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Revitalize Your Business With Our Expert Commercial Cleaning Services

A clean and well-maintained workspace is not only visually appealing but also essential for creating a positive and productive environment.

However, keeping up with the demands of cleaning and maintaining a commercial space can be a daunting task. That’s where our expert commercial cleaning services come in.

Evergreen Maintenance is dedicated to revitalizing your office space or entire building and ensuring it remains spotless, allowing you to focus on what matters most.

At Evergreen, we understand that each business has unique commercial cleaning requirements so we customize the daily or weekly cleaning plan specifically for your needs.

Whether you own an office building, retail store, healthcare facility, or educational institution, our team of cleaning professionals has the expertise, tools, and experience to meet your specific needs.

One of the key benefits of choosing our commercial cleaning services is the knowledge that you are entrusting your space to. We are experts in the field and we make sure our staff are highly trained and experienced cleaners.

Our cleaning crews are well-versed in the latest green cleaning techniques and industry best practices.

All new employees go through a rigorous in-house, monitored, mentored training program to ensure they are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to deliver exceptional results.

When you choose us, you can expect a thorough and comprehensive cleaning process that covers all areas of your facility from the reception area to individual offices, conference rooms, restrooms, and common areas. We leave no stone unturned.

Our staff is specifically trained to pay attention to details with checklists to make sure nothing gets missed. It’s how we are able to provide a consistent, high standard of cleaning. That’s what sets us apart.

We take pride in providing a clean and hygienic environment for both your employees and clients.

Evergreen Building Maintenance cleaning crews understand that cleanliness goes beyond just aesthetics. It plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy and safe workspace. Our commercial cleaning services incorporate environmentally friendly and non-toxic cleaning products, ensuring the well-being of everyone in your facility.

We pay special attention to high-touch surfaces, such as doorknobs, light switches, and countertops, to minimize the spread of germs and maintain a sanitary environment.

Another advantage of choosing our services is our flexible scheduling options.

We understand that each business operates on its unique timetable. Regardless of when you need us, we are committed to working around your schedule to minimize disruption.

Whether you require daily or weekly cleaning, we can tailor a cleaning plan that suits your specific needs and ensures your space remains consistently clean and inviting.

Our expertise extends beyond general cleaning. We offer a range of specialized services to address specific needs and challenges. This includes carpet and upholstery cleaning, window washing, floor maintenance, and more.

Each of our cleaning teams are provided with state-of-the-art equipment and advanced techniques to deliver exceptional results, leaving your space looking its best.

As a business owner or manager, your time is precious. By outsourcing your cleaning needs to our expert team, you can reclaim valuable time and redirect your focus to core business activities.

You can trust that our cleaners will arrive on time, fully equipped, and ready to work efficiently and effectively.

We are committed to delivering prompt and reliable service, ensuring your satisfaction every step of the way.

Choosing the right commercial cleaning service is an investment in the success and reputation of your business.

A clean and well-maintained space not only enhances the productivity and well-being of your employees but also leaves a positive impression on clients and visitors.

With our expert commercial cleaning services, you can create an environment that reflects professionalism, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence.

So, why wait? Take the first step toward revitalizing your space by contacting us today.

Our friendly and knowledgeable team will be happy to discuss your cleaning requirements, answer any questions you may have, and provide a customized cleaning solution tailored to your needs and budget.

Revitalize your space with our expert commercial cleaning services and experience the transformative power of a clean and well-maintained environment.

Trust us to exceed your expectations and deliver results that will leave your space looking and feeling refreshed.

Spotless Reception Area Office Cleaning

Car Dealership Reception Cleaning – Does Your Reception Area Have That “Just-Cleaned” Look No Matter What Time Of Day?

The most important part of office cleaning is the reception area.  Regardless of the type of business, the reception area of your office is often the first tangible touch-point your customers have with your business.

And, since it’s the first thing they see, that’s where they will form a long-lasting positive or negative impression of your business.

The condition of your reception area – its layout, lighting, style and upkeep—all weigh-in on the overall impression your customers will have about your business and what to expect.

