March 2019

Just because your workplace has the look of cleanliness, does not mean that there isn’t anything nefarious lying beneath. Most offices definitely could use the extra benefit of janitorial cleaning companies such as Anago Cleaning Systems.  Don’t believe us? Below we list the 15 most shocking facts about the healthy habits and cleanliness of the average workplace.

• There are more than 20,000 germs per sq. in. that reside on your office chair, computer mouse, and keyboard.
• The average employee’s desk has around ten million bacteria. That’s 100 times more than the common kitchen table and 400 times more than the average seat on a toilet.
• 27 percent of people consume breakfast at their desk, which makes for a mess of crumbs in their work stations.
• 62 percent of people also consume lunch at their desks.
• Only 20 percent of those who eat at their desk clean their space before they eat at it.
• The dirtiest surfaces within an office are water fountains, refrigerator handles, vending machines, sink, mouse, keyboard, and microwave.
• On average, men’s spaces are 20 percent dirtier than women’s.
• Diseases may be transferred through various items. 25 percent of water cooler buttons are thought to be a severe risk for transmission of numerous diseases.
• Office phones have around 25,000 germs per sq. in.
• Without day-to-day sanitizing, the bacteria count on office surfaces increases 30 percent each day.
• 75 percent of washroom sink handles may spread numerous contagious diseases.
• 70 percent of dust particles are designed of dead skin flakes.
• 2 hours of cleaning burns 200 calories.
• The average individual spends 87 percent of their time outdoors.
• The air quality inside a closed office space may be 500 percent worse than the air quality outdoors.

While the majority of folks associate the restroom with being the epitome of dirt, some items we encounter on a routine basis actually harbor an incredible quantity of dangerous bacteria… as much as 10 times as many harmful germs as a public toilet! Attention to detail means the difference between dangerous and safe; even the smallest opportunity for missed cleaning leads to the spread of bacteria which may mean lost time for staff members, bad first impressions for new clients and perhaps even low office morale.

With more than ten million bacteria living upon a typical desk, team members not washing their hands and cleaning providers not doing a thorough job, workplaces are being labelled dirty on an increasing basis. Faucet handles, microwave ovens, refrigerator doors, and keyboards are just a few of the most unhygienic of all surfaces inside the office. The average office desk may hold up to 400 times the quantity of bacteria as the public toilet.

Surprising? Considering never touching anything in your office again? Don’t panic! The best method of keeping your office clean includes investing in a high-quality office cleaning company such as Anago Cleaning Systems.

For more information on our high quality janitorial services in Winnipeg contact Anago Cleaning Systems today!

We oftentimes come across companies that do not know the importance of routine commercial carpet cleaning at their places of business. Usually, every company uses the same typical excuses as to the reason why they do not need to clean regularly, and it may be frustrating to try to explain why they require our services to preserve their carpets’ quality over a period of time.  Below we go through the top excuses while handling commercial carpet cleaning and answers you may be surprised to learn.

“We are planning on replacing it.”

If you are planning on replacing the existing carpet, it may be tempting to ignore the present state of your carpet you have now. You may be tempted to arrange an appointment to have the carpet simply ripped out then replaced with something new, rather than trying to handle carpet that appears soiled, dirt, or worn out. It might be that the carpet is not necessarily worn out, yet just needs a restorative, quality cleaning.  A quality cleaning by Anago Cleaning Systems might add years to your carpet’s life.

“The carpet was cleaned last year.”

Most folks use that excuse to put off routine carpet cleanings, yet oftentimes, the carpet requires more frequent cleanings than you know. Workplaces have high-traffic spaces that may wear down quicker without consistent cleanings. A few high-volume companies need restorative cleanings each month to prevent deterioration of the carpet. In other words, it actually does not matter if the carpet was cleaned last year. It may simply have to be cleaned again.

“It isn’t in our budget.”

While it may be understandable for companies to keep to tight budgets to stay successful, appearances may be more vital to companies than the product they sell, in some cases. It is tempting to utilize a cheaper commercial cleaning provider, yet we have found that you get the quality of cleaning you pay for. Not just that, but you’ll see a lack of proper tools, quality products, and labor with those companies, which winds up costing your business more than you save.  It always is worth it to your company’s appearance to invest in cleaning quality over quantity of dollars. Perhaps you do not need a commercial cleaning company to visit every day; however, you may need a quality team to visit one time per week. Although it might seem like an unnecessary use of money, it’s worth every penny.

“The carpet looks fine.”

It is tempting to judge carpeting on what it appears like on the outside, yet oftentimes, that dirt filling the carpets is not visible. As you actually begin to see how soiled the carpeting is, it means that the carpet has been in need of a good cleaning for quite some time. The soil load within commercial carpeting has to get very high before it becomes noticeable; therefore, waiting until the carpet begins looking dirty isn’t the proper approach.

No more excuses! For more information on our professional cleaning service contact Anago Cleaning Systems today!

Getting your business renovated is an arduous process. You have to decide what exactly needs renovating, what types of construction you want to do, how you want it to look, what features you want it to have, and how to cost it all out. You might have to close your business or run at a lower capacity during renovations, and they can happen anytime; sometimes, they’re well planned out, and sometimes, it happens suddenly, like when your roof collapses and you need emergency roof repair. Once all the repairs are done, you might feel like you’re ready to open up – but who’s gonna clean?

Repair and maintenance work, especially in a post-construction environment, creates a lot of mess. There can be dust from the drywall, debris from the building materials, and a whole host of other things that can cause your business problems. The aesthetics of a messy building are all off; after all, you just put all this work into renovating or reconstruction, and having all that work be for nought because the place looks like a disaster zone won’t do. There’s also a plethora of potential health problems when your place is full of airborne particles; they can get into people’s lungs, causing asthma, allergies and other problems that will make clients and employees reluctant to come back.

When you own or operate a business, there’s always the temptation to do-it-yourself; after all, doing a job with your own hands seems to save money, at first blush. The problem with this conception is twofold. First, your time is money, so when you’re spending hours cleaning your business, or worse yet, getting your staff to do it, you’re not being productive in other areas where you’re likely more skilled. That brings us to the second problem; you’re not a professional cleaner! Renovations and construction, especially in large, commercial buildings, require a thorough cleaning job, with equipment, chemicals, tools and skills you might not have at your disposal. When you hire a professional commercial cleaning team, you’re guaranteed that the job will be done right.

Another huge advantage to these teams is that they’ve done post-construction cleaning before, so they know how to do it quickly. Every hour your business is closed or at lower capacity is an hour where you’re not making as much money as you could, and professional janitorial services are going to clean your business faster than non-professionals ever could. This means the money you spend on cleaning is money saved on opening your business more quickly, more efficiently, and more cleanly.

Great post-construction cleanup crews will coordinate with contractors to ensure that when the work is done, the cleanup can begin. They’ll also work with you to create a timeframe in which the cleaning can be done. When you’re budgeting for a renovation, or you need emergency work done, don’t forget to get in touch with a cleaning team; together, we’ll ensure that your business opens on time and looking beautiful.