The past two years have seen significant changes for our business, not least the retirement of Jon from his office management role. Jon has worked for our family business for 25 years. During this time he has had only one day’s sickness and has exemplified what it is to be a loyal employee. We wish […]
Read moreSally and Darren Sally and Darren are relatively new to our company. They look after a few sites for us in and around Bromsgrove. They are both totally reliable and clean to an excellent standard – our clients are all very happy with their work. In addition to their regular jobs, Sally and Darren have […]
Read moreOur Cleaners of the Quarter this season are being recognised for their outstanding reliability and teamwork. Tania Tania has worked for us since 2016. She has been part of a team at one regular job. However, she has mainly been responsible for carrying out cover work for us. Over the years she has helped at […]
Read moreThe bins are empty each morning, and the carpets have been vacuumed. The office kitchenette has been tidied and the foyer is clean for visitors. So, why booking an annual deep clean? Everything looks fine, so why bother? A deep clean isn’t just needed when there has been an ineffective regular clean, or at the […]
Read moreUpdated for 2022 Last May, we published an article explaining our thoughts about where the cleaning industry was heading post-pandemic. Twelve months on, we return to this subject, assessing whether our predictions were correct. What has been the impact of the pandemic on the cleaning industry? Has the rise in hybrid working led to the […]
Read moreI have been around the cleaning industry since the mid 80’s as a young man. Back then, (when employment and health and safety laws were a little too relaxed!) I used to join my mum in her daily office cleaning jobs. The legislation may have changed, mostly for the better. Having teenagers on commercial sites […]
Read moreTracy and Nicole are a mother and daughter team who are relatively new to the Cleaning Technique family. In the short time we have known them we have been thrilled at the quality and consistency of their work. Each night, they carry out several hours of cleaning at a large cold storage and distribution facility […]
Read moreIs this a good return on investment? That’s the question that every savvy business owner should ask themselves whenever they pay for a service for their company. Money is tight, and often we want to cut our expenditure on things that do not directly increase revenue. Often, something such as having the office sofa upholstery […]
Read moreRunning a business well is not just about understanding one’s industry or technical skills in the service you are providing. When you are in the driving seat, running a successful business is about soft skills and client relationships. The importance of soft skills in all aspects of the work environment cannot be understated. Forbes, a […]
Read moreWhat on earth can your company’s marketing have to do with your cleaning operative I hear you ask? One involves tangible visuals, such as websites, logos, and taglines. The other is an industry that is often overlooked; your cleaning operative often works when the office is empty and is only thought about when cleaning is […]
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