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Is your office looking Shipshape?

Monday, May 24th, 2010

We hope your office is looking Shipshape, but if it isn’t then give us a call on 01494 468989.

Shipshape Cleaning are an independent contract cleaning company which operates in Bucks, Berks, Oxon and surrounding areas.

We can offer our clients the following services:-

  • Office Contract Cleaning
  • Builders Cleans
  • Regular Window Cleaning Schedules
  • Carpet Cleaning Schedules
  • Washroom Rentals
  • Dust Control Mats
  • Ground Maintenance
  • Office Plants

We are happy to look at all your office cleaning and building requirements, and provide you with all the services you need to keep your office looking in tip top condition.  Take a look at our Free Cleaning Audit on the website.  The advantage of using us is all the costs are all on one monthly invoice.

We are totally committed to working in partnership with our clients and cleaning teams. We pride ourselves in the supply of the most efficient reliable cleaners to work on your behalf. We have an extensive portfolio of clients and an enviable record of retaining them. You can be confident that your cleaning requirements are being met.

Whatever you choose you will be impressed with our approach and standards.

Give Shipshape a call today or take a look at our website www.shipshapecleaning.co.uk and we will have you back in Shipshape condition in no time.

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Now IS the time for change…

Monday, May 17th, 2010

We’ve changed our Government, so is it time to change your Cleaning Contract?

  • Are you looking at your contracts right now, does your contract need reviewing?
  • Are your expectations being met, as you shouldn’t settle for second best. We have the highest cleaning standards within the industry.  If you are not getting this from your current contractor then give us a call on 01494-468989. Also you can download our free cleaning audit.
  • Have you had the same Cleaning Contract for a while?
  • Do you have good communication with your cleaners and cleaning company?
  • We use an automated timecard system for all our cleaners to ensure that we are delivering the cleaning service you are paying for.

So what makes Shipshape Cleaning the exception?  The answer to this is three fundamentals:

  • The quality of management applied to each contract
  • Our commitment to quality throughout everything we do
  • The investment we make in training to ensure we maintain our standards

Along with these three areas you will also find we have a flexible approach to our clients and contracts. We can tailor make a service that fits your particular requirements.

Interested to know what we can offer and have any questions, then give us a call today - 01494 468989, or take a look at our exciting website.

We ARE the way forward.

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Volcanic Ash making your windows dirty?

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

No-one has been able to escape the recent news regarding the Volcano that has erupted in Iceland, causing untold disruption.

If you are one of the lucky ones who haven’t been stranded overseas due to the Volcanic Ash, and are sitting in your office thinking that your windows are dirty, maybe from the ash particles that are in the air, well we can help.

Our window cleaners are specialists in high rise and difficult access cleaning. Experienced in abseiling, cradle work & hydraulic platform use for the cleaning of multi-storey buildings. We also operate the health & safety approved Reach & Wash system, allowing us to reach awkward locations from ground level without the use of a platform.

Contact us for a site window cleaning survey.

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Brightening Up Your Office Environment

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

Summer is on its way and what better way to brighten up the office and bring the outside in, by getting some greenery in the office. 

We can survey your building and suggest a range of plants and planters that complement your office decor.  The plants and planters will be rented to you and we can give you a weekly price.  This price will include the installation of the plants, the servicing and feeding of the plants.  All you need to do is enjoy them.

Our range of pots come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours and if necessary, can match your corporate colours.

Scientific studies have reported that potted plants in offices can improve the health of stressed out workers and reduce the number of sick days they take.

Studies have also shown that their is a correlation between the more plants you can see in your office environment and the incidents self-reported sick leave there was. The more plants, the less sick leave….

Plants also appear to reduce office workers fatigue, dry throats, headaches, coughs and dry skin.

So, if that’s not reasons enough to enhance your office with some lush plants, I don’t know what is…….

Contact us today and we will arrange a no obligation site survey.

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Cleaning Contract Review Time?

Monday, February 1st, 2010

Are you looking at your contracts right now?

Does your cleaning contract need reviewing soon? 

Are you fed up with the lack of service, cleaning standards or management of your cleaning contract?

Would you like the cleaning contract to practically manage itself?

Shipshape Cleaning can offer a two-fold approach to helping you to review your cleaning contract.

1. You can download our FREE Cleaning Audit Form from our website homepage and go round your site and assess all the areas of the contract yourself, alternatively;

2. We are able to offer a full review of your cleaning services.  We will go through the whole building looking at the areas that are regularly cleaned including washrooms, kitchens, meeting & conference rooms.  We would then put a unique service schedule together covering all areas.  We can accurately gage how many cleaners are needed to provide the best service for your site and provide you with a quotation to provide a good service for a fair price.

