SmartClean® Emphasizes Vetting Cleaning Firms

by | Jan 3, 2022

SmartClean of Iowa recommended vetting your cleaning firms prior to working in your medical facility.

WEST DES MOINES, IA, January 3, 2022 — As Iowa businesses and organizations reflect on 2021 and the unique health and safety challenges they faced, SmartClean® is encouraging these establishments to reevaluate their commercial cleaning needs in the new year. Sasha Francic, President of SmartClean®, says that understanding what cleaning firms do and how they do it is only part of the consideration when addressing health and safety challenges.

“You have to be able to trust your cleaning company to do the right thing,” Francic said. “Expertise is essential for creating a sanitized environment. They should always be working with you to prevent workplace disruptions and help everyone feel safer.”

To offer the best possible protection for area businesses and organizations, Francic suggests the following questions for reviewing your commercial cleaner’s safety, effectiveness, and trustworthiness:

1. Can they generate a complete scope of work? Reputable cleaning companies will clearly outline their exact services for an agreed-upon price. The more specific their breakdown of services, the more likely you are dealing with a high-quality organization.

2. Can they provide the chemicals’ safety data sheets (SDS) and manufacturer’s recommendations for use? Clients have a right to know what tools their cleaner is working with, what they do, and how effective they can be. It is crucially important for both safety and effectiveness that your vendor fully understands chemical uses and ratios.

3. Do they have any third-party certifications? Certifications from the International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA) and other accredited organizations ensure that a business fully understands the science and safety of top cleaning practices. A lack of certifications is not a deal-breaker – they require additional investment, which can be difficult for a small business – but the backing of industry groups can assure you that a company is exceptional.

4. Do they use contractors or employees to clean? In most cases, employers with full-time staff offer benefits and pay more than firms utilizing contractors. Both structures are common in the industry, but full-time employees are more likely to work for established companies with a higher standard of service.

5. Is the vendor communicating with you? A company that is slow to respond to your calls, texts, and emails may indicate poor management, suggesting there may be problems with performance and follow-through. Professionals will quickly respond to questions and concerns at every stage of your relationship.

Maintaining a safer and healthier environment for staff and clients should be the goal of every business and organization. Working with a professional and accredited cleaning company will offer better results, peace of mind, and fewer distractions in 2022.

Questions? Contact Sasha Francic at 515-331-8940 or smart@smartcleaniowa.com.

SmartClean® is a West Des Moines, Iowa, cleaning and maintenance company specializing in environmentally safe, green cleaning solutions for your commercial, industrial or medical space in Central Iowa. SmartClean® is the only cleaning company in Iowa to achieve 100% CIMS Green Building Certification. For more information on SmartClean®, please visit SmartCleanIowa.com.

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SmartClean® Invests in Electrostatic Technology to Help Customers Safeguard Their Environments from Illness-causing Germs

SmartClean® Invests in Electrostatic Technology to Help Customers Safeguard Their Environments from Illness-causing Germs

by | May 5, 2021

Local commercial cleaning service helps customers save time, labor and costs with award-winning Clorox® Total 360® System

 

DES MOINES, Iowa, May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — SmartClean® is proud to showcase our investment in the Clorox® Total 360® System, an electrostatic technology sprayer, to provide more comprehensive surface disinfection coverage and help prevent the spread of germs on hard, nonporous surfaces that can cause illness.

At SmartClean®, we are committed to doing everything we can to help enhance the safety and well-being of our staff and customers all year round. With the Clorox® Total 360® System, we have enhanced our infection prevention offerings and protocols to help prevent the spread of germs that can cause illness including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

“Our goal at SmartClean® is to help our customers maintain a safer and healthier environment for their staff and clients by offering one of the best disinfection technologies available and enhanced effective infection control protocols,” said Sasha Francic, President of SmartClean®. “The Clorox® Total 360® System allows us to more effectively and efficiently cover high-touch and hard-to-reach surfaces for a more comprehensive disinfection.”

The Clorox® Total 360® System works by charging and atomizing the Clorox® disinfecting solution, delivering a powerful flow of charged droplets that are attracted to surfaces with a force stronger than gravity. This allows the disinfecting solution to reach and uniformly coat surfaces, including areas where conventional trigger sprays may easily miss.

SmartClean® currently uses the Clorox® Total 360® System to treat a wide variety of our clients’ facilities from warehouses to office buildings. The system can be used on hard, nonporous surfaces from restroom sinks and stalls, desks and tabletops, computer keyboards and mice, to door handles and light switches.

