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4 Essential Areas to Hit During Your Office Spring Cleaning

March 21, 2018 | All Source | Office Cleaning, Tips and Tricks

Spring is here! And, though you may already be tackling your spring cleaning at home, have you considered spring cleaning for your office? If not, don’t fret! As experts in commercial cleaning services for Burnsville and the surrounding areas, we are here to take care of it for you! But first, we would like to tell you a little bit about a few key areas every spring cleaning should include. But don’t feel you have to take it on yourself! When you’re ready, contact the professionals here at All Source and we will provide any or all of the commercial cleaning services you need.

The Windows

This is one of the most essential commercial cleaning services for spring. After all of the snow, sleet, rain and salt of winter; your windows could use a little scrubbing. After all, you want to let the sun shine in now that the weather is improving. Cleaning your windows will help by removing any dirt on the windows, making them more energy efficient. Also, cleaning out any dirt from in the sill will help your windows to seal more efficiently. Regular window washings also help to remove anything trapped on the glass from weakening it.

The Building Exterior

Your office building may need power washed after the winter, especially if you are located right on a well-traveled road. Cleaning off the exterior of your office can provide you with a better image to the public. Power washing can remove dirt, mold, and mildew which can cause rot and decay. It is important to ensure the proper equipment is used and the project is completed in a timely fashion. That’s why it’s so important to hire the professionals for these types of commercial cleaning services.

A Fresh Coat of Paint & More

There are a few more permanent commercial services you should consider this spring. If you are having construction done or if you are moving offices, we can help with the before and after clean up. If you’re moving offices, you may be cleaning out a lot of unwanted materials. You might not be able to take everything with you, or you just don’t need it anymore. If you’re giving your office a fresh new look, don’t worry about having to remove excess trash. We can handle it!

No matter what services you need, springtime is a great time to take care of all of the things you’ve been putting off all winter. Here are a few more of the many commercial cleaning services we can provide:

Painting
Carpet cleaning
Plumbing
And more

Are you interested in learning more about our commercial cleaning service for your Burnsville business? Call All Source at 952-473-3228 or schedule a time for a Free Estimate.

The Difference Between Cleaning and Sanitizing

February 23, 2018 | All Source | Janitorial Services

Do you and your employees understand the differences between cleaning and sanitizing your office? Our janitorial staff at All Source are experts on the subject. We specialize in janitorial services for Edina area businesses and can get your office as clean as it should be. It’s crucial to know the difference between cleaning, disinfecting and sanitizing in order to effectively prevent the spread of infectious diseases. This time of year can still be a hotbed for the cold and flue so it is essential not to lower your defenses. That’s where we come in. We can take care of everything for you, but first, we would like to explain the difference between cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting. It is important all of these janitorial services occur on a regular basis to ensure the health and well-being of your business.

Cleaning

Cleaning simply works by using soap and water to physically remove dust, dirt and germs from surfaces. Cleaning does not necessarily kill germs, but it can lower their abundance. This, in turn, could help to reduce the risk of spreading infection.

Disinfecting

Disinfecting does not necessarily clean dirty surfaces but uses chemicals to kill germs. By killing germs on a surface after cleaning, disinfecting can further reduce the risk of spreading infection.

Sanitizing

As determined by public health standards or requirements, sanitizing can lower the number of germs to a safe level. Sanitization works by either cleaning or disinfecting to lower the risk of spreading infection.

All three of these processes are necessary janitorial services to achieve a clean workplace. You can’t completely eliminate germs, but you can certainly curb their ability to spread easily.

One of the best way individuals can prevent the spread of infections is to practice good personal hygiene. Wash hands frequently with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizers.

But really, one of the best things you can do is invest in professional janitorial services to keep your office clean. At All Source Building Services and Supply Co., we offer a variety of janitorial services and can tailor those services to meet your specific needs. A commercial cleaning service like ours will customize a plan to make sure that we tackle the trouble spots, ensuring we clean every necessary part of your office.

Are you interested in hiring our janitorial services for your Edina business? Call All Source at 952-473-3228 or schedule a time for a Free Estimate.

Keeping Your Office Clean in the New Year

January 28, 2018 | All Source | Office Cleaning

Happy New Year! Does your New Year’s resolution include keeping your office cleaner this year? January brings winter weather and other obstacles that can interfere with many a resolution. But, as experts in office cleaning for Roseville, we have some tips to help keep your office looking its best all yearlong.

Winter 2018 is a great time to start thinking about professional office cleaning and keeping your office clean and safe. This can include putting out de-icer, cleaning up carpets, disinfecting and making sure your commercial property’s heating system is ready for the long haul. At All Source we can help you get your business winter-ready and help you keep your New Year’s resolution. In the meantime, here are a few things you can do to yourself before we arrive for your scheduled office cleaning:

Is your heating system ready? Inspect your office’s furnace or boiler to see if any obvious repairs are needed. And, if need be, check and change the filter. You should call a professional HVAC repair company to inspect your heating system to ensure it is in good working order.

Next, stock up on some de-icer for your building’s sidewalks and parking lot. Make sure you have plenty. As you well know, Minnesota winters can bring plenty of ice and snow!

