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 Some businesses are now ready to serving customers under new health and safety guidelines, while others are opening their doors at a slow and steady pace. Definitely, business owners and operators want to protect customers and employees from COVID-19. So, how do you stay open in the post-covid 19 environment?1. Follow the new health guidelines for your specific industry of work.As British Columbia prepares to enter Phase 2 of its economic restart plan, the Province welcomes the release of the initial set of WorkSafeBC guidelines that will help businesses and organizations develop their plans to reopen safely in the coming days and weeks. “These guidelines WILL support businesses and organizations developing their individual COVID-19 safety plans and measures to keep employees and customers safe,” WorkSafeBC has released industry-specific guidelines and resources for the following sectors:
COVID-19 and returning to safe operation - Phase 2 www.worksafebc.com/en/about-us/covid-19-updates/covid-19-returning-safe-operation “All employers must work with their employees to develop their safety plan to protect everyone as they prepare to reopen.” - HARRY BAINS, MINISTER OF LABOUR. 2. Create a new company culture.Whether your employees are coming back to a physical location or working remotely, companies should increase their efforts to communicate with workers about their lives outside of work. Some businesses have decided to have all employees temperature checked for the presence of fever and all must wear masks and gloves during their shifts and the cashier areas will have protective Plexiglas. The seating areas, cashier zones and other high-touch locations in your business will have to undergo frequent cleaning. 3. Develop a safety protocol.Businesses owners that are reopening will need to train their staff on new cleaning practices and other protocols, while offices will need to rethink where workers sit in relation to one another. Companies that don't outline these new protocols clearly could face official complaints. The more that you communicate with your employees about what you're doing -and get their input- the less risk there is, both to the individuals and the company as a whole. 4. Make employees safeDocumenting how your business has taken steps to protect the safety of workers can be just as important as implementing those measures. You may also wish to refer to WorkSafeBC general COVID-19 health and safety FAQs for additional guidance on controlling exposure to the virus in your workplace. Employers should ensure that the following workers do not come to work:
The BC Ministry of Health has also developed an online BC COVID-19 Symptom Self-Assessment Tool to help people determine whether further assessment or testing for COVID-19 is required. We will customize a plan suitable for your property to clean and disinfect your business.We are fully insured, bonded and covered by the Workers’ Compensation Board of British Columbia. We are members in good standing with the Better Business Bureau and the British Columbia Contract Cleaners’ Association. OUR PHILOSOPHY IS THAT NO TWO BUSINESSES HAVE IDENTICAL NEEDS, NOR DO THEY WARRANT IDENTICAL TREATMENT.
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You may be wondering, is it worth it to hire a commercial cleaning company for your business? The short answer: Absolutely!  Photo by Aditya Chinchure As you invest your business dollars wisely for growth and profitability in your business, it is also a good business move to outsource your cleaning jobs to the professionals and to focus your efforts on running your business. What does a Commercial Cleaner do?While a commercial cleaner’s workflow will vary slightly depending on the size and the nature of the business that they are cleaning, there are cleaning jobs that all commercial cleaning companies will take on. It really just depends on what type of cleaning you require. OUR PHILOSOPHY IS THAT NO TWO BUSINESSES HAVE IDENTICAL NEEDS, NOR DO THEY WARRANT IDENTICAL TREATMENT. Commercial cleaners like Executive Executive Building Maintenance are hired for deep cleaning that needs to happen semi-regularly (i.e., every month, every year). Essentially, we clean and sanitize commercial buildings to a high standard. This is important because of the impression that a clean office building gives to clients. It is also important for the health and safety of your employees and customers. An unclean office building can be unsanitary and harbour germs. Another important part of the commercial cleaner job description is proficiency with larger cleaning jobs. This type of cleaning includes carpet cleaning, janitorial cleaning, thoroughly cleaning windows, and more. When it comes to your floors, Executive Building Maintenance uses the latest techniques in stripping, waxing, buffing and polishing, and we always treat each floor individually. We clean and treat everything from concrete floors to warehouse flooring. YOUR FLOORING AND THE MATERIAL IT IS MADE OF IS UNIQUE. Our commercial floor cleaning and stripping services allow us to remove old coatings so that we can then apply a brand new coat of protective wax. Once we’re done, we’ll buff and polish your business’s floors to a mirror-like shine. Executive Building MaintenanceFloor & Carpet Maintenance uses the latest carpet cleaning techniques to effectively eliminate any soil from the bottom of the carpet fibres, where dirt and other materials build up. We will come to your business and provide the highest quality carpet cleaning service in Greater Vancouver.  