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Resolutions for a more ecofriendly office.

1/8/2020

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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. 
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Implement a recycling program

One standard way of supporting mindfulness around sustainability is to establish a recycling program within your office. From the kitchen area to your workspaces, provide education on responsible waste disposal through clear signage on designated waste stations to help your people distinguish between what items belong in recycling, compost, and in the trash bin.

You can also look into the safe removal and donation of old computer parts and other items unnecessarily taking up space in your workplace to a local organization supporting the ethical recycling of electronics.
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Conserve energy within the office

Turning 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.
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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 vendors

Opt 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 reusing

Annually, 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.
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Encourage sustainable transportation

Support your team members in taking alternative modes of transportation to and from the office—such as walking or carpooling with fellow colleagues—during the work week.

​Your company can offer transit subsidies to employees who commute to work as a benefit. Additionally, if it is not mandatory for your people to be in the office from Monday to Friday, consider cutting out their commute time during the week by allowing employees to do remote work from home on occasion.
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Make green thinking a key part of your company culture

Include 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.
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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

Executive Building Maintenance is based on ethical practices and customer-focused solutions. The very nature of our business allows us to impact our stakeholders in a positive way through our environmental commitment. It is no longer sufficient for Executive Building Maintenance to simply comply with environmental laws and standards. 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. We take steps to minimize our own waste production.
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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?

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TIPS FOR WORKING IN WINTER.

12/3/2019

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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.
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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.

If your cubicle is getting you down, it’s time for a makeover. With a happier workspace, you’ll hardly notice when it gets dark outside. OK, that might be an exaggeration, but you’ll notice it less. So, embrace the winter wonderland and decorate your space by going with the cold theme, or by pretending you’re somewhere else altogether (think: a small plant over your desk). Or make it simple! Just change the desktop background to something more cheerful!.
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5. Add some ambiance.

Studies show that listening to music can improve your mood, so try whipping up a winter playlist (even holiday music, we won’t judge you if you’re still going strong in February). Or, if you’re easily distracted, try noisli, a site that will let you create your own background noise. I recommend a mixture of “fireplace” and “coffee shop.” It’s so soothing, you’ll forget you’ve been staring at a computer all day.
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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.

​Want to talk more about maintaining your office building properly?

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TOP 5 GERMIEST PLACES IN THE WORKPLACE.

10/31/2019

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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.

 In many workplaces, telephones are still used by multiple employees. Office phones can harbor more than 25,000 germs per square inch. Users should be instructed to wipe off handsets and keypads with sanitizing wipes after using them and periodically throughout the day.
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2. Elevator buttons. 

Scores, if not hundreds, of people use elevators every day, many times before they have a chance to get to their workstations or wash their hands. Avoid direct contact with elevator surfaces if you can. Consider using your elbow rather than your hand to push the buttons. (Want to guess the number one place in the elevator for harboring bacteria and germs? It's the "one," or first floor, button.)
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3. Water fountains.

Public drinking fountains can harbor as many as 2.7 million bacteria per square inch on the spigot. As an alternative, bring water from home in a sports bottle or buy bottled water during the worst flu outbreaks.
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4. Keyboards.

As with telephones, PC keyboards are often used by more than one person, making their use a common way to transfer germs. In fact, keyboards can actually have more than 200 times as many bacteria as a toilet seat.
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5. Bathrooms.

Tagged as the "epicenter of cross-contamination" and the "bio-hazardous waste transfer station," facility bathrooms are one of the germiest places of all. E. coli and other fecal toxins are often found on nearly every surface; folks who wash their hands before leaving are nonetheless presented with germy door handles. As a solution, use paper towels to turn faucets off and on, to close the toilet lid before flushing, and to open the door before exiting.
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To clean effectively to kill and remove germs and soil, consider a shift to a nightly health-focused, hygienic cleaning system. Studies have shown that employing an effective surface disinfecting and cleaning protocol can reduce absenteeism as much as 50 percent. Cleaning with an aggressive hand hygiene program provides a hygienic barrier to help reduce the risk of illness and improve the quality of work life for all building occupants. Stress effective handwashing and the use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers, and keep sanitizing stations visible and well stocked. By combining effective hygienic cleaning and worker hand care education, you will reduce health risks and improve your chances of weathering the cold and flu season with a minimal loss of manpower.
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Author:Peter J. Sheldon
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.

Want to talk more about maintaining your office building properly! 

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CONTACT US TODAY!
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WHY IS BUILDING MAINTENANCE SO IMPORTANT?.

