Before all these synthetic and toxic chemicals were developed, we purely relied on natural products for their cleaning and disinfectant properties.

Now, most of us, have an array of nasty and toxic cleaning chemicals under our sinks.  When you read the label they are a concoction of chemicals and very often have a hazard symbol on the back with the hazard written underneath. These harsh chemicals very often have specific instructions for use.  Many cannot be breathed in and require a ventilated area, and nearly all warn of not mixing with any other chemicals and advise which surfaces to avoid using them on.  Then, when we finish using them and take off our rubber gloves, we tip them all down our sinks into the water system….

We don’t have to though.  We CAN choose to use natural based cleaning products again and get the job done.

We are looking at alternatives to our cleaning products, not just for our homes, but for the offices we clean in.  We understand that companies are becoming subject to environmental audits and we want to work in partnership with our clients.

We have recently trialed two brands in our office for our cleaning and in our homes.  They are Method & bio-D. We have found them not only to be natural in their ingredients but they really do work!

We actively promote these ranges to our clients and use them in our homes.  

Everytime we pour something down the drain, we want our conscience to be clear…

We can:

• Clean inside from top to bottom
• Deep clean the kitchen and arrange an oven clean
• Clean all the windows inside and out and conservatories etc.
• Perform a full carpet/hard floor clean, whatever the floor surface
• Arrange for curtains to be cleaned

We are fully insured and we offer a reliable and professional service.

Contact us today and we will provide you with a quotation.

We listen to what our clients want and we find it for them.  This then enables all the clients in our portfolio to benefit.  We are also forward thinking and want our services to move with the times and be tailored to our clients individual needs.

Our current innovative idea for our clients is to offer them free battery recycling.  We see it as an important service, enabling companies to recycle their batteries and stop them going into landfill and polluting the environment.

It is also a service that is an add on to their cleaning contract that costs them no more money! 

Does your cleaning company put you first and want to improve the service they provide you?

If not, call us and we will happily visit you and put together a proposal for your site services.

Not only are these cloths more hygienic, they avoid the need for expensive (and often harmful) detergents and they get things looking far cleaner in a lot less time. 

And, things being cleaner and saving time, must be a good thing in our busy lives, as we all know, time is money.

Many people don’t like using harsh detergents, they can be expensive, but the main factor is generally they can cause allergic reactions and skin complaints.  Some will argue that in an effort to make things cleaner, we are undermining our bodies immune system to defend ourselves against everyday germs.

Also, these chemicals have to go somewhere.  We pour them down our drains and they go directly into our rivers and seas.  As our result they are polluting the environment we live in.

Many people would like to clean their homes or office environments without so many chemicals, using microfibre we can achieve this.

How do they work?  The cloths themselves have many micro fibres, many more than a normal cloth on the surface, which are smaller.  So, when dust, dirt and bacteria cling to the fibres on cleaning cloths, the more fibres there are the more dirt specs are cleaned up.  These particles become trapped in the fibres and stays there until you wash the cloth thoroughly.  This is mechanical cleaning, not chemical cleaning.

Now, if you are experimenting with microfibre cloths, the best way is to use the cloth with as little water as possible and wring it tightly before using it.  Too much water and loads of soap will reduce the cloths effectiveness.

Microfibre cloths are great, and you can use them to clean any hard surface you like!

We are always looking into new ideas and innovation, if you need a cleaning company that puts your office and the environment first, give us a call today.

These can be unavoidable when carrying several drinks at work or having a cuppa at home with children and pets arounds you.

Our quick tip for removing these stains is:

Wet stain with clean water and cover stain with baking soda. Then, blot clean with kitchen roll.

That should do the trick!

If you found this tip useful, let us know and if we can help you further with your office cleaning, just give us a call….

To all interested parties, we send regular update emails with new services, but we also create and send a quarterly Shipshape newsletter.

If you would like to receive our quarterly newsletter, which will be out this week, please contact us and we will send you an electronic copy.

We don’t just want to give you information on our services all of the time, although we do like to keep you updated!, we want to share with you the benefit of our cleaning experience, with tips that can be used at home or in the office in the case of an emergency or for an unsightly stain.

Our tip of the week, this week is:

Cleaning Grouting

Spray dirty grout with warm water.  Using a toothbrush, rub baking soda into the grout.

Next, spray the grout with white vinegar until it ‘fizzes’.

Wash clean with a damp cloth.

We hope you find our tips useful and look out for another one soon.

Therefore, what we will be promoting on our blog on a regular basis, are little tips our management team have picked up over the years to help with difficult cleaning issues.

Tip of the Week….

When you get a build up of polish or wax on a piece of wooden furniture, get rid of it with diluted white vinegar.  Dip a clean cloth into equal parts vinegar and water and squeeze out well.  Then, using the cloth and moving with the grain of the wood, slowly remove the build up. When the residue has been taken off, wipe the surface dry with a soft towel or cloth.

Keep an eye on our website for future cleaning tips.  Why not add us to your favourites…..?

Have you finished your refurbishment project?

Do you need a deep post/pre let clean?

Shipshape Cleaning specialise in commercial & residential builders cleans, cleaning after refurbishment projects and pre/post-let cleans.  We work on many developments and projects with building companies, developers, landlords and letting agencies.

We have dedicated teams of professional cleaners who can clean up following your new build or conversion.  We can project manage the cleaning from our office and ensure that our cleaning schedule matches your exact requirements.  We can have a flexible schedule to ensure properties are cleaned as and when required.

With our service, we give you a price for the work required and guarantee that the work will be done to our exacting standards. We complete each phase of the job with a sign off sheet, following a walk around with the site manager.

To get a quote from us today.  Email us at info@shipshapecleaning.co.uk or send us your site plans.

No job is too big or too small for our experienced teams.  We can also include for additional services like:

• Window Cleaning
• Fascia, Soffit & Gutter Cleaning
• Landscaping
• Ongoing Show House Cleans

All our tenders come complete with our current Insurance Certificate, Site Specific Method Statement & Risk Assessment, SAFEcontractor and ISO9001 certificates.

All staff are fully trained to BICSc standards, inducted and the Shipshape management team are First Aid Trained and have CSCS cards.

Contact us today…..

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.