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Lazy When it Comes to Taking Out the Garbage? Read On!

We’re all guilty of it. Looking at the overflowing rubbish and thinking, ‘I’ll take it out tomorrow’ while forcing even more rubbish on top or balancing even more trash on top of the rubbish pile at work thinking ‘someone will empty this soon’. Chances are you don’t quite realise that you could be encouraging a lot more than a nasty smell, and hiring an office cleaner could help drastically.

A pile of garbage or waste is like an open buffet for cockroaches. Not only do these pests gross most people out, they spread bacteria such as salmonella and shigella and leave trails of excrement, which can cause stains and odours. On top of this, cockroaches can be responsible for allergies and aggravating asthma.

Rubbish piles, both inside and outside the home or office, attract other pests, including rodents. As well as the diseases that rodents such as rats and mice (and the parasites that they carry) can spread, they can also cause damage to property by gnawing on paper, books, wiring, wood and upholstery. Other pests that enjoy a good rubbish pile include spiders, ants and snakes.

Your garbage bin is also a breeding ground for bacteria, germs and possible allergen causing moulds, another good reason to empty and clean out your garbage bin habitually.

Another important reason for emptying the rubbish regularly is built up garbage, particularly recycling bins that have a high content of paper and cardboard, are a potential fire hazard.

Whether in your home or the office, it’s important your rubbish bins are emptied regularly, to keep your family and your employees safe, healthy and happy.

For professional commercial office cleaners in Brisbane with extensive experience in business cleaning, vinyl restoration, pest control and waste management, speak to Dove Cleaning Services. Call them on 07 3050 7349 today.

Tips on Moving Into an Office - Tips from Dove Office Cleaners

The video above describes the process of how to select and dispose of unnecessary items for a home office. The same can also be ascribed to a commercial property.

One of the biggest tips to take away from the video is to ensure you pack the least used, or unessential items first. Excess toner, boxes of pens or vast stores of paper could come under this category. Once you work out the everyday items from the once in a blue moon items you’ll be able to work out what’s left. As with any space, it’s all too easy to accumulate random objects or keep hold of old files ‘just in case’ when the ‘in case’ will never come. De-cluttering the office will make it easier to move to your new premises, provide a fresh new start and make it a lot easier for the professional business cleaners you hire.

There’s nothing worse than moving to new premises and find the previous occupants have left thoughtful gifts behind, much like the unwanted items you decided to throw way. Piles of old pens, rolls of tape or stacks of half used paper can be carelessly left but this will only provide more work for your cleaning crew. Once all the rubbish is thrown away then it’s time to begin the real preparations for the move. A thorough, deep clean (before or after redecoration) will infuse your new office with a freshness that your employees will definitely appreciate. Bright windows, clean and dust free air and a polished floor so reflective you can see your face in it won’t fail to ease the transition of a move.

Dove Cleaning Services is a commercial cleaning business which offers office cleaning, restoration of vinyl and hard floors and emergency water extraction. Call an advisor on 07 3050 7349 or visit the website. The motto is “Done Right! First Time, Every Time!” for a reason.

What to do if a Pipe Bursts in Your Office

It’s one of the most expensive and frustrating problems which happens to home owners and office owners alike. Burst pipes in the office are a nightmare to sort out but it’s not the end of the world. Professional business cleaning could make damage control a walk in the park.

Let’s start at the beginning. You discover that your office has sprung a leak. After locating the source of the water you want to find a way of collecting the escaping water. Generally the water will be coming from the ceiling. Find a bucket or some other container and be sure to capture as much of the water as you can. Sometimes the only sign of a burst pipe is a bulge in the ceiling, in which case immediately find a broom and use the handle to pierce the plaster. While it may seem extreme it’s essential to release the water to prevent large chunks of the ceiling falling down.

Turn the central heating off, quickly followed by the stop tap, and then drain the remainder of the water away by running your taps dry. If you have any reason to think electrical systems have been damaged then turn your electricity off at the mains. Call the plumber now and wait for the leak to get repaired. Letting the affected areas dry out naturally it’s best to call professional business cleaners to assist in draining excess water and to restore damaged vinyl or hardwood flooring.

Dove Cleaning Services is a commercial cleaning business which offers office cleaning, restoration of vinyl and hard floors and emergency water extraction. Call an advisor on 07 3050 7349 or visit the website. The motto is “Done Right! First Time, Every Time!” for a reason.

Dove Cleaning Services: Plants That Can Improve Air Quality

Everyone knows that trees suck up carbon dioxide and release oxygen back into the air, but did you know we can achieve this on a smaller scale? Many common houseplants can improve air quality by filtering out carbon dioxide or other pollutant chemicals in the air and making it a fresher, happier environment. Combine them with a professional business cleaner to remove pathogens and dust from the air and you’ll be sitting in a healthy paradise!

NASA discovered that houseplants improve air quality in the home, (or in their case space shuttle) back in the 1980s and the news quickly filtered back to Earth. Many houseplants are tropical, which is why they need to live inside, and you’d find them in dense jungles with low levels of light. Because of this they are super-efficient at photosynthesis, the process in which they absorb pollutants and turn them into energy. Common household or office space chemicals such as formaldehyde, benzene and trichloroethylene are found in everything from building materials to paint and ink. The plants absorb traces in the air and make it a healthier place to be – all while looking beautiful.

Of the list of nearly 20 tested plants, many of them already exist in offices and homes due to their extremely decorative nature. English ivy, peace lily, reed palm and spider plants are just a few common plants that have a documented positive effect.

Dove Cleaning Services is a commercial cleaning business which offers office cleaning, restoration of vinyl and hard floors and emergency water extraction. Call an advisor on 07 3050 7349 or visit the website. The motto is “Done Right! First Time, Every Time!” for a reason.

Dove Cleaning Services: How Regularly Should You Get Your Windows Cleaned?

Everyone has a cleaning regime. Whether it’s one big spring clean or a weekly professional cleaning service, we all like a tidy home and workplace. Quite often it’s difficult keeping on top of what’s inside the property without worrying about the outside. Window cleaning is often neglected, so maybe it’s time to ask the question how regularly should I get my windows cleaned?

Sparkling windows add a touch of class and polish to any office. It increases the attractiveness of the property and raises the level of trust. Rightly or wrongly we all judge books by their covers and if the book has smeared and dusty covers then it will make a bad first impression. Environmental factors are often the biggest reason to get windows cleaned. City living can lead to build ups of pollution and bird droppings from urban birds like pigeons or seagulls in coastal areas. The countryside or rural areas bring up other considerations. Areas with lots of plant life, such as farms or forests, will find the air filled with pollen and other organic debris throughout the year. This can coat your windows and quickly turn your crystal clear spaces into a streaked and dirty nightmare.

When you identify the threats to happy windows it’s easier to work out when to clean them. Deal with bird droppings and pollen immediately to prevent staining and damage. Otherwise try to have your windows professionally cleaned twice a year, which will keep your home and business sparkling whatever the season.

Dove Cleaning Services is a commercial cleaning business which offers office cleaning, restoration of vinyl and hard floors and emergency water extraction. Call an advisor on 07 3050 7349 or visit the website. The motto is “Done Right! First Time, Every Time!” for a reason.