Winter may be cold, icy, and wet.

But on the plus side, there are fewer leaves and slower vegetation growth – good news if you have outdoor spaces that you need to keep looking spick and span.

So right now you may be feeling on top of your paved areas, guttering, and stairwells.

But don’t get too comfortable because spring is just around the corner!

So before the leaves return and weeds appear in their abundance, it’s time to get your head around the tasks you need to take on.

Remember, the more preventative action you take now, the easier it will be to stay on top of the areas you want to keep under control.

1. Have a thorough sweep up

It’s well worth starting out the season with the way you intend to carry on.

So grab a leaf blower and work all over your outdoor spaces to remove any fallen vegetation. As organic matter decomposes it creates soil, which promotes the growth of more greenery.

By removing the leaf litter quickly, you reduce the opportunities for weeds to spring up in the places you don’t want them.

2. Check for access

Have certain parts of your grounds become overgrown?

Are there trees or shrubs that need cutting back to create easier access for customers and staff?

If so, now is a good time to sort out the landscaping work. If you’re quick, you may be able to take action before birds start nesting. That way any action you take will be less disruptive to your local wildlife.

3. Clear your guttering

Thanks to the winter rainwater, your guttering has been working overtime.

So if you didn’t get around to cleaning and clearing your building’s drainage system in the autumn, now would be a good time to do so. Remember, your guttering ensures excess water is diverted away from your building. This is an essential protective measure to minimise and avoid damp damage.

Thanks to modern equipment, it’s easier than ever to ensure your gutters are nice and clear.

We have camera-mounted rods, which we can use to get up close and ensure there’s no unwanted vegetation taking root.

4. Graffiti removal

Have your outdoor spaces been used as a canvas for local ‘artists’?

The good news is you don’t have to be stuck with artwork that isn’t to your taste. Thanks to our high-grade industrial cleaning equipment, we can make light work of graffiti – wherever it’s located.

We can remove chewing gum too.

So if your car park is looking unsightly thanks to gum accumulation, now’s the time to get that sorted too.

5. Gleaming windows

With the weather improving, there’s more incentive to look outside.

But who wants to peer through grimy windows? Enlist the help of a professional cleaner and your windows will soon be clear and bright.

It’s a small job that can make a huge difference not only to your building’s appearance, but to how your staff and customers feel about your premises too.

6. Stay on top of your jobs

Cleaning is the job that is never, ever done.

As a result of the elements and the every day use of your building, cleaning work will always be required.

It’s probably a job that takes up a fair chunk of your time too. Even if you don’t do it yourself you have to find the time to get it done – either in-house or through a cleaning company.

We appreciate your time – so we’d like to give some of it back.

With a monthly cleaning plan, you don’t have to think about what needs cleaning on a week-by-week basis. You don’t need to phone around organising cleaners to fit you into their schedule.

Instead, we’ll create one plan that takes care of everything – for one easy monthly payment.

It’s the easiest way to stay on top of your cleaning so your building’s exterior always looks its best.

First impressions count. It’s why it’s important to maintain the exterior of your business – something a commercial cleaning company can help you do.

From clean windows, to graffiti removal, to keepings pathways clear and safe, the right commercial cleaning company quickly becomes an asset.

But how do you choose the right company for you?

Here are FIVE questions to ask that will help you make up your mind:

1. Do you use hot or cold water?

This is an unusual, but important question.

That’s because hot water delivers a better clean. Instead of relying on pressure alone, hot water softens and loosens congealed dirt making it easier (and more efficient) to remove stubborn stains.

And because hot water cleans better, you don’t always have to rely on harsh chemicals.

We only use hot water for every clean.

2. What results do you deliver?

A top-quality, commercial pressure clean can be transformative. In some cases, it can restore an external area to look almost new.

Check out these before and after photos to see some examples.

So when checking out your short-list, ask to see some examples of what results the company has delivered. And listen to the way they describe their work too. You’ll get a much better clean from a results-driven company staffed by caring people who take pride in doing an exceptional job.