We will also give you quotations for additional services if you are reviewing other services such as:

  • Washroom Rentals
  • Carpet Cleaning ad-hoc or on a regular schedule
  • Window Cleaning on a regular schedule
  • Mat Rental
  • PAT & Electrical testing

We commit to regular visits to your cleaning team in the evenings and we have quarterly reviews with you the client to ensure you are getting the service you expect and any special requests or issues are acted upon.

We cover all areas of Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire and some areas on the outskirts of London.

Call or email us today if you feel we can be of assistance.

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Snow Causes Problems….

Monday, January 11th, 2010

The snow is on the ground still and High Wycombe has been particularly badly hit this time.

Main roads are fine now and are pretty clear but minor roads can still be slippery in this area, especially on hills.

As long as there is no more snow fall, roads will be better from now on. 

Shipshape Cleaning offices are open daily. 

Hopefully this week will be a better week…..

Contact us for all your cleaning needs.

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Happy New Year from Shipshape Cleaning

Monday, January 4th, 2010

It’s good to be back after the Christmas break and we are all looking forward to the challenges ahead for 2010.

We have had a lot of achievements over the last year, including:

Designing this website and it going live in June

Working with some new contractors, enabling us to offer even more services to our clients

Attainment of SAFEcontractor Accreditation, as Health & Safety is very important to us as a company

We are looking forward to this new year and are pleased to launch our new quarterly newsletter.  See copy below to view.

Copy of January Newsletter

We look forward to working with you in 2010, for all your cleaning requirements.

The Team at Shipshape Cleaning Company Ltd

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Looking after your Poinsettias & Christmas Tree

Monday, November 30th, 2009

This time of year we like to dress our homes with festive plants and of course the traditional Christmas Tree, the question is, after spending money on these, how do we prolong their life over the Christmas period?

Here are our tips for success:

Poinsettias

Watering - Examine the soil daily and when the surface is dry to the touch water the soil until it runs freely out the drainage holes in the container.  If a saucer is used, discard the water that collects in it.  Do not leave the plant standing in water.  

Lighting - If you obtain a Poinsettia for your home place it near a sunny window where it will have the most available sunlight. Do not let any part of the plant touch the cold windowpane because this may injure it.

Temperature - To keep the plant in bloom, maintain it at a temperature at 10-20 degrees celsius during the daylight hours and if possible, move to a cooler place at night. Avoid exposing the plant to hot or cold drafts, as this may cause premature leaf drop.

Christmas Trees

1.  Ensure you buy a fresh tree.

2.  Once home, if you are not going to take the tree into your home immediately, place the tree in a cool, dry place out of the wind.  If possible place the tree in a bucket of water, so that the tree can drink water.

3.  Just before you take the Christmas Tree in the house, saw off the bottom 1 inch (3cm) of trunk. This creates a fresh cut and opens up the pores in the bark.

4.  Try not to expose your tree to sudden changes in temperature.

5.  Once inside the house, try to keep your Christmas Tree away from any heat sources such as radiators.  Heat will dry out your tree faster.

6.  Place your tree in plain water, not soil or sand which would block the pores in the bark.

7.  Keep the Christmas Tree stand topped up with water.  your Christmas Tree may drink 2-3 pints (1-2 litres) of water per day, depending on its size and your central heating settings.

Don’t forget if you work in an office, Shipshape can organise office plants and even Christmas Trees to brighten up your offices.  These will be visited monthly for maintenance to keep them in tip-top condition.

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Tea towels in your Office…

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

With these winter bugs escalating at the moment, hygiene in the office is even more important.

In kitchen areas, both at home and work, damp cloths are a perfect place for bacteria to breed .  It is important to wash all kitchen cloths, not just tea towels, regularly and leave them to thoroughly dry before using them.

It is important to keep different cloths for different jobs.  In kitchen areas at work, all staff need to know what cloths to use for what job.

A cloth should be available wiping down the kitchen worktop, a different cloth/sponge should be used to wipe clean the crockery and a tea towel should be used for drying items.

Tea towels should not be used for wiping hands or surfaces, but for use after dishwashing.  This helps to stop bacteria spreading and cross contamination.

Tea towels are fine in the kitchen and workplace, providing:

  • They are used only for drying up
  • They are changed daily
  • They are washed regularly, ideally on a 60 degrees wash……

As a cleaning company we have sites with tea towels, but clean ones are put out daily and we provide enough tea towels at the start of a contract, to wash and replace on a regular cycle.  This is a service we can price for in any of our sites, who wish to have regular tea towel laundry service.

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HALLOWEEN

Monday, October 26th, 2009

As Halloween approaches, our Business Park is holding a Halloween Fancy Dress Party on Friday 30th October.  It goes without saying the Shipshape Team will be there in fancy dress & enjoying the festivities.  Pictures will be posted next week, so watch this space.

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