9/25/2019

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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. ​
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These are some a few reasons why proper Building Maintenance is important;

  • It makes sure that the building and the environment remain healthy, clean and a safe place to work or reside.   
  • The external exposure to your building due to the natural elements like rain, snow, the sun and wind can cause the building to weathered over a certain period of time. Therefore, maintaining the building, prevents the building to deteriorate easily .
  • ​Save your Money: Periodic and proper maintenance regularly,  prevents those emergency repairs than are more expensive than the periodic maintenance. 
  • Managing Expenses: Scheduling for periodic repairs at periodic intervals is easier, while emergencies might lead to a budget issue. Emergencies can cause unpredictable and heavy expenses. Maintaining your building allows you to arrange emergency repair fund which keeps it economic, accurate and correct with easy maintenance cost.​
Taken from: clrservices.com
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photo credit to: Sean Pollock.

​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.
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Want to talk more about maintaining your office building properly! 

contact us today!
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The Physical and Psychological Effects of an Unhygienic Workplace

7/31/2019

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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.
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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.
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​Low Morale
One of the common problems with an unhygienic workplace is staff turnover, and more injuries. Employees lose the desire to be a team player and start job hunting if they are constantly hurting themselves on tools left lying around, breathing in dust, dodging clutter left lying around in the office, and getting sick from germs; this will definitely start to affect your business. Take the time to assess your business environment and how you can change it.
Unlike the gradual process of working in an unclean and unhygienic eventually leading to negativity and low morale, the impact of a cleaner work environment is immediately positive. The cognitive effects of staff being able to locate their desks, breathe fresh air, use clean kitchen and bathrooms is extremely understated.
It is understood that the two main points that hugely impact the psychological state of staff are the unclean workplaces, and air quality. Location plays a part too, but staff are limited in their ability to change their work environment. The simple act of bringing in a cleaning crew will make all the difference in the world to how clients and staff perceive your business.
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.
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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 +
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Do You Know How We Got Started?

6/30/2019

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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. 
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Executive Building Maintenance is still owned and operated by the original family, who are dedicated to the growth of the business and the well-being of its employees. We are committed to making a positive impact on our community and the environment.​
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 want to provide our customers with excellent quality service at an affordable price and so we developed core values that expand on this:
  • 360° customer service
  • Respect and relationship with our employees
  • Integrity-based decisions in the provision of our services
  • Commitment to the environment and eco-systems
  • Accountability to our shareholders
  • Involvement in the enhancement of our communities
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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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What First Impression Does Your Business Give Off?

6/5/2019

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Tips to make your place of business give off the right impression 

It’s said that a person will have already made a solid impression of you within the first seven seconds of meeting, but it only a tenth of a second for people to determine traits like trustworthiness. For customers when coming into your offices or place of business, it's no different. Your customers will be consciously or subconsciously have formed an opinion on the effectiveness, reliability, and trustworthiness of your business, long before any words or actions are exchanged.
Why do first impressions matter so much in business?
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The first impressions you give a customer or client will set the tone for your future business, and once a first impression is made it becomes very hard to change.  For new customers, the most common first impression comes from either your web presence or your place of business. For this article, we’ll look at the more traditional side of first impressions in your office, storefront or place of business.  
Appearance is king
They say to ‘never judge a book by its cover’ but much like showing up to a meeting properly groomed shows respect for your peers and your business; having a clean, organized and inviting environment shows your customers and your employees you respect them and organize your business in a professional manner. Follow these tips to make sure your business is as inviting to potential customers as possible.
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 Strong signage 
For anyone walking past your business, this will likely be the first thing they take notice         of. Good signage can capture customers interest. One of the biggest draws for people to come into a business is an interesting and creative use of storefront signs. This may include one large sign to identify the store, and then smaller signs to boost the interest level. A whopping 68 percent of customers made a purchase of products or services after a sign caught their eye. So it is important to make sure anything displaying your brand's logo or special offers are clearly displayed and consistent with your brand’s tone.
Make Cleanliness a priority
Dirty windows, stained carpets or dusty surfaces all speak to a level of care that’s simply not there. If your business is sending a message to your customers that you don’t care enough about your environment, why would you care about their needs? Many businesses make sure they have a regular window cleaning, floor maintenance, and janitorial services to ensure the all the little details are being taken care of.
 Create a welcoming environment
Having a welcoming environment means your customers or potential clients feel comfortable working with your brand and it gives more chances to keep your customer’s focus on your message. 
  • Have adequate lighting that sets the tone of your brand.
  • Consider playing music that's in line with your target market. It's a great subconscious indicator that someone's inside and ready to interact with customers.
  • Clear out the clutter, regardless of the type of business you're in, having a messy cluttered environment can be too hard for your customers to mentally digest. Streamline the experience for your customer to highlight the thing or handful of things you want them to be paying attention to. ​
 Following these tips you should be able to look at your place of business with fresh eyes and determine what needs to change, to put your best face forward. If you feel like you need a little extra help, consider speaking us at Executive Business Maintenance. We specialize in building maintenance and janitorial tasks, reducing the stress of worrying over each first impression. 
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Featured Service: Window Cleaning & Pressure Washing