3. Do you offer sample cleans?

If you’ve not worked with a commercial cleaning company before, you may wonder if it’s a worthwhile investment and question whether you could get the same results if you did the work yourself.

The industrial-grade equipment used by well-trained, enthusiastic staff will always do a better job than in-house staff using cheaper equipment. That’s because a commercial company can afford to invest in the tools that get the best possible results. What’s more, a well-trained team is likely to finish the job quicker and to a higher standard.

But if you still feel sceptical, be sure to ask your short-list if they offer sample cleans.

This is a great way to get an idea of the before and after effect that you could expect as well as an insight into the quality of work.

We offer sample cleans to new customers.

4. What services do you provide?

When it comes to exterior cleaning, there’s a lot more that needs tackling than you may realise – if you want to keep your premises in good condition.

Obvious jobs include window cleaning and graffiti or chewing gum removal, but the following also need to be tackled periodically:

• Remove mildew and vegetation that turns fascia and soffits green
• Clear and clean gutters and downpipes to ensure they work effectively
• Clean and clear external stairwells and walkways to keep them safe
• Remove vegetation and accumulated dirt from block paving so it doesn’t look old and worn

Your investment will pay off. Keeping the exterior of your property clean can prolong the life of your building and reduce the need for expensive maintenance and repair work.

We offer a full range of external cleaning services.

5. Do you trust the business to deliver?

You don’t want to waste money and to ensure you invest wisely, ask your short-list of cleaning companies to provide testimonials or references. In addition, get curious about how each company works and find out if customers refer to their friends or use services again.

We have lots of testimonials from happy customers.

Get an Alpha Clean

Based in the Midlands, we offer nationwide coverage.

Our teams of well-trained, enthusiastic cleaners can clean virtually anything that’s outside. Using industrial-grade pressure washers and hot water, we pride ourselves on our results.

So to ask us these five questions and to get a Commercial Cleaning quote, contact us.

You keep on top of the cleaning inside your home, but what about everything that’s outside?

Your home’s exterior has to weather the ‘predictable’ British weather. Over time, your walls will collect mould and green stuff. Gutters can get blocked and windows quickly get murky – reducing your view.

Sure, you could invest in equipment to get your home looking its best, but if you’d prefer to save time and get a much better finish, call in the professionals!

Here’s what you should aim to clean – on a regular basis:

Your windows

Dirty windows make the outside world look smeary, but it’s not the view alone that regular cleaning tackles.

Did you know that dirty windows could suffer from glass degradation over time?

That’s because glass is porous. As a result it collects dirt along with contaminants such as acid rain, sea spray (if you live in coastal areas), and minerals.

So next time your windows are cleaned, remember the elbow grease is promoting their life as well as keeping them sparkling. In fact, regular cleaning could save you a fortune in premature replacement window costs.

Your gutters

Gutters form an essential part of your home’s drainage system. Clean, clear gutters are important because they ensure any rain or water is diverted away from your home – to stop it getting inside.

But remember, gutters and downpipes can get blocked.

Thanks to the amount of water running through them, any organic matter that collects (such as leaves) turns into soil, which in turn promotes vegetation to take root. As you can imagine, this is not good! Anything that compromises the flow of water through your drains will undermine the effectiveness of your guttering.

So make sure you keep your gutters clean and clear at all times. And while you’re at it, it’s well worth cleaning the facia and soffits too.

Block paving

Can you remember how lovely your patio or driveway looked when you first had it laid?

Unfortunately, that pristine, newly laid look doesn’t last forever. Instead, every day grime and dirt collect in between the individual blocks, and vegetation can grow too.

If you’re not careful, your beautiful exterior can quickly become an eyesore – and a big job to clean up.

Fortunately you don’t need to invest in a new driveway if things have got a little wild out side. Instead, a professional clean can restore your paving to look almost new – so you can feel proud of it again.

