Dealing with Fruit Flies: Tips for Prevention and Control

Fruit flies, those tiny nuisances that seem to appear out of nowhere, can be a persistent problem in many households and businesses, especially during warmer months. These small insects are attracted to ripe or fermenting fruits and vegetables, making kitchens, lunchrooms and cafeterias their favorite spots. While fruit flies are harmless to humans, their presence … Continue reading “Dealing with Fruit Flies: Tips for Prevention and Control”

How to clean washrooms

With commercial cleaning services, there are 2 main areas of your office which will receive the most traffic. The lunchroom/cafeteria and your washrooms. With multiple staff and visitors using your washroom facilities, it’s one of the most important areas to deep clean, specifically your toilets. Each employee averages 2-3 visits per day. Depending on your … Continue reading “How to clean washrooms”

Quoting and Pricing model for Commercial Cleaning

When Allcare Account Managers tour your site for a No-Obligation Contract Cleaning quote, we ask questions and observe your site to best design a cleaning program specifically for you. From the time we enter your facility, we survey not only the design, size and environment, but consider the following factors: From noting the areas in … Continue reading “Quoting and Pricing model for Commercial Cleaning”

Clustering Flies: What are they and how do I keep them out of my office or home?

Business and homeowners are often inundated with flies in the late winter and spring. As they hide from the cold and wake up to the warmer weather. While they do not promote a health hazard, they are a nuisance. They can leave stains on walls or fabrics resulting in Carpet/upholstery cleaning being required.. They can … Continue reading “Clustering Flies: What are they and how do I keep them out of my office or home?”

Why should I outsource my office cleaning services?

Outsourcing the janitorial/commercial cleaning services for your business can be a daunting process. With so many factors to consider, where do you start? Firstly, Do I need it? Couldn’t my staff do it? How much will it cost? Will my building and its contents be safe and secure? What are the benefits? While exploring the … Continue reading “Why should I outsource my office cleaning services?”

Floor Maintenance: The Shining (or not)

We walk all over them, we run on them, we scratch them and track dirt all over them, yet the only time we notice them is when they’re dirty, worn or uneven. We’re talking about floors, of course — and floor maintenance. Shiny or matte? Most people think that shiny floors are a sign of … Continue reading “Floor Maintenance: The Shining (or not)”

5 Quick Recipes for Natural Cleaners

We recently wrote about the toxicity and harmful side effects of harsh chemical cleaning products used in the home and the dangers they present to children and pets. Instead of keeping a chemical lab in your broom closet, did you know that there are lots of healthier alternatives? Not only are natural cleaners less harmful … Continue reading “5 Quick Recipes for Natural Cleaners”

The Invisible Army: why it may be time to re-think your cleaning staff

When they do it nobody notices, and when they don’t, everyone does. But just who are “they” and what do they do? Your cleaning staff is the invisible army that sweeps in and cleans your workplace when you’re not there so the following day can begin smoothly and efficiently. Just imagine if there were … Continue reading “The Invisible Army: why it may be time to re-think your cleaning staff”

Harmful Cleaning Products: How to Keep Your Kids and Pets Safe

Detergents, window cleaners, furniture polish, disinfectants, floor cleaners, bleach – you’ve probably got a variety of jugs and spray bottles in your cleaning arsenal. And if you think about it, all those harmful cleaning products practically turn your broom closet into somewhat of a chemical lab. But remember those safety precautions you learned in high … Continue reading “Harmful Cleaning Products: How to Keep Your Kids and Pets Safe”

Keep a lid on it: Why you need to pay attention to roof maintenance

Sometimes it feels like there’s an endless to-do list when maintaining a building or a house. Some of the upkeep can be put off until later. But roof maintenance is one of the tasks that needs to be top priority — especially with our Canadian climate. Heavy snowfalls, spring thaws and rain, scorching summer heat … Continue reading “Keep a lid on it: Why you need to pay attention to roof maintenance”