Photo by Jason Hafso OUR SPECIALISTS UNDERSTAND THE UNIQUE NATURE OF COMMERCIAL CLEANING, AND WE'LL WORK WITH YOU ONE-ON-ONE TO CREATE A PLAN THAT DELIVERS RESULTS. The Cleaning EquipmentAnother good reason to rely on us as your commercial cleaning company is that we have access to all the necessary cleaning equipment for deep cleaning. Our team also have the right training to use commercial-strength equipment and cleaners safely, such as the use industrial vacuum cleaners for floors as well as steam cleaners for carpets, our team is also equipped with buffing and polishing tools. As an ethical organization, we are proactive in our commitment to the environment through our choice of suppliers and through our self-imposed, continuous pursuit of practices that eliminate or reduce the use (and disposal) of hazardous materials, which requires special handling and care. We take steps to minimize our own waste production. The Risk of Do-It-Yourself or In-House CleaningIt can be tempting to consider the DIY approach for your cleaning or to assign this task to one of your employees in house. There are a number of flaws with this plan. First, cleaning jobs may or may not be part of their regular job description. Did you hire this individual to clean your office? If they have to clean in addition to their other duties, there is a good chance that something will be neglected, either their daily work or the cleaning tasks. Second, if you decide to tackle the job yourself, you may have great intentions, but find that you run short on time to get the deep cleaning that your office building really requires. Furthermore, professional cleaners possess the proper cleaning equipment and products to get the job done right. Don’t cut corners with the cleanliness of your office building. It could be costing you business, and affecting the health of your office. Let us help you. Right on ScheduleOne of the other reasons that you should consider hiring us as your commercial cleaning company, to provide your office’s cleaning services is that we are flexible in our scheduling. We have been in business since 1984 and throughout the past 3 decades, the business climate, personnel and industry have changed significantly. Executive Building Maintenance’s commitment to its core values have allowed our company to flourish during these ever-changing times. Our company’s flexibility and continual evaluation and/or adoption of new policies and procedures have allowed Executive Building Maintenance to rise above our competition.  MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR YOUR BUILDING CLEANING.
Want to talk more about maintaining your office building properly during Spring and Summer time?By: Gina Belli.  Spring cleaning isn’t just something to do at home. Your workspace deserves a little attention, too. And, office spring cleaning can help improve your performance at work and your reputation with your colleagues. The state of your workspace has a big impact on the way you do your job. You’ll save a lot of time and energy if your things are tidy and easy to access. Investing in the process now will save you time later. Spring cleaning your office can feel like a real chore. But, it’s motivating to understand how giving this process a little time and energy can benefit you in your professional life. Here are a few things to keep in mind about the rewards of office spring cleaning: ProductivityAn organized office will help you be more efficient and productive, for obvious reasons. If you know where everything is, you won’t have to waste any time fumbling around. But, there’s more to it that that. A clean space is inspiring and that helps you to be at your best. If you want to be able to accomplish more in less time, this process is for you. MoodWhen you love your office, it helps you love your job. Having a clean and well-organized office can be a real mood booster. Sure, the process takes a little time and effort, but the rewards are well worth it in the end. ImpressionsKeeping a clean office sends the right message to the people you work with and for. It helps to demonstrate your trustworthiness and capability. On the other hand, a messy office sends the wrong signals. It could make you seem less conscientious than you would otherwise. And, these impressions can be difficult to shake.  Even small changes can make big differences. Bring Happiness Into The Office:Spring cleaning doesn’t have to take a lot of time either. Even small changes can make big differences. So, no matter how much of a project you’re ready to take on, here are some tips for tidying your workspace: Get InspiredYou might not ever feel really fired up about cleaning your office. But, having some enthusiasm for the task will go a long way to help you succeed. So, before you do anything else, find some inspiration. Picture how you want your office to look once you’re done and think about how that will make you feel. It will help you get excited for the work. You also might want to consider some kind of reward that you can enjoy once the task of spring cleaning your office is behind you. Maybe you’ll buy some new art to put on the wall or on your desk, or you’ll invest in a new work bag. Pairing the chore of cleaning with an exciting reward can help inspire and motivate you.
