In our current climate, it is crucial to have spaces cleaned to the highest possible standard to ensure the safety and protection of those who enter them. Why Bother Cleaning can provide this service and have added the use of Electrostatic Disinfection Technology to combat viruses such as Covid-19. ‘The New Normal’ With the Covid-19 infection rate rising, face masks are now mandatory in shops in the UK, hand sanitisation stations aren’t looked at twice, and as people slowly return to work, these spaces have to be thoroughly disinfected. As an established Brighton and Hove cleaning company, we ..read more

10 Tips to Keep Your Home Germ-Free For many people, home is a safe space and somewhere they can relax after the end of a busy day. But unless your home is kept clean and free from bacteria, it might be making you sick. Germs are everywhere, but there are steps you can take to keep yourself safe from infection and your home bacteria-free. Below we share our cleaning tips and tricks to help keep your home germ free. 1. Follow a Regular Cleaning Routine One of the easiest ways to ensure you keep on top of the cleaning is to follow a regular routine. If you’re really busy, it can be difficult t ..read more

Working out a suitable frequency for your commercial cleaning is key to ensure that you can maintain both a hygienic and desirable environment for your staff to work in, but the big question is, how often is enough?  The answer to this question will depend on several factors such as: the size of the office, daily foot fall, type of occupancy and the cleaning tasks required. Office size / daily footfall  When it comes to commercial cleaning, the size of the building and cleaning frequency are closely related. Typically, the larger the space, the greater the footfall which inevitably l ..read more

The cleanliness of your office can not only improve quality of work and staff morale but is also the first impression made from any future employees as well as current and potential clients alike. Making the decision to hire a commercial cleaning company – and the correct one for your needs – is crucial to the structure of your business as a whole. So, to help you with your decision we have set out a list of criteria of what to look for in hiring a professional cleaning service.  Company Reputation  One of the first things to think about when looking for a commercial cleaning company ..read more

After spending more time at home over the past few years, our houses are now in dire need of a good spring clean! With the days finally getting longer, now’s the time to get to scrubbing and make your home gleaming for the warmer months ahead. Here are the Why Bother top tips for how to navigate spring cleaning your home and, if you’re still feeling a little short on motivation, why not download our spring cleaning checklist and break the task down into more manageable chores? Plan your route It is always best to plan your route before you start cleaning so you can follow an organised path and ..read more

As Covid rates are on the decline, it is easy for people to relax and not be as cautious as they should be. However, we are not out of the woods just yet. We thought that it would be useful to share some of our disinfection tips and tricks to help you keep your household safe. Alongside your normal cleaning routine (as well as maintaining the use of face coverings, washing your hands and keeping your distance) these tips will give you that extra layer of protection to ease your mind. Although they are the areas in your home that have the highest amount of hand traffic, touchpoints seem to alwa ..read more

If there’s two places in your house that require the most cleaning and maintenance, it would likely be the kitchen and the bathroom. In this article, our cleaners provide their top tips on how to keep these areas looking their best. How to clean shower screens If you live in a hard water area, it’s likely that your shower screen has significant water marks from usage. For an initial deep clean, you will need Viakal, a non-scratch washing up sponge with a green scouring pad, a firm bristled toothbrush, glass cleaner and for maintenance, a daily shower spray. Take the rubber seal off the bottom ..read more

If you’re looking for quick tips to improve your living room, or want to do a deep clean and impress your visitors, our cleaners have the answers for you. When you’re home, the living room is often where you spend the most time to relax or entertain guests. To maintain a calm, relaxing and cosy atmosphere you can follow these quick and simple tips. How to refresh your sofa Regularly flip and plump your sofa cushions, and vacuum underneath every so often. Remember to move your sofa to hoover underneath it hair and dust will always gather underneath. How to get hair out of your carpets and rugs ..read more

Assess the risk A COVID-19 risk assessment will protect your team and others from coronavirus and allow you to safely operate your business. It is crucial to identify: What work activity or situations might cause transmission of the virus Consider who could be at a higher risk within your team Review how likely it is that someone could be exposed Act to remove or modify the activity or situation to control the risk. Maintain social distancing Where possible, you should keep people 2 metres apart. If this is not viable, keeping 1 metre apart with risk mitigation is acceptable. Some practical ..read more

Even though commercial cleaning may not be at the top of your priority list for your business, operating in a clean space is an extremely important part of the everyday running of a company, especially now when we are all adjusting to what’s being commonly referred to as ‘the new normal’. Here’s why… Putting your best foot forward Looks may not be everything, and we all know it’s best not to judge a book by its cover. However, we cannot ignore potential unconscious biases; offices that are dirty, dusty and coffee-stained can reflect poorly on a company. If a business can’t take care of its off ..read more