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Power Washing + Painting = Better Looking Results

| | Tips and Tricks

Power washing in Minnetonka and painting in Minnetonka are just two of the many office cleaning solutions we provide to our clients. We are often asked if power washing before painting is necessary and the answer to that question is a resounding yes. While we do offer these two services separately, when it comes to painting the exterior of a building, power washing is an important step in the painting process.

You can paint the exterior of a building without power washing, but there is a simple reason this is a bad idea. The paint job will not last. Sure, it will go on smoothly and look great at first, but over time, the paint will wear off and the life span of your painting job will be shortened. Take our word for it, this is a very crucial step to long-lasting, vibrant paint.

Power washing is a great way to get rid of all of the dirt and grime that gets onto the exterior of a building. Because buildings are (obviously!) out in the elements all day and night, dirt and grime are natural consequences. But when the building’s exterior is power washed before painting, this means there is nothing to keep the paint from sticking to the walls and staying there. Taking the extra time to power wash before painting could mean you will not have to worry about getting another painting job done for awhile. Plus, power washing helps get rid of loose paint too, which is less paint that will have to be scraped off before the painting job begins!

For more information on power washing in Minnetonka and painting in Minnetonka, call All Source Building Services and Supply Co. at 952-473-3228 or contact us for a Free Estimate.

Carpet Maintenance: How We Do What We Do

| | Floor and Carpet Care

When it comes to carpet maintenance, we here at All Source Building Services and Supply Company are some of the best in the area. But what do we do when we come to your office or commercial building to clean and maintain your carpets?

The first thing we do is take a look at your carpets and assess what they need. Do they just need to be vacuumed or do they need a deeper carpeting cleaning? Is this just a one-time job or did you hire us for regular carpet maintenance services? If it is just a one-time job, we will more than likely steam clean them. If this is a routine job, we will steam clean them first and then keep them up with regular vacuuming and more steam cleaning as needed.

We can steam clean your carpeting if need be, and we can also take care of any spots or stains that might be on your carpets. Carpets do get a lot of wear and tear thanks to everyday foot traffic, so carpet maintenance is one of the best ways you can make sure your office or commercial building always looks its best for your clients and employees. We will vacuum it regularly too. This also helps to deodorize the carpeting to make sure the office smells its best as well.

We use state of the art cleaning technology, and everyone we hire is trained in how to provide our clients with the best carpet maintenance services possible. Plus, this type of service can help improve your employees’ health because it removes dirt and other debris from the air and improves the overall indoor air quality. You will definitely notice a difference in your carpet’s cleanliness and in your office’s air quality after we are done!

For more information on our carpet maintenance services, call All Source Building Services and Supply Company at 952-473-3228 or contact us for a Free Estimate.

What Does a Commercial Cleaning Company Do?

| | Commercial Cleaning

Hiring a commercial cleaning company in MN can be a confusing and tricky process sometimes. Before you go about it, it’s best to know what to expect from a commercial cleaning company like All Source Building Services and Supply Co.

The first thing to look at is the commercial cleaning company’s workers. Have they been properly trained? Do they know how to clean a window so there are no streaks, how to vacuum a carpet and mop or sweep a floor? Do they know how to safely sanitize surfaces in the office, especially in the bathrooms and kitchen? All of All Source’s employees are fully trained in how to properly clean and sanitize an office.

Also, does the commercial cleaning company have insurance and is it bonded and licensed? Do they have any testimonials or referrals they can give you, or is there any way you can speak to current or former clients to make sure the company is trustworthy and reliable? When the commercial cleaning company hires new employees, what is the hiring process like? For example, all of All Source’s employees have to pass a background check and drug screen before we hire them, and we are fully licensed, bonded and insured.

Does the commercial cleaning company restock the bathroom’s supplies, like paper towels and toilet paper? Making sure you know exactly what the company will take care of is a must. You don’t want any surprises or disagreements about what will be cleaned and restocked. All Source offers this as one of its many services.

Also, you should be sure you know exactly how often the commercial cleaning company will come to clean. Once a week? Every day? Once a month? All Source will work with you to figure out the best schedule for your cleaning needs.

When you are ready to hire a commercial cleaning company in MN, call All Source Building Services and Supply Co. at 952-473-3228 or contact us for a Free Estimate.

Winter Causes Need for Extra Building Services in Minnetonka

| | Janitorial Services

This winter has been abnormally harsh. Building services companies have been doing double duty to keep up with all the residuals of relentless snow and ice. For businesses in communities around the Twin Cities, like Minnetonka, building services requests may have increased over the past few months, with no sign of stopping! We’re used to toughing it out, but the winter of 2014 has knocked us Minnesotans for a loop. In this blog, we’re going to cover some of the top reasons we visit Minnetonka to provide building services.

Cold & Flu Season

Along with seemingly endless precipitation, cold and flu season is in full swing. If you have been able to dodge it so far this year, count yourself lucky. Offices are the perfect place to share germs. During the winter the windows are shut, and people are in close proximity for long periods of time. Building services can help reduce the probability of sharing your flu virus with cubical C. By providing regular, routing cleaning services to Minnetonka offices we kill the germs before they’re able to spread.

Winter Grime

All the snow, ice and salt that has been tracked into buildings around Minnetonka, leaves them looking dingy. Places like foyers, elevators and cafeterias get the brunt of the mess. Anywhere that has high foot traffic, could probably be cleaned every day and then some! No business owner wants a dirty facility, but what are you to do when the weather’s been this crummy? An increase in business services is the answer. We’ve been mopping up facilities all winter. They can proudly still have clients and potential clients into their building, without worrying about how it looks.

Does your Minnetonka facility need some extra building services this winter? Let’s talk. Contact us today calling 952-473-3228 or Contact us Online.

What Do St Paul Office Cleaning Companies Do?

| | Tips and Tricks

When you hire an office cleaning company in St Paul, what sort of services can you expect? And how frequently will the office cleaning company come to your St Paul office? All Source can answer these questions and more. We’re one of the best at office cleaning; St Paul business owners know they can hire us to come out on a regular basis or for a one-time cleaning.

An office cleaning company will take care of the basics: dusting, vacuuming, stripping and waxing hard floors, cleaning the bathroom(s), etc. Some office cleaning companies in St Paul will also go above and beyond those services and will offer power washing and interior and exterior window washing. All Source is one of them! A good office cleaning company will take the time to answer any questions you have and address any concerns. They should also be able to answer questions about the cleaning chemicals they use.

All Source has pretty strict hiring standards too. We drug screen every person we hire, and we make sure every employee undergoes a background check. We want to make sure our office cleaning staff is the best of the best and trustworthy as well! We know how much you value your employees and your office space, and we treat your office as if it were our own. We’re also licensed and bonded, which is another thing you should look for when hiring a St Paul office cleaning company. If the office cleaning company you are thinking about hiring isn’t licensed or bonded, you should take your business elsewhere.

Plus, a company like All Source will come as frequently (or infrequently!) as you need. We can come in on a daily, weekly or monthly basis, or we can come in for a one-time cleaning. The choice is totally up to you.

When you’re ready to hire an office cleaning company for your St Paul business, just give us a call (952) 473-3228 or request a free estimate online.