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Shane Munsey - Owner Fiber Tec Services, LLC
Top 7 Things to Look for When Hiring a Commercial Cleaner.

A clean work place isn’t just about keeping up your professional appearance. Research suggests that a dirty working environment can have long-term cognitive effects on employees which can reduce productivity and job satisfaction. That means it also can negatively impact your company’s bottom line. Protect your facility as well as your employees by having your carpets and hard floors cleaned on a maintenance schedule.
In addition to promoting your company’s professional environment, hiring the right commercial cleaner will strengthen the well-being, morale, and productivity of your employees. Are you considering hiring a commercial carpet cleaner to enhance your work environment? Here are the top seven things to look for when hiring a carpet cleaner in Rock Hill and surrounding areas.

1. Services
A facility’s cleaning needs can vary greatly depending on its environment. Some require basic dusting, vacuuming, and other cleaning, while others need major clean up on a regular basis. It’s best to meet with a consultant from the cleaning company to help determine your needs. Some of these may include:

  • Carpet and upholstery cleaning
  • Hard floor cleaning
  • Floor coatings
  • Special event cleaning

A reputable cleaning company will tour your facility to address its cleaning needs based on the foot traffic received on a daily basis. He or She will also be able to advise you of steps you can take in house to minimize the damage your flooring receives. This will save you time and money on restoration cleaning and or replacement. Cleaning on a schedule and prevention are key to the health and longevity or the flooring materials.

2. Reputation
Your reputation is important, and so is the reputation of the cleaning company you hire. Don’t hesitate to ask for references. Contact these references and ask how satisfied they are with the cleaning company, how quickly they respond to needs, how long they’ve been with them. Ask how consistent and reliable their customer service is, along with other questions that may be relevant to your situation. Experience is important, so consider the number of years a company has been in business as well. Google is good resource to check out reviews of past clients.

3. Scheduling
You may not want someone cleaning your floors/facility during business hours. The company you choose should be flexible with your hours of operation. Your contractor should be able to offer off hours and weekends to complete the services when it’s safe for your customers as well as your employees.
 
4. Professionalism
Do the company’s employees wear company uniforms or company apparel? Are they neat and egger to serve you? Do they take the time to inspect your carpets and address any questions or concerns you may have?

5. Equipment
One reason to hire a professional rock hill carpet cleaning service is to avoid investing in the types of cleaning equipment and products needed to do the job. Routine vacuuming will clean a commercial carpet’s surface. The regular deep cleaning that is recommended to remove damaging debris and underlying dirt requires expensive professional equipment. The same goes for other areas of your facility that may need cleaning such as VCT and tile and grout surfaces. Ask about the equipment they use and its condition. Professional equipment is a major investment for most companies so they will be glad to show off their investment.

6. Price
When you search for a rock hill carpet cleaning company look for a pricing proposal that isn’t one-size-fits-all. A thorough company will tour your facility to customize a proposal based on your needs. In fact, it’s a good idea to come up with a list of services you know you need to hire out and along with a wish list. When you receive your quote in writing you can customize your service plan based on your budget.

7. Insurance
Avoid the pitfalls of a fly-by-night cleaning service and insist on proof of insurance. A fully insured company takes measures to protect its clients from legal liability. While injury or damage is highly unlikely, it’s important to protect against them so you’re not left cleaning up more than just your floors.
Fiber Tec Services is proud to have been serving Rock Hill SC and surrounding York county areas for more than 15 years. From small businesses, industrial plants, and medical facilities we’re up for the challenge. We are so confident you’ll be pleased with our services you will hire us to clean your homes too. Give us a call today at (803) 487-7476 to learn more.

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