Large commercial buildings, particularly schools and community halls use vinyl flooring as it is affordable, easy to maintain and durable. All types of vinyl flooring require maintenance occasionally whether it be re-application of the seal to enhance and protect it or polish that protects the flooring from wear and damage. As professional cleaners in the North East, we have put together our recommendations on stripping, cleaning and polishing your vinyl floor.

1. How to strip vinyl flooring?
When applying a new coating of vinyl flooring it is very important to remove any old surface coating beforehand, failure to do so can cause problems in the future. The first step to removing the old polish is mixing a floor polish removing chemical with water and dispersing it over the required area. Allow a minimum of 15 minutes for the mixture to have an effect. You may need to add approximately three coats per application depending on the number of coats of seal that need to be removed. If stripping off the old coatings is something that has been ignored previously, professional floor cleaning companies can help. Ideal Cleaning use the correct products and industrial cleaning equipment to provide a fast, efficient and quality vinyl floor cleaning service.

2. How to clean vinyl flooring?
Once the surface coating has been stripped and removed, next up it’s time for some deep cleaning to remove the soiling that often becomes trapped in the worn surface of the vinyl. Add a cleaning chemical to hot water and mop the floor surface, we recommend using a course nylon scouring pad underneath your mop to provide the agitation needed to loosen the embedded soiling. Mopping the floor several times with fresh water after this process will help to ensure the surface is clean and any chemical is neutralised.

3. How to apply polish to vinyl flooring - How to seal a vinyl floor?
Before applying any floor polish it is important to ensure the floor is dry and free of any surface contaminants. Grab yourself a pair of rubber gloves, some floor polish, a dry flat mop head and a window cleaning bucket! With the polish in the bucket, work left to right across the room ensuring the floor is evenly covered, wait around 30 minutes before giving a second coat and most importantly, make sure you don’t tread on the polish whilst wet!

Need help maintaining your vinyl flooring? With our experience in providing professional cleaning services to multiple commercial clients in Middlesbrough, Stockton, Darlington and Hartlepool we are confident that we can help. For a free quote, get in touch today on 01642 685 321.

Summer is great for many reasons, one that probably isn’t the first to spring to mind is that it is the best time to step back and take a look at your office’s appearance and cleanliness.

With employees likely to be taking annual leave days to jet off on holiday it provides an ideal opportunity to nail down on the cleaning and get tasks done that might evade you throughout the rest of the year. Not to mention, the sunlight beaming in makes the dirt instantly more visible! We’ve put together some office cleaning tips on things you could consider this sunny season:

• Keep your desk clear

Dust builds up all year but chances are that you will only realise when the sun shines through and lights it all up. By making sure your desk is as tidy as possible at the end of the day not only will you feel organised and productive, you also minimise the chance of dust and crumbs building up amongst any clutter and papers.

• Give the walls some attention

Most offices have light coloured walls which can show up marks particularly easily. With the weather being warmer you will be able to give your walls a wipe down and a lick of paint and have it dry off much quicker.

• Dispose of food

Keeping food overnight in your office during the summer months is risky business! Even with air conditioning the heat can come through and make your food rotten, smelly and attract germs. Make a habit of throwing away any leftover foods before you leave for the night to avoid any smelly surprises the next day.

• Cure the carpet

Given the amount of time that staff members spend in the office, it is always going to be difficult to keep the carpet clean. With less employees in the office over the Summer period, now is your chance to tackle those stains that have been catching your eye all year. Ever considered using a professional carpet cleaning service? Our environmentally friendly office cleaning solutions are available across the North East region and can banish carpet stains in one hour.

Whether your business requires a one-time summer clean or is looking for a regular cleaning service, at Ideal Cleaning we have over 60 years experience in providing professional office cleaning services in Middlesbrough, Stockton, Darlington and Hartlepool. We understand the importance of maintaining a clean working environment not only to for health and safety reasons but to ensure employees have a clean and comfortable work location which will ultimately promote productivity. For a free quote, get in touch today on 01642 685 321.

Are you fed up of the dirt gathering on the carpet in your office? Do you have messy colleagues that always spill their tea? Or worst of them all, do you have the cookie monsters leaving crumbs under their desks?! Consider hiring a professional carpet cleaner.

What exactly do professional carpet cleaners do?
Professional carpet cleaners have the confidence and ability to restore the appearance of your carpet in just a few hours. Their highly skilled technicians carry out appropriate risk assessments that determine what cleaning methods and equipment are best suited to your office carpet.

You’re probably familiar with using a steam cleaner when cleaning carpets, however did you know that these cause more damage than good as they use gallons of water causing damage resulting in a distorted, mouldy, smelly carpet?! Professional commercial carpet cleaners follow an efficient process that prevents this from happening.

With cleaning solutions for all types of carpet, from high quality stain removing formulas to dirt loosening solutions, the stains that you can’t always remove yourself will be vanished, all bacterial will be eliminated and your carpet will be left fully sanitised.

Are there any other benefits?

• Having a fully sanitised carpet means no unpleasant odours are left lingering behind
• A clean, hygienic working environment can help create a positive atmosphere amongst employees, with studies showing that employees concentration levels and productivity are in fact boosted when working in a clean, bright office.
• The condition of your carpet will be restored, prolonging its life and giving it a ‘like new’ appearance.
• Don’t leave an eyesore for your visitors and the other occupants in the building, instead create a good impression and boost your business’s reputation
• Save time with ‘Dry in one hour’ services which are available by the Ideal Cleaning Centre, meaning carpet cleaning can be carried out and ready to use after just one hour, causing minimal disruption to your working day and employees.

