What more could that special lady want than for a clean office building?! Whether it’s a commercial office building, a property or facility management office, a museum or a theater, we have what you need!

One of the main things a customer sees when they walk into your building is your carpet! Every carpet can look like new with the right care! From common areas and dirt being tracked in to the occasional coffee spill from your coworker, a dirty carpet never sends a good message to your clients (or your mom).

It is important to be able to get out all stains, which is what FiberPro can do for you. We use FiberPro on carpets to unlock dirt, stains, and residue for easy removal. This can keep your carpet and building looking brand new. FiberPro can be used on all types of carpet, upholstery and rugs with the use of steam or hot water.

Here at CSBSI, we use some of the industries’ leading products. We have everything you would need for carpet cleaning. Just as no job is too big or too small, no carpet area is either! For your large carpet areas, we use portable carpet extractors with 12-gallon solution tanks. After laying solution into the carpet, the extractor then scrubs the carpet with small cleaning brushes and vacuums the resulting dirty water thoroughly in one pass.  Our teams can also fit into the smallest areas using the Sandia Spot-Xtract Hand Held Portable Extractor, a 3-gallon system that also sprays solutions and vacuums the dirty water afterwards.

Happy Mother’s Day!

Thanks and Safe Cleaning

Common Sense Building Services, Inc. 

There is one thing all Minnesotans love to talk about. The Weather! For the first time in over a decade, locals are wondering, “what snow?”  Old Man Winter may not have come banging on our doors this year, striking terror in Minnesotan drivers everywhere. But that doesn’t mean we didn’t use enough salt to stain the concrete and ruin the outside of our businesses.  A great product for beginners and professionals alike to neutralize the salt with is PH7 Neutral All Purpose Cleaner. Good for cleaning floors and walls. Also dissolves and removes a wide variety of soils, leaving your parking lot film- and grime- free.

Common Sense Building Services, Inc. utilizes outdoor specialty services that can help get rid of that. The Common Sense team is equipped with specialized cleaning equipment that makes the job go smoothly and quickly so your workplace shows no signs of Winter’s leftover residue.

You have enough work inside; let us take care of the outside! And remember- when the pressure washing is done, we can always take care of your window cleaning as well.

No job is too big or small!

Thanks and Safe Cleaning

Common Sense Building Services, Inc.

Its that time of the year when dirt is flying around from the wind and rain, and when the sun does shine, your windows look horrible. My best advice is to call a professional. Windows can be high and ladders can be dangerous. Window cleaning can also be pricy as well. A good way to cut the price down is to clean your interior windows yourself.

We all have heard of and used different ways of window cleaning to get the “streak- free shine.” From windex to vinegar and using newspaper. The best way to get the cleanest windows is to get yourself the right tools, which are sold at Cleaner Corner. You’ll need: A strip washer, squeegee and a bucket. For a cleaning solution, Dawn dish soap works wonders and a hand full of micro fiber towels.

Step 1: Add only a few drops of dawn dish soap to the bucket. You don’t want it too sudsy and fill with hot water.

Step 2: Soak your strip washer, then squeeze out most of the excess water. Apply to the window in a circular motion. Scrub vigorously to break up grim, dust and dirt.

Step 3: Once the window is completely scrubbed, take your squeegee in a horizontal position and squeegee off the water and suds from top to bottom, left to right.

Step 4: With the micro fiber towels, soak up all the water at the bottom of the window sill and wipe all edges of the window. Make sure to get the top of the window to avoid water drips.

Thanks and safe cleaning
Common Sense and Cleaner Corner

This week we are tackling the office and bedroom. I would start by pulling all furniture away from the walls. Dust the backs of the furniture and any cords there might be. Next, vacuum behind the furniture and along the base boards really well.

In the bedroom, its a good idea to flip your mattress to distribute the wear evenly. While you havve the furniture pulled away and are flipping mattresses its a good thing to attack Bed Bugs and Lice before they attack you. The best way to do that is to head over tho Cleaner Corner and purchase Claire Lice Killer. Claire Lice Killer, kills dust mites, lice, ticks, fleas and bed bugs. Apply it along the base boards and on mattresses concentrate on tufts, folds, and seams. Repeat as necessary.

Thanks for stopping in and checking us out and have a great Spring!

