Recent Commercial Posts
Post-Holiday Cleaning tips for your Business
12/20/2022 (Permalink)
The holiday season is a busy and stressful time for New Braunfels businesses and cleaning is the last thing on your mind. With office holiday parties and potlucks this can leave your business a mess. What better what to start off the new year then getting your workplace back to top shape.
Here are a few cleaning tips to clean up after the holidays:
- Pack up holiday decorations
Collect all decorations and put away for storage and dispose of things that can not be reused.
Use a disinfectant to clean all surfaces within your business to mitigate holiday season germs.
- Deep clean carpets and upholstery
Carpets act as a filter, trapping dust, dirt, gases, animal hair, and other soils. Protect your investment by calling us to clean and maintain your carpet and upholstery.
- Restock cleaning supplies
Make sure to stock up on cleaning supplies such as bathroom and general cleaning supplies.
When the dirt and dust challenges go beyond the scope of your regular janitorial staff, you need to call SERVPRO of San Marcos / New Braunfels. We will provide expert cleaning services provided promptly. Whether it’s removing a foul odor or deep cleaning the flooring or carpets, you can rely on us to make your workspace look its very best.
Commercial Deodorizing: Keeping your Business Smelling Good
9/20/2022 (Permalink)
As a customer the first things we notice are how a business smell. Whether it be a restaurant, gym, retail store, office, the list goes on. Businesses that are perceived as smelling good tend to have customers spend more time there and return to your business.
Identifying the source of bad smells is your first step to eliminating them. Once you identify the source you can deodorize and freshen.
Common Odor Sources:
One place we all recall are the restrooms. Despite your best cleaning efforts, bad smells have an impression on your business. A study by Initial Hygiene, shows 77% of customers leave with a negative perception of a place that has unpleasant restroom smells.
Mold and mildew can cause a musty or old house smell. First you will need to find the source of the mold in places such as walls, drains or areas of high moisture. Make sure to identify if the mold will need to be professionally removed first. If you can mitigate the problem yourself, scrub down the affected areas with a specific cleaner the best you can and ventilate.
One common source of odors is garbage. Trash cans, dumpers and anywhere waste is disposed of. Trash cans should be emptied and disinfected regularly. Dumpster odors can consist of decaying food and other products. During the summer heat this can especially be prominent. So get ahead of the summer heat and treat your dumpsters with a deodorizing spray.
No matter the source of your persistent business odors, SERVPRO of San Marcos/New Braunfels have the training and equipment to identify and eliminate these offensive odors. By identifying the cause of the odor, and determining the conditions where it contacts surfaces, the odor can often be removed over time without a trace. The science of identifying and eliminating odors can be a tricky thing, so give us a call, and leave the odor removal and deodorization to us.
5 ways to prevent Vandalism and Graffiti from happening to your New Braunfels Commercial Property
8/22/2022 (Permalink)
According to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the annual cost of monitoring, detecting, removing, and repairing graffiti damage has been estimated as high as $15 to $18 billion. Commercial properties and business can help reverse these numbers by following these 5 strategies.
- Anti-Graffiti Film
One of the most cost-effective ways to mitigate damage, anti-graffiti film is invisible after being installed and can even eliminate the need for a costly glass replacement. Products such as 3M™ Anti-Graffiti Films, can be removed and replaced quickly, and without the need to remove your windows.
- Impact Protection Attachment Systems
These offer the highest level of protection for glass and windows. This system attaches to the glass and window frame and prevents not only vandals and forced entry, but also other catastrophic events such as bomb blasts and earthquakes.
- Security Systems
Installing security cameras offers an extra level of surveillance to your New Braunfels business. The presence of security cameras can intimidate offenders from “tagging” a building but also will record the incident for investigation.
- Flood Lights
Another cost-effective method is the installation of flood lights. As statistics indicate graffiti vandalism often occurs at night, lights can add an extra layer of security to alert perpetrators that someone may be watching.
- Barriers
Building a barrier to protect the outside of your property, such as fences, or even plants like hedges and shrubbery. This will restrict access to the walls of a facility. The additional effort it takes to maneuver around these barriers often forces potential vandals to abort their efforts to cause damage to your business.
Need Vandalism and Graffiti Cleanup Services?
SERVPRO of San Marcos/New Braunfels will act quickly to remove vandalism and graffiti from commercial spaces. In addition to removing spray-painted graffiti from exterior walls, we can also clean driveways, walkways, metals, woods, glass, and masonry. Call Us Today – (830) 625-0578
How often should you professionally clean and sanitize your Business?
4/19/2022 (Permalink)
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, a best practice to prevent spread of infections and diseases such as COVID-19, is to routinely clean and disinfect your business surfaces. Here are some differences on cleaning vs sanitizing your business:
- Cleaning refers to the removal of dirt and germs. Cleaning your surfaces regularly will reduce the number of germs but does not kill them. Determine what your needs are for cleaning and how often the surface is touched. Prioritize cleaning surfaces at least once a day or more frequently in high touch traffic areas.
- Disinfecting refers to using chemicals to kill germs on surfaces. This step is generally done after thoroughly cleaning off dirty surfaces first. This will help further with lowering the risk of spreading germs and infections.
Many factors determine how frequently an office or building should be cleaned. These include the number of employees or the amount of foot traffic you get. Have your business cleaned professionally as often as your budget and schedule allow.
Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned, our defensive pathogen cleaning program, goes way beyond standard janitorial cleaning practices. With over 50 years of experience in decontamination, you can trust SERVPRO of San Marcos / New Braunfels Professionals to bring a higher standard of clean to the places we gather.
If you have any questions about having your establishment sanitized, give us a call at (830)625-0578.
3 Helpful Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Comal County Commercial Kitchen
3/2/2022 (Permalink)
If you already started spring cleaning in your residence and are a Comal County business owner, now is the time to focus on the thorough cleanliness of your establishment.
4 helpful tips for you and your employees to utilize are:
- Duct Cleaning - The oven extractor hood and ducting are key pieces of kitchen equipment that often build up grease and bacteria over time. That's where our trained technicians can offer assistance by keeping them clean to extend the life of the equipment. This can in turn save you money and give your employees and patrons cleaner air to breathe.
- Kitchen Floor Cleaning - A clean floor looks great, improves air quality, and can help prevent bad odors. Excess grease can be removed from floors. Our team specializes in taking care of hard floorings, like hardwood and tile, which is often used in today’s homes and commercial properties. At first glance, hard flooring appears to be easy to clean, maintain, and restore. However, these materials tend to have soil accumulate over time, and eventually, you’ll need professional cleaning to remove this buildup. We have specialized training in time-tested and industry-approved cleaning methods. Also, our proprietary cleaning system allows our Professionals to properly clean and restore your floor’s original beauty.
- Oven, Fryer, and Grill - Ovens should be cleaned regularly, particularly if starting to smoke. Fryers and grills with too much grease build-up can become a fire hazard in your establishment. Something we see often and know-how every fire damage situation is a little different and requires a unique solution, but the general process stays the same. When various materials burn, the soot they create differs greatly and requires a specific cleaning procedure. Being proactive with cleaning your oven, fryer or grill regularly could easily prevent any potential fire emergency.
Sometimes things get hectic with your business and you may not be able to perform the tasks needed to keep your kitchen space as clean as you would like. If you find yourself in need of additional spring cleaning support, SERVPRO of San Marcos / New Braunfels offers services ranging from cleaning restaurant hoods to removing biohazard contaminants. We have the specialized training and products to get your cooking area looking spotless.
Have Questions? Call Today – (830) 625-0578
Benefits of Clean Air Ducts in Your Comal County Business
1/7/2022 (Permalink)
For many commercial property owners in Comal County, air duct cleaning is the last thing on their minds. But what most people do not realize is air ducts collect tons of dust, dirt, and debris over time, which can impact the cleanliness of the building and the health and efficiency of all the employees working there.
What are some of the benefits of having clean air ducts?
Boost Energy Efficiency
When the ducts are clean, the HVAC system does not need to use as much energy to maintain the temperature of your building, which saves you money.
Protect the HVAC Equipment
The airflow and the HVAC equipment in your building are inextricably linked. The dirtier your air ducts are, the harder your HVAC system must work to keep the building at a comfortable temperature. Since it takes more effort to complete its primary function, the HVAC system will encounter more wear and tear and break down more quickly. However, getting the ducts cleaned can help to lower future HVAC maintenance costs and ensure your system remains functional for a long time to come.
Decrease Symptoms of Allergies
Dust, dirt, and pollen can trigger allergic reactions or asthma attacks in sensitive people. Unfortunately, all these irritants and other airborne objects can get sucked into your HVAC system and remain in your air ducts. Commercial air system cleaning is essential to prevent these irritants from entering the workspace and reduce the risk of health problems.
Remove Lingering Odors
In a closed-off office building or warehouse, odors tend to linger longer than they should. The smells may result from anything from chemical solutions to exhaust from fans and machinery. Regardless of the cause of the odor, particles can get trapped in the dust and cobwebs located in your air ducts. By cleaning your commercial air ducts, you can also help get rid of any persistent scents that may be bothersome or harmful to your workers.
What sets us apart from other air duct cleaning establishments is our use of a protectant sealant that allows your companies air ducts to go a few additional years longer on having them maintained.
Our team will gladly work with your business of operation schedule to ensure your company receives our utmost customer service. Call SERVPRO of San Marcos/New Braunfels today at (830) 625-0578, and a representative will visit your facility to give an estimate on cleaning your air ducts.
What to Do When Your Commercial Property Experiences Damages from Lightning
1/6/2022 (Permalink)
Lightning strikes near a group of buildings in a city during a storm.
A commercial building structure is susceptible of experiencing storm damages at least once during its lifetime of being in business.
Business owners often take precautions against the wind and rain brought in by an oncoming storm. However, lightning poses a particular risk to small and large businesses—and since it travels over 100,000 miles per hour, your business can be damaged in the blink of an eye.
Lightning is simply a giant spark that moves within a cloud, between clouds, or between a cloud and the ground. As lightning passes through the air, it heats the air rapidly to about 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit. This causes a rapid expansion of the air along the lightning channel. This rapid expansion causes a shock wave that we hear as thunder.
One of the most common damages a building can endure is a fire from being struck by a bolt of lightning. A lightning strike can spark a fire upon contact with almost anything it touches, causing significant damage in a matter of minutes. In addition, this incident can leave a substantial amount of smoke damage to walls and flooring or water damage from firefighting efforts.
When this occurs, the first step is to contact your insurance agent to start the claim process then call on the fire and water damage restoration experts. Our SERVPRO of San Marcos/New Braunfels team will respond immediately to get you back to business to make things "Like it never even happened."
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