The workplace is perhaps one of the busiest spaces with many people carrying out different activities. True, some form of office cleaning is typically followed daily or on a weekly basis, such as mopping, dusting and emptying the trash but what about deep down in your high-traffic carpet areas, upholstery, stained kitchen sinks and bathrooms? Ever look at your phone receiver and wonder how all that grey muck got there? Studies have shown that your office desk, which appears squeaky clean to the naked eye, could also be home to 400 times more bacteria than your toilet seat. Microbial pathogens such as E.coli, salmonella, coliforms, and norovirus, to name a…

Mobile devices are an essential part of living in this time and age. Our mobile phones keep us connected to the world outside and used severely throughout the course of our day. These devices are by far our most touched possession and that has led to questions about how to safely keep them virus-free. Health experts suggest cleaning your phone at least once a day as a preventative measure. However, before you begin, check the user manual for more information on how to clean your device. Here are useful recommendations from manufacturers like Apple and Samsung. Unplug and turn off your device before cleaning. This is to prevent any electrical…

A lot has evolved in recent months and at a rapid speed. It has become abundantly clear that we must always remain vigilant and practice good cleaning and hygiene, pandemic or not. We cannot afford a knowledge gap and must be open to new information and the adjustments we must make to adhere to new standards. One of these changes is in how we work. Many of our customers have moved their people to work-from-home environments. And even though we know we will one day manage and navigate COVID more safely, working remotely may be here to stay. So how can you keep yourself, your family, and your home office…

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Prior to the year 2020, our mandate was to make buildings and facilities safe and conducive for human activities as a cleaning company and we carried this out for years with the highest level of professionalism. Even when the first and second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic struck, we refused to lower our standard. Instead, we intensified our procedures and rose to the challenge. In the heat of the pandemic, Cleaning Service companies like Mediclean were called to bring a sense of calm to an unstable landscape and make it safe for essential workers, especially in the medical sector, to work and remain in the front…

Don’t they all mean the same thing? Does it matter which one you’re getting? No, they don’t mean the same thing and yes, it is important to know which commercial cleaning service you are getting. Did you know that Mediclean has been using disinfectants as part of all our cleaning service processes well before the first SARS outbreak hit Toronto in 2002-2003? True fact. Understanding the difference between cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting helps you understand their process and their advantages and ultimately helps you pick a service that will best meet your facility cleaning goals. Here are what they individually mean and their differences. Cleaning: This refers to the removal…

Do you constantly worry about what you touch and where you rest your hands? You certainly are not alone! The cleaning janitorial service industry, like many others, had to pivot to address new challenges. The pandemic has created in many people a sense of consciousness with regards to what they touch or the surfaces around them. The unsettling fear of contamination can be reduced with thorough and thoughtful fomite cleaning. What is a fomite? Fomites are frequently touched, high-touchpoint objects or surfaces such as doorknobs, chair handles, elevator buttons and tabletops. Everyday objects in the world around us can play host to several bacteria and viruses including the novel Coronavirus.…

White. Its’s stunning isn’t it? Simple elegance, a classic, it can elevate any space, and what modern designers will often suggest. But what financial repercussions will you face if you choose style or function?  In today’s blog post, our cleaning experts have put together tips on design mistakes to avoid and what you can do to save yourself headaches down the road. Here’s what we learned over the years: Don’t buy that white leather chair or sofa for your lobby. It looks great but in 1 month you’ll be kicking yourself because of how dirty it always looks. Don’t use white or soft marble in your lobby. The soft marble…

Do you sometimes wonder what chemicals are used in cleaning and if they negatively affect your health and the environment? With growing concerns about our environment and health, it is important that your cleaning service provider takes this into consideration as we do here at Mediclean. We are committed to maintaining a safe, healthy and green space. Since 2005, we have been using a wide range of Green Certified products in many of our applications; from general cleaning to carpet cleaning and beyond. We have collaborated with suppliers over the years to create environmentally-friendly alternatives to products we use. Our choice of products includes Enviro solutions chemicals from Swish which…

One lesson we have learned in our many years as the best janitorial cleaning company in Toronto, is that quality products save you money. Hence we never cut corners. We strive, both in procurement and in our cleaning process to ensure quality and safety. For maximum security against germs and bacteria, we use QUAT disinfectant with environmental-friendly products. Our process is focused on cleaning with minimal residue and waste to ensure healthy environments for your guests, clients and staff. When we clean, our aim is to add lush and lustre to your facility. Our cleaning service process is designed to increase the life-expectancy of everything we touch and keep high…

Should you care about the rate at which your cleaning service provider changes employees? Absolutely! While a high turnover rate can indicate a bad structure in an organization, it can also cost you more in the long run. Potential safety issues, drop in consistency, loss of quality of service are just a few points to consider when signing on with a cleaning company with a high employee turnover rate. On the bright side, Mediclean boasts an industry record-breaking turnover rate of 22.6%. Safe to say, no cleaning company comes close. Our obsession with cleaning and providing a professional touch means we hire only the best and most committed workers. We…