Safe Cleaning,
Common Sense and Cleaner Corner

Part three of our count down to spring will focused on your living or conference rooms. These rooms can be high traffic areas that you want looking their best. And if they are carpeted, you are probably noticing some discoloration.

Be sure to give your carpet a thorough vacuuming. Start and finish going in one direction then stop and vacuum in the cross direction to get as much dirt and grime out as possible. Try to move as much furniture out of the way that you can. Also make sure to edge out the room with the wand to get the dirt that builds up along the trim boards.

See any stains? We recommend Spot Shot carpet stain remover. Food, coffee, cola, wine, make-up, blood,etc… Spot Shot can take it all out.

Next week our focus will be on your office

Safe cleaning,
Common Sense and Cleaner Corner

Last week we started our count down to Spring, ( 26 MORE DAYS!), with part one of our Spring cleaning tips on dusting. And now that you have everything dust free, we will focus on the kitchen and community break room.

Always start at the top and work your way down. Be sure to wipe out shelves from top cabinets and clean behind and under any appliances that sit on top of the counter as well as appliances that can moved out; i.e, the refrigerator and stove…

WARNING: Be sure that you turn off appliances at the circuit breaker or fuse box. When dealing with gas its best to call a professional to assist you.

When cleaning your counters or cabinets its best to use a product that has no acids or bleaches. My suggestion is Green Earth RTU Peroxide, which is also great for cleaning showers, tubs, tile and chrome.

A tip to help your refrigerator run better and longer is to dust the coils. To do so, again make sure that the refrigerator is completly turned off and locate the coils. They are usualy at the bottom under the grill. Its best to use the crevice attachment for the vacuum to suck the dust out.

Next week we will be cleaning your Living or confrence room.

Safe cleaning,
Common Sense and Cleaner Corner

For some theres nothing more refreshing then the annual spring clean. For others the thought can be nauseating. Just thinking about all the chemicals and fumes can give me a headache. Not to mention trying to find the right product for the right job and where to start???

Well, to try to alleviate some of the headache, we here at Common Sense have put together a product and checklist with tips and precautions to help you out. For the next few weeks leading up to spring we will be going room to room, giving you the tools for the cleanest home or office

Before we start on a specific room it best we start at the top and dust off everything. But with so many dusters on the market you want to make sure you are using the right one for the right jobs. A personal favorite of mine is the Lambswool Duster with Extendable Handle. Its 100% natural, hygienic, washable and very versatile. The extendable handle is perfect for the vertically challenged and is also ideal for your vehicle. the Lamswool Duster can be found at www.cleanercorner.com along with many more dusters to fit your needs.
Next week we will be focusing on your kitchen or community break room.

Safe cleaning,
Common Sense and Cleaner Corner

Detecting mold
Mold will give a room or piece of furniture a “musty” smell and could leave dark stains.

How to prevent mold

• Check for leaks in pluming; under sinks, shower pipes, under refrigerators, etc…
• Keep all storage areas clean and dry; closets, attics, laundry rooms, under stairwells.
• Keep the air circulating through your house.
• Vacuum frequently. A HEPA Vacuum is best for removing mold spores.

Usually, by this time of year cleaners are well into the battle with salt, snow, and slop. But this year has given us in the north minimal amounts of snow compared to previous years.

This has allowed cleaners and cleaning companies to keep the time and effort they spend in a facility similar to what they would durning the summer months.

If you’ve budgeted extra time for the sloppy winter months that’s not being used then have your cleaners doing an extra floor scrub, clean the insides of the trash containers, or just pay extra attention to those hard to reach areas that don’t get cleaned as often. This type of effort will go along way in keeping your customers happy and loyal to your cleaning service for many years to come.

Rest assured, this unseasonable, lack of snow won’t last much longer, so take advantage of the easy cleaning, and get the extras done while you still can.

Happy Cleaning & Happy Holidays!

Common Sense is a member of the International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA). Each year we go to the ISSA show to find new and innovative ways to clean.

Two years ago we found the Tornado Vario, cylindrical brush floor scrubber. We have used the Vario to make restrooms and tile floors throughout our customers facilities look brand new again!

This year the ISSA show is in Las Vegas! It’s a safe bet that it’s going be a great show, and Common Sense Building Services, Inc. will come back with other products and ideas to improve the ways we do business.

Have a great day!