“The Clorox® Total 360® System enables us to do our job better and provides our customers with greater peace of mind,” added Francic. “We are proud to serve our local community with this premium technology and help provide them with enhanced safety against the spread of germs that can cause illness.”

The Clorox® Total 360® Disinfectant Cleaner used with the Clorox® Total 360® System has been approved by the EPA to kill SARS-CoV-2 on hard, nonporous surfaces.

To learn more about the Clorox® Total 360® System, click here.

Refer to product label for guidance on approved use sites and surfaces.

Boilerplate:
No other commercial cleaning company in Iowa meets the same, exacting standards as SmartClean®. That’s not hyperbole. It’s a fact.

SmartClean® is established. Since 2007, SmartClean® has been providing solutions for central Iowa commercial property owners who need contract cleaning, carpet cleaning, electrostatic spraying, hard surface/floor care or post-construction cleaning at multiple sites or a single location. You can count on SmartClean® being here today, tomorrow and for years to come.

SmartClean® is 100-percent certified green cleaning company, according to the Clean Industry Management Standards-Green Building. CIMS-GB is the leader in commercial green cleaning. It not only sets the stand for green products and cleaning but makes sure a company’s policies and procedures align with those stringent guidelines. Being the industry standard-bearing in Iowa, SmartClean® is always one step ahead of the competition with its products, policies and procedures, and sustainability. That’s important to you because it’s very important to your tenants.

SmartClean® is reliable. Commercial property owners and managers face enough tasks and challenges each day. They don’t need another by wondering whether their cleaning contractor will show up, let alone do the job right. With SmartClean®, you won’t be forced into that game of musical chairs, moving from one cleaning contractor to another and sometimes even returning to previous contractors. You’ll have a cleaning company that will be there when expected and meet or exceed your expectations.

SmartClean® is honest and trustworthy. SmartClean® was a nominee for the 2018 Torch Award for Ethics by the Better Business Bureau (BBB). With an A+ rating from the BBB for close to a decade, SmartClean® is dedicated to providing top quality care to all customers.

SmartClean® is the smart choice for your commercial cleaning needs. I encourage you to contact the president of the company, Sasha Francic at 515.331.8940.

SmartClean Invests in Electrostatic Technology to Help Customers Safeguard Their Environments from Illness-causing Germs

Back to Cleaning Basics

Back to Cleaning Basics

by | Apr 30, 2021

Let’s get back to cleaning basics! The CDC states “Cleaning with products containing soap or detergent reduces germs on surfaces by removing contaminants and may also weaken or damage some of the virus particles, which decreases risk of infection from surfaces.”

“When no people with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 are known to have been in a space, cleaning once a day is usually enough to sufficiently remove virus that may be on surfaces and help maintain a healthy facility.”

Keeping personal hygiene and daily disinfecting as the number one protection for virucides such as COVID-19 and Influenza is key to getting back to pre-pandemic lifestyles. Washing hands regularly, especially after touching high touch points in commonly shared spaces.

SmartClean® has been applying CDC protocols for over a decade following the guidelines of the Cleaning Industry Management Standards- Green Building (CIMS-GB). All our chemicals are based with soap and green detergents that are all biodegradable. Part of the CIMIS-GB process is to clean for health and not just for appearance. This should be a staple of all companies in the janitorial industry. Sanitizing and disinfecting will always be a part of the job specifications and it must be done.

Medical professionals, scientists, and all experts are continuing to learn about COVID-19. SmartClean® with its green cleaning certification not only uses environmentally friendly cleaning agents but is always monitoring the most effective ways to combat all virucides including COVID-19 in facilities. As a society we must remember going back to the basics is a key ingredient, and no machine will do a trick overnight.

Protecting your facility with proven systems that not only help reduce pathogens like never but are certified through trusted organizations. There is a lot of misinformation out there and asking questions while doing own research can be helpful.

At SmartClean® we will continue to strive and gain knowledge, science, and technology on the best approaches to combat germs, bacteria, and viricides. With our Cleaning Industry Management Standard – Green Building certification we will do this with green products.

For more information about getting back to cleaning basics, and how SmartClean® can help, contact Sasha Francic, President of SmartClean®.

