Janitors never get enough credit. To most people they are just the guy you call when someone makes a mess. But imagine if there were no Janitors? Schools would be gross no-one would go to them. Its not like we can ask teachers to clean throw up off the floor in the hallway. They already have enough to do!

What does it mean to hire a professionally certified Janitor? Well it means that they know how to deal with messes! It means they are aware of bloodborne pathogens and hazardous chemicals. It means they wont make a grave mistake and turn a simple mess into a real ordeal. By spreading viruses or disease carrying fluid to other areas. 

Simply put they are someone we can trust to clean, sanitize and maintain our facilities. Find a janitor to help clean your facility below and take peace of mind in knowing that they have been trained to do the job right! 

https://www.ijcsa.org/Janitorial-Service-Directory-Find-A-Janitorial-Service-JanitorialServices

• The Importance of Properly Cleaning Healthcare Facilities

  Proper cleaning is important across the board, but especially in healthcare facilities.  This is due to the nature of healthcare facilities.  First of all, the chances of someone being sick and/or contagious are much higher in a healthcare setting compared to say commercial office settings or retail spaces.  If people are sick, it is perfectly acceptable and expected for them to seek care.  Sick people are not expected in this same way to venture out to go shopping at the store or head into work.  Many work places discourage and will even send workers home if they suspect someone is sick, whereas healthcare settings welcome these people in with open arms.

  The next element that compounds this already exaggerated element of risk is the nature of the care that occurs when people are in healthcare facilities.  It is common for many people to interact with each patient.  One person at reception, then another person to perform intake procedures (weight/blood pressure), separate nurses that perform separate functions for patients, each going in and out of patients rooms to give the care they are assigned to do.  This coordinated orchestration does help give state-of-the-art care to patients, but also can lead to a much greater chance of contagious particles being spread throughout the facility.  This goes for both patients and healthcare workers. 

  With these exaggerated risks, properly cleaning healthcare facilities is of the utmost importance.  Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) are a very real concern and one of the best ways to combat HAIs is with proper cleaning practices.  These include but are not limited to:

• 1)   Standard Precautions
• a.     For more information check out https://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/basics/standard-precautions.html
• 2)   Proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) practices
• a.     For more information check out https://www.osha.gov/personal-protective-equipment
• 3)   Contact Precautions
• a.     For a simple yet effective sign that can be placed on doors within healthcare facilities, please check out https://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/pdf/contact-precautions-sign-P.pdf

If you are looking for a cleaning company that has undergone extensive training on the best practices for cleaning healthcare facilities, a great resource is the IJCSA Janitorial Service Directory.  It can be found at https://www.ijcsa.org/Janitorial-Service-Directory-Find-A-Janitorial-Service-JanitorialServices

From the nightly janitor to the national operations manager of any janitorial company, understanding bloodborne pathogens is important.  It can literally make the difference between life and death.  This is because the infections and diseases that can come into play can be fatal.  Having a plan to prevent exposures in the first place, as well as respond accordingly when exposures do occur is a must. 

A good start to preventing exposures in the first place is to practice Universal Precautions.  This basically means treating any material that could be infectious as if it is contaminated with infectious materials.  Keeping this in mind when encountering possibly infectious materials and wearing the proper PPE are good steps to preventing exposure.

On the other hand, when an exposure does occur, it is important to have the right systems in place to respond in the best way possible to mitigate the risks that come with exposure.  When someone has been exposed, knowing to promptly contact their supervisor, physician, and pay attention to their health will help treat an infection if one occurs.  Thus, it is not just the employees who are doing the actual cleaning who need to know about bloodborne pathogens, but the cleaning company staff as well. 

Great Customer Service is integral in every industry, but for those who are employed in a service position know this secret; A service industry can not exist without our clients / customers. As Cleaning Technicians, it is of the upmost importance for us to place our customers at the forefront of our business’. We must strive to make sure that our customers feel comfortable and understood by us. Not one client has the same needs in their home or business; therefore no one can clean exactly the same, but every customer service experience should be the same. Exceptional customer service begins with the technicians of the company. They must have a warm and friendly approach to all clients.

It is important that they smile, make eye contact, and ensure that the needs and priorities of the client are heard and understood. Every client should be made to feel at ease with the service provided; and the technicians in turn must be cheerful, friendly, and knowledgeable in both cleaning techniques as well as company policies. The next key in exceptional customer service within a cleaning company is following up with a clients.

