Strategies of a Productive Cleaner

You will be able to prove it to yourself again and again; because it’s a fact that a living or working space that is kept organized and orderly usually belongs to someone who is productive and in control. In fact, living or working in a tidy environment is known to decrease irritability, lift depression and save time. Some even describe a sense of accomplishment or relief. Everyone knows that cleaning is anything but a spectator sport, bust out a broom or be buried.  So how do you work up that perfect combination of motivation to start the job and persistence to see it through?

Break it down: Like many other things in life a mess is about perception. It’s only as big as you decide so it’s a great idea to break a room into smaller sections and tackle them one at a time. That way you will have multiple chances to feel a rush of relief.

Space it out: If time is no object, it may work for you to space out your tasks. This method works well on a reward system; tell yourself that after every few jobs you deserve a half an hour of fun.

Time it: Set your alarm to go off in 10 minutes and then clean up as much as you can. The key to this is staying focused, tell yourself you will do it without stopping unless absolutely necessary. It may help to turn up some of your favourite dance music and clean to a beat.

List it: If you make a list and then cross items off you will be able to see all your tasks on paper and keep track of them. Also try making a list of tasks as you complete them to track your progress.

Stains: Your Most Undignified houseguest

Stains are your most undignified houseguest. They come uninvited and wear out their welcome before even being there five minutes.  These time-consuming obstacles could stand to frustrate you and ruin many of your favourite things, making them look dated and dingy. You are about to receive a crash-course in stain super-heroism. Armed with the right tools and tips, you too can have the power to banish the toughest stains as if they’d never been there at all.

GREASE STAINS: A grease stain caused by materials like butter, cooking oils or machine grease should be lightly sponged with a stain removal product starting in the centre and working outward. Use a reliable stain removal product to do this and make sure the area dries completely before each application. Remember, before using any product to read the care label on the item. Another method involves the use of absorbents; cornstarch, cornmeal or fuller’s earth which is dusted over the stain to soak up the grease. Doing this is safe and will not cause any damage.

NON GREASE STAINS: Tea, coffee, juice, food colouring and ink are some of the common products that cause non-greasy stains. If you get one, make sure to put the area in contact with cool water with the help of an eye-dropper or a mister. This is an important suggestion because the stain will spread if you don’t control the amount of water. If you find your efforts still need a little boost, rub in some liquid detergent followed by a mixture of 1 part rubbing alchol to 2 parts water to remove residue and speed up drying time.

COMBINATION STAINS: Some stains are even more challenging because they have elements of both greasy and non-greasy types. Apply the above methods to stains like salad dressing or lipstick. A combination stain often requires repeat treatments. Like any and all stains they should be tended to immediately for best results.

Flexible and Diverse: The Many Faces of Professional Maintenance

You convince yourself to throw what you hope will stay “just a little get-together,” however when you wake up the next morning you don’t know what you were thinking,  but you’re sure beyond a doubt that the mess is more than you want to handle. Messes are funny like that, some you can face and conquer on your own, but if you’re one of those people who find themselves hoping if even for a second to wish a place clean with a snap; than maybe hiring the capable hands of a professional is right for your home or business. The first thing to be understood about hiring a professional maintenance company, is how diverse and flexible they can be in order to fit your specific set of needs.

HOME OR OFFICE:  Usually when we think about janitorial services it tends to be in a large-scale and impersonal way, such as working at schools and for large companies after hours. The truth is there are teams from reliable companies with just the right amount of interpersonal service and flexible dedication to give your home or office-space a professional level sparkle including expert carpet cleaning and floor care services.

MOVING: Nobody enjoys moving in or out of a new home, packing everything up at your old place is only half the battle, next on your list is the tedious task of transportation and a hard-fought battle against both organization and procrastination. This is why it might be an efficient idea to inquire about the services offered at your most trusted maintenance company, who will move you out and back in with no hassle.

CONSTRUCTION SITE/RENOVATION: When dealing with the unexpected and sometimes dangerous atmosphere of a chaotic construction or renovation site, it helps to have someone on the job to clean-up with the right equipment and safety know-how. It is the job of a maintenance company to haul away all of the debris at your location, and bring everything up to live-in standards.