MTO Janitorial discusses carpet cleaning methods for your Prescott business

Have you ever had carpet cleaned only to discover - to your shock - that the color of the carpet is actually beige, not brown? Don’t let the carpets at your business get this way. Maintain them often to keep your employees healthy, have a clean work space, and extend the life of your carpeting. MTO Janitorial shares some carpet cleaning methods to consider for your Prescott business.

Wet cleaning
You may be more familiar with the term “steam cleaning,” where the carpet is pre-conditioned with a cleaning agent that makes soils and oily substances liquefy. Then, water is heated near its boiling point, pressurized, and injected into the carpet fibers. In 10 to 15 minutes, the combination of water and cleaning agent is vacuumed up. This method helps loosen tough stains that go deep into the carpet.

Cleaning with an absorbent pad
If just routine maintenance and an inexpensive service is what you’re looking for, then this type of cleaning may be for you. Essentially, a towel-like absorbent pad is used with a rotary floor machine, spinning the pad on the carpet to apply a chemical solution into the carpet. Afterwards a pad is used to pick up the soil in the carpet. While it is a simple procedure, keep in mind it does push dirt and chemicals into the bottom of the carpet fibers.

Dry cleaning with an absorbent compound
Dry cleaning is really a simple process. Special cleaning agents are mixed and spread over the carpet, and massaged into the carpet with a machine with counter-rotating brushes. Just like wet cleaning, this mixture needs to be left on the carpet for 10 to 15 minutes, then vacuumed. Unfortunately, like the absorbent pad process, a lot of the soil may build up in the bottom of the carpet.

Dry foam or rotary shampoo
Another very simple method. The foam is called “dry” because it’s actually 90% air and only 10% liquid. It works in a similar way that dry shampoo works in the hair. Basically, the foam is worked into the carpet with a machine with rotating brushes (much like the last three methods) and then vacuumed up.

These methods are not one-carpet-fits all, so consider your needs before choosing a process. If you want to keep a clean office space for your business, consider carpet cleaning to be a part of a regular maintenance routine. For professional carpet cleaning in Prescott and any other commercial cleaning needs for your business, call MTO Janitorial at 928-772-0004. Learn more at http://www.mtojanitorial.com.

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MTO Janitorial discusses cleaning the break room at your Prescott business

Everyone knows that bathrooms need sanitizing, office work spaces need to be as dust-free as reasonable, indoor air quality must be healthy, and public spaces for vendors and customers kept pristine. However, MTO Janitorial reminds Prescott business owners not to overlook the attention that break rooms need in order to keep employees healthy and safe.

Creating a cleaning list will help you keep track of cleaning duties on a consistent basis so that your break room gets clean and stays clean. The employee break room must be kept sanitary, especially if food preparation and storage is performed there. Here are some recommendations to ensure consistent sanitary conditions:

Daily Cleaning

• Wipe down countertops, tables and chair seats
• Wipe down sink and faucet handles   
• Wipe down microwave handles and inside
• Wipe down hand towel dispensers
• Wash coffee pots
• Empty all trash containers
• Sanitize appliance handles and knobs

Weekly cleaning

• Wipe down all the window sills and doors to remove fingerprints and dust
• Empty trash cans and replace liners
• Vacuum and/or mop floors
• Clean glass surfaces inside and out
• Refill soap dispenser    
• Toss out unlabeled or perishable food at the end of every week
• Monthly Cleaning
• Vacuum any in-room vents
• Clean the fridge inside and out
• Clean the stove inside and out

These cleaning guidelines are to help Prescott business owners provide a healthy and safe break room for your employees. Don't forget it's a place to take a break. There is nothing relaxing about a mess. And, like most businesses, it's not all that unusual for someone unexpected to drop by; so having a clean break room is important for that reason, too. If you want your employees to stick to the task at hand rather than spend their time cleaning, call the professionals at MTO Janitorial. We can clean your break room and meet all of your other interior and exterior cleaning needs as well. For a free consultation call us today at 928-772-0004 or visit us online at http://www.mtojanitorial.com.

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MTO Janitorial discusses the importance of cleanliness at your veterinary clinic in Prescott

We love our pets here in Prescott. In particular, we love that our clinics can provide the best care for our furry friends. When we do take our pets to be cared for, we want to be sure the clinic is properly cleaned and sanitary. MTO Janitorial offers these guidelines for cleaning at your Prescott veterinary clinic.

Disinfectants
Some businesses will use whatever they have on hand to clean which can include such chemicals as chlorine, alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, and peracetic acid. There are disinfectants, however, that don’t smell and that have greater efficacy when used correctly. One of these products that the AAHA (American Animal Hospital Organization) recommends is Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide. Basically, it is a blend of safe ingredients that, combined with hydrogen peroxide, can provide a very safe and effective way to clean a workplace with no health hazards.

Cleaning
Now that you are armed with the knowledge of which disinfectant to use, it’s time to put that to good use and apply that to how cleaning can make a huge impact on your office. Here are some tips to keep things clean:

• Adequate ventilation helps with odor smells and healthy work areas
• AC ducts and ceiling fans are sometimes forgotten during cleaning
• Making sure that daily and weekly cleaning tasks are performed

These three things are accounted for when you are talking about every area of the clinic. That includes the reception area, exam rooms, treatment areas, parking lot and backyard, isolation room (if the clinic has one), and boarding/kennel areas.

Also using the aforementioned disinfectant, AHP (Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide) is absolutely key in the exam rooms, treatment areas, isolation, and boarding/kennel areas. Proper procedures are required as well as capable staff who can perform these duties.

We realize how important it is to keep your Prescott veterinary clinics clean and some important things to use when doing so. MTO Janitorial, professional commercial cleaners in Prescott, can get the job done for you. Give us a call at 928-772-0004 or visit http://www.mtojanitorial.com for questions and estimates.

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MTO Janitorial discusses hospital cleaning in Prescott

Hospitals need to do all they can to prevent the spread of infection, but not all cleaning methods are the same. MTO Janitorial offers some ways to improve cleanliness protocols at your hospital in Prescott.

Product effectiveness
Cleaning products may say “99.99% effective” on the label, but that is not necessarily true. A lot of this data is gathered from a lab setting, not a household or any other practical setting - like a hospital. Therefore, these cleaners are not as perfect as they seem.

Proven cleaning methods
While the latest hot-market cleaner may not the best, there are some methods that are tried-and-true to keep your patient areas clean.

• Switch to solid copper-based metals instead of standard wood and plastic surfaces. These metals have been shown to reduce bacteria on their own.

• Use bleach-based cleaners, rather than chlorine-dioxide-based. Bleach cleaners are supported by many studies to reduce contamination and infection rates.

• A “no-touch” cleaning technique uses devices that emit ultraviolet light or hydrogen peroxide vapor, disinfecting areas that a standard wipe can’t help.

Careful selection
Compare cleaning methods to find the right one for the job. Review each product for its effectiveness before choosing what to use at your hospital.

Prevent the spread of infection and help your patients stay healthy with a thoroughly sanitized hospital. MTO Janitorial, professional commercial cleaners in Prescott, can get the job done for you with reliable and quality service. Give us a call today at 928-772-0004 or visit http://www.mtojanitorial.com for questions and estimates.

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