Winter Weather Is Coming! As the seasons change, your facility faces new challenges. Snow, salt, and slush don’t just stay outside — they find their way in, creating mess, hazards, and unnecessary wear on flooring. A smart fall and winter-readiness plan can make all the difference. Here’s how Populist Cleaning Co helps [...]
Have you taken a good look at your commercial floors lately? Ceramic and other hard surface tiles are a smart choice for commercial spaces—beautiful, durable, and relatively low maintenance. But “low maintenance” doesn’t mean no maintenance. Over time, even the most stunning tile can lose its luster. Here’s the problem: Traditional mopping just isn’t enough. As your mop moves across [...]
There are times when it’s easy to see your cleaning team isn’t meeting your standards. Other times, it’s not as obvious. This article will help you better define what “clean” means for your workplace and offer practical steps to take if your current cleaning provider isn’t delivering the results you need. What Does "Clean" Really Mean? If you asked [...]
Beyond the Daily Sweep: Why Specialized Janitorial Services Are Essential for Your Facility's Health and Longevity We all understand the importance of daily cleaning. It's the foundation of a healthy and presentable workspace. But what about the deeper, more specialized cleaning tasks that often get overlooked? These "project" services are the unsung heroes of facility maintenance, playing a crucial [...]
Have you ever received multiple cleaning service proposals only to find that the prices vary dramatically? It’s a common scenario that often leaves business managers wondering what’s driving these differences. Most of the variation comes from how each company calculates the number of labor hours required to clean your facility. However, several other factors also influence pricing. When reviewing [...]
Conquer Clutter and Cultivate a Culture of Cleanliness in Your Workplace We spend a significant portion of our lives in the workplace. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics there are about 2,080 working hours in a year for an employee who works a traditional 8 hours per day/40-hour workweek. It’s safe to [...]
Last week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revised its guidelines related to cleaning and disinfecting against COVID-19. Populist Cleaning Co is working to ensure that the CDC guidance is clearly and properly understood by our customers and associates. Here are 4 key messages and considerations about cleaning and disinfecting to keep in mind, especially as traditional [...]
Day Porters: The Unsung Heroes of Your Facility Tired of sticky countertops, cluttered restrooms, and a less-than-impressive first impression? Concerned about the health and safety of your customers and employees this coming flu season? It's time to consider a day porter. What is a Day Porter ? A day porter is a dedicated [...]
Let's begin by clarifying three important terms: cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting. Cleaning with soap (surfactants) and water removes germs, dirt, and impurities from surfaces. It lowers the risk of spreading infection. Sanitizing and disinfecting kill germs on surfaces. By killing germs on a surface after cleaning, it can further lower the risk of spreading infection. Both sanitizing [...]
If you’re paying your cleaning vendor to perform the same tasks they were performing a few months ago, you could be wasting money and not getting the value you need. Pre-Covid, standard specifications consisted of the standard cleaning of floors, door glass, dusting/spot wiping surfaces, vacuuming, and emptying many waste receptacles. These tasks were generally performed at acceptable levels in most [...]
