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How to Choose the Right Commercial Cleaning Company for Your Business
Maintaining a clean and organised work environment is essential for the success of any business. It not only creates a positive impression on clients and

The Importance of Clean and Sanitary Bathrooms in the Workplace
Not many things can build an opinion of your commercial space quicker than the cleanliness of your bathrooms. Whether it’s a general mess, un-emptied bins,

The Visible Impact of Professional Elevator and Stairwell Cleaning Services
Maintaining your elevators and stairwells by keeping them clean is of high importance for creating positive impressions and ensuring the satisfaction and safety of visitors

The Benefits of Regular Floor Cleaning Services for Office Flooring Longevity
There are a lot of good reasons to take care of your office flooring, the biggest being the immense cost of flooring replacements! In this

How Commercial Common Area Cleaning Can Benefit Your Business
Did you know that a well-maintained and clean workplace can have a massive impact on your business? In this post, we’ll discuss the transformative power

The Benefits of Outsourcing Your Commercial Common Area Cleaning Needs
A lot of small to medium businesses we meet feel that they can get by without commercial common area cleaning. They feel that their team

What to Expect from a High-Performance Commercial Cleaning Service
Here at CMOs we’ve always described our service as High-performance Cleaning, but what does that really mean? Well we’ve boiled it down to a few

How to improve staff productivity and happiness
CMOS has always had the point of view that a clean office is a happy office, and now we’ve got proof! A recent publication from

The Invisibility of the Cleaning Industry
Cleaning has always been an invisible industry, cleaners often leave before people arrive to work or arrive after everyone leaves. People see the effects of

How to be an Awesome Office Manager While Working from Home
It seems that without an office, an office manager’s job becomes a bit less feasible, but there are still some great things you can do

Top tips to keep your team motivated when working from home
Finding motivation when you’re working remotely can be a struggle, here’s what you can do to keep your team, employees or teammates motivated when working

Awesome Trello Template and Power-ups for Property Managers
Looking to switch to Trello but don’t know where to start? Our Trello template gives you everything you need to get the ball rolling! Just

9 Awesome Tips for Productive Remote Meetings
When you’re working remotely it can feel like you’re always in meetings and never have a moment to breathe, at CMOS we know that feeling

Sniffles Circulating your Office? Here’s How Cleaning Helps!
We know that regular cleaning reduces the spread of germs through offices, but it also offers another important benefit. A study by Skulberg, Knut R.,

Finding the right cleaning provider
When choosing a cleaning provider, ensuring that they offer the services you are looking for is a no-brainer, but you should also consider how well

How to tell if your cleaning company is providing quality communication
Communication is one of the most important factors when considering which cleaning service you should choose. How well they communicate will affect how quickly issues

The importance of Corporate Social Responsibility when choosing a contractor
Corporate Social Responsibility is becoming increasingly more important for companies, especially when choosing which provider to go for. CSR isn’t just an indicator of caring,

5 tips to work smarter not harder
Working smarter and not harder usually involves managing your time better, prioritizing what needs to get done and when, and making the right use of

Eco-friendly cleaning services
Making the environmental choice can seem like a lot of work, but is a lot easier than you think! When looking for an eco-friendly cleaning

This month our amazing Sales Manager Justine went to the FMANZ Summit, an event for Facilities and Property Managers to hear from experts of the

CMOS Celebrates Pink Shirt Day
Workplace bullying is a big issue in Aotearoa, with one in 10 workers feeling harassed, or bullied at work. This year CMOS joined the fight

Cleaning procedures you can rely on
We’re all aware that maintaining good office hygiene is essential to reducing the spread of viruses while providing a safer environment for staff and clients.

The to-do list of moving offices
Moving offices can be very exciting because you might be expanding to a cool new space, but the stress of the transition can also be

What you need to know about the New Zealand living wage
The Living Wage has emerged as a response to growing poverty and inequality that continues to hold back many Kiwi workers, their families, and our

What services do Commercial Cleaning companies provide?
Commercial cleaning is a very specialized area that only people with proper training and experience can carry out safely. Hiring a professional cleaning company will

5 easy desk organization tricks
Did you know that clutter competes for your attention and increases your stress level? You can make every workday more productive and fun by livening

8 ways to make your office eco-friendly
Going green doesn’t just allow businesses to reduce their environmental footprint, it also saves them a lot of money. Every green step that an office

The best easy-care indoor plants for your office
New Zealanders are known for loving the outdoors, so why not bring the outside inside the office? Plants can sure add a lot of organic

6 office decor tips to improve productivity
Did you know that the office environment you’re in can play a major role in your mood and productivity? Office design and decor are crucial

Why is Office Hygiene So Important
The average office worker spends 40 hours a week in their workspace, therefore, this time must be spent in a clean, hygienic and comfortable environment.