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INCORPORATING CLEANING CULTURE IN OFFICE

JANUARY 5, 2017POSTED BY: STEFAN GREENCATEGORY: BLOG NO COMMENTS
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A clean office portrays healthy working environment. Neat and tidy office is responsible for its output and productive work force. It is our second home as we spend at least eight hours a day here. So, it is essential to keep our office neat and clean. A beautiful looking tidy office boost ups your morale leaving deep impression on your clients.

Here below we highlight few tips which are beneficial in keeping your work place neat and clean:

Draft Cleaning Schedule
It is your office so; you are primarily responsible for its cleanliness. Be sure that nobody else from outside will popup and clean your work station. Every single staff cleaning their work station will lessen the cleaning burden of the office to some extent.

Similarly, a team should be assigned every day for the cleaning of other things such as counters, windows, door and so forth. For a team, it is just a matter of around 20 minute. The act should be monitored frequently by the team leader keeping its record.

This will save the cleaning cost of the organization and the same money (surplus amount) can be allocated for other cleaning areas like bathroom, kitchen, floor tiles, doormats, carpet and many more. This is the best way to keep your office clean as it is effective and efficient.

Use Cleaning Materials and Equipment
The use of cleaning materials especially, solutions will give you shining cleanliness at minimum effort. People do not like to rub over the marks frequently and hardly. A drop of cleaning solution will give good result at least labor. Rubbing same spot for longer time is tedious and people switch to another part if the rubbed surface does not get clean after locking horns with it for some time. It is just a waste of time with no desired result.

Furthermore, the organization should have few cleaning equipment, materials and solutions at its possession. Some of them are:

Vacuum cleaner
Brush and dust pan
Bucket
Mop
Surface spray
Solutions
Detergent and sponge
These are the basic things that will keep your office clean and germs free. But do not forget to use eco-friendly materials while cleaning your office. Chemical based applied solution can be risky to your health. There are also chances that such solutions can ruin your floor tiles and other things. The use of eco-friendly cleaning materials simply says that you are environment conscious. Always check the pH of the solution that you are going to apply for.

Do Not Overlook Corners
Every office has some corners and it is one of the most neglected parts as it is least in use. It is possible that the minimum traffic areas of the office accumulate large part of dirt. And, grime here goes on accumulating until it takes messy shape. So, it is better to take early initiation and get the job done before it looks untidy.

Handle Garbage Properly
Garbage bin consists of various things like kitchen based wastage like vegetables wastage, leftover food and many more. These things are responsible for foul smell throughout the office especially, in summer days. It is one of the reasons attracting pests in the office. Hence, handling of garbage is essential.

Depending upon the feasible time always give few minutes to dump garbage in wide dump-bin. These things should be executed in early office hours when clients are least in numbers as no visitors in office prefers to see garbage passing by her/his side.

Always Monitor Your Office Spaces
Monitoring office space will update you regarding cleanliness of your office. Check all the corners, counters and kitchen properly. Do not let boxes or wrappings scattered here and there. Never forget to empty your bins at regular interval.

The tips aforementioned are helpful in getting neat and clean office. It is not mandatory regulations. The truth is your conscience reaction over untidiness. The highlighted facts will give you certain guidelines but, in reality, what matters is your initiation and responsibility over grime.

CLEANING TIPS ON COMMON HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES

FEBRUARY 9, 2016POSTED BY: ROBIN GATESCATEGORY: BLOG NO COMMENTS
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One of the most basic aspects of appliance maintenance involves keeping the unit clean. Perform regular cleaning to remove dirt, dust and grime from surfaces. For example, if you allow the shelves and interior of a refrigerator to become soiled with food and debris, these areas may become permanently stained.

If you don’t keep the gasket of the refrigerator clean, the seal may stop performing correctly to keep cool air inside the refrigerator. Similarly, if you allow the interior of a washing machine to become soiled and dirty, you may notice that your clothing does not emerge from the washing machine as clean as it should.

Refrigerator
The space behind your refrigerator is a meeting place for dust, gunk, and a host of other stuff that’s fallen behind the big guy. Dirt and dust can clog up refrigerator coils, restricting air flow and causing the refrigerator to work harder to keep cool. To clean, pull out the refrigerator and mop up whatever you find. Then, vacuum those refrigerator coils behind or beneath your fridge, which will put less stress on the motor and prolong its life. Another part to pay attention to is the door’s rubber gaskets. Keep them sealed tightly by regularly scrubbing off food and debris with soap and warm water.

Microwave
Pour half cup of water into a bowl with half-squeezed lemon juice. Place the bowl in the microwave and let it boil for 3 minutes. Then, wait for 5minutes, the stream tapped inside will help loosen food junk. Now carefully remove the bowl, use dry dishtowel to wipe the inside of the microwave clean starting with the ceiling and the sides, finish with the floor and door. If you come across stubborn spots that won’t easily wipe away, dip the corner of your dishtowel in the lemon-water and scrub until the spot comes away.

Stovetop
If you can remove the grates and k***s, do. Soak them in soapy water while you wipe down the stovetop. Wipe and scrub away the grease splatters and spilled sauces, re-soaping your sponge if necessary. Then, rinse your sponge so that the water runs clear and with long strokes, wipe away the soap. Use a clean, dry kitchen towel to buff, buff, buff the shiny surfaces until they are streak-free, getting water out of the corners. Scrub the grease off of the k***s and grates that have been soaking. Rinse and let dry completely.

Dishwasher
Clean the dishwasher? Clean the thing that is responsible for cleaning other things? You might think your dishwasher is clean considering the number of times each week it runs hot water and soap through its system —but it’s got a messy job, and sometimes parts of that job get left behind. You should check the drain in the bottom of the machine and look for debris clogging up the bottom of the door and remove any solid matter that has built up. If you have a filter, remove and disassemble the parts in your sink. Use a toothbrush to wash with a baking soda paste, or warm soapy water. Rinse well. Also, wipe the gaskets around the door to ensure a tight seal.

Oven
When your oven starts smoking, it’s time for a heavy-duty cleaning. Heat your oven gently and allow cooling down. When the oven is just warm, add enough water to a cup of bicarbonate of soda to make a thin paste. Apply the paste thinly to the walls of your oven, avoiding any elements. Let the mixture set over a few hours. Then take a damp rag and gently wipe the mixture off. The bicarbonate of soda will break down the grease and grime and make it easy to remove. Now, put the racks back into the oven. Adjust your oven to a low temperature for 15-20 minutes to let it dry.

Washing machine
Add the baking soda mixture (1/4 cup of baking soda + 1/4 cup of water) to the detergent container of your machine and pour 2 cups of vinegar into the drum. Set your washer to normal load at the hottest water setting. Close the door and start the machine, letting it do all the hard work for you. The baking soda and vinegar naturally break up mineral deposits and any mold growth while cleaning and refreshing your washing machine. Use a clean scrubber to rub around the opening of the washing machine, removing stubborn mold or residue. Wipe clean with fresh water. Once you’re finished, take a few minutes to clean your dryer too!

That’s it! Hope your cleaning endeavors makes your appliances as good as new. Sure, you guys have some great tips for cleaning appliance other than what I have discussed above. Any other helpful tips or methods to clean home appliance are welcome, please post them on comment section below for our readers. Also, discuss your cleaning experience and troubles you came across along the process.