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Winter is a busy time for many businesses, and with the winter storms that are impacting the Bay Area there is increased need for cleaning and maintenance. If you\’re responsible for maintaining a clean and organized office, here are some tips to help you get the job done during the winter months: Start with the …

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The time and effort devoted to developing and hitting a facility management budget can be mind boggling.  This includes the myriad of vendors that you must manage to keep your building in good repair.  The annual maintenance costs for an office building in the US is between US$1.6/ft2 and up to US$2.8/ft2 for high end, …

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Here are 3 good reasons why you should outsource your cleaning to a professional cleaning company. Focus your employees on what they do best.   Ask yourself is cleaning a core competency?  Chances are the primary reason to hire them was not for cleaning.   In the current employment environment, can you afford to have unfocused or …

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Clean, Sanitize, or Disinfect? As cold and flu season approaches, you should focus on how your janitorial team in keeping your facility safe.   Do they clean, sanitize and disinfect? Cleaning Reduces germs, dirt, and impurities by removing them from surfaces or objects.  Dirt and organic material make some disinfectants less effective, so cleaning is necessary …

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Allergies in the workplace are not fun, especially when you can’t figure out where they are coming from. Here are some tips from System4 Facility Services that will make your office more comfortable and employees happier. An experienced janitor knows what to look for when allergies are a concern. Commercial cleaning can help with dust, …

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Many people think that cleaning hard surface flooring is as simple as running a mop over the surface. This could not be further from the truth. Using an incorrect cleaning product or method might end up doing more harm than good. Put on your lab coat and safety goggles, we are learning the best ways …

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Who will be taking care of my building? It is key to establish trust with your facility management company. System4 Facility Services pre-screens vendors, making sure they are fully insured and experienced in cleaning businesses similar to yours. Our technicians are fully trained: employing modern cleaning techniques and commercial grade products to give your business …

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This is an interview process.   Flush out all of your important questions.   You should consider your janitorial company a partner and this is the time to find the right one. Be crystal clear about your commercial cleaning needs. This can be a hard to answer, however it is important. When selecting a provider, you will …

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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 …

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Good ventilation is key to a healthy building Even with this uncertainty, proper maintenance and cleaning of commercial businesses and buildings can help fight the spread of infectious disease.  Based on research, it has been found that when ventilation and filtration rates increased above industry minimums, and when air purifiers are used to supplement the …

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Walnut Creek Commercial Cleaning Guide We will do whatever it takes to become your choice for all of your present and future cleaning needs.  We take the utmost pride in vetting, hiring, and training our providers.  This, in turn, will give you peace of mind that you have the most trustworthy experts on the job. …

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Keep Your Desktop Clean The office is buzzing with ringing phones, people chattering in the halls – but sometimes there is a chorus of sneezes, sniffles and coughs too.  You can help prevent the spread of germs in your workplace by keeping your personal space clean and germ-free.  It is important to know the areas …

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Preparing to Reopen Your Business? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released new guidelines to assist employers when reopening their business 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 …

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When Will The COVID-19 Shelter In Place Rule Be Lifted In California? Expanded testing, contact tracing of COVID-19 patients, and the ability to isolate and support them. Surge capacity of our hospitals and health systems to care for COVID-19 patients. Businesses, schools and child-care facilities will need to create plans to maintain social distancing guidelines …

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When a pandemic emergency is declared, the Federal government responds in support of States, Counties,and local jurisdictions impacted by a disaster.  The disaster recovery process focuses on restoring, redeveloping, revitalizing communities impacted by a disaster, according the U.S. Department of the Interior.  Beyond the assistance that is provided by FEMA, businesses should create a Disaster …

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Hospital and medical facility cleaning requires a professional partner Let\’s face it, each and every year the operating costs involved in the running of just about every business continue to skyrocket.  Hospitals and medical facility are no exception, and in some cases, the cost increases are drastically higher than other industries.  It is for this …