SmartClean® Names Sasha Francic President

by | Apr 1, 2021


SmartClean® Names Sasha Francic President
Zelko Francic steps down as president, paves way for son as head of Des Moines metro commercial cleaning company

Meet Sasha Francic, President of SmartClean of Iowa

Sasha Francic
President, SmartClean®


WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – April 1, 2021 – SmartClean® President Zelko Francic announced he will be stepping down as President effective immediately, passing the torch to his son Sasha Francic. Zelko Francic will remain owner of SmartClean®.

His son, Sasha Francic, will become the second-generation leader of the family business, which started in 2007. Alongside his father, Sasha Francic has been working in the business as the Vice President of Operations to President. He has been successful in cultivating new relationships within SmartClean’s service area and growing the business.

 

Of his son’s transition to president of the company, SmartClean® owner Zelko Francic said, “Sasha has shadowed all aspects of this company; and he has successfully learned the ins and outs of this business. He has shown a passion and love for this company that is hard to teach. He has an impeccable work ethic and strives to be the best partner he can be for our clients. I am excited for the fresh new look of SmartClean®.”

For more information on SmartClean®, visit smartcleaniowa.com and find SmartClean® on Facebook, Linkedin, and Instagram.

About SmartClean®
SmartClean® is a West Des Moines, Iowa, cleaning and maintenance company that specializes in environmentally safe, green-cleaning solutions for your commercial, industrial or medical space in Central Iowa. SmartClean® is the only cleaning company in Iowa to achieve 100% CIMS Green Building Certification. For more information on SmartClean®, please visit: SmartCleanIowa.com.

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Contact: SmartClean®
515-331-8940
smart@smartcleaniowa.com
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Four Things You Should Ask Your Cleaning Company

Four Things You Should Ask Your Cleaning Company

by | Jan 18, 2021

As we are all pioneering our way through 2021, the importance of cleaning for health is amplified; businesses are pressured for microscopic evaluation on how they are going to continue to support their employee’s safety throughout this pandemic. So – what else can we ask of our cleaning company that we may not have thought to ask before?

1) How are you supporting my emergency needs?
a. At some point, (if you are not already there) most of us will return to our commercial, industrial, and medical workspaces to resume work in a safe environment post COVID-19 era. While the work is familiar, the environment may take some refamiliarizing. “My employee forgot how to use the printer, now I have an ink stain all over my carpet.” “Another employee forgot how out to empty the coffee machine and now I have coffee stains all over my break room.” “Our toilets have overflowed – we have a sewage problem. Help!” In all reality, emergencies can and will happen. Ask your company what their response time is; and is there a set plan in place if you call. Find a cleaning company who can respond to your emergency needs in two hours or less – this way you can breathe easier when the unexpected happens.

2) Will the same cleaner or cleaners continually maintain my facility?
a. This is an important one. Knowing who will be in your building and trusting that it will stay consistent is key to the health and cleanliness of your environment. Do you know who is in your building? Ask for names and badges. Perhaps you already know John Doe who cleans your building and see them every day. However, what happens when the crew falls sick or has time off? There should always be a contingency plan; an additional pool of floaters who are familiar with your building and an expert in cleaning practices, so you are covered regardless of sick days. In general, there should not be a continual stream of new faces. Quality companies hire and retain good people.

3) How do you service accounts with a business or industry like mine?
a. You have met with a cleaning company you like and the company seems like they have the employees and procedures to efficiently service your building. Now what? Ask for details; step by step processes of how they are going to service your building. How will you clean this space? What equipment will you bring in to make you efficient? Are you cleaning my competitor? Ask for references of similar spaces; whether it is industry or size, there should be a clear indication of what has been done prior. If you are looking for warehouse cleaning, you do not want a janitorial service who has never working in an industrial facility before. Rather, seek out those with similar experiences.

4) Are you CIMS certified?
a. Asking a prospective cleaning company what certifications they hold is not asked often enough. CIMS certification (Certified Industry Management Standard) ensures that a prospective commercial janitorial service has a proven track record of following industry best practices. An added bonus – they CIMS-GB certified. Green Building is an additional certification ensuring the company is using cleaning methods and products with environmentally friendly ingredients. For example, ask what decibel their equipment runs at – most should not rise above 70 decibels, which is the highest sound level that a human ear can tolerate without feeling discomfort. In other words, you will not cringe or feel annoyance while listening to our equipment. Do not be afraid to dive into the specifics on how they’re keeping your employees safe (more than just using disinfectant) and what procedures they’re implemented to also be friendly to our environment.

Commercial, industrial, and medical cleaning is a partnership. We urge you not to just get by – let’s hang out.