The same things that make springtime wonderful make it miserable for people with pollen allergies: flowers, grass, trees, breezes. When the weather warms and blossoms bloom, the world is alive with allergy triggers. If you struggle with spring allergies, it’s tempting to just stay indoors. But your indoor space might actually be worse for your […]
Click to continue »No one ever wants to get sick, and no one plans for a cold or the flu to wreak havoc on their schedule, let alone their immune system. When the weather gets colder, we all huddle inside, creating a perfect storm for bacteria and illness to multiply. The flu virus actually thrives in cold air, […]
Click to continue »People are pretty smart, in general. If you put a group of people in an office building on a daily basis, they’ll soon figure out all its little quirks. Which rooms tend to run hot or cold, what combination of lights can be adjusted to make the room just a little brighter or dimmer, what […]
Click to continue »Did you know that the trash your cleaning company removes from your facility every day is a target for identity thieves? Communal trash cans often hold receipts, notes, and other paperwork that can expose critical information to criminals. Modern thieves are skilled at piecing together seemingly harmless information into data attacks. Between 2013 and 2015, […]
Click to continue »Multiple studies have confirmed that most commercial buildings waste 30% of their energy. In Southwest Virginia, the average commercial electric bill is $751. If 30% of that is wasted energy, the average commercial building is wasting $225.30 per month or $2,703 per year. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the bill of the average commercial […]
Click to continue »While all offices should keep up to date on OSHA rules for the health and safety of the employees who work there, it is especially vital for medical and dental offices to adhere to OSHA standards. An inspection can happen anytime, so medical and dental offices must be prepared. Here are just a few of […]
Click to continue »Do you leave each work day with an aching back? If so, it’s time to consider an ergonomic office chair. It’s something you spend 1,900 hours a year sitting in, yet most people spend far more money on desks, computers, and other office equipment than the crucial piece of furniture that supports their back. Discovering […]
Click to continue »The following guest post was contributed by ServiceMaster Restoration by Zaba. Are you always on the lookout for little ways to improve your business? In today’s competitive world, who isn’t? Fortunately, you don’t have to break the bank to make some major improvements to your store, restaurant, or office. Weather, traffic, and landscaping are just a […]
Click to continue »From work order management to inventory control, maintenance management software can take the stress out of a variety of maintenance tasks. We’ve summarized the features, pros, and cons of the top-rated maintenance management software on Capterra to help your business choose the platform that will best suit its maintenance needs, including managing third-party vendors like […]
Click to continue »When cleaning our homes and workplaces, our goal is to rid them of harmful germs and bacteria. Unfortunately, while they kill bacteria, many common cleaning products also cause damage in other ways through bad chemicals and other hazardous materials. Learn about the potential dangers of common cleaning products to help avoid exposure to harmful chemicals. […]
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