Our staff had the best time creating an interactive festival booth to encourage child literacy. You may wonder how a âToilet Tossâ game will encourage reading? The prizes were books about cleaning! âBerenstain Bears and The Messy Roomâ, âJUST A MESSâ by Mercer Mayer and âCurious George Cleans Upâ by H.A. Rey were a few of the prize books. âScoring a bowlâ was harder than it looked!
EMPLOYEE PUMPKIN CARVE OFF
CONGRATULATIONS EVELYN! The pumpkin carving contest winner.
We are excited by the âBaby Loadingâ announcement. Congratulations Kat.
A clean environment is important to the whole family. Sometimes we may think the adults are the only ones who appreciate a tidy space. After all, how often do parents say âClean up your room?â
Proof Tweens Love a clean room.
Notes left by clients, from the youth to the elderly are a true treasure. CLEAN IS HAPPY!
you are ready for take off when things are tidy!
Many of us look at cleaning as such a chore. Letâs be honest, itâs not always the most fun job to take care of. So, when our mental health is in a bit of a slump, cleaning is often the last thing we want to be doing, and it is often forgotten about completely. Beds left unmade, clothes strewn across the floor, the list goes on with things weâll avoid doing.
With that being said, there is reason to believe that regular cleaning can actually help improve overall wellbeing and mental health.
Often when people are feeling depressed or stressed, cleaning is something we tend to avoid doing. Mess can build up quickly and without you even noticing. Leaving this mess can increase feelings of depression and reduce motivation for other tasks and makes cleaning feel like an overwhelming mission when youâre ready to start tidying your home.
Avoiding cleaning can also cause us to feel a lack of control in our own home, contributing to increased stress levels. Other stressors, such as those from work or relationships are often out of our hands, and so it is important to think of cleaning as something that you have control over. Itâll help you to feel as if youâve accomplished a goal once you have finished cleaning and tidying up.
Many people forget what a great feeling it is to be organised and entering a tidy environment can instantly improve your mood. Having a neat home is a proven way to alleviate feelings of depression and stress. Keeping your home organised also saves time on cleaning in the future, so itâs a much easier task to battle if you find yourself in a similar situation again.
So, next time youâre feeling a bit down, donât put it off, pick up your cleaning supplies and start working on little bits at a time. Youâll soon start to see the light at the end of the tunnel â a tidy home equals a tidy mind! www.glassguard.com
Birthdays are meant to be celebrated.
DONATION DRIVE
Join environments3 community outreach Pet Purposed Project to provide used repurposed linens, cleaning supplies and other donations to local pet and animal rescue coalitions. The Pet Purposed Projectâs annual collection drive is March 28 through April 15th.
Pet Purposed Project will donate to Humane Society of North Central Florida whoâs âmission is to eliminate the needless euthanasia of healthy and treatable petsâ in our community. Itâs time to make room in those linen closets and drawers. Repurpose today!
WISHLIST: Clean Linens and Blankets Repurposed for pets. Dawn Dish Soap, Simple Green, Bleach, Trash Bags, Dog/cat treats, Walk harnesses, Nyla Bones, Kongs Xtreme, Monetary Contribution.
Please leave your Pet Purposed donation items for pickup March 28th- April 15th.
Volunteers aided in the 2021 Power of the Purse Brunch and Handbag Auction to raise over $35,000 to support the Peaceful Paths Economic Empowerment Programs. Thanks to e3 staff, the hundreds of Peaceful Paths staff, volunteers, donations and contributors to making our community a safer place.
Employees build LEGO avatars as an exercise to raise awareness of your home such as interior design preferences, religious practices and disability requirements.
Read Moreenvironments3 clients and employees are heroes today! Our clients donated pet food, toys, leashes and linens to The Humane Society NCF for local displaced animals. Employees volunteered to assemble and contribute to the donations after we shared breakfast together. In honor of âbring your kid to work day,â employeesâ children also participated in the event.
Donations from environments3, clients and employees.
When people collaborate, repurpose âťď¸, donate and volunteer the whole community wins.
We thank environments3 clients and employees for being amazing and their continued support.
Unfortunately, there are those animals who become: disadvantaged by abuse, lost or abandoned when their owners can no longer care for them. We are fortunate to have many local animal shelters and pet rescue organizations to aid in their time of need.
environments3 community outreach, Pet Purposed Project objective is to provide environments3 used repurposed linens, cleaning supplies and donations by our clients to local pet service coalitions.
Donations Collected April 8-25!
