Cleaning & Building Maintenance
environment as well. Employers have an interest in infection control too, as days lost to sickness mean a disruption in service to valued customers, so these types of vacuums are appropriate for use across the board.
“Knowing what you will need to keep your floors looking good will play a major part in your design decision.”
In terms of hard flooring, the materials (and their cleaning needs) also vary greatly. Cleaning machine manufacturers have been quick to pick up on flooring trends and develop versatile equipment to deal with all the different surfaces now being used. Single disc rotaries and burnishers are available in various speed options and, used with the correct brush and pads applicable for each speed, can be used for a number of different cleaning tasks. These include scrubbing water-resistant floors, spray cleaning and buffing, or adding a high gloss finish to any smooth surface that can be glossy, be it marble, terrazzo, or vinyl.
Cleaner, greener
and safer As business needs change, contract cleaners adapt. Where it was once common practice for all office cleaning to take place after conventional business hours, our 24-hour culture has now all but put an end to this. With retail hours being extended, plus the fact that some locations never close – hospitals, railway stations, airports and service stations to name but a few – cleaning now has to take place when members of the public and staff are around.
Safety is therefore a major factor. Cordless battery-powered machines with no trailing leads will be less likely to cause trips or falls, and they must also leave floors clean, dry and ready to walk on in a matter of minutes to guard against slips for
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cleaning operatives and any other people using the building. Hazards like this can result in costly personal injury claims, not to mention an increase in insurance premiums, so consideration should be given to the types of cleaning machines and techniques preferred by insurance companies to ensure maximum safety and minimum cost.
Quietness is an issue that needs to be considered, especially if machines are being used for daytime cleaning, if employees are working into the evening, or if the company operates shifts. It is also important in locations such as schools, hospitals or care homes where noise can be an unwelcome and distracting intrusion. Sustainability issues are not going to go away and all companies are now more aware of the impact of their actions on the environment than ever before. Being greener not only helps the planet and the wider community, the energy saving element should also deliver savings to a company’s bottom line. Before purchasing any new cleaning machine it is wise to check its compatibility with new technologies and green cleaning products that are hitting the market.
So the message is clear, before you even get to the stage of installing your flooring, you need to be thinking about its future and how it will be cleaned. Flooring represents a considerable investment so getting your money’s worth is
highly important. To ensure it looks good for as long as possible, do your research and talk to a knowledgeable and trusted cleaning equipment supplier. They will help you avoid what could be costly mistakes and prove a valuable partner to keep your company looking good for longer.
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