We suggest taking a long hard look at your office and immediate working area: do you have to hand the things you use every day or is your desk covered in items you hardly ever use?  If you find you seem to have mounds of paper on your desk it’s time to think about improving your filing system.  All you really need on your desk is a computer, phone, pens and anything you’re working on at the time.  This makes it much easier to keep your desk looking clean.

Next it’s time to take a look at the office as a whole.  If you can see un-filed papers, over-flowing bins, dirty coffee cups and dead plants it’s definitely time to get to work on tidying up!  If you get rid of as much mess and clutter as possible your office will immediately start to feel cleaner.  Having a really good sort out should also help to make you feel more organised and a little less stressed in the process! One of our top tips is to have a quick tidy up at the end of each day!

Once you’ve de-cluttered you should find that it’s much easier to tackle any cleaning that needs to be done.  This is a great opportunity to move out the furniture and vacuum behind and clean any awkward areas that are normally too tricky to reach.

Cleaning window blinds can be one of the trickiest office cleaning jobs.   Try not to let blinds get too dirty as they really are a pain to clean if dirt and grime is allowed to build up.  Keeping on top of keeping blinds clean should be a regular job as they do become dirty surprisingly quickly.

We find the best way to give blinds a quick clean is to pull them down (or across – depending on the type of blinds you have) as far as they will go and then methodically sweep across the blind with an anti-static dusting cloth, working from the top to the bottom.
If you find that your blinds have become very dusty, we suggest putting an old cotton sock over your hand and using this like a glove to clean each blind slat individually.  You could even try spraying the sock with an anti-static cleaning spray; there are some great ones available that have been specifically designed for the job.  Simple!

Many people are put off the idea of spring cleaning as it sounds too much like a scrub-athon! However there are a few simple things you can do though to make your home or office look and feel clean and fresh.

Start by opening the windows: although it might be chilly outside, flinging the windows wide open for a little while each day can make a room smell better. Move large pieces of furniture and dust behind them – you don’t have to move everything in one go – just one item a day (or once a week if that sounds too much!), dust behind with either a duster or the vacuum cleaner.

Nowadays there’s no need to spend hours meticulously dusting every single small item as there are some great dusters on the market which have been designed to ingeniously attract dust, saving you lots of work in the process. Many vacuum cleaners have dusting attachments – use this and you’ll save yourself hours. Don’t forget that using your vacuum cleaner is a quick way to clean curtains and blinds; use the dusting attachment carefully and your window fittings will soon look as good as new!

Remember that the insides of windows can get very mucky over the winter. We think one of the easiest ways to clean windows is to wipe the glass with a soapy solution and then remove excess water with a squeegee, wiping the blade after each wipe with a mircofibre cloth.

Mould can quickly build up on surfaces during cold weather. Now’s a good time to check around for any mouldy patches – behind heavy furniture is often a problem area – and clean off any mould using a specialist mould removing cleaner. Remember to test on fabric or paintwork on an inconspicuous area first. Plenty of ventilation is a good way to keep on top of mould so get those windows open!

Finally why not think about arranging to have your carpets professionally cleaned? A dirty carpet can make a whole room feel grimy so having them really thoroughly cleaned at least once a year is a sensible plan to keep them look at their best.

Further announcements will be will be posted on many more pending office cleaning contracts that are due for renewals before February 2012.

One of the many comments that has recently been mentioned on many occasions is that Cleanserv staff are continually been praised for there reliability and consistency of cleaning services provided and this is one of the main reasons clients are renewing contracts year after year even in a tough climate as we are all experiencing currently clients are getting consistent value provided by Cleanserv Ltd backed by our 100% guarantees and monitoring systems both parties are extremely happy.

Happy  Office cleaning Leeds!!

In a move to stimulate West Yorkshire businesses to try
a different cleaning service, Cleanserv Ltd has launched a one-month
contract-free trial period, so companies can trial this professional Leeds-based cleaning company without the need to sign a contract.

The unprecedented move by Cleanserv Ltd means companies looking at the efficiency and cost of their existing contract cleaning service can make a very real comparison between
companies and, quite literally, see the difference in their working
environments.

Cleanserv Ltd specialises in office cleaning throughout
West Yorkshire. Operating 7 days a week and 364 days a year, the company will clean office premises at a time to suit your needs. If the office runs 24 hours a
day, the Cleanserv team will work with the client to agree a time.

Dust, dirt, stains and scum are the enemy and Cleanserv Ltd is the company with everything needed to fight back and make sure your Leeds & Bradford offices are the cleanest they can be to welcome visitors and create a
positively healthy atmosphere for staff to work in.

Using the latest technologies available, and with 100% Guarantees office cleaning will be quick, efficient and cost effective. Working with all types of businesses in both the public and private sectors, Cleanserv has developed a reputation for excellence in delivering a high quality service safely and professionally.

With office health and safety becoming continually more important and also involving the workplace, it’s reassuring to hear Cleanserv Ltd is an RBS Mentor Health & Safety and Employment Law registered contract cleaning company and a full Safe Contractor Approved firm, so all the assurances and
insurances needed are in place, staff and office visitors wont be in any risk
and above all, cleaning is carried out to the highest standards.

