Four Excuses That Get You Out Of Doing That Cleaning Job

You can’t live in denial any longer.

The outside of your home is in desperate need of TLC! You’re embarrassed to invite guests onto the patio because it’s covered with moss and weeds. Your decking is looking tired and the windows could do with some attention.

You know thee jobs need doing, but when do you have the time?

You work hard during the week so the last thing you want to do with your time off is slave away. But don’t feel guilty for procrastinating.

The truth is that it’s better if you don’t do the work yourself. So if you’re looking for an excuse to call in the professionals to tackle a job you’ll hate, here are four.

You can thank us later!

1. You don’t have the equipment

While you can buy domestic cleaning equipment, you have to spend a decent chunk of money to get tools that will deliver results you’re happy with.

Go cheap and you’ll spend much longer than required and you won’t be satisfied with the final outcome.

Hire a commercial cleaning company and you’ll benefit from industrial-grade equipment. More powerful and more effective, you can expect results like these.

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AFTER

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N.B. Those photos were taken from the same spot just a few hours apart.

2. Your water isn’t hot enough

Did you know that we always use hot water for exterior cleans?

The reason for this is because hot water cleans significantly better than cold. It dissolves more dirt (rather than simply moving it around) and therefore reduces the need for harmful chemicals.

Hot water also dries quicker too – meaning you can get back to normal far quicker.

So don’t clean yourself. Use water out of your tap and you’ll break your back before you can do a job as good as our machines can!

3. Your time is too precious

You might save some cash if you DIY your exterior cleaning, but before you make this decision, ask yourself how much your time is worth?

We’ll get the job done much faster than you can. We clean day in, day out. It will be the same for the thing you do most often. You get in the zone and the groove. You know how to work efficiently. You know the little tweaks that shave off time without compromising quality.

If you only clean now and again, it will take you time to get in your flow. You’ll probably get bored too! (Especially if you’ve chosen a hot day and you’re secretly running through all the places you’d rather be in your head).

4. You won’t be happy

There’s nothing worse than slogging away for hours on end only to see disappointing results. Was it worth getting hot, sweaty, wet, and dirty for that!

Why don’t your efforts look as good as those before and after photos you see in magazines (or in our emails!)

Hot or Cold Water? Which Is Best For Cleaning Your Commercial Premises?

When you’re getting prices to clean your premises, always check if the quotes include hot or cold water.

It will make a BIG difference to the results.

Here are FOUR reasons why you should also opt for hot.

1. A deeper clean

External dirt can be stubborn – especially when there’s congealed fat and oil or an overgrowth of mould or algae. Cold water will simply smear the dirt around (you wouldn’t wash dishes in cold water, would you?) whereas hot water will dislodge it completely leaving you with a much better clean.

Hot water can tackle also the most stubborn, encrusted residue including oil, soot residue, and chewing gum.

And when it comes to bacterial growth, only steam can remove it. And if you raise the temperature above boiling point, this can ensure slower bacterial regrowth in the future too.

So if you want your premises left sparkling clean and hygienic, you’ll find hot water performs best.

2. More efficient

The hot water used by commercial cleaners can easily exceed 100°C.

Molecules have more energy and move faster the hotter the water becomes. It’s why hot water can soften and loosen congealed dirt more easily at higher temperatures. In comparison, cold water relies on the pressure itself to dislodge dirt. This takes longer and there’s also the chance that stubborn dirt (especially oil and grease) just won’t shift.

But that’s not all… a hot wash will dry quicker too, which means you can get back to using your premises as normal.

3. Less environmental impact

As high temperature cleaning is more efficient, it’s possible to reduce the amount of detergent used. In turn, this can be better for the environment as well as cut costs.

4. Perfect for heavy-duty usage

Premises such as petrol stations, factories, car parks, airports, and other heavy-duty locations are likely to accumulate stubborn dirt due to their high traffic and usage.

A cold water clean is unlikely to remove the build up of dirt, but a hot wash will. So for best results, ensure you check your commercial cleaning has the industrial-grade equipment needed to turn the temperature up.

One choice only

We take pride in our high standards. We love seeing the transformation that a really good clean can make to premises. Sometimes a building encrusted in dirt can look almost new.

That’s why we only use hot water at Alpha Power Cleaning. It’s the only way to get the results that our clients deserve.

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So if you want your premises cleaned with hot water, give us a call.

Using the latest jet wash techniques we can clean anything – whether that’s fascia, brickwork, block pacing, signage, or windows.

To get your free quote, simply call 024 7630 4194.