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It is hard to perceive the value of cleanliness. Most feel “cleaning” is a series of chores we complete, but for others it is an artform. There is one fact we do know – people prefer to be clean. Being clean influences everything that we do, decisions we make and opinions we form. The perceived cleanliness of something … Continue reading How Cleanliness Affects Guest Perception→

Daycare cleaning is vital. If you are looking to rise above the pack, it is important to keep your daycare environment spotless. Each day, all across the country, parents and guardians drop off their children at daycare centers. Parents and guardians are placing their trust in the daycare providers and the business to keep their … Continue reading Importance of Daycare Cleaning→

It is important to have your school, medical office, gym or facility looking its best. Having a clean, well-kept facility will make your business look polished and will promote a healthy and safe environment for staff and customers. You should be able to rely on your professional commercial cleaning service providers to meet your expectations and provide what … Continue reading How to Know When to Switch to a New Commercial Cleaning Company→

System4 Facilities Services Management, a national leader in facility management solutions that specializes in commercial cleaning and repair and maintenance services recently opened it first location in Michigan.   Local business owners, facilities managers and property management companies throughout the Detroit and Grand Rapids, Michigan area will now have access to a single-point-of-contact for all facility … Continue reading System4 Facilities Services Management Grows in Michigan with First Detroit/Grand Rapids Location→

The term “electrostatic cleaning” refers to electrostatic disinfecting. While these terms are interchangeable, they refer to two very different infection control processes. Electrostatics provide no mechanical cleaning action; they do not remove physical soil. Rather, the electrostatic device is used to disinfect mechanically pre-cleaned surfaces.   Performing routine cleaning is a great first step in disinfecting, … Continue reading Learn Why Electrostatic Cleaning is Effective→

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released  new guidelines to assist employers when reopening during the pandemic. Besides continuing to follow the recommendations issued by state and local health departments regarding the best course of action, you should pay attention to these five steps.  Consider Preliminary Questions Before Reopening  Consider three questions when deciding whether to reopen:  Are you in a … Continue reading CDC Guidelines to Assist Employers Reopening During Pandemic→

Electrostatic spraying has been used in multiple industries for decades. After years of using electrostatic spraying, the technology has transitioned into the commercial cleaning space to provide disinfection services to schools, fitness centers, medical offices, office buildings, etc. Electrostatic disinfection is a method of disinfection that is easy to understand. It is a process that … Continue reading A Better Way to Disinfect – Electrostatic Disinfection→

Many businesses are announcing that they are undergoing a commercial “deep clean” due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak. Numerous businesses are beginning to step up their cleaning protocols to help stop the spread of germs. While cleaning for Coronavirus is not that different from cleaning and disinfecting for other viruses – like those that cause … Continue reading What Exactly Does “Deep Clean” Mean?→

Coronavirus continues to spread across the globe, people are preparing for an outbreak in their community, businesses are putting together cleaning and disinfection plans, and households are stocking up on cleaning supplies and sanitizers. How Do You Contract Coronavirus? Airborne – coughing and sneezing. Close Contact – shaking hands and touching. Contaminated Surfaces – touching … Continue reading Coronavirus – Reducing the Risk at Your Facility→

You’ve made it through the cold winter months and spring is finally here! No doubt your facility has survived some less than ideal weather conditions – snow, ice, high winds. Whatever Mother Nature had in store for your facility, it is time to de-winterize and get the building back into “tip top” shape. How to … Continue reading Spring Clean-Up Tips for Your Facility→

Anyone who has had experience in a school setting knows that facility cleanliness is a challenge. Educators, administrators, and parents want a clean and sanitized facility for their children. Keeping the school clean is not the same as a home or a business, and the responsibility of contracting commercial cleaning services is very important. What … Continue reading Schools Have Unique Commercial Cleaning Challenges→

Frigid temperatures, ice and snow are here! This means that entrance ways become slippery, ice appears in the parking lots, and dangerous high winds produce drifting snow over areas that pedestrians are walking. Safety and accessibility are main concerns for a facilities manager, because keeping people safe and incident free are important. But where do … Continue reading Ways to Plan Ahead for Winter Weather at Your Facility→