If your workspace is welcoming, you will have a good chance of building a good client relationship.

The opinion of customers on it will start as soon as they step near the front door.  Everyone notices when things are clean, germ-free, and tidy – and when they are not.

Your Reception Area Sets The Tone Of How Clients Feel Even Before Meeting With You

Magazines splayed across tables, neglected plants, fingerprints and dust collecting on baseboards and other surfaces, a child’s sticky handprints left on glass doors and windows, an old stain on the carpet, streaks on flooring and so on…what do you think that communicates to your clients?

The guests in your reception area will mostly find themselves alone for several minutes or even an hour. It is a good idea to invest in branded design, good room layout and flow. That way, you will give them the right impression.

Reception Area Cleaning Priorities

  • Cleaning front & side glass – especially dirty front windows
  • Cleaning internal glass
  • Emptying of bins
  • Wipe over desks
  • Sanitize computer screens, keyboards, & telephones
  • Cleaning doors, walls, & light switches
  • Cleaning & dusting rails & wall fittings
  • Cleaning & vacuuming of all hard floors, mopping & buffing
  • Strip & seal floors as required
  • Cleaning, sweeping & mopping staircases
  • Cleaning handrails
  • Cleaning of air vents, grills and surround
  • Hard floors with dirt & grime build-up
  • Scuff marks on painted walls & doors
  • No front entrance matting
  • Leaves & debris at the entrance to the reception area

Remember Air Quality

The sense of smell affects how people feel about their surroundings, which is why real estate agents want people to bake cookies before they show a house. An unpleasant odor makes a room seem unclean, even if everything sparkles. Pleasant smells help people to relax, make them more receptive to certain emotions, and can even encourage them to spend money.

Avoid antiseptic smells or any overwhelming air freshener. When the air is too heavy with a scent, it may seem like it is covering up something less enjoyable. A clean room does not need extra scents, and air fresheners and other scented products can sicken people who have respiratory conditions like asthma.

People Notice The Seating

Fabric seat cushions should always be stain-free.

Chair arms should look clean and never feel sticky – Especially Chair arms can have a lot of germs because people put their hands all over them and leave behind cold and flu viruses.

Waiting customers also drop crumbs from the snacks they enjoy while they wait, and these crumbs cause bacteria (and odors) to develop.

Dust Is The Enemy

Tables, lamps, and decorative items should never gather a layer of dust. Walls should also never collect dust, cobwebs, or fingerprints.

Clean thoroughly to remove oils left behind from hands, or from hair when leaning against the wall. Dust in the air latches onto these oils and discolors the wall and around the door frames where people place their hands.

Regardless of the size of your organization, our experts will help you design a general janitorial cleaning package that is suitable for your budget, schedule and property requirement.

Keep clients coming back by maintaining a spotless reception area.  Reception Area

Evergreen Maintenance Is An Office Cleaning Reception Area Specialist

Call now for a quote on daily or weekly office cleaning services or reception area cleaning services for your business: 1-888-959-7304 or 250-800-3732.

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What Makes Evergreen Different From Other Commercial Cleaning And Janitorial Companies

Clients are looking for commercial janitorial companies that can deliver consistently reliable cleaning.  But they also want to keep their costs down.

Commercial janitorial companies also have to manage their expenses.  If you want top-of-the-line services but pay bottom-of-the-barrel pricing, something is likely to go wrong.

How Much Do You Need To Compromise?

Having a clean facility does not seem to be directly related to a company’s profitability.  Indirectly, however, the cleanliness of your office or building determines how comfortable your staff is working there. It also determines how willing your clients are to do business with you.  Both of these factors are directly related to profitability.

Even though you may not want to spend money on commercial office cleaning, you know you have to do it.  You have to bite the bullet and hire the best company you can find for as little cost as possible…but not so low that you end up getting a low-quality cleaning company.

