A first aid kit is a key component to any commercial environment. Everywhere from the kitchen to the office, there exists potential hazards that could result in injury. Should an injury happen, you want to be prepared, and have a fully equipped first aid kit there and ready to go.

The first rule of having a first aid kit is in ensuring it is always stocked with what it needs. Minor accidents and injuries handled with a first aid kit can make all the difference in the world in letting an employee know that they are cared for. Be sure to keep the first aid kit in an area of the commercial property that is cool, dry, and locked away. The supervisor on duty should know, at all times, where the first aid kit is and how to access it. In the event that something should happen, it is ultimately up to management on duty to retrieve the kit and act.

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Commercial cleaning companies succeed in the industry by being able to deliver results. For those that have hired commercial cleaners in the past, they may know that not all cleaners deliver the results we want them to. At times, it may be from the ineffectiveness of the products they use, the efforts of the employees themselves, or the ineffectiveness of the commercial cleaning processes themselves.

Finding the right commercial cleaner for your space’s needs means taking the time to find a service that promises results – that is most important. Secondly, price also plays a big role in whether a commercial cleaning company gets hired. Be sure to do some homework into different cleaning services in the area, paying attention to reviews from current and past customers, and getting some pricing from them. Though going with the lowest priced cleaner is not necessarily the recommendation, you do want to know you’re getting a fair price for what you’re asking.

Keep in mind that not all commercial cleaning companies are the same. The services and level of cleaning they offer may be different, which will impact pricing. Be sure to identify what services are or are not included with a company’s bottom line pricing. This way, you will know if there are any additional fees and/or if there’s anything extra to ask for.

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As experienced with commercial cleaning supplies as we are, we would like to share some fun facts about the tidying of offices, warehouses, and industrial sites. As commercial cleaners tackle these spaces, get to know the ins and outs. In some cases, the challenges of cleaning these regions may be surprising.

#1 – Common surfaces end up missed

There are some cleaning tasks that are pretty straightforward, such as getting the washrooms cleaned and tidying up the kitchen. Throughout a commercial clean, it’s easy to lose track of the forgotten surfaces we touch every day. Some of the most common surfaces that commercial cleaners forget to address include elevator buttons, door knobs, sink handles, computer keyboards, and light switches. To ensure that none of these areas end up missed, be sure to hire a professional commercial cleaning company who knows how to tackle these often-forgotten surfaces.

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Some commercial spaces are more prone to pet odors than others. Even if there is a pet store or a vet on the same strip or block as you, there may be pets coming around and contributing to an odor problem. Even if the odor is not necessarily a problem for you as a small business owner or as a commercial property manager, for customers, it might be. That is why we recommend using a pet repellant and/or odor defence cleaning solution to get rid of these troublesome smells.

So let’s be clear in stating that no pet repellant or odor defence cleaning solution should be toxic in any way or poisonous to pets. What they should be equipped with is what they need to deter pets from relieving themselves in the areas they are not supposed to. If pets are routinely around the entrance of your business as an example, this can lead to certain odors. The same thing can be said if pets are allowed in your building. At times, there will be emergencies where they relieve themselves in an inappropriate location. By purchasing a pet repellant and odor defence cleaning solution, it will establish a scent that pushes pets away and comes equipped with an odor defence system to help deal with the smells that may already be there.

Read more: Is using Pet Repellant and Odor Defence right for my Small Business?