Do A Little At A TimeIt’s easy to feel overwhelmed by everything you want to accomplish, especially before getting started. So, be sure to guard against that by reminding yourself that it’s perfectly all right to do a little at a time. Some people might elect to take an afternoon to do the entire job. But, if your schedule doesn’t allow for that, don’t worry. You can accomplish just as much by spending just a few minutes here and there when you find the time. The trick is to decide on an approach in advance, no matter what kind of a schedule works best for you. Then, be sure to stick to the plan. Make an appointment to clean your office — and write it in pen, not pencil. (Metaphorically is fine.) Make it a real priority. That’s the best way to ensure you’ll accomplish the task. Just make sure to set an agenda for the work that you can meet. Being too ambitious about how much time you can afford to devote to the project could delay progress down the road. Set the bar low enough to reach. Have A ProcessCleaning and organizing is a process. No matter how big or small your focus, the first step is to take a look at all of your items. Remove them from the space you’re working on so you can clean the area itself. (Don’t skip this step. Take the drawers out of your desk, for example. Trust us: the drawers are dirty and need to be cleaned. You’ll see.) Then, evaluate the items themselves to determine what stays and what goes. Clean anything you’re keeping or donating. Finally, put away the items you’re holding on to. Make sure that you have quick access to the things that you use most. And, group things into categories to help you stay organized in the future. Having a small area designated for papers or other things that need to be put away can be helpful, too. That way you can be sure that you’ll stay organized, even when you’re in a rush and things get extra busy at work. THE SPACE IN WHICH WE LIVE SHOULD BE FOR THE PERSON WE ARE BECOMING NOW, NOT FOR THE PERSON WE WERE IN THE PAST. - MARIE KONDO Divide And ConquerAt Forbes, Peter Walsh, an organization expert, advises professionals to set up zones for various functions and purposes. Perhaps you need a computer space, a storage area, a meeting space and a library to do reading and research. Thinking about your office in terms of zone will help you be efficient and it will encourage you to keep up with the organizational systems you’ve established, too. Similarly, if you still have physical paperwork, think about using folders (either loose folders or the kind that you file) to organize projects, jobs, clients, or any other information. Label the folder for quick reference later. These folders can be easily stacked and stored. And, you can throw them in your bag if you need to take work out of the office. Organizing your space and your work into categories is an essential part of the process. But, be sure to leave some space for the unexpected. Leaving a half a shelf empty and buying a few extra folders gives you room to grow. Update The Items That Make You HappyTake a look at the decorations, trinkets, toys and pictures that you have placed around your office. Do they need updating? Would a more current photograph of your family make you smile perhaps? Or, maybe that old knickknack or desk toy doesn’t seem as adorable as it once did. Let go of the old to make way for the new. Add a few personal items to your office space that make you feel happy and relaxed. This final step is non-essential, on the surface. But, attending to these details will help you to enjoy yourself and your workday a little more. And that has real value. Executive Building Maintenance, Inc. provides excellent, customized janitorial services on a consistent basis and at affordable prices. We understand your needs and can offer you reliability and peace of mind when it comes to the cleanliness of your building. Serving the entire Lower Mainland of British Columbia, offering high-quality janitorial work, specialized window cleaning, intensive carpet and floor care, pressure washing and various other cleaning requests as specified by our customer's individual needs.