Low-Ball Pricing

Unfortunately, there are commercial janitorial companies that are more than happy to give you low-ball pricing.  You get excited when they promise to deliver almost everything you want, but when you try them out, quite often you realize that maybe you cut corners in the wrong place.

How Evergreen Building Maintenance Does Things Differently

Some Things To Look Out For When Hiring A Commercial Janitorial Service:

  1. When you were getting quotes, you may have indicated that you want to see the lowest price possible. Based on this, the janitorial services company may decide to cut their costs by not using the best cleaning materials or they may use low-quality equipment.

You won’t realize this until you see that your facility is just not as nice looking or smelling as you would like it to be.  The cleaning staff may be doing all the right things but the results are not there.

Evergreen Building Maintenance has been in the business for over 30 years.  They know short-term thinking is not good for business.  We will never compromise the cleaning quality in order to provide bottom-of-the-barrel pricing…but you’ll find our pricing to be very attractive!

We know that regardless of what you “appear” to be saying if the janitorial services company is not able to clean your office satisfactorily, you are not going to keep them around.  From experience, we know that, so we are not even going to try to give you unrealistic expectations.

Evergreen Building Maintenance spends a lot of time training cleaning staff so we can get your building cleaner at a lower cost.

We will never use inferior products or low-quality cleaning equipment. 

  1. Another way to cut costs is to skip on using “green”, “eco-friendly” cleaning practices. “Green” or “eco-friendly” cleaning practices will prevent your staff and clients from having allergic reactions or getting sick from cleaning chemicals.  They will often also do a better job of eliminating viruses and bacteria from spreading.

However, for some commercial cleaning and janitorial companies, this is an “optional” service.   Eco-friendly “chemicals” and equipment can be more expensive.  If they know your main criteria for hiring a commercial janitorial company is to keep costs down, they just won’t offer you the “option”.

Evergreen Building Maintenance includes “green cleaning” as a standard part of their service.  We realize it is better for the health of your employees and clients, so unless you specify otherwise, “eco-friendly” cleaning is the service we will provide while still keeping your costs low.

  1. Sometimes a janitorial company can cut costs by hiring low-cost, temporary workers. This is a bad strategy if you want consistently high cleaning standards.

Commercial cleaning is not as easy as it looks.  We have found that properly trained personnel get better and better at cleaning the longer they are with us.

In order to keep employees so they stick around long enough to provide superior results, we provide a respectable wage, benefits, good quality equipment suitable for the job, and opportunities to move up in the company.

When you see the same people coming to clean your building day after day or week after week you get to know them, and they get to know you and the “special” needs of your office.  They learn the “secret” spots where germs hang out and when you need extra cleaning from time to time.

Long-term, consistent employees are a big reason why we are able to provide a high standard of cleaning without fail.

  1. What happens if you get new equipment, new circumstances, or have a big promotion coming up? Will your commercial cleaning company be able to respond to the changed situation?  On-time?  Effectively?

Evergreen Building Maintenance has lots of people with a variety of skills and experience so we can respond quickly to any situation.

  1. Is The Management Of The Company Easily Accessible?

If you have a special situation coming up, just give the cleaning team manager a call or even just call up the president of the company.  The management of the company is always happy to hear from clients.  In fact, we look forward to it.  Our management does an “official” review of the cleaning team’s performance every three months.

While every company wants to keep its costs down, the lowest-priced commercial cleaning and janitorial companies are often not the way to go.

Take time to review the reputation of the company you are going to hire…get several references and call those references to see what their experience has been.

Make sure the cleaning company you hire uses “green”, “eco-friendly” cleaning materials and cleaning equipment.  There is no sense in having your employees or clients getting sick from harsh chemicals.

Evergreen Building Maintenance provides a high standard of cleaning without you having to compromise on price.

Give us a call today!  Call 1-888-559-6870 or 250-999-2796.

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How To Help Your Building Janitorial Company Give You Pricing In A Format So You Can Compare Quotes

Have you ever had a stack of building janitorial company pricing quotes for one facility that look like they are each for completely different buildings?

