How to Determine if a Janitorial Service Quote is RealisticOne of the main lures of janitorial franchises are the extremely low prices they deliver on cleaning bids. While great differences in price should raise an eyebrow, many businesses take the bait of the lower price only to be disappointed by the quality of service later. But before you grab a pen and sign with the lowest bidder, let's do what we like to call Janitorial Math, to see what that low prices really buys in the long run. For our example, let's just say you request a five day a week cleaning service quote for your office. You receive two quotes. The first from We Clean Janitorial, a local family owned janitorial service. The second from Janitorial USA, a large national franchise. Here are the prices each company presents:
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Even though the commercial real estate market is showing glimmers of hope, there are still a very high number of vacant commercial properties in Jacksonville and around the country. This is not only a concern for commercial property managers but for the communities that these vacant properties occupy. Vacant commercial properties tend to attract crime which results in monetary and physical losses to the property owner and a diminished appearance and level of safety in the community. While the ideal solution is to find occupants for all vacant properties, until that happens there are simple steps that can be taken to secure and protect vacant properties. Steps To Secure A Vacant Property1. Install additional locks. Consider changing the basic locks that may be suitable when a property has a tenant to more secure barriers such as deadbolts, padlocks or slide bolts. A lock box can be used to grant access to authorized parties. Consult your local locksmith for suggestions of what types of locks would best protect your property.
2. Maintain the alarm system. Don't cancel the security system when the tenants vacant the property. It is even more important to have a monitored alarm when no one will be entering the property on a regular basis. In the event of an intrusion, the police can be notified and dispatch through the security company. Also, posted warnings that the property is protected by an alarm could act as deterrents for would-be-thieves. Reduce Allergens for a More Comfortable Environment for Allergy SuffersIf the sound track in your office is comprised of sneezing and coughing you know that spring has arrived and with it allergy season. For most adults, seasonal allergies are triggered by pollen and can be further aggravated by other indoor allergens such as dust and mold. While most will seek medications to help relieve their symptoms, there a few simple things that can be done to make office environment a bit more “allergy friendly” and help to reduce the occurrence of allergy symptoms at work. Change Air Filters on Schedule
Make sure that air filters throughout your facility are changed regularly. It is recommended by building maintenance professionals to change filters at least once every three months. Doing so will drastically improve the internal air quality which in turn will help those with allergies or asthma. Changing air filters on schedule reduces the amount of dust that will be in the air, which reduces the amount of dust that can accumulate on surfaces. |
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