Walls, fascia, and brickwork

Your walls take the brunt of the weather, and cleaning can help keep your home looking its best. From cleaning away years of grime to removing mortar stains left after building work, a good clean can enhance your home’s curb appeal with ease.

It’s likely your home is your most valuable asset.

Regular cleaning can help protect that asset and give you an increased sense of pride in your property. And like most things, prevention is better than cure. Regular cleaning helps you stay on top of everything and therefore costs you less in the long-term.

Here at Alpha Power Cleaning, we have the equipment, know-how, and enthusiasm needed to carry out external cleaning work at your home.

We only use hot water – because it cleans better and our trained staff use top-quality, commercial-grade equipment.

It’s the reason you’ll get a result that far exceeds anything you can do yourself. When it comes to outside cleaner, DIY is not better! In fact, it’s safer to let us do it for you because you won’t need to balance at the top of a ladder!

So for an efficient, professional, comprehensive clean, give Neil a call on 024 7630 4194.

 

With winter around the corner, it’s time to take action to ensure your premises are not only clean, but also safe.

So keep reading to discover the three simple steps you can take over the next few weeks to cut the damage done by colder, wetter weather.

1. Clean your gutters, drains, and downpipes

Gutters, drains, and downpipes are a key part of your building’s drainage system.

It’s important to keep these clear to ensure excess water can be efficiently drained away – instead of stagnating and seeping inside.

As you know water damage is costly and disruptive so preventative steps now can save a lot of hassle further down the line.

The problem with gutters is they can collect and accumulate debris. For example, leaves and other vegetation can collect inside the gutters. Once decomposed, this organic matter can promote the growth of more plants as well as moss and lichen. As a result, gutters can get blocked, which reduces their efficiency as a drainage system.

We can sort this problem with a thorough clean.

Using cameras mounted onto an extension rod, we can see what’s lurking inside. Then thanks to professional cleaning equipment, we can clear your gutters and downpipes and get them spotlessly clean.

It’s the easiest way to ensure your drainage system is ready to tackle the torrential rain that is associated with a British winter (and summer for that matter!)

2. Clean your block paving

As autumn turns into winter, there’s a good chance your driveways, pathways, and any patio areas are becoming increasingly covered with fallen leaves and other vegetation.

As long as the weather stays dry, apart from the aesthetics, this isn’t a big problem.

But as the weather changes and the rain, frost, and even snow comes, decomposing vegetation can become a slip hazard – especially as the leaves turn to soil.

What’s more, decomposing leaves provide a perfect environment for moss and lichen to grow, which can make paving even more slippery.

So cut the risk of slip hazards this year and invest in a deep clean.

Using hot water, our pressure washer makes light work of even the most stubborn dirt and stains. What’s more, a deep clean will remove any lichen and moss and return your block paving to almost new.

So not only will your home or premises look nicer, but they’re less likely to be responsible for an at-work accident too.

3. Clean fire escapes and stairwells

Fallen leaves and other green matter can pose slip hazards on your external stairwells, pathways, parking areas and if you own commercial premises- fire escapes. As a result, it’s CRITICAL you make the time to clear them – to ensure there are safe exits in the event of an emergency.

This is something else you can employ a professional cleaning company to do on your behalf.

Using industrial-grade equipment, we can clean and clear these important areas to ensure they don’t only look nice, but are safe to use as well.

An easier way?

With so many other priorities filling up your to-do list, winterising your business’s premises may not be top of your mind.

It’s one of the reasons why we launched a monthly payment plan cleaning service for both domestic and commercial customers.

Rather than ‘paying as you go’, we’ll create an annual cleaning schedule that’s tailored to your needs. Simply pay a fixed fee every month and we’ll ensure everything is cleaned at an appropriate time interval.

It means you’ll never need to worry about cleaning your gutters, your block paving or anything again because you can rely on us to do it for you.

It could be the easiest way to ensure your building always looks its best.

To find out more about this service call 024 7630 4194

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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