Want to talk more about maintaining your office building properly during Spring and Summer time?By keeping your carpet consistently maintained and having it professionally cleaned annually, you can increase the appearance and longevity of your carpet while contributing to a healthier environment.  Benefits of Carpet Cleaning:1. Extends the life of your carpets.One major benefit of a professional carpet cleaning service is that it helps extend the life of your carpet. Over time, dirt, dust, allergens, and other debris accumulate in the carpet and get embedded within the fibers which can eventually cause the fibers to split and deteriorate. Removing this built up of dirt and debris will help improve the longevity of the carpet as dust and other debris are more likely to adhere to a dirty carpet than a clean carpet. At Executive Building Maintenance, we use cleaning methods to effectively remove the debris from deep within the fibers and leave the carpet sanitized. 2. Contributes to a healthier environment.Some of the dust and allergens that get trapped in the carpet fibres may find their way into the breathing air where they can cause respiratory problems, allergic reactions, and other health problems. When we clean your carpets, we kill off these allergens so that they are no longer a health threat and leaves the surface of the carpet fully sanitized.  3. Complete removal of dirt and bacteria.While it’s much easier to vacuum around the office than hiring a professional carpet cleaning service, a vacuum will only remove surface dirt. So all that debris that has become embedded with the fibers will stay there until it receives professional treatment. Over time, this will cause excess wearing on the fibers, deteriorating faster. Bacteria in the carpet can also create odours making it more difficult to breathe for those battling asthma or allergies. You definitely don't want that in your building. 4. Eliminates Carpet Stains.Another great advantage provided by professional carpet cleanings is that they can remove tough stains. Using the hot water extraction method, professionals are able to remove stains from all of the following:
After hiring our services, you shouldn’t have to worry about looking at the ugly spots or be embarrassed in front of clients. Carpet cleaning can reduce the effects of traffic lanes, extending its lifespan in high-traveled areas. 5. No ResiduesWhile vacuums don’t leave residues, some carpet cleaning machines do. If the equipment or products are old or cheaper, they can be inefficient and leave some of the cleaning solution behind. On the other hand, our equipment is always updated and uses commercial cleaning products to restore carpeting to a like-new condition. Also, areas of carpeting that receive significant foot traffic, including hallways, reception area, kitchens, etc., will deteriorate much faster. This is because dirt is constantly being tracked in these areas, and you may have even noticed that these areas are darker than others. The advantage of professional carpet cleanings is that we will remove the dirt and slow down these “traffic lanes” effects. The dark areas of the carpet will be removed and the fibres will be restored.  Executive Building Maintenance uses the latest carpet cleaning techniques to effectively eliminate any soil from the bottom of the carpet fibres, where dirt and other materials build up. We will come to your business and provide the highest quality carpet cleaning service in Greater Vancouver. Serving the entire Lower Mainland of British Columbia, offering high-quality janitorial work, specialized window cleaning, intensive carpet and floor care, pressure washing and various other cleaning requests as specified by our customer's individual needs.
Want to talk more about maintaining your office building properly?How can we make our office more ecofriendly on 2020?Well, the holidays are over and we’re all returning to work. This 2020 it’s time to start thinking about how we can save the planet and to start looking at ways to green your office and get everyone behind the cause while you’re at it. Here are some simple and sustainable New Year resolutions to bring into your office or organization in 2020.
Implement a recycling program
Conserve energy within the officeTurning off the lights and switching off electronic equipment around the office during off-hours will help to conserve energy resources as well as save your company a significant amount on your electric bill. Ensure that your workplace has communicated your policy around reducing energy consumption at their desks and around the office and provide suggestions such as shutting off their computers at the end of the work day and keeping the lights off when a meeting room is not in use.
