.

With the flu spreading across the country, so many of us are worried about catching the virus at work. We talked to a Family Medicine Doctor to point out the work danger zones and how to not get sick.

The flu can live up to twenty-four hours on the door. One university study finds that when one person is sick, more than half the surfaces and other employees in that office could be exposed to the virus after about four hours.

Do not touch the door with your hands. You can push it with your elbow or your back, or anything that will not touch your face afterwards.

Once you get inside, be careful with that elevator. You can see the entire building start getting sick if one person comes in and touches one of the elevator buttons. The buttons are nastier than toilet seats. You need to wash your hands every time you get off the elevator.

It is hard to look at co-workers and tell who is coming down with the flu. Be sure to clean your desk area with anti-bacterial wipes no matter what—the flu and cold look alike in terms of symptoms.

If you are coming into a high-traffic area, and a public workstation, you have got to wipe the surfaces down.

I want to address the inevitable cough, cold, and flu season that abounds. There will be those germs that you cannot avoid. They are airborne pathogens.

Those are going to get into your system regardless of what you do. Some viruses exist on surfaces that you can avoid, and you can prepare for in advance. Those surfaces are called points of contact. Those are the things that you are frequently touching that other people are touching too.

It is essential to be mindful of points of contact outside, but the things that you can clean in control are the points of contact inside your office. To clean these, you will need to use a disinfecting product.

  • Touchpoints are the area where the transmission of germs happens typically. Something like a door handle, an elevator button, a touchpad, or things that are frequently touched or used are going to be the carriers of germs. Disinfect them and keep them clean during cough, cold, and flu season.
  • Do not oversee the simple advice of washing hands. We know this even before we know the language. Not just before you eat but after you finish in the bathroom or in any other activities that you have taken on. Our hands are a primary transporter for all sorts of germs. You can keep your hands clean, and your hands are always touching your face, which gets more membrane, and the viruses are absorbed more. Proper handwashing is a way to keep yourself healthy.
  • Keep your cupboard stuffed with age-appropriate products and medicines that will help each person in your office feel better.
  • Hydrate. Drink water as often as you can. Make yourself feel good by keeping the fluid going.
  • Have a post-flu clean-up once the last sick employee has been sent home.

Aside from taking care of yourself, make sure that you are well-rested, you are back on track in terms of your eating and your drinking patterns and all the things that you need to do to keep yourself nice and healthy. You need to make sure that you are getting yourself back in shape.

To keep your colleagues, friends, and yourself protected from what could come again, you want to make sure that you clean those points of contact and any surfaces that you come in contact with.

That way, you will not get anyone else infected with those germs. Of course, you might have built up immunity to those germs, but other people might not.

Germs can linger in the air for up to thirty minutes after someone with the flu has passed through, even in huge areas like the conference room during the afternoon meeting.

In the winter, the germs linger for even longer. If you are going to sneeze, sneeze into your elbow. It will stay there. There is no proof that by staying away from a sick person you are less likely to contract the flu virus. It is not just a matter of someone sneezing, just conversation and breathing, and you can still pick up the flu from the infected person.

I hope that these tips will help people like you and your colleagues to be healthier during this flu season. Help us share tips and suggestions for keeping your windows clean and dirt free. Not just your windows, but your entire office. Let us spread awareness and start a helpful conversation on how our fellow cleaners can help combat unseen enemies. Feel free to comment down below.

 

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