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Many businesses at one time or another consider the possibility of outsourcing their janitorial cleaning.  They will wonder if the time and effort of finding a cleaning company will be worth it all in the end.  We are here to tell you YES—and then some.  There are multiple excellent reasons as to why you may …

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When asked what the most important areas of your business that you worry often about, dirty floors are probably nowhere near the top of that list.  However, you should have them on that list as well as hiring a commercial floor cleaning service to make sure that your floors are taken care of properly.  Most companies …

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Outsourced Janitorial Services – does this make sense? Unknown to many facility managers, there are many benefits to outsourcing your janitorial services.  Usually facility managers think that outsourcing has no real viable benefits.  However, it does, if you hire the right janitorial service geared towards your facilities needs. Outsourced Janitorial Services Can Save You Money …

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How Your Commercial Cleaning Company Can Save You Time Communication is important Your commercial cleaning company should be able to handle issues that arise Establishing goals with strong communication is the key to success

The Importance Of A Clean Medical Facility When searching for a medical facility cleaning service, there are a lot of things to consider. Recent reports of increasing cases of HAIs (Healthcare Associated Infections) have made facility managers more aware of the importance of a clean medical facility.  You need a professional company you can trust …

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Here are some ideas to get you started: Making sure all the trash is emptied to prevent lying debris Properly refilling the toilet paper, hand soap, and paper towels dispensers Making sure to keep all the mirrors shiny and spot free. Proper cleaning and disinfection of floors. Dusting the fixtures and partitions. Deep cleaning and …

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Do you need a Commercial Cleaning Service? You need your business cleaned, but are thinking that hiring of a commercial cleaning service is outside your budget.  You think maybe you will just delegate the janitorial work to your current employees instead.  There are several reasons why this is a bad idea. Employee Productivity Will Suffer …

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Upon first glance, the idea of hiring a janitorial service doesn’t seem like a way to help your company cut costs and save money.  However, that is exactly what this very important and crucial move will do.  By hiring a professional commercial cleaner, you can save money in several different ways. Surveys have shown that …

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Medical Office Cleaning Medical office cleaning is different in many ways to standard cleaning.  As an example, restrooms in a medical setting typically outnumber those in an office setting.  Also, the types of cleaning agents you use in medical facility can be vastly different that those of an office.  For these reasons — and others …

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Facility Management Can Improve Productivity Most everyone knows that when morale gets low among employees, productivity isn’t far behind.  Finding what is causing low morale and low productivity can be a daunting task.  This is when a facility management service can offer fresh eyes on the problem, and pinpoint the areas needing tweaking. One area …

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Your business is judged not only on what you can do for the customer but also on how the customer perceives it.  If their first impression of your business is that it is untidy or unclean, then that client may choose to go elsewhere.  This where it is important to hire a commercial cleaning service. …

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Seven solid reasons why you should outsource your Oakland commercial cleaning Outsourcing any of your business’ functions is often a strategic question, especially if is a key function.  Maintenance service of your building – like janitorial – is usually a low hanging fruit where it comes to outsourcing. Here are seven solid reasons why: Better …

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Well, the holidays are upon us and whether we are responsible for a building, office(s), restaurants, retail operation or any kind of other facility, we have some end of year preparation to complete.  Here are some thoughts to help you get to the finish line and start the new year with a  “Clean” slate. It …

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Flu Season in the Workplace Contagious respiratory illnesses such influenza or coronaviruses, are most common during the fall and winter. The flu season begins to increase in October and reaches its yearly peak between December and February.  Most people contracting flu will have a mild illness of less than two weeks, and will not require …

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The Changing Seasons – What Pests Will They Bring to your Business There\’s no doubt that any business, big or small, must always have some form of pest management to keep their buildings sanitary and safe for employees and customers alike. As the seasons change, so do the weather conditions and the pests that react …

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Educational Facility Cleaning Experts in The East Bay With the school year about to begin, educational facilities across the country are finding their buildings in need of a thorough cleaning. In addition to a fresh start, cleanings throughout the year is high priority. Examining certain criteria when selecting a new cleaning company can help schools …

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