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Mold is naturally found everywhere but is grows most prolifically in damp areas with high humidity. In part, this mean states like New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware are more vulnerable to having high levels of mold.

Mold needs three things to flourish: moisture, organic material, and darkness. Without moisture, mold won’t form, and without something to grow on and feed off of, mold will not be able to grow and thrive. Commercial buildings are full of areas that provide the perfect conditions.

Read more “Prevent Mold From Growing in Your Business”

It’s easy to get overwhelmed when you think about tackling a tough cleaning job in your commercial office space. It can be difficult to know which cleaner and disinfectant to use when and where.

However, understanding the types of cleaners and disinfectants that are used and in what way is a safety issue.

When products are combined, they will go through various chemical reactions, which can turn your everyday cleaners into harmful and even toxic gases.

Read more “6 Common Cleaning Products You Should Never Mix”

Last week we talked about 3 key elements to focus on to ensure that your office gives a professional first impression; keep it smelling fresh, clear clutter, and cleaning your carpets.

This week we are going to focus on an often forgotten and not-so-obvious area – your office ceiling.

While you may have been focusing on what is right in front of you, like your floors, office clutter, and restrooms, one of the biggest indicators of an unclean office is your ceiling.

Read more “How to Keep Your Ceiling Tiles Clean and Dirt Free”

A lackluster cleaning routine, especially during allergy season, can leave workplaces dusty and wreaking havoc on the health of employees and visitors. Dealing with allergies at work can often be difficult as dust and other allergens can aggravate asthma and cause wheezing, sneezing, and eye irritation. Allergies can impact workplace productivity, increase sick days, and make your employees miserable.

Ensuring that your office environment is as clean possible is an essential part of keeping staff, clients, and other visitors as healthy and comfortable as possible.

Reduce the impact of allergens in your office by following a few simple steps to help keep your employees healthy and happy.

Read more “How to Reduce Allergies in the Workplace”

No matter how clean your office environment is, at some point you may encounter unwanted pests in your workplace. As we move into the summer months, many pests such as rodents, ants, flies, gnats, roaches, wasps become more active.

Offices that have been closed, or housed fewer employees due to the pandemic, have provided a quiet place for these little creatures to live without much deterrence. If insects or rodents are allowed to settle into your space, it can be incredibly difficult to get rid of them. In this post, we go into detail about how to prevent pests from invading your office this summer.

Read more “Uninvited Guests: Stop Pests from Setting Up Shop in Your Office”

Cleaning an office isn’t as simple as it may sound. There are a variety of office setups, including offices with fully closed-off spaces with doors, offices with semi-open cubicles, open offices with large tables, chairs, and benches for seating, and even offices with a combination of those setups.

All office types should not be treated equally when it comes to having an effective cleaning protocol in place. In this post we will discuss what an open office is and some unique elements to consider when creating a comprehensive cleaning protocol. Out of all the types of office setups open offices tend to present the greatest opportunity for the spread of germs and bacteria.

Read more “Special Considerations for Cleaning an Open Office Effectively”

In a world of heightened awareness around cleaning and disinfecting, a person can feel like they need a degree in organic chemistry just to figure out which is the right cleaner to buy. Rest assured, you are not alone. In this post, we are going to talk about anti-microbial cleaners, what they are, how they work, and their benefits.

Read more “Understanding the Science Behind Anti-Microbial Germ Killing Technology”

As we look forward to the re-opening of schools and businesses, it’s important for us to re-examine the model of constant cleaning and disinfecting that most people adopted as the new normal in an effort to protect us from COVID-19.

Over the last year, our understanding of coronavirus and COVID-19 has rapidly evolved. Now as experts learn more about how the coronavirus is spread, the most recent research has raised questions about what the appropriate amount of cleaning is, and if the disinfection protocols we have been using are appropriate to support other COVID-19 prevention measures used in schools.

Read more “How Much Cleaning and Disinfecting is too Much in School Classrooms?”

Commercial Cleaning Corporation is proud to announce our newest service, Antimicrobial Armor, in partnership with PRO-Techs, an industry leader in antimicrobial technology. We are looking forward to providing our clients with this advanced technology that is 99.9% effective and works 24/7 to create a barrier shield preventing the growth of germs and microorganisms.

Antimicrobial Armor, however, is not to be confused with electrostatic disinfection. The two serve different purposes, but ultimately work to achieve the same goal: to keep your facility safe and clean for its occupants.

In this blog post, we will talk about the differences between Antimicrobial Armor and electrostatic disinfection and which service is right for you. Read more “Antimicrobial Armor vs. Electrostatic Disinfection: What’s the Difference?”