Pet Purposed Project will collect and donate the following:
Clean linens and blankets repurposed for pets
Pet Food - Cat Food is greatest need!
Pet Toys
Cat Litter
Cleaning Supplies
Leashes/Collar
Monetary donation
Pet Purposed Project Donations are given to Alachua County Humane Society.
The days are shorter, the twinkle of lights illuminate cheery trim as the year wanes. The cold crisp mornings are warmed by fluffy layers, deliciously sweet, decorated cookies abound and we hum familiar choruses of holiday carols. âTis the season for giving as we reflect on our good tidings weâve received all year and give back to those who have added to our lives. âGratuityâ evolves from the latin word âgratuitas, free, freely givenâ, a customary expectation as we tip with travel, at restaurants, and salons. Tipping is also richly wrapped with the holiday tradition of showing gratitude to those who regularly provide you with goods and expert services.
While end-of-year extras are expected in some professions, tipping isnât about a sense of obligation. Itâs about acknowledgement. âIt shows those who provide you loyal service that you appreciate their efforts.â âTipping is a form of gratitude shown during the holidays,â says Diane Gottsman, national etiquette expert, author of âModern Etiquette for a Better Lifeâ. A Consumer Reports survey declares 60% of Americans tip service providers during the holidays.
âThe Emily Post Institute essentially suggests âTo simplify the process, just consider tipping service providers in key areas of your personal life,â says Daniel Post the grandson of the Maven of Etiquette, Emily Post. An easy consideration for the amount of gratuity suggested is; âup to the amount of one weekâs pay or cost of service.â Modifications may occur if tips are provided throughout the year for stellar service. Undoubtedly, each and every gift or gratuity adds sparkle to the holidays.
The sweet warm recognition of others, those adding ease and expertise to our lives, is the sharing spirit!
Teamwork assures quality outcomes.
Once we have given in to our desire and need for help with cleaning our home and hire a residential cleaning service, we expect professional service with consistent results. To some homeowners, employee compensation may seem inconsequential. After all, if a cleaning company pays less salary then those savings trickle down and are transferred to homeowner, "Right?â Employees who are paid less look for ways to work less. Often underpayment leads to breaking equipment and clientâs possessions due to carelessness and âthe avoidance of high effort areas of cleaning.â Life Maid Simpleâs blog post points out, âMore expensive companies pay their staff better, may have [other] benefits and use higher quality products in your home.â Studies show employee compensation and retention is a reflection of the type of cleaning service you and your home will receive. Join us as we examine one of the biggest investments a cleaning company can make; an investment in their employees and the return on that investment for the homeowner.
Itâs Tuesday evening at 7 P.M. after a long day at work and you are finally home but itâs not time to completely relax yet. The cleaning company that your coworker recommended is scheduled to arrive in fifteen minutes for a free quote. You wish you had been able to research the business prior to the meeting but the daily duties got in the way and the dust bunnies threaten a mutiny to take over your home. The cleaning person is punctual, they pull into the driveway and the car has the business name sleekly printed on the side. Introductions are made and you begin the walking tour of the house, discussing areas that are to be serviced, the estimated length of time in the home and frequency of the cleans; all the while Dale is taking careful notes. You finish your tour at the kitchen bar where Dale produces a price list of the services offered and the discussion turns to the possible dates for the first clean.
Overall, they seem knowledgeable about the surfaces of the home, answers most of the questions quickly until you ask about the employees. Their body language slightly stiffens as they confide, âItâs hard to find good help.â As an employer yourself, you recognize this is a common thread amongst many industries, so you follow up by asking, âAre your employees compensated fairly?â Dale responds, âThe employees are paid a living wage, above average in comparison to other cleaning businesses locally and they have the ability to advance in the company.â This business review is proceeding well as you offer Dale a drink while you continue the conversation.
It is common knowledge, you usually pay for what you get and âlow-ball employers who pay bottom-tier wages get bottom-tier employees and then those employees do bottom-tier work.â Employee Retention. A $15 per hour minimum wage like the movement in Seattle may not be financially feasible for many small businesses. $15 wage But letâs face it: compensation embodies more than wages and insurance. Itâs about creating a work-life balance and a sustainable work force.
