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Start a Cleaning Business

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If cleaning is your passion; you may have considered setting up and running your very own Cleaning Service. There is a substantial amount of money that can be made from an efficient cleaning business as there are always clients that are looking to change or to utilise a good service. This guide will explain some of the things that you may wish to consider if you would like to venture into setting up and running your own cleaning business.

Many guides on the topic may be misleading as they claim to have a easy and fast way of doing so; however while a cleaning company may be easier to set-up in terms of the initial cost; a good quality of work must be anticipated for the initial stages of the business.

Areas that must be considered are as follows:

Vetting and Recruitment of Cleaners: In the initial stages of business, you may be able to cover all the work yourself. However, as your client base grows there is a chance that you may need staff to assist you in covering these jobs. It may be that you would prefer to employ a team of 2 or 3 person to start with. Whatever the case may be; you need to make sure that you carry out the right checks. The basic checks that are needed are as follows:

A persons right to work in the UK
Proof of address
References
Next to Kin Details (optional)
Preferably a face to face interview

Insurance: If you start a cleaning service, insurance must be mandatory. When a client comes to a cleaning agency, they do so with the intention that they will get the benefits of vetted and insured cleaners. A good insurance should not cost more that £50 and this should be well worth it as you will find that you may need to provide your insurance certificate to clients. You may need to get an insurance that covers against Loss/Damage of property, Employers Liability, Public product liability, Lock replace and telephone misuse.

Marketing: Expectedly, this is a must for any successful business. Most cleaning agencies uses Google Adword to market their services and this proves to be very effective to attract clients. However, there are other methods of marketing that can be use such as flyer distribution, posting an ad in the local paper and on Gumtree. You will need a good quality website to market your services and this again does not have to be costly. In our next edition we will provide more information about how to get a website.

Get your Terms Right: It is important that you get your terms correct in the early stages of your business. You will need to set the appropriate prices and a good idea would be to look at companies in your area and come to a reasonable balance. Please remember that you cannot make your prices too low as you will not be able to cover your running cost and make a profit. At the same time you do not want to make your rates too expensive. You will also need to draft up a terms and conditions of service, some companies offers a minimum term contract while some do not.

Some points to note are as follows:

Always pay your cleaner at a good rate; a suggestion is atleast £6.00 an hour for regular clean and £7.00 onwards for other cleans.
Also a minimum term contract will mean that you will enhance the security of your company and job satisfaction for cleaners

You also need to get your hands on:

Cleaning checklist for the cleans that are offered.
Key Holders Form
Standing Order Forms
Stationary e.g. letterheads

With the right attitude you will be able to run a great cleaning business and its a great feeling to know that you can also do it from home and still be professional.

Clean Art

About Cleaners Plus

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What is Cleaners Plus?

Cleaners Plus is a database that contain the details of cleaners from across London. We have two main categories of cleaners on our register. They are as follows:

Private Cleaners that are seeking employment from private clients
Cleaners seeking to be Employed by Cleaning agencies/companies

The search facility that we provide enables a registered member to search by profile, location, experience and availability of days.

Who can use Cleaners Plus?

Cleaners plus can be used by individuals or by any company who wishes to employ cleaners. Cleaners Plus checks all the profiles of applicants and review all the information provided before making the details live.

What are the Benefits of using Cleaners Plus?

We reward your cleaners points that contributes toward travel and accredited training courses.

Private Clients: Cleaner gets 2 points or 20p for every new jobs
Companies/Agencies: Cleaner gets 4 points or 40p for every new job.

We Offer Continuous training and support to Cleaners

We do not bind you to any contract for using our services, you can simply use Cleaners Plus as and when you like.

We can instantly allow cleaning companies to save on recruitment by offering a relevant database of cleaners who are always looking for work

We offer a very specific search field that enables you to find a cleaner of your criteria in only one search

We offer enough information for the cleaners that will enable you to make direct contact

We offer free services to cleaners

We check the Details of each and every cleaner that registers and ensures that the details are correct

We run a fully monitored database that is constantly updated with new cleaners.

But, What is it that Sets Cleaners Plus apart from Other Similar Database?

Cleaners Plus is set apart from other similar database because the cleaners are continuously supported with training materials, resources and tools to enhance effectiveness. Valued Staff produces satisfactory results and so cleaners in our database has got their own secure log in zone where they can continuously be accessed and are supported.

How Can I Join Cleaners Database?

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How to Mop Floors

2008-04-19T05:01:00.001-07:00

Mopping floors seems like one of those things everyone knows how to do, but few people actually know the right way to do it. If you're not using the right technique, you're causing a lot more work for yourself and are probably taking a chance with your own safety as well. Following are the steps to proper mopping:

1. Mop heads come in different sizes. Choose a weight that works for your body size. If you choose one that is too heavy, you'll likely put too much stress on your back and it might be more difficult to move quickly and efficiently.
2. Fill your mop bucket with 4 gallons of cool water. Add your cleaning solution according to manufacturer's directions. Always use a neutral pH floor cleaner to keep from damaging any finish on the floor.
3. Before you start mopping a floor, make sure you sweep or vacuum it first. If you don't remove the loose soil, you'll simply push it all around the floor, making more of a mess. Use a putty knife to remove gum, stickers or other items stuck to the floor.
4. Put out wet floor signs near entrances to the area you'll be mopping.
5. Start at the farthest corner of the room and work your way backwards toward the door. Keep the mop bucket on the section of floor that has not been mopped yet in an area where it won't be tripped over.
6. Start by mopping along the baseboards to keep from slopping your cleaning solution up onto the wall or baseboard. Then fill in the open areas.
7. Never push the mop forward and backward. Instead, move it from side to side in a figure eight motion, overlapping each stroke as you move back and forth. Keep your back straight as you mop - do not twist your spine, as it puts stress on the back. Use your arm muscles to move the mop back and forth - do not use your back muscles.
8. As one side of the mop gets soiled, turn it over to use the other side.
9. Rinse the mop in clean water and wring it out. Try to wring out as much liquid as possible, but do not force the wringer and do not twist the mop head as it will break the fibers.
10. Change water as necessary.
11. When the floor is dry, pick up the wet floor signs. Rinse out the mop head, mop bucket and sink. Store the mop properly - hang it so it can air dry.

Copyright (c) The Janitorial Store (TM)Steve Hanson

4 Golden Rules of Cleaning

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Clean up Immediately: Spills and stains are far more easier to clean up when they are done immediately.
Clean from top to bottom: Working from high to low works best when you are cleaning.
Clean Dry then Wet: Start with cleaning jobs that includes dusting, sweeping and vacuums. Do the wet jobs next and this ensures that there are the dirt that has attached itself to the wet surface is removed.
Start with the less harmful approach first by using gently methods to get rid of spots and stains

A Professional Cleaning Service can help you to keep on top of those cleaning chores.
Ref: Readers Digest Household Cleaning Manual
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