With all of this de-icer, mud and dirt, carpeting and flooring take a beating. A professional office cleaning company like All Source can come to your commercial building on a regular basis to make sure your floors, and all other parts of your office, are as spotless as possible. Your floors are a reflection of the cleanliness of your business, even in the winter, so don’t let them fall by the wayside. Ask about our carpet maintenance program as part of your regularly scheduled office cleaning.

Does your office have outdoor lighting? Most commercial properties do, so take a close look at the lights and see if any of them need to be repaired. Check for frayed or torn wires and broken fixtures or light bulbs. Let us know if you need any of these fixed and we will be sure to get the lights working so no one’s stuck in the dark. Ask about our expert electrical services!

If your commercial property has any outdoor spigots for water, make sure those lines are empty and turned off if you haven’t already. This helps when the temperatures drop below freezing and you won’t have to worry about burst pipes flooding your office. But, if something does happen, you can call us to help with any and all of your office cleaning needs. We offer services in plumbing repair, construction projects and emergency restoration.

Do you want more information on office cleaning in Roseville? Call All Source Building Services and Supply Co. at 952-473-3228 or you can contact us and get a Free Estimate.

10 Fun Facts about Toilet Paper: An Essential Consumable Supply

November 29, 2017 | All Source | Office Supplies

We’ve probably all been there at some point. You are at work, taking care of business in the bathroom stall and you reach for the toilet paper only to discover it’s an empty roll! If you are lucky, there may be someone in an adjoining stall who can hand over a wad of paper from their dispenser. If, however, you are in the bathroom alone, you might have to make a run to another stall or wait for someone to help you out.

As a cleaning company that handles consumable supplies, such as toilet paper, we can feel your pain. We know how awkward, embarrassing and just inconvenient it is to not have toilet paper when you need it. In honor of this, we want to share some fun facts about toilet paper. In the meantime, you can contact us to restock your consumable supplies in St Louis Park, so you can hopefully avoid this situation in the future.

The first recorded use of toilet paper was in 6th century China.
Packaged toilet paper wasn’t sold in the United States until 1857.
The first splinter-free toilet paper wasn’t manufactured until 1935 (ouch!).
Throughout history, what people used to wipe depended on their economic status. Wealthy Romans employed wool soaked in rose water and French royalty used lace.
About 4 billion people in the world don’t use toilet paper (that’s nearly 75 percent of the world’s population) because it’s too expensive and they don’t have sufficient plumbing.
Americans use an average of 8.6 sheets of toilet paper each time they go to the restroom and an average of 57 sheets per day.
The average American uses 100 rolls of toilet paper per year.
7 percent of Americans admit to stealing toilet paper rolls from hotels.
The daily production of toilet paper is about 83,048,116 rolls.
When asked what they’d bring if stuck on a deserted island, 49 percent of people said they’d bring toilet paper before food.

The next time you use your office restroom, remember to be thankful for consumable supplies like toilet paper. As a final tip, remember to always check the toilet paper dispenser before sitting on the toilet, just in case!

If you would like us to handle the consumable supplies for your St Louis Park business, give us a call at 952-473-3228 or Contact Us. We will make sure you don’t run out of toilet paper!

Tips for a Cleaner, Dust-Free, Germ-Free Office by Fall

August 28, 2017 | All Source | Office Cleaning, Tips and Tricks

How often do members of your team get sick? Just one of your workers falling ill can begin that dreaded chain reaction that can lead to loss of productivity. Viruses, dust and allergens can bring absentees to your business. Now that it is the end of summer, fall will soon be here bringing with it new allergens, flu bugs and more. Consider commercial cleaning for your Minnetonka business. It is important that you create a rigorous schedule of dust and germ prevention to keep your air fresh and pure, your surfaces clean and your showroom or office ready for employees and customers. All Source Building Services and Supply is a commercial cleaning company that can handle virtually every single aspect of upkeep that your company requires.

Hire our commercial cleaning service to keep your office spotless and clean. We will do the dirty work for you! We’ve put together a list of some of the most important cleaning tasks to tackle in order to keep your business dust and germ free all season long. And, if you’d like our commercial cleaning company to take care of any of these, please give us a call and let us know how we can help!

Dusting. This old stand-by is essential to keeping the office dust-free. But, not just any dusting will do. Make sure dusting is thorough and is not simply moving dust around. Microfiber cloths are designed to help trap dust. Use on virtually all surfaces within the business.

Vacuuming. It is recommended to vacuum at least twice a week to reduce dust in your home or business. Make sure it is equipped with a high-efficiency particulate air filter to ensure its focus is on dust. And, the filter must be changed frequently to ensure dust does not go back into the air. A professional commercial cleaning company like All Source knows the right way to vacuum for dust-grabbing results.

Wash, wipe sanitize. Wipe clean all surfaces after you have finished using them. Keep a steady supply of hand sanitizer on hand, at your desk as well as other public areas to eliminate germ transmission. Wash your hands before leaving the bathroom, coughing and/or sneezing, handling doorknobs that many people use.

Beat cushions and rugs. Do this monthly. Be sure to do this outside. Use a broom or similar until you no longer see particles leaving the item.

Mopping. A thorough mopping after vacuuming will help grab any dust or grime missed.

And, these are just a few of the steps you can take! Don’t have the time? Consider hiring a professional commercial cleaning company like All Source Building Services & Supply Co. Let us get rid of the allergens and germs while you worry about getting the job done. Could your Minnetonka business use commercial cleaning? Give us a call at 952-473-3228 or Contact Us.