As someone who owned and ran a residential cleaning company, I can tell you that the specific differences between residential and commercial cleaning are few. BUT, they are very important differences. When you hire someone to clean your home you want them to be detail oriented. Same with commercial cleaning For your home, you want that person to be trustworthy so that you don’t have to worry about your safety or your possessions. This is also true for businesses, which [...]

Not that many years ago, the decision to use non-toxic or biodegradable cleaning materials was a luxury. These products were far more expensive and harder to source. But today, deciding to use environmentally-friendly products is a no-brainer. It is no longer a nice thing to do, it is the responsible choice and it’s important that everyone does their part to reduce their carbon footprint. Plus, using environmentally-friendly, or eco-friendly, products reduces the chemicals that we expose to ourselves and [...]

Here at Colonial Commercial Cleaning, we take the quality of our work very seriously. We know that by providing excellent cleaning services we are going to make our customers happy and coming back year after year. One way we keep our customers happy is to keep our cleaning staff happy. A cleaning position with us is demanding. There is a lot of training. There are multiple layers of oversight. And sometimes it can be quite messy. But our cleaners are [...]

One of the top questions we get from new clients is: “What happens if I have a problem or complaint?” It’s understandable why this question comes up over and over. It’s because many cleaning companies don’t take the time to put a clear plan of action in place for the client to provide feedback and to have issues addressed. At Colonial Commercial Cleaning, we have a 3-part Corrective Action Reporting (CAR) program in place to address any issues you may [...]

At Colonial Commercial Cleaning, we firmly believe in the importance of providing a healthy and safe environment for your staff and customers. This is why all of our training and protocols put our customers first. We spend a considerable amount of time on training and refresher courses with our employees so they always know the importance of the job they are doing. We know that our employees play a major role when it comes to keeping your facility clean. That [...]

Colonial Commercial cleaning has been in business for more than 10 years and while we’re known for superior cleaning standards with office spaces, we also serve a wide variety of businesses and organizations. Apartment Buildings: Between residents, visitors and staff, apartment buildings have high-traffic areas that require special care. With so many people passing through, maintaining carpets, cleaning fingerprints from glass surfaces and keeping handrails and common areas germ-free requires constant attention. Places of Worship: When the community comes together [...]

Fall is officially here and the #1 concern is the spread of germs. When children go back to school, they gather with friends and teachers that they haven't seen in months. The annual reunion speeds up the spread of germs that cause colds and the flu. And children bring them home to parents who unwittingly transport those germs to work and leisure locations. It's not something anyone likes to think about, but it is a reality of our society. This [...]

3 Warning Signs That It’s Time for a New Cleaning Service All commercial cleaning companies start out by putting their best foot forward. But over time you can end up paying for top-notch service that isn’t being delivered. Here are the warning signs that signal you need to move on to a new commercial cleaning company. The Frequency and Quality of Communication Changes: In the beginning, you had no problem getting a prompt callback. Your emails were returned quickly and [...]

Reason To Hire A Commercial Cleaner A clean environment is a healthy environment. In the course of even the most benign activities, your work space can  get contaminated with viruses that can lead to sick days for you, your employees and visitors. You must clean your environment regularly and properly to avoid the loss of productivity and business. Though everybody is aware of the importance of cleaning properly, hardly anybody does the cleaning appropriately. However, in this modern age, you [...]

How To Find Best Commercial Cleaning Company in Washington DC Cleaning an office can be a daunting task. It can also be time consuming. And if you try to do it yourself, you'll quickly realize that you do not have all the tools needed to get the job done. In addition, you might not be able to be fully thorough when cleaning your office. This can be detrimental to your health and safety. And you absolutely must have a clean [...]