According to CCH Incorporated (a company that produces electronic and print products for the tax, legal, securities, insurance, human resources, health care, and small business markets) unscheduled absenteeism can cost up to an average of $602 per employee, per year.  Considering most employers offer on average 5 sick days per year, this means that each sick day costs more than $120.  This cost does not include indirect costs such as overtime pay for other employees, hiring temps, missed deadlines, lost sales, sinking morale and lower productivity. Indirect costs can add up to 25 percent to the direct costs, according to Employee Benefit News and HR News stretching the cost of a sick day to more that $150! http://humanresources.about.com/od/laborrelations/a/sickleaveabuse.htm

It has been overwhelmingly documented in the wake of the HINI pandemic that a properly cleaned office space results in fewer sick employees.  Thorough cleaning hinders the spread of vectors via touch points on office surfaces such as door handles and other commonly touched surfaces.

Having read the statements above, it is easy to make a case that a properly cleaned office space will save the operation money over the course of a year.  The next time you put your office cleaning services out for tender, think twice before accepting the lowest bid.   Remember that if by spending an extra $100 dollars per month, and you prevent even one employee sick day per month, you are saving $50.

I write to tell you that at two recent Annual General Meetings which took place last week not only the strata councils for both buildings but the owners present at these meetings gave Cleantech, the cleaners and Sharon Best a round of applause, expressing their happiness in changing to Cleantech.

I also must mention that many owners have commented on Sharon’s attendance and they were certain she was very much in charge of the cleaning for these buildings and that she was doing a very good job of directing the cleaners.

Keep up the good work !

Elaine comes to Cleantech from a multi-faceted international facilities management corporation, having seen the potential for great career strides in our team-oriented, young, and progressive company.  In the past several years, Elaine has worked with national clients in the downtown core and outlying areas, providing support to both the public and private sectors.  With a degree in marketing, Elaine is dedicated to understanding customer needs, and developing a program to fit their janitorial needs.   She looks forward to meeting with our existing clients and forging relationships with great new prospects.

Cleantech is very pleased to announce that, with the help of our agent Searchwest, our search for a new Business Development Manager has come to a successful end.  The latest addition to our team comes on board in January.

Stay tuned!

What are the dirtiest locations in your office or home?  They are commonly referred to as ‘Touch Points”; which is to say areas that many people touch in any given day.  A list of such touch points could include your office desk, the elevator keys in your office or home, light switches, and door handles.  Did you know that many microbes can live on such surfaces for days?

What is your current cleaner doing to ensure these touch points are sanitized every time they clean?  Have they spelled out cleaning frequencies in their contract?  Are they using the right tools to ensure these surfaces are properly sanitized each time they clean?

At Cleantech we outline in each proposal the frequency by which such surfaces will be cleaned.  We use Eco Logo certified green cleaning agents to ensure these surfaces are properly sanitized and we use micro-fibre technology to wipe away the microbes, not re-distribute them.

Give me a call to learn more.

Iain Hunt, Director of Operations – 604-244-1660

Did you know we offer the following types of construction cleaning services?

• The ‘rough’ clean. This is typically done after demolition has occurred, but may also be done after excavation has occurred and prior to building. It usually involves collecting and disposing of construction debris and garbage, preparatory to the inside trades coming on site.
• The ‘post-trade’ clean. This can be done after one major trade has finished and prior to the next one coming on site. Most commonly done after framing crews, dry-walling crews and painting crews are finished.
• The ‘final’ clean. Done when virtually every single trade is finished.
• The ‘PDI’ clean. Also called the ‘touch-up’ clean, this is most typically completed immediately prior to building occupancy.

We will also be pleased to offer full and permanent  janitorial services once we have finished the construction clean.

Contact Sharon for more informaiton @ 604-780-2026

Cleantech is pleased to announce that we are working with Jeff Abram at Search West to find a dedicated and industrious new addition to our team.  We are looking for a sales professional with industry or related experience who can help facilitate our continued growth in the janitorial industry in the lower mainland and beyond.

Individuals interested in learning more of the position are encouraged to contact Mr. Abrams directly at 604-684-4237.

Did you know that many green cleaning agents have little to no smell?  Many of the latest commercial green cleaning chemicals are designed to leave behind no fragrances.  Fragrances in traditional cleaning chemicals have been associated with VOC’s (Volatile Organic Compounds) which contribute to health problems when inhaled.

There is work to do to eductate the public on this subject.  Many in North America have been raised to think that a room must smell clean to be clean.  This is simply no longer true.  Call our office or one of our supervisors to learn more.

Cleantech Janitorial is pleased to offer additional protection and disinfection products and services to our clients upon request. We have, in cooperation with our suppliers, assembled kits containing essentials such as hand sanitizers, disinfecting wipes, gloves, and facemasks. Kits are available for $249.00 and will be delivered in mid October.

Kits must be ordered by Sept 30th

Further we will work closely with our clients in the event of a suspected outbreak in their building to offer special disinfecting deep cleans upon request. Ask one of our Supervisors or call our office for details @ 604-244-1660.

Karen is the latest addition to the Cleantech team and takes over the role of our front desk and inventory control. Karen comes to us with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of BC and has served as project assistant with the UBC Development Office. Karen has a varied background which includes administration, marketing, operations, and medical research project coordination. Cleantech clients, service personnel, and suppliers may contact Karen regarding new or existing product orders.