MTO Janitorial shares about effective school cleaning in Prescott

The health of our children is important, and it's important that children who spend many hours away from home in Prescott's schools are in a facility that is thoroughly and safely cleaned. MTO Janitorial offers some interesting facts about the need for a clean school environment for children.

Overall, schools that are kept clean and well maintained are, of course, healthier. The results of unsanitary conditions and neglected facilities are rodents and insects as well as allergens and irritants that abound because of dust and dirt. These unsanitary conditions can negatively impact students' health and performance in school.

Health Impact:

• Poor cleaning practices that result in indoor allergens and air pollutants contribute to an increase in respiratory and asthma-related symptoms among children. According to the CDC, asthma is among the leading causes of absenteeism and more than 10 million days of absenteeism are recorded annually.

• Regularly scheduled and properly cleaned buildings can minimize allergens and irritants, prevent pest problems, and create safer learning environments for children and working environments for staff.

• Selecting safe cleaning products and enacting thorough cleaning practices are both critical for maintaining a facility's healthy environment and for protecting everyone's health. Some cleaning compounds are known to cause health problems and in some cases may trigger asthma attacks.

• By using green cleaning products and similarly safe cleaning practices, schools can help to avoid exposing children and staff to the hazards of unsafe products while improving indoor air quality. And routine maintenance is just as important as routine cleaning, with non-toxic products, to ensure a healthy environment and even increasing the lifespan of facilities.

• A routine maintenance and cleaning program as well as routine inspections should identify any problems before they adversely impact the school environment and health. Routine inspection protocols should include the entire building's infrastructure meaning the foundation, interior and exterior, doors and windows, as well as flooring and roofing.

Green cleaning means using practices and products that pose less danger to the environment and human health. Green cleaning products are known to have one or more of these traits:

• Biodegradable
• No known carcinogens
• Neutral pH levels
• Low or no VOC (volatile organic compound) emissions

To keep your Prescott school facility or other commercial building clean and safe, or if you would like to learn more about green cleaning practices, contact MTO Janitorial today at 928-772-0004 or visit us at http://www.mtojanitorial.com.

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MTO Janitorial asks: Is your Prescott gym ready for New Year's Resolution-makers?

A clean gym helps to ensure happy customers. And New Year’s generally brings in many new customers. Is your Prescott gym ready for the New Year's Resolution-makers? There are a few simple cleaning fixes that MTO Janitorial believes will be helpful.

To keep those gym customers coming back, make sure you address:

• Dirty equipment. Gyms should keep full paper towel dispensers and sanitizing wipes around for customers to clean equipment after their workout on each piece. This is a start, but it’s also essential for the gym staff to regularly clean and sanitize equipment throughout the day.

• Locker rooms and restrooms. Every business must deal with continuous restroom cleaning. Locker rooms have showers, which is another issue that gym staff must attend to. Always make sure that drains are clean, sanitized and free of hair.

• Unpleasant odors. Odors should not be just masked with air freshener. Find the source of the odor and clean it. This includes the toilets and gym equipment. Also, make sure that floors and walls are clean

• Spills and stains. It’s essential to regularly vacuum your fitness facility. Use stain removal products whenever you find visible stains and soils on your equipment.

• Dusty surfaces. Dust is a problem in itself and will quickly accumulate in any space. Dust from the top down, starting with ceiling fans and making your way down to lockers, counters, surfaces and other tall equipment.

MTO Janitorial can help you get your gym ready for the New Year and your new customers. To schedule professional cleaning and sanitizing for your Prescott gym or other business, contact the cleaning experts at MTO Janitorial at 928-772-0004. To learn more about all the services we provide, visit http://www.mtojanitorial.com.

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MTO Janitorial shares the benefits of professional window washing for your Prescott business

Regardless of what kind of business you're in, you know a clean workplace is vital to health, productivity and success. MTO Janitorial offers five important ways commercial window cleaning can benefit your Prescott business.

1. Safety
Professional window cleaning companies properly train and equip their staff to clean your windows safely. It is risky to allow your staff to attempt to clean windows that are not ground level, that might require a ladder to fully reach, or that might be made from older, delicate glass. Commercial window cleaners take the steps necessary to prevent accidents.

2. Health
You need a clean working environment to preserve your employees’ health. Your staff will feel better in a clean office or store or warehouse and be more productive as a result. If you have staffers that have allergies or, worse, asthma they will be especially affected by dust and debris that circulates in the air.

3. Productivity
Unless you own a cleaning company, don't expect your staff to clean your business's windows as quickly or thoroughly as a professional cleaning service. If not done right, window cleaning is a time-consuming, messy task. Keep your employees focused on what you need to successfully run your business and leave the window cleaning to the experts.

4. Building maintenance
If you’re leasing, it's important to ensure that the windows are always up to par with your lease's requirements. A commercial cleaner will more likely notice any signs of deterioration or disrepair before you do and be able quickly alert you so you can complete repairs before the issue worsens.

5. Curb appeal
A dingy, dull office can suggest poor practices on your part, while a bright, clean office implies a detailed-oriented, serious-about-profit business. A commercial window cleaner will guarantee your windows are spot and streak-free to make sure your business always make a great first impression on your customers, prospective clients, new associates or even investors.

MTO Janitorial wants you to be aware of the benefits of professional window cleaning for your Prescott commercial facility. To schedule professional window cleaning for your Prescott business, contact the window cleaning experts at MTO Janitorial at 928-772-0004. To learn more about all the services we provide, visit http://www.mtojanitorial.com.

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MTO Janitorial talks about the importance of disinfecting your Prescott medical office

In an examination room, a person touches a surface, leaving bacteria or viruses behind. Later, another person touches that surface, acquiring the germs. MTO Janitorial talks about the importance of disinfecting your Prescott medical office.

Surface disinfection plays a key role in medical office cleaning services. Here are some important keys to surface disinfection in medical office cleaning:

Regulatory compliance.
Your medical office cleaning plan must be in line with all CDC, AORN, Joint Commission, and OSHA standards. Those who clean your medical office need to be familiar with these standards. If you have cleaners on-staff, make sure they are properly trained in these areas. If you’re hiring cleaners, make sure they demonstrate that they are knowledgeable of all applicable regulations.

Medical-grade disinfectants. 
Genuine medical-grade disinfectants need to meet exacting standards for sterilization. Effective disinfection agents will sterilize on contact, and eliminate upwards of 99.99% of microorganisms.

Measured cleaning practices.
Studies have found that checklist-based cleaning systems lead to more thorough and more effective disinfection practices. These systems can be further enhanced by regular inspections of cleanings. Inspections will hold cleaners accountable and ensure corrective action is taken if shortcomings are ever identified.

Disinfection materials and equipment.
Effective surface sterilization depends not only on the disinfectant used but also on the materials and equipment used in medical office cleaning and disinfection. Using the right equipment will ensure that disinfectants reach even the toughest-to-clean areas.

As we enter the winter season, MTO Janitorial hopes this reminder about the importance of disinfecting your Prescott medical office is helpful to you. MTO Janitorial will clean and sanitize your medical office with complete regulatory compliance and safety. MTO Janitorial is the perfect solution for your Prescott business of any kind, whether for commercial floor cleaning, general maintenance, or thorough sanitizing. Please call us today for a free estimate at 928-772-0004 or visit us at http://www.mtojanitorial.com.

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