We Guard the Treasures!
Many people outside our profession don't understand what we do: We Guard the Treasures! I've been in the cleaning profession for thirty plus years. I often hear from cleaners, supervisors and managers that they don't always feel appreciated for their efforts.
Time for Training your Cleaners!
Are your cleaning problems caused by employees not knowing the proper cleaning procedures, chemicals or equipment to use? People think that cleaning is easy, and anyone can do it. If you have been in the business for a while, than you've seen the devastating results of an untrained cleaning staff.
Fifteen Pillars for Productivity
The following article is written by Gary Clipperton. Gary is a Consultant in the cleaning industry, and owner of National ProClean.
Every manager’s dream is to build self-directed work teams that deliver immaculate results in record breaking times. But, that doesn’t happen overnight. Cleaning managers must instill the necessary diagnostic skills so it’s nearly impossible for workers to fail.
Reports and Data at your Fingertips!
The boss is concerned with the appearance level of your buildings and is questioning your management skills. Your cleaners complain of being overworked, and are questioning your management skills. It's time to drive your cleaning operations with data.
Standarize your Cleaning in 2012!
Help yourself and your cleaners by getting everyone on the same page. As a consultant and trainer, I have often seen that lack of standardization is the cause of most cleaning problems. Here is a place to start for standardizing your cleaning operations.
Managing Employees! Easy as 1 2 3
Cleaning employees generally fall into three groups. Knowing where your cleaners fit will help you to better manage your cleaning operations. A better managed facility is a cleaner facility.
Calculate your Non-Cleaning Times
How do you account for the employees in your custodial department who do not have designated cleaning areas? Some may have a small cleaning area or some other cleaning functions, but the majority of their time is spent on non-cleaning activities.
Are you Training your Cleaners?
In the day-to-day duties that comes with managing a cleaning crew, it would almost seem that providing quality training for your employees is a luxury. But, training is a necessity; it is a long-term investment that pays off in profit and productivity. Confusion and lack of knowledge are the cause of most cleaning problems.
