When you’ve been around for more than 35 years, you know the consistent history we have with clients that drive our success. A general contractor who has has been working on the new Esplanade Addition for the last 6 years, called Total Cleaning to handle the Aventura Mall project. With the mall being open for business while still under construction, they knew they could count on us to maintain a professional and safe work environment. “When you’re working in a post-construction space that has customers moving around, you’re not only representing the contractor, but the facility, too,” said Tod ..read more

Consistency has been the foundation of Total Cleaning’s success since 1989. It’s how we’ve established such a strong presence throughout Florida. And while Tesla was drawn to this high level of predictability and accountability, it was our adaptability that they were really counting on. Tesla was seeking a new provider – a single source who could standardize cleaning processes and protocols across their multiple stores throughout the country. We rose to the challenge. We started with one facility in Arizona. To ensure our quality and processes were consistent with our Florida crews, we tapped ..read more

At Total Cleaning, our mission is to provide our clients with consistent, exceptional janitorial services while creating a supportive and positive work environment for our employees. Today, we want to introduce you to Liz Martis, our talented HR Director, who plays a vital role in ensuring that our team members feel valued and supported in their roles. Liz shares insights into her responsibilities, the unique training provided to our employees, and what makes Total Cleaning stand out in the industry. Responsibilities and Support Liz’s main role as HR Director is to oversee talent management an ..read more

Hi Michael. What do you do as Area Manager for the Porter Division? I oversee all our porters. A porter cleans around a place’s exterior, such as a shopping center, homeowners association, etc. And they will perform various duties such as picking up cigarette butts, wiping out trash cans, changing garbage bags, picking up paper in the bushes, and so on, which is a little different than what the bulk of the businesses is at Total Cleaning. Total cleaning is primarily known for janitorial, cleaning offices, hospitals, schools, temples, churches, etc. What’s the best part about working at Total C ..read more

Janitorial management software isn’t just the latest trend in commercial cleaning; it’s a necessity. The right software can help a company provide more accurate on-site bids, track equipment and supplies inventory, record employee attendance and hours, manage contracts and work orders, schedule inspections, and much more. The possibilities for increased productivity, and data collection and analysis, are endless. Not to mention costs can be lowered for cleaning companies and their clients, too, through increased efficiencies and economies of scale—in short, it’s a win-win for everyone. Up to d ..read more

Post-construction cleaning. As the name implies, this is cleaning after a building is constructed or after a renovation. Now you might think, “why would I ever need to hire a company to do post-construction cleaning?” When you want to deliver a move in ready facility or Home, a specialized team is needed to do a thorough and detailed cleaning. A regular cleaning services is not trained or equipped to handle this type of service. This duty is best left to companies with expertise in post-construction cleaning. Why? Because this top-to-bottom move-in-ready cleaning often requires specialized mac ..read more

Robots that clean were once considered the stuff of futuristic Sunday cartoons. Now Roombas and other robotic floor cleaning machines are wildly popular and quite commonplace in homes all around the world. These small robots are excellent at doing mundane, repetitive tasks, like vacuuming, freeing their human owners up to do cleaning tasks that require more dexterity and skill. Or just freeing their owners up to sit on the sofa with a cold one and watch TV. Whatever the case, it was clear that these small domestic devices could make life a whole lot easier—and cleaner—with ease. The commercial ..read more

Before 2020, most people rarely thought twice about janitorial services. Emptied wastebaskets, vacuumed floors, and washed windows all happened in the background to make office buildings, schools, and campuses look fresh and inviting. But everything changed when the pandemic struck. Today, the cleaning industry has taken center stage in our daily lives. In the era of COVID-19, a clean environment is not just about looking tidy and organized. It’s about keeping buildings, businesses, and people safe. Pre-Pandemic Janitorial Priorities It’s hard to remember a time before hand sanitizer stations ..read more

Most of us do our best to stay healthy and avoid spreading germs. We wash our hands, sneeze into our elbows, and typically stay home when we feel bad. But what happens when particulates end up on door handles, phones, the coffee table or a colleague’s desk? How long do the pathogens remain viable, and what risks do they pose? Viruses and bacteria can live on surfaces from hours to months and still be active. The best line of defense against spreading these diseases is regular cleaning and disinfection–especially in places with high traffic volumes. At-risk businesses such as schools and large ..read more

“I don’t think we can ever let our guard down against [COVID-19]. It’s probably here to stay.” This quote from a University of Florida biostatistics professor sums up how many of us feel about the roller-coaster of Covid variants and case surges. Every time the “new normal” seems within our reach, the virus shifts its track to take us on another unexpected turn. The problem is that each iteration brings unique challenges that make it nearly impossible to predict what will happen next. For example, the CDC reports that while the Delta variant caused more severe infections and spread faster tha ..read more