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As a residential cleaning business owner, manager, or cleaner, you are responsible for maintaining high standards of professionalism and ethical behavior in the workplace. This requires adhering to a code of ethics that reflects your values and commitment to quality service. In this blog, we will discuss the five common codes of ethics that are essential for any residential cleaning business to uphold....Learn More

The unsung heroes of a clean and hygienic space are none other than the cleaning employees. Without their tireless efforts, the environment would be covered in layers of dirt and grime. However, keeping the motivation and morale of these unsung heroes high is no easy feat. It is essential to keep the morale of your employees up, especially when they have to work odd hours and oftentimes, with difficult work conditions. In this blog post, we will explore some tips on how to motivate your cleaning employees and what it takes to keep them on task and enthusiastic about giving their best efforts day after day....Learn More

Discovering a good janitorial supervisor can be quite a challenge. Luckily, the attributes of a great supervisor are relatively universal. Uncover the 5 top qualities to search for here!...Learn More

As employers, it's evident that we come across workers with complex personalities. Identifying the primary kinds of difficult personalities and discovering ways to manage them can boost the productivity and profitability of a company. ve to invest time and resources to train managers and employees to deal with these complex personalities....Learn More

The image of your cleaning business is greatly influenced by the way your cleaning technicians work around, interact and communicate with people working in the building. If you don't think that customer service skills are necessary for your cleaning technicians, you are mistaken....Learn More

Over the years I have learned that in order to gain the respect of your employees, you must first show respect to your employees. And in an industry where cleaning technicians get very little respect, this can go a long way towards making them feel valued in their job....Learn More

|Investing into your employees means more than providing them with the right equipment and cleaning supplies for them to do their job well. Providing them with ample time off, knowledge on all things cleaning, and investing into what makes them happy carry a lot of weight when thinking about their mental and physical state. Take some time out of your day to truly understand your employees and what makes them happy so you can invest back into that!...Learn More

It's no surprise that cleaning companies who provide thorough training and continuous opportunities for development have better janitorial employee retention rates and employees that experience more fulfillment and satisfaction with their jobs. As a cleaning business owner, proper training and documentation can make or break your business....Learn More

Ensuring our employees are most effective sometimes calls for them to take a seat and breathe. Most often, we've secured accounts that go back-to-back-to-back for our cleaning technicians but we hardly fit a break in there somewhere. Learn how important this is for our cleaning technicians as well as the health of the company overall....Learn More

Our janitorial technicians are on the frontline cleaning our commercial accounts where their employees may have been sick with COVID-19. Understanding how Workers' Compensation plays a role if one of our technicians becomes ill with COVID-19 is critical. While most states differ, we'll dive into some of the general guidelines you should be aware of....Learn More

Employers are always looking for ways to attract better quality employees to their cleaning business. But did you ever think about attracting them with how many days they won't be working? This is where a great paid time off policy can come in handy. Don't keep it a well-kept secret, use it to attract potential employees!...Learn More

Having multiple services as a Janitorial Business can give you a leg up on your competition. Our #1 goal should be to solve as many problems as our clients and potential clients may face on a day-to-day basis. In doing so, we reduce their stress, workload, and become their one-source solution. These are some of the services you should include as a janitorial business....Learn More

Whether you are just getting started on your journey as the owner of a small business cleaning company or are looking for growth opportunities, you need to think about health insurance plans for your employees. In the current climate of worker shortages, you will need to attract and retain employees....Learn More

Safety training is crucial to your commercial cleaning company now more than ever. Ensuring your employees have ample training in how to handle their everyday tasks will create a safe environment where your employees and your clients feel protected. The 8 safety hazards covered in this article will help mitigate risk and create awareness to your everyday accounts....Learn More

Commercial cleaning scheduling can get messy quickly, especially for large companies with many customers and employees to manage. When managed poorly, these problems can spiral out of control....Learn More