How do you compare commercial cleaning companies if the wording and descriptions in their quotes don’t seem to have anything in common?

This is a real problem for facility managers when trying to get the best value for their dollar.

Do you go for the lowest price not understanding that it may not cover even the essential cleaning services you need?

Maybe you pick a premium-priced quote thinking you will get a more professional cleaning company… and later you find out that the company doesn’t even have experienced cleaning staff?

This is a common problem when the management doesn’t take care of its employees so there is a lot of employee turnover.  They can’t keep good employees, so their costs go up because they have to compensate for the mistakes of beginners.

Commercial Janitorial Company Pricing Factors

  • Labor costs
  • Insurance
  • Taxes
  • Employee benefits package
  • Direct costs like cleaning supplies, toilet paper
  • Equipment costs
  • Training costs for employees
  • Management fee
  • Profit

Janitorial Quotes – Factors You Need To Consider 

One of the best things you can do to make the job of comparing quotes easier is to be clear in your own mind what kind of services you are looking for.  Here are some idea starters:

  • What type of building is it?
  • What kind of business you operate?
  • What are your building’s traffic and use patterns?
  • Where is your facility located?
  • What are the labor costs in your area?
  • What scope of cleaning do you need?
  • Do you have any special requirements?
  • Do you need landscaping services?
  • Do you need parking lot maintenance?
  • Do you need general building maintenance from time to time?
  • Do you need a cleaning service that can be available during the day time?
  • Do you have special projects or interim needs?
  • What frequency of cleaning do you want?

Provide Your Janitorial Service With Solid Information So They Can Give You A Solid Quote 

  • Tell them the total square footage of your building
  • Break the square footage of each flooring type (carpet, hardwood, cement, marble, etc.)
  • How many people typically use your building during the day?
  • How many people use the building in the evenings?
  • Are people using the building on weekends?
  • Are there regular “special events” that need to be built into the quote?
  • How many washrooms are there?
  • How big are the washrooms?
  • What did your previous cleaning service miss or failed to do?

This type of information will help commercial janitorial services estimate how much cleaning supplies they will need.  They can establish budgets for trashcan liners, toilet paper, paper towels and hand soap.  If you have different flooring types, they can budget for time, materials and employees with specific expertise.

Remember to prioritize your “wants” and “must-have’s”.  Some companies may be able to give you a price break on services of more value to you.  In other cases it might be too expensive to include some services on a regular basis, but becomes affordable on less frequent basis.  For example, you may get your hardwood floors waxed every quarter instead of once a month.

Call now for a free, confidential commercial cleaning and building maintenance quote from a commercial janitorial company that provides transparent pricing:   1-888-559-6870 or 250-999-2796

Kelowna Janitorial Services – We’ll Give You An Easy To Understand Pricing Format So You Can Easily Compare Quotes!

Professional Department Store Cleaning

Professional department store cleaning can make a real difference to your business.
When a customer walks into a department store to look for a specific item or just browse, they are inevitably affected by the environment within the store. If your store is neat, tidy and well organized, this will have a positive influence on the customer and their buying ability. However, if your store is the opposite – dirty, cluttered and unorganized, this is considered a ‘retail turn off’ in marketing circles.

What turns off customers the most?

A recent Harris Poll surveyed U.S customers citing that their biggest turn offs were the following:

  • 78% of people said “general bad odour”
  • 66% said dirty restrooms
  • 60% entryway cleanliness (overflowing trash cans, unkempt and filthy)
  • 56% dressing room conditions (lighting issues, dirty floors and mirrors, and broken locks)

In addition to this data, the study found that those who are 65 and older are least likely to return to a store that does not support people with mobility issues.

Why Professional Retail Cleaning is Important

Department stores can range from two or more floors of sectioned off areas that include fitting rooms, washrooms, cash registers, counters and storage rooms. They are designed for a customer to spend time in, sometimes include additional restaurants or cafes and see many people in a day. It’s for these reasons that cleaning initiatives are a crucial aspect of keeping things running smoothly.