While computers are essential to the day-to-day running of an organization, they’re also a major energy vampire. Start switching off your monitor when going to lunch or meetings (screensavers do not save energy) and set up a hibernation feature so your computer can automatically conserve energy when it is inactive for more than several minutes. Try remembering to unplug devices from charging before leaving the office. Support green vendorsOpt to do business with green-friendly brands and companies. Conduct research into vendors of interest to learn more about their sustainability efforts and see if they align with your company’s own vision and values regarding environmental impact. Reduce by reusingAnnually, Canadians use approximately 1.6 to 2 billion disposable coffee cups. Discourage this wasteful habit from your employees by encouraging the use of reusable coffee mugs, along with reusable water bottles. You can promote this initiative in office by offering company merchandise items such as travel mugs and stainless steel water bottles, and also by incentivizing the program by doing a monthly gift card draw for team members who use their reusable mugs for an entire week. Coffee cups are not accepted through general recycling collections, and most are destined to end up in landfill. Worse yet, then often contaminate the commingled and paper streams, dooming them to the same fate. Make a resolution in your office to bring reusable cups to work and reusable water bottles.
Encourage sustainable transportation
Make green thinking a key part of your company cultureInclude your employees in your environmental vision by getting them engaged and involved. Talk to and collaborate with your team members to gather their ideas for how your organization can go green and be more environmentally conscious in the workplace. Getting input from your employees will allow them the opportunity to embody and embrace your new mission and goals. Ownership in change seems to be the best way to embed sustainability into your office culture. If you already have a green team in your workplace, then go one step further and try to start a building-wide green team. Your green team can champion workplace sustainability goals by kick starting an in-office recycling program, or spearheading a waste or energy audit, which can be used to help set goals for the year ahead. The green team can also be key advocates in communicating sustainability changes to your colleagues is important for bringing them on the journey with you, and for the eventual success of your initiatives.
Demonstrating a real commitment to sustainability is good for business, allows your organization to differentiate their products, services and brand and most importantly, will make a real impact on the environment. Do your organization, yourself and the planet a favour and start ticking off these resolutions today. OUR STATEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT
Serving the entire Lower Mainland of British Columbia, offering high-quality janitorial work, specialized window cleaning, intensive carpet and floor care, pressure washing and various other cleaning requests as specified by our customer's individual needs. Want to talk more about maintaining your office building properly?We all love to hate on winter. Trudging through the snow while simultaneously ruining our nicest shoes, either freezing in several layers at our desk or burning up because the heat’s blasting, leaving the office in the late afternoon to a sad, pitch-black evening. I get it, it’s not the best time of year. But it could be! Bear with me here. So here are some ways you can enjoy the comforts of winter at work—and hopefully start to love it a little more.  1. Stay well nourished by eating and drinking enough.Make sure to drink enough fluids, as you dehydrate faster in cold weather conditions. Dehydration causes headaches, dizziness and fatigue, and it’s important to stay alert outdoors. Eating enough food during the day, especially fats and carbohydrates, is also important. Your body uses those nutrients as energy to stay warm in cold temperatures. Nothing eases the pain of the cold better than warm food—soup, chili, lasagna, you name it. Make a batch the night before and heat up the leftovers at work, or plan an office potluck day and have everyone bring in their winter favorites. If you’re feeling extra ambitious, you could even plan a chili cook-off. In addition, take 30 minutes, grab a co-worker or two and grab some hot chocolate. Or, for a quicker break, buy a box of packets that you can whip up at any time. (Bonus points if you remember to bring in marshmallows.) 2. Stay well rested.Working outdoors can be challenging, and increases risks to your safety. Make sure you’re getting enough sleep to stay alert on the job when conditions are more dangerous. 3. Stay dry.Damp clothing can quickly drop your body temperature. It’s more important than ever to stay dry in the cold. Wear a moisture-wicking base layer to draw away sweat as you work. Wear waterproof gear as an outer shell to prevent your under layers from getting wet. Remove any wet clothing immediately. Dressing in layers is key, as it not only keeps you warm but allows you to adjust to changing temperatures. Proper gloves, socks and footwear are essential. Choose headwear that keeps your head and ears warm. 4. Brighten up your desk.
5. Add some ambiance.
Author: Alyse Kalish At Executive Building Maintenance, our aim is to exceed our customer's expectations as the quality leader in providing environmental-friendly cleaning services for commercial, industrial, professional and retail facilities. We are a full-service janitorial cleaning company.Serving the entire Lower Mainland of British Columbia, offering high-quality janitorial work, specialized window cleaning, intensive carpet and floor care, pressure washing and various other cleaning requests as specified by our customer's individual needs.
