Last issue of 2014 addresses business planning for the coming yearIn the December 2014 issue of Cleaning Business Today, several articles discuss business planning for 2015. Running any successful business requires thoughtful planning. Contributor Derek Christian notes, however, that "the best plan is an imperfect plan." Tom Stewart of Castle Keepers goes deep into the [...]
Issue focuses on professionalism in the residential cleaning industryMerriam-Webster defines professional as follows: Pro-fes-sion-al (adj.): having or showing the skill, good judgment, and polite behavior that is expected from a person who is trained to do a job well. That quote hangs on a huge poster in the training classroom at Castle Keepers, where our [...]
Becoming the best cleaning company in the Lowcountry means we have to dig deep into the details of our business.Currently, Castle Keepers is undergoing its third CIMS-GB review and renewal. CIMS stands for Cleaning Industry Management Standard, and the GB addition stands for Green Building. But why would we spend the time and money to get a CIMS certification? Unlike [...]
Castle Keepers shares its award-winning methods with cleaning companies everywhere.Homeowners in the Charleston area recognize the name Castle Keepers as synonymous with excellence in residential cleaning. But did you know that Castle Keepers holds a position of leadership nationwide among maid services? It's true. Not only has Castle Keepers earned the trust of Lowcountry residents [...]
Castle Keepers shares its award-winning methods with cleaning companies everywhere.Homeowners in the Charleston area recognize the name Castle Keepers as synonymous with excellence in residential cleaning. But did you know that Castle Keepers holds a position of leadership nationwide among maid services? It's true. Not only has Castle Keepers earned the trust of Lowcountry residents [...]
Many of the cleaners that you might use on an everyday basis contain toxic chemicals which can lead to short term problems like eye and skin irritation, as well as long term problems like asthma, birth defects, and cancerWhen you think of the happy children and smiling mothers in cleaning product commercials, can you imagine [...]
A vacuum is a vacuum, right? Wrong.A vacuum is a vacuum, right? Wrong. Most people purchase a vacuum with a goal of sucking up dirt, hair, lint, dust and possibly small spiders. Their ultimate interest is in eliminating unwanted grime via the super suction of the vacuum cleaner. What most people don’t realize is vacuum [...]
There is a distinct difference when it comes to cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting, so it’s important to understand the terms so you can select the right product for the job.Walking through the aisle of cleaning products at your local store can make your head spin. There are products to clean the bathroom, the kitchen, glass, [...]
Because we clean for health and not just for appearance, we ensure homes are free of dirt as well as disease-causing germs and bacteria.When it comes to cleaning homes, each one is different. Some have pets leaving trails of fur and paw prints while others need a dusting and a bathroom scrub. We try to [...]
We track a lot of icky stuff in on the soles of our shoes, so it’s a good practice to remove your shoes at the doorIn an episode of the TV show “Sex and the City,” fashionista Carrie Bradshaw went to a party where the hostess asked the guests to remove their shoes. Carrie balked [...]