Now that you know Dale's employees are paid fairly, you inquire, âWhat other ways do your employees receive compensation?â They share several employees qualify for health incentives and the business is small but has, "Workerâs Compensation Insurance although it is not required at this size it is important to us.â
Many residents falsely believe their homeownerâs insurance will cover a worker if they are injured while in their home. Some policies may provide some coverage depending on the situation but typically a high deductible must be paid first. Ultimately, the cleaning company you hire carries a general liability policy that protects against damage to the homeowner and property. Additionally the business has âworker's compensation, which covers any injuries staff may sustain while on your property and pays for lost wages so they will not be tempted to sue you.â 10-things-your-cleaning-service-wont-tell.html
Dale's business health care plan is an added perk for the employees too. The cleaning companies that do not offer health care incentives have employees that are more likely to call off work or worse; they could potentially come into your home while they are contagious. The lack of primary health care coverage causes further work dissatisfaction due to financial strain on an employee with costs of unpaid sick leave, out of pocket medication costs, urgent care bills and possible ER visits.
Work life balance is defined as âbeing fresh enough to give all you need to both at work and home, without jeopardizing one for the other.â Balanced employees tend to be positive, energetic, motivated, committed, take pride in outcomes and have increased productivity. These behaviors are transferred to you, as the customer, because the employee provides consistent service. Essential to being a balanced employee is a manageable work load and time for recovery. Employee recovery may be as simple as a shared work load by working in teams, facilitation of breaks, a modified work week and paid time off. work life balance
Dale continues speaking about the businessâs employee structure, âWe deploy three person teams for equitable work distribution, utilizing a systems approach, meaning each member has assigned areas and roles while detailing the home.â
âGive preference to companies that use cleaning âteamsâ, in which two to four cleaners, including one supervisor, come to your home at the same time to divide tasks. Not only does that make your cleaning more time-efficient, but also, employees are less likely to steal or be careless under a supervisor's watchful eye.â 10-things-your-cleaning-service-wont-tell.html
Lastly, you ask Dale, âWhat type of training does your staff receive?â Enthusiastically Dale shares information about the employee standardized training protocol with skills assessments, quizzes, video audits and continuing education.
âA commitment to training is seen by employees as an investment in their worth and a powerful incentive to stay at the company,â says Kevin Griffin, an IT advisor at Falco Enterprises and former CIO of GE Capital. Structured training strengthens institutional knowledge, reinforces protocols and builds commitment. Josh Bersin, Industry Analyst shares, âThe longer we stay with an organization the more productive we get - we learn the systems, we learn the products, and we learn how to work together.â Employee Retention
A systematic approach assures all areas are covered and encourages employee accountability.
You have decided to select Daleâs cleaning company based on the business model which invests in their employees and promotes work-life balance. Employees who are well compensated, trained effectively and feel valued by their company demonstrate consistent, high quality work performance while cleaning your home. The investment in employees causes employees to be happy and ultimately makes customers happy.
You want well trained and skilled cleaners in your home to consistently protect and care for the home as you do; from the sentimental, cultivated artwork to the sunny outdoor kitchen or perfectly fluffed and tucked oasis of your bed. Clean is Happy!
â⌠success is dependent upon tremendous attention to detail.â Frederick Lenz
Today as we strive for awareness concerning our individual and familiesâ impact on the planet, our choices like recycling and the purchase of sustainable products influence positive change. As Mahatma Gandhi said, âbe the change you wish to see in the world". The integration of this concept is applicable to the selection of a cleaning company as well. A bio-conscious approach as a business is the consistent awareness, evolving integration and practice to decrease the environmental foot print by:
Bio-conscious businesses are inherently progressive in their approach to incrementally modify, adapt and integrate eco-friendly measures. Quality control measures are paramount in bio-conscious cleaning businesses, unlike green washing, âan effective marketing method by thousands of companies overreaching numerous industries, (including some in the green clean movement), which utilizes disinformation to present an environmentally responsible image. The bio-conscious business also participates in their community, donating their services and supporting local initiatives.
Frequently, green or eco-friendly products or solutions are touted as safe or non-toxic cleaning agents without regard to their effectiveness in removal of all residues on surfaces. The use of resources such as the EPAâs Safer Choices program products recommendation list ensure appropriate eco-friendly products. http:\\www.epa.gov Independent research of products furthers debunking of false advertising claims, myths and greenwashing of products. Researcher Dr. Annie Pryor PHD is one independent source who completes such scientific experiments about cleaning practices and products. http://dranniesexperiments.com Regular review of research has the power to improve cleaning practice and safety. For an individual homeowner to remain current on the latest changes to scientific information on the efficacy of cleaning products is cumbersome and a lack luster use of personal time. A bio-conscious residential service has a vested interest in educating their staff in safe practices to better serve their clients and protect their employees from harmful exposure. Hence, a bio-conscious cleaning company would supply their cleaning products that they have researched, understand and trust. An example of a cleaning business that resonates with the bio-conscious ideology and concepts is Castle Keepers. https:\\castle-keepers.com/blog/is-my-maid-service-really-green/
In addition to a bio conscious approach, a professional residential service would have the appropriate insurances to cover the cost of repairs or damages that may occur, much like the insurance you carry for your home. The cleaning business also maintains workers compensation, healthcare benefits, a living wage and paid time off for their employees. These insurances influence a manageable career within the housekeeping industry. After all, employee retention is fundamental to an educated, sensitive staff able to provide reproducible results via a quality control verified and systems approach to making your environment the best!.