Chris Pick from Pickfisk Ltd in Leeds has been using Cleanserv Ltd for their contract cleaning for Three years and commented: “We have recently elected to renew our contract with Cleanserv Ltd for three reasons”. First, we have developed a good relationship with the cleaners who are reliable and efficient. We are open six days a week, and needed a company that could cope with those demands. Second,
we’ve found their prices to be very competitive. Finally, as our company has
grown, they have been able to meet our evolving needs.

Liz Brearley Contracts Manager RDF Building
Services Ltd Sean,Please can you pass my regards on to the cleaning teams for
both of the above recent projects.Both cleans were done in difficult circumstances (3 Jolly’s – no hot water & Royal Oak thick with grease) and are of a very good
standard.I look forward to working with you on future projects and
maintaining this high standard.Kind Regards Liz Brearley

By launching this contract-free trial period, Cleanserv Ltd aims to take office cleaning in Leeds & West Yorkshire to the next level of service for those who don’t already know the Cleanserv Ltd way.

For more information about Cleanserv Ltd please visit www.cleanserv.co.uk or telephone: 0113 804 2968/01274 410535.

Notes for editors:

The Cleanserv Ltd one-month trial-free period runs until March 2012 and any company
interested in trialing Cleanserv Ltd for their Leeds/Bradford-based premises can
contact the company for a quote by emailing sales@cleanserv.co.uk.

About Cleanserv Ltd:

Cleanserv Ltd was initially set up 11 years ago as a small professional
cleaning service in central Bradford and quickly won the contract for several local companies. As the company’s reputation grew, Cleanserv Ltd expanded into Leeds and all the West Yorkshire area regions & other areas of contract cleaning, including offices, leisure centres, restaurants, pubs, schools,
colleges,universities,public sector and private sector work,construction companies, care homes and professional carpet extraction cleaning.

Today the company strives to offer the very best professional cleaning service possible for a full range of Leeds & West Yorkshire businesses and counts a portfolio of over 150 businesses and premises. Each
cleaning team Area Supervisor has accounts to look after, ensuring
excellent rapport and customer relationships between cleaners, supervisors and
client alike.

In my next blog we will be concentrating on our brand new website www.cleanserv.co.uk complete with our 100% guarantees,until then goodbye.

Lemon juice is a domestic life-saver in the never-ending fight for cleanliness, and it’s been popular as a stain remover for centuries. Try using lemon juice to remove rust and stains from plastic, either neat or diluted, and give curry stains on carpet the heave-ho with diluted lemon juice. For common carpet spillages such as beer, Granny recommended simply dabbing the stain with soda water.

Water marks on wooden surfaces, can be removed by rubbing half a brazil nut onto the offending area, first ensuring the surface is completely dry. Alternatively, try applying mayonnaise on a soft cloth or toothpaste on a damp cloth to the water mark.

And if your family are leaving grubby fingerprints on your walls, take heed of Granny’s tried and tested tip to banish the blemishes – simply rub the mark with slightly moist, stale white bread.

Get Your Glasses Sparkling

You can have all the fairy lights and candles you like to create the right festive ambience, but they won’t be enhanced by a tray of dusty and greasy crystal, so give it all a good wash before you crack open the bubbly. You can bung the IKEA glasses straight into the dishwasher without much ado, but remember to wash all the crystal glasses by hand, as they can become dulled by the harsh chemicals in dishwasher detergents.

Polish that Cutlery

It’s important to note that while both stainless steel and silver cutlery can be washed in the dishwasher, they shouldn’t both go in at the same time as the silver stuff will turn black. Silver cutlery should be removed from the dishwasher as soon as the cycle has finished and dried if necessary to prevent salt residue wreaking havoc.

If you’ve got a grease or oil on your carpet – Step one would be to put a couple of layers of kitchen towel over the stain and apply a warm (NOT hot) iron to to draw the grease up into the paper. The next step would be to use a carpet shampoo on the area to get rid of the stain.

For oil or grease stains on fabric, it becomes a little easier: use a pre-wash stain treatment or just rub some liquid laundry detergent into the fabric before popping it in the washing machine at as hot a setting as possible for that fabric.

If you’re unlucky enough to get oil stains on upholstery, we recommend that you cover the stain with talcum powder, let it dry and then vacuum it off. If it still remains, then try putting a bit of methylated spirits on some cotton wool and dabbing at the stain, but you MUST test this on an inconspicuous area first.

Always check manufacturer’s instructions first. Always try a test patch first. If you are unsure as to whether the item you are cleaning is suitable for our instructions, take professional cleaning advice first.

If this method isn’t working, heat the gum instead using a hairdryer, then peel off the melted gum, using a plastic bag over your hand. Increase the heat by rubbing in a deep-heating rub before using the hairdryer.

Once the gum has been lifted, wash the spot with mild detergent and water.

Always check manufacturer’s instructions first. Always try a test patch first. If you are unsure as to whether the item you are cleaning is suitable for our instructions, take professional cleaning advice first.