2/12/2019

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Nothing reflects the cleanliness of a building like your windows. Come spring time, windows show the hard residue left behind from fall and winter weather. Let our professional window washers clean your building’s windows and give you a clear view from the inside and the outside. Whether ground level, skylights, low or high rise, our window washers have experience cleaning by squeegee, tucker pole or bosun chair.
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We Serve Businesses of All Types & Sizes:

  • High-rise buildings
  • Multi-unit town-homes and condos
  • Retail stores Office buildings
  • Restaurants Corporate and franchise chain locations
  • All commercial properties
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Our Method

A power washer uses a high-pressure stream of very hot water to blast away dirt and materials from outdoor surfaces. The combination of high pressure and the temperature of the water make it better at removing all those truly stuck on materials from surfaces. It’s great for removing residue like salt, mildew, and mold from outdoor patios, decks, driveways especially from the winter months. The added heat also makes it particularly good at removing things like chewing gum from sidewalks. Power washing is also exceptionally great for handling grease stains on driveways or garage floors.

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​All our cleaning staff are specially trained to focus on providing your commercial property with an unparalleled cleaning results we can be proud of. Whether you need commercial janitorial team, or a post construction clean-up crew, Executive Building Maintenance gets the job done right and on time.
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Featured Service: Window Cleaning

1/29/2019

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Get to know Executive Building Maintenance better and the methods we're using for our different services. From January until April, we're going to feature different kinds of services we offer. Let's start with Window cleaning, you know, because winter is almost over!
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​Why Regular Window Cleaning is Important

Nothing reflects the cleanliness of a building like your windows. Come spring time, windows show the hard residue left behind from fall and winter weather. Let our professional window washers clean your building’s windows and give you a clear view from the inside and the outside. Whether ground level, skylights, low or high rise, our window washers have experience cleaning by squeegee, tucker pole or bosun chair

Our Method

Whether ground level, skylights, low or high rise, our window washers have experience cleaning by squeegee, tucker pole or bosun chair.

We ensure all employees have up to date training and certification along with impeccable safety records. Our workers have years of experience in the bosun’s chair and swing-stage, we never put someone new to the trade over the wall on your building.


​Call Us Today to Consult With Our Expertise

​All our cleaning staff are specially trained to focus on providing your commercial property with an unparalleled cleaning results we can be proud of. Whether you need commercial janitorial team, or a post construction clean-up crew, Executive Building Maintenance gets the job done right and on time.
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Stop Spreading The Germs

11/28/2018

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Taken from: www.themuse.com
It’s that time again. You’re sitting at your desk, when a sneeze gusts over from the cubicle to your right. You notice a gentle hum of sniffles hanging in the office air. The undetectable cloud of germs is surely encircling you now as the hopelessness of flu season sets in. But just because your officemates are dropping like flies doesn’t mean you have to follow suit. We’ve got six helpful tips for warding off a cold or flu (and six that’ll help you get better if you do get sick).
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​1. Keep Your Distance

Sounds pretty basic, right? Stay away from sick people. Before paranoia sets in and you stop shaking everyone’s hands, though, keep in mind that a recent study revealed that those “silent spreaders,” or infected people who are not yet showing symptoms, are unlikely to make you sick. It’s the co-workers who are already coughing and sneezing that you’ll want to avoid.

​2. Get a Flu Shot

This is a no-brainer. Flu shots have been known to help prevent not only influenza, but other illnesses as well. And not only are they becoming available at more and more locations (and even workplaces), your options are growing as well. If you typically avoid needles at all costs, try a nasal spray vaccine or the intradermal flu vaccine—administered with a needle that is 90% smaller than the one used for the traditional flu shot.

3. Avoid the Hot Spots

Consider the heavily touched items in your office: fax machines, coffee pots, elevator buttons. Many bacteria and viruses can live on surfaces for hours—if not longer—so try to avoid contact with these hot spots. Grab the coffee pot with a tissue or hit the elevator button with your elbow. And if that’s not possible (or you just don’t want to make a scene while waiting on the 11th floor with your boss), just avoid touching your face afterward and wash your hands as soon as possible.
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