Your numerous and generous Petđž Purposed Project donations were collected during a three week drive. They were then sorted, bundled and packed over breakfast pastries by environments3 staff for delivery to The Alachua County Humane Society. We were overjoyed our employee's children attended the function as we realize volunteerism begins early!
The tour of the facility revealed the numerous services offered to our Gainesville community such as: temporary pet shelter for Veterans being treated at the VA hospital, pet food donations to those in need, facilitation of Operation Cat Nip for spay and neuter, private home shelter for animals requiring more care and much more.
Kudos to The Alachua County Humane Society for being a "no kill" facility.
Thank you for your support of the Petđž Purposed Project. Your donations directly impact our community, improve the lives of animals and facilitate those agencies providing aid.
Residential is defined by Websterâs Dictionary as âdesigned for people to live in.â We recognize our homes are comprised of far more than brick and mortar; it is a culmination far greater in composition than its individual parts. Most of us would agree, whether its a luxury apartment as a student at the University of Florida, a starter home complete with new baby nesting moms or a busy established Gainesville professional, our homes are the revitalizing epicenters of our lives. The individual design process involved in the creation of the perfect living environment is painstaking from the location, landscape, interior space, selected cabinetry, counter tops, flooring, paint palates and furnishings layered with personal touches, decorated with intention and appreciated in every minute you are there with one exception, when it is time to clean. Our lifestyle with busy schedules can create a cycle where chores accumulate leading to maintenance neglect increasing further time requirements to clean and care for our biggest asset. The lack of routine cleaning may cause damage to glass surfaces and fixture finishes etc. Professional residential cleaning services are sensitive to the maintenance of your personal environment, enhancing your familiesâ experience and allowing you to spend your valuable time on other personally fulfilling tasks. âIf youâve ever wondered if you should hire a cleaning service (https://money.usnews/money/blogs/my-money/2015/10/14/7-apartment-services-worth-splurging-on), the answer is almost a no-brainer. Of course you should.â
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The Bureau of Labor statistics reports in 2015 âthe average person over 15-years-old spends 66 minutes a day cleaning after meals, cleaning toilets and sinks, dusting fixtures, vacuuming, doing laundry.â That is a total of 7.7 hours a week! Of course, all of this daily house cleaning does not produce a 100% clean environment. In fact, the deep cleaning such as base board scrubbing, dusting ceiling fans and light fixtures and cleaning blinds is not factored in. These unsavory time consuming tasks are typically saved for a weekend. Professional residential cleaning companies address these areas on a rotational basis because regular attention limits dirt and grime build up thus decreasing the amount of product required to treat the area. A cleaning company produces an entirely clean house, all at once for maximum personal benefit.
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The best housekeeping staffs are educated and knowledgeable about the types of surfaces in your home along with their specialty treatments. This knowledge is utilized to choose and apply the appropriate cleaning compounds coinciding with the manufacturer's recommendations. Without the scientific understanding of the materials, the composition of cleaning solutions and causation of blemishes or stains, catastrophic damage could occur.
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The cleaning/janitorial industry is one of the largest industries in the United States. There are greater than seventy [70] cleaning services in Gainesville alone. The selection of a residential cleaning service is tantamount to choosing a healthcare or childcare provider. Initially this may seem a bit of an exaggeration but you are inviting these providers into your home: they will have keys, consider nap times as they schedule service, help prep for parties, declutter your bathroom, straighten and level your original art work. They many interact with your nanny, pets, children and/or spouse. The residential service you choose must have integrity, instill trust, and provide reproducible precisioned results as a seamless contribution to your home and lifestyle. Cleaning teams must also tend to design concepts with consideration for palates and visual hierarchy, personal style and the preferences embodying "the feel" of your home. Thus, the best residential cleaning business would have an ethos that mirrors your own practices.
