Cleaning hacks save commercial property managers time and money in the long run. There are many tips and tricks within the industry to help attack stains and fight grime in unconventional ways. Offices and commercial buildings in Massachusetts require cleaning services on a regular basis. With these professional cleaning tips, see how your cleaning skills can improve and help you think outside the box.
Let’s start with some basics; The trash can. What’s it used for? It purposes as a receptacle to collect discards and unwanted items. With food being tossed in trash bins, they often tend to get a smell of “funk” if not properly cleaned. Our first hack is to keep the trash can clean. Yes, it seems very simple. But often, it’s an item that goes unnoticed because people frequently only remove the trash liners in it and replace immediately. Don’t forget to clean the trash can on a regular basis. Try out a natural cleaning product made with vinegar, or even essential oils like peppermint and eucalyptus!
While on the topic of food, it’s time to jump in on the kitchen topic. SPONGES! Used to clean and wipe away countertops and kitchen surfaces. Hence, becoming a cesspool of germs and bacteria. Our hack to resolve this? Try cleaning your sponge in your dishwasher (on a high heat setting). Another trick is to heat a very water saturated sponge in the microwave for about a minute or less. This method effectively kills 99% bacteria. Speaking of microwaves, a simple remedy for cleaning the microwave is to place a wet paper towel in the microwave for a few seconds. The moisture will loosen any stains and spills within the microwave- making it an easy wipe away cleanup. A cleaning tip for a major kitchen appliance: The refrigerator. Make sure to always vacuum the refrigerator coils. Not only will this get rid of all dust and crumbs, but it will save energy and potentially save you from having to spend money on a refrigerator replacement.
Sinks are another area that can be full of germs and bacteria due to its usage for cleaning off dinnerware and dirty messes. Always. Wash. The. Sink: Bathroom sinks, studio sinks, kitchen sinks, all sinks. These areas can often times be considered the dirtiest if not maintained. Professional cleaners will use products to fight off the germs. A tip for cleaning stainless steel sinks is scrubbing them with the natural product baking soda. Additionally, using a microfiber cloth to polish the stainless steel surfaces. Looking for a bonus hack? Use a lemon in the garbage disposal to eliminate odors.
Heading over to the bathroom, there are many cleaning tricks to saving time and money. Grime is an occurrence that happens with water, dirt, and soap scum. To remove bathroom grime, try using a magic eraser for easy grime removal. Also, the grout in tiles can be cleaned with a bleach pen. Floors are extremely important to upkeep during the cleaning procedure. Here are some bucket-less tips for you: A restroom floor janitorial hack to save you time is putting diluted floor cleaning in a water bottle. First, vacuum the floor areas. Next, using a microfiber cloth, spray the floor surfaces with the water solution and wipe clean. OR another amazing cleaning tool is a steam mop (like one the Shark brand makes).
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