A professional department store cleaning service will make a detailed plan of action on what to clean, at what frequency it needs cleaning – as some areas need more attention than others – and will solidify a cleaning method for your business. Once this is established, things will get done like clockwork and become a natural part of a successful store protocol.

First impressions are very important in the retail world and are a huge part of the customer’s loyalty to your store.  Effective retail cleaning is one of a few ways you can show your customers that you care about offering quality products, services and a positive customer experience.

Why Fall Janitorial Cleaning Is As Important As Spring Cleaning

Spring cleaning is the best way to prepare your business for the summer season and get rid of all the dirt and environmental debris that can build up during the winter. However, the cleanup that is required at the end of the summer season is as crucial as spring cleaning but often neglected. Here are just a few of the reasons why fall cleaning is as important as spring cleaning.

Get Rid of Summertime Dirt and Pollutants

Many commercial spaces such as recreation centres, restaurants, bars and shopping centres have outdoor facilities that are only open during the summer. Dirt, dust, pollen and other environmental debris can be tracked indoors from these outdoor spaces. If left uncleaned, this summertime debris can collect and accumulate inside your business during the colder months. Once you’ve closed down any patios, outdoor vendors or sports facilities for the season, it’s important to give your indoor spaces a thorough cleaning for the winter. This includes washing all windows, walls, carpeting and furniture.

Prepare Your Business for Winter

It’s important to make your indoor space as clean and comfortable as possible before winter begins, since you’ll be spending more time inside once the snow start to fall. Not only will a fall cleaning make your business a more pleasant space to work, it will also help to attract more customers. If your business uses summer accessories such as patio furniture or sports equipment, you’ll need to find practical storage solutions to house those items during winter. A fall cleanup can help prepare your business for a productive and successful winter.

Fall cleaning is important for any commercial space but it can often be difficult to find the time for such a detailed project. That’s why Evergreen Building Maintenance offers the most comprehensive commercial cleaning services in Western Canada. Our friendly and professional staff has the experience and tools necessary to give your business the kind of deep clean that it needs before winter. Contact us at Evergreen Building Maintenance for more information about our commercial cleaning services and green clean initiatives.

The Importance of Tile and Grout Cleaning

Grout is the cement that fills the gaps between your ceramic tiles. It is quite often found in kitchens, bathrooms and hallways of commercial properties. Grout is an important part of flooring as not only does it keep tiles in place, it also seals the flooring to avoid leakage. It is also notoriously difficulty to clean, yet having clean grout and tiles is crucial in maintaining a welcoming and healthy environment in all commercial spaces.

With that being said, here are some reasons why it is important to hire a professional commercial cleaning service to take care of your grout and tiles.

Grout is Porous and Very Difficult to Clean

Grout readily accumulates dirt, is easily stained, and can hold moisture. This means when grout gets dirty, it stays dirty no matter how many times you mop and clean your tiles. In fact, often enough, if the grout is not cleaned specifically, the residue that builds up will just redistribute itself all over your flooring.

Professional cleaning tools and solutions are used to break through these sticky and stubborn residues. If you use regular cleaning products on grout, you’ll just be adding to the cycle of residue build up and attract even more grime.

It Takes Time

Remember, grout fills all the individual cracks between each tile. Manually cleaning them would be a tedious and time consuming endeavor that could also be pretty hard on your back.

It is definitely worth investing into a service that uses industrial grade steamers and cleaners. For many businesses that take the cleanliness of their facilities seriously, that is the only way to go when it comes to professionally clean tiles and grout.

You’ll Pick Up Tips

When it comes to your grout and tile, aftercare is just as important as having a professional service come in to take care of cleaning in the first place. The commercial cleaning experts at Evergreen Building Maintenance can give you advice and let you in on the best measures to keep your floors looking pristine for your clientele between cleanings.

Professional tile and grout cleaning on a regular basis not only makes your business look great, it could save the need to retile the premises in the future. In the long run, it can prove to be a cost-effective measure that will keep your property looking its best at all times.

Have any questions? Visit our website to learn more about our services.