As Cleaning Company Owners we care about the quality of the work our technicians perform. This also means that we must get feedback from our clients. Doing this ensures that any problems that arise are handled promptly, and that the customer feels valued. When our customers feel valued and cared for, we as a company can develop and grow.

    Everyday cleaning chemicals can be very dangerous and even fatal in some instances depending on the situation. Most people don't think about the difference between toxic chemicals and natural cleaning products. Needless for some they're all the same.

    However, everyday cleaning chemicals has a variety of harmful effects to the human body and everything around us. Just because you don't see it or smell it doesn't mean its not there. Green cleaning products is all natural and will not harm anyone or anything. 

    Products that we often see such as aluminum and ammonia can be very dangerous and harmful to our well being. A product like ammonia can cause respiratory problems and permanent damage depending on the situation. Nevertheless, green cleaning products derive from all natural resources and is EPA approved and safe. 

     Green cleaning is pure cleaning and gives longevity as well. Green cleaning doesn't effect your allergies or cause health problems. This can only benefit your health and the well being of others. 

    To learn more about cleaning safe go to the "IJCSA Green Cleaning Service Directory" for more information. Every company should promote green cleaning. The safest way to clean is to do green cleaning!

    I'm a believer in doing everything naturally. I try my very best to apply that to my everyday life. Knowing that I'm able to use all natural resources for my cleaning service gives me a peace of mine when I'm talking to my clients as well. 

     I believe my clients appreciate the fact that I care enough to give them the best quality of service for their well being. Being green cleaning certified earns my clients trust and to me that's the best customer service I can ever offer. This is going to benefit my business no matter where I go.

    My clients will never have to worry about any hazardous situations or chemicals of any kind. They can be confident knowing that there business or home is naturally COVID protected. Also, their health is protected as well. 

    Together we can save the world one day at a time utilizing green cleaning service products for our protective needs. To learn more about the green cleaning services you can go the IJCSA Green Cleaning Service Directory for more information. I will always promote green cleaning service products for my business needs. 

    A green cleaning service is an all natural approach for everyone's well being and environment. There are no toxic chemicals, deadly fumes or flammables! This approach is to put everyone's mines at ease knowing that they are COVID protected naturally and there's nothing better than that.

    The products are EPA approved and safe for all humans, animals and even plants. There are no hazards, danger or threat when it comes getting a green cleaning service! Also, the products have a very nice aroma to them. 

     You can never go wrong with ALL NATURAL. So, what are you waiting for? For more information please go to the "Green Cleaning Service Directory" to get the information you need to protect yourself and everyone around you. 

    All natural cleaning is the best way to clean anything anywhere. I believe anyone who's concerned about their health and others well being would agree to that statement as well. We all know that toxic chemicals can be very hazardous and dangerous to the human body. 

    Nevertheless, as the old saying goes "it's better safe than sorry" regardless of what it looks like. Green products derive from all natural ingredients and is free from toxic and bad chemicals. I call green cleaning the alkaline way of doing things in your environment and community. 

Customer Service is the root to success when it comes to growing and maintaining your client base. Here at IJCSA we pride ourselves on customer service and always strive to ensure customer satisfaction. We know that you can choose to business with anyone else and we thank you for choosing us. Our customers are the driving contributing factor to our growth.

 Customer service is the art of learning to handle your clients and customers effectively. We want to make sure you walk away ready to tell a friend about the great service that you received. Even better we are located all throughout the country if you’re looking for a great janitorial service in your area you can always use our directory https://www.ijcsa.org/Find-A-Cleaning-Service-Janitorial-Service to find someone in your area. In the Janitorial field it is extremely important to practice and exercise excellent customer service. It’s safe to say you don’t have to look any further to find the pleasant cleaning experience that you desire.

SAFETY FIRST should be the operational theme of any cleaning company charged with the janitorial duties for any given facility. Safety of the janitorial employees, the facility employees, and any clients, visitors, vendors, etc., who may enter the facility.

The understanding and handling of all solutions and chemicals used in the performance of a janitors' duties is an utmost prerequisite in workplace safety. Employees must become familiar with Safety Data Sheets, the information found thereon, and cautionary statements attributed to each product. Making SDS information readily available and providing training can ensure that employees comply with these regulations. 

The handling of the possibly dangerous chemicals and substances found in the workplace is crucial and must be taken seriously by facility management, janitorial company management, and janitorial employees.