 Up to 80 percent of all infections are spread through our environment by hand contact with contaminated surfaces, as well as through direct human contact. Fortunately, knowing what surfaces provide the greatest risk for disease transmission at work allows us to put a proactive plan in place to implement effective cleaning practices, which can help reduce these risks and minimize infections. 1. Telephones.
2. Elevator buttons.
3. Water fountains.
4. Keyboards.
5. Bathrooms.
At Executive Building Maintenance, our aim is to exceed our customer's expectations as the quality leader in providing environmental-friendly cleaning services for commercial, industrial, professional and retail facilities. We are a full-service janitorial cleaning company.Serving the entire Lower Mainland of British Columbia, offering high-quality janitorial work, specialized window cleaning, intensive carpet and floor care, pressure washing and various other cleaning requests as specified by our customer's individual needs.
A building is not just a piece of structure, it is an important financial investment that has the potential to serve you comfort and serve returns for years. A building provides you and your people a place of shelter, proper environment to work, play, live and practice other activities and also protect you from disturbances of the outside.  These are some a few reasons why proper Building Maintenance is important;
Want to talk more about maintaining your office building properly!The physical and psychological effects of an unhygienic workplace can be debilitating for staff and visitors. The negative impact is gradual, but it is inevitable. If you want clients to respect your business, and your staff to confidently approach their duties with high morale, you need to ensure your workplace is clean and hygienic. The psychological effects of an unhygienic and cluttered workspace can be debilitating for those required to inhabit the environment for the better part of their weekdays.  Studies have been conducted on how physical environments impact the mental wellbeing. It was discovered that there are several direct and indirect impacts on our psychological capabilities. Various environments were studied and the workplace stood out significantly. Considering we spend majority of our lives at work, it is one of the most obvious spaces that would affect our psyche if not well-maintained or organized. Sensory stimulation What we smell, see, hear, touch, and taste – has a variable impact on how we perceive our physical surroundings. Staff entering an unorganized and cluttered workplace feel like they are doing an obstacle course on a daily basis. Entering an office or warehouse that is dusty, cluttered, leaves clients with a bad impression, and staff with no desire to make an effort. If they work in a junkyard, they are going to treat it like one. Avoid the perpetual problem of this kind of work environment, which can be extremely costly in the long-run.
Benefits A clean, working environment is positive in many ways. There are less injuries, less time taken off work, more positivity, a better impression with clients, less staff turnover, better productivity and turnover, and a major stress reduction for all concerned. Cleaning up at work is clearly less costly than the long-term psychological effects of an unclean workplace. No client wants to deal with unhappy staff who put in little effort, and are half as productive as they could be. The mental impact of an unclean workplace may seem small on the outside, but can be extensive if this not immediately addressed. Regardless of location or environment, stay one-step-head of your competitors by showcasing a workplace that any business owner would be proud of, and staff members enjoy being a part of.  This blog was written by Emily Ford. Emily is a Perth based writer with a passion for deconstructing difficult topics. She writes for numerous local publications and has a track record of being awesome . Connect with her on Google +
We started as a small family operation of only 2 people and have grown into a large business employing more than 100 staff in the Lower Mainland of BC.
We are a full-service janitorial cleaning company servicing the entire Lower Mainland of British Columbia, stretching from West Vancouver to Chilliwack, offering high-quality janitorial work, specialized window cleaning, intensive carpet and floor care, pressure washing and various other cleaning requests as specified by our customers’ individual needs. At EBM, we have always strived to be recognized as an ethical and customer-centered Vancouver janitorial services company known for its commitment to excellence to its employees, customers, suppliers and external stakeholders.
We have proudly been in business for over 30 years, since 1984. We are fully insured, bonded and covered by the Workers’ Compensation Board of British Columbia. We are members in good standing with the Better Business Bureau and the British Columbia Contract Cleaners’ Association.
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