Toronto Cleaning Tips

My laptop is a real workhorse. I’ve had this particular one for over 5 years, and I’ve gotten really attached to it. Sure, we’ve got some newer ones lying around, but I’ve never really felt the need to replace it since this never gives me any real problems.

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

And I’m sure many of you have felt the same way about a machine. There was a time when technology changed so fast that you’d replace your computers every few years. But not anymore. Now they just seem to be really well made and last forever.

I even remember reading somewhere that I’ll never use 95% of my computer’s processing power. Now that’s a lot of undiscovered juice under the hood!

But if there was just one complain I’d have about my current laptop, it’s the darn screen. When I first bought it, it was a glorious, bright, colourful beauty. But lately, it’s accumulated lots of finger prints and little dirty specks everywhere.

So I thought this would be a great opportunity to tidy up and rejuvenate my little workhorse.

First, you’ll need some sort of cleaning solution that will get rid of the dirt without harming your screen. Because this is a sensitive piece of equipment, I’d normally recommend just plain old distilled water. Because this was a particularly dirty screen, I decided to prepare a 25/75 mixture of distilled water and vinegar.

Whatever you do, DO NOT use any kind of chemical cleaners that may contain ammonia, alcohol, or any other solvents that may damage your LCD screen. These are very sensitive devices.

Next, you’ll need to get a squirt bottle that can spray a fine, even mist. Atomizer bottles are really good for this.

Now, don’t spray water directly onto your machine. This is still an electronic device after all. Any leakage could fry your machine permanently.

Instead, spray the solution to a clean cloth.

I’d recommend a microfiber cloth, a chamois or a piece of an old shirt. Just make sure it’s a very soft material that won’t scratch.

In order to avoid leaving streaks behind, try to use a large cloth. This will help spread out the pressure more evenly.

In order to avoid damaging the screen, try not to press your fingers into the cloth or screen. Instead, wipe the cloth with even pressure in a circular motion across the screen. The circular motion should help eliminate streaks.

So go ahead and try this one out for yourself. I did and now my monitor is beeeeee-uitiful. Jusr like new. Now if only this technique would work on the outside of my banged-up old laptop.

People are strange social animals. They don’t always act on reason, and pick up subtle cues intrinsically. And of course, your employees are no different.

In a tough economic climate, companies have less room than ever for error. You’ve spent a lot of time and money hiring the best people, and now you want to keep them. (And keep them motivated as well)

In a purely rational world, common sense would dictate that employees will simply go where the money is, and that their career decisions are based completely objectively on salary. But surprisingly, this is not always the case.

More and more, psychologists and business management experts are discovering that work environment is a primary factor in making the decision of whether or not to switch companies. In other words: Once an employee loses respect for the company, they start looking for better options.

And respect is a funny thing… It can take years to build, but it can be lost in an instant. And often, respect for the company is an attitude that’s subconsciously learned from others in the work environment. And if the meme catches on, you wind up with a very difficult PR situation.

That’s why it’s important to set a good example. As an authority figure, you have a lot of influence on how others treat their jobs.

So set a good example. Treat every part of your company with tremendous respect and reverence. Treat your office like a sacred temple, making sure that it’s always clean and spotless. It may be tough at first, but once you get into the habit, you’ll notice that the mood will catch on.

Positivity is contagious and spreads rapidly.

Of course, with the 10 hour days that so many office managers seem to be working these days, you may be asking “where will I find the time?”

In this case, you may want to take on the assistance of a professional commercial cleaner.

So make the effort. Your employees will notice, and the results will show it.