Where can I find a professional carpet cleaner?
As carpet cleaning is likely to be the last thing on your business’s priority list, leave it to the experts! Ideal Cleaning Centre offer a friendly, reliable service specialising in commercial carpet cleaning services in and around Middlesbrough, Stockton, Darlington and Hartlepool areas. Contact us today on 01642 685321.

What is safety flooring?
Safety flooring is a vinyl, textured floor that provides slip resistance and prevents accidents in many buildings. It is typically found in areas where there is a risk of spillage or wetness such as laboratories, wet rooms and even doctors surgeries. When it comes to cleaning this type of flooring, it is far from easy. Unlike the vinyl floors you find in houses where a simple mop and bucket can be used to clean away the dirt, safety floor cleaning requires much more to achieve the desired results.

As affordable, cleaning specialists in the Teesside area, we have put together a guide to help you achieve fast, efficient results with the cleaning of your safety flooring. Follow our 3 easy steps:

1. Make sure you have the right equipment
Say goodbye to your cotton mop heads! Due to its rough, sandpaper like surface, using a cotton mop results in the small fibres from the mop head snagging on the surface and being left behind which ultimately reduces the slip resistance and increases the likelihood of dirt. Introduce a good quality flat mop with a removable micro-fibre pad to your cleaning kit!

Top tip- Look for a micro-fibre pad that includes agitation strips which will help to scrub your cleaning detergent into the flooring.

2. Understand your dirt
Before starting on anything, we highly advise carrying out a pre-clean of the targeted floor area. To establish the most appropriate cleaning regime try to understand what causes the dirt in the first place. Depending on the type of industry you operate in, dirt can be caused from anything such as food waste to rust and brick dust. Knowing what kind of dirt you’re dealing with can make all the difference in choosing the correct cleaning method.

Tip- For your pre-clean it is important that you have access to as much of the floor surface as possible to either vacuum all loose debris or disinfect ready to apply the cleaning detergent.

3. Use a detergent
A standard micro-fibre mop is not substantial enough to eliminate the dirt alone, meaning a floor cleaning chemical is a must. By using a PH neutral floor cleaner to enable ‘spray and buff’ you won’t need to use an extraction machine. When it comes to technique, spray the detergent directly onto the floor and wipe over using the micro fibre mop, working in areas no larger than 3 square meters at a time. Once the chemical has had time to soak, it is important that the dirt and residues are thoroughly rinsed and allowed to dry before walking over it.
 
Tip- The most crucial factor of using a detergent is the dilution ratio. If using an unmeasured amount you will get a disappointing finish and undermine the floorings slip resistance.

By following our three simple steps you can stop dirt build up once and for all! One final tip- regular cleaning is key. Don’t want the hassle of having to do it yourself? Our dedicated team of skilled cleaning specialists offer unbeatable, safety flooring cleaning results across Middlesbrough, Stockton, Hartlepool and Darlington. Contact us today on 01642 685 321.

As a business owner juggling multiple projects, cleaning is likely to be the last thing on your agenda. Perhaps you go by the saying ‘out of sight, out of mind’ where if the dirt can’t be seen then it’s not going to affect anyone. However, ignoring the dust and dirt that gathers in areas unreachable can cause more damage than you think.

So what is the solution?
Ideal Cleaning, our family-run business which operates in Middlesbrough, Darlington, Hartlepool and Stockton offers a high-level cleaning service to commercial clients. Take a look at the key benefits of using our service:

• A high quality yet cost-effective service. By using the correct equipment our high level vacuuming service has the ability to eliminate any dirt, debris or dust and reach the areas that nobody else can.  Whatever industry you work in, whether it be manufacturing, distribution, retail or commercial, our affordable, specialist cleaning services can help you.
• Fully trained technicians. High reach vacuuming is far from simple and can be dangerous if done improperly, however all of our technicians have an extensive background in high level industrial cleaning. They follow a professional procedure to ensure the environment being cleaned is approached correctly and conducted in a safe manner. Priority high level areas often include ceilings, walls, beams, rafters, lights, ducts and pipes.
• Minimum disruption. As the whir of the vacuum can be noisy, we can work together to establish an agreed-upon time slot that minimises any disruption to your employees. Please note, we are able to operate outside of the standard 9-5 business hours, dependant on your needs.
• Commitment to safety. We comply with all health and safety protocols, including the use of appropriate signage when cleaning is in place to warn those in the serviced area about potential hazards. Also, making sure all of our employees are trained on working safely at all times whilst being equipped with the correct protective equipment and clothing.
• Flexibility. A totally flexible service whereby you will not be tied into any contracts. Our services are available on an ad-hoc basis or we can arrange regular cleaning visits instead of waiting until there is a significant build-up of dirt and dust.

For us, it’s not just about providing immaculate, professional cleaning services, it is about developing a strong relationship with our commercial clients and customers. With our reputation as North East cleaning specialists in areas including Middlesbrough, Darlington, Hartlepool and Stockton, we can ensure the best possible results. Allow Ideal Cleaning to help your business maintain a high level of hygiene without any concerns, call today on 01642 685321.