Practical advice on cleaning, floors, paint and unit turns for people who run commercial buildings in the Quad Cities.
Why the entry turns white by January, and a winter plan that keeps salt from wrecking your floor finish and carpet.
Read the article →Phasing, after-hours scheduling, odor, and a daily reset so customers and staff barely notice the painters were there.
Read the article →Who actually cleans, what's in writing, who you call when it slips. The answers tell you more than the proposal does.
Read the article →A printable paint-and-clean checklist in the order that saves the most time between tenants.
Read the article →The exterior painting window in the Quad Cities is shorter than most owners think. Here is how to plan it so your building gets done on time.
Read the article →Most floors don't need a full strip as often as people think, if the in-between maintenance happens. Here is how the schedule actually works.
Read the article →Salt, grime and winter leave their mark on every entry in the Quad Cities. Here is when a wash does the most good, and what to wash first.
Read the article →No single item is urgent, so they sit. Together they make a building look neglected. Here is the list worth walking every month.
Read the article →Most people put up with a bad cleaner because switching sounds like a hassle. It takes about two weeks of planning and one good walkthrough.
Read the article →Two painting bids can look alike and be completely different jobs. The scope is where the difference hides. Here is what it should spell out.
Read the article →Your floors get mopped every night and still look dull. That is because cleaning and floor care are two different jobs.
Read the article →Nightly, a few nights a week, or weekly? The right answer depends on the room, not just the building. Here is how to set it.
Read the article →Sunday is the busy day, but the building is used all week. Here is a simple schedule that keeps it ready without wearing out your volunteers.
Read the article →Nightly, weekly and periodic tasks for a practice, plus the one conversation that keeps cleaning and clinical work from overlapping.
Read the article →A lot of feet, a lot of sweat and floors that each need their own method. Here is a schedule that keeps members happy and floors lasting.
Read the article →Every customer and every car brings salt onto the showroom floor. Here is how to keep the shine from November to April.
Read the article →Little hands touch everything. Here is a nightly, weekly and periodic schedule, and how to split it with the staff who clean during the day.
Read the article →Tell us about your building and what's bothering you about it. We'll point you to the right services, and it comes straight to us.