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Office Cleaning Survey Infographic

All statistics drawn from the full survey commissioned by Stratus Building Solutions, which can be found here: Survey Says: What Commercial Cleaning Data Shows About Office Employees

Survey Says: The 7 Most Disturbing Office Colleague Habits

Office cleaning may be a dirty job, and somebody may have to do it, but there’s no reason to make it even more dirty. But somehow some of our office colleagues do just that. They’re sneezing and spraying germs everywhere, leaving toilets unflushed and generally being slobs.

Unit Franchise in Focus: Alvin Flanagan

Before Alvin Flanagan, of Valrico, Florida, bought his own Stratus Building Solutions franchise his life was completely different. He was in the cleaning industry, cleaning his clients’ office buildings.

Survey Says: What Commercial Cleaning Data Shows About Office Employees

We spend a third of our lives at work. For many of us, our offices are our second homes. Unfortunately, some people are getting way too comfortable at the office with their messy and bad habits! [...]

Unit Franchise in Focus: Syd Vonbaur

People often think of buying a franchise as a way to make a full-time living — and for good reason! That is what most people do. But franchise ownership can also be an effective way to supplement your income.

Commercial Cleaning Mistakes You Should Avoid

Cleaning your office building may seem simple. But there are some commercial cleaning mistakes that business owners and employees often make, even without realizing it.

Summer Cleaning Checklist for Schools

Now that the halls of your school are empty for the summer, it’s a great time to do a deep clean of your facility before the new academic year.

The Best Office Cleaning Checklist

Having a clean work environment is instrumental in boosting employee productivity and morale. A clean office area fosters a sense of organization and order, allowing employees to work efficiently and with minimal distractions.

How to Hire the Top Janitorial Service Company in Your Area

If you want to hire a janitorial service company to help you keep your office clean, it can pay to do some research about which one is the best.

Customer Spotlight: Torah Day School of Dallas

Every one of our clients is important, but we feel an extra sense of responsibility when we provide janitorial services for school facilities. After all, the students are putting in their best effort and so should we.

Franchise in Focus: Teacher Finds Success in Franchising in Southeast Louisiana

You could learn a lot about franchising from Terri Jackson.

That’s partially because she was an elementary and middle school teacher for 25 years. Teaching is kind of her thing.

Customer Spotlight: Celebration Church in Georgetown, Texas

People go to a place of worship to cleanse their soul. But it would be hard to do that if you were sitting in filth.

Unit Franchise in Focus: Stephen Doell in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Don’t be afraid to take a chance. If Stephen Doell, a Stratus Building Solutions owner in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, has learned anything lately, it’s that you’ll never know what might happen, simply by putting yourself out there. Hard work helps. Ambition.

Customer Spotlight: Gary Tilley, Property Manager

It may be unfair, but we often judge people who are messy. For instance, if you’re interviewing somebody for a job interview, and they have a mustard stain on their shirt and haven’t combed their hair, you’re probably going to think they aren’t the best person for this position.

Car Dealership Customer Spotlight: Chris Williams, Southpoint Dodge

Like any business that has customers dropping in, most business owners will tell you that car dealerships need to be clean. Spotless. Immaculate.

Unit Franchise in Focus: Janet Dominguez

Janet Dominguez isn’t afraid of hard work. Before she bought a Stratus Building Solutions franchise, she worked for a cleaning service, scrubbing down homes for nine years.

New Year, New You - Change your Future with Stratus in 2019!

For some people, New Year’s Day is just another day, but for a lot of us, we can’t help but reflect and reminisce.  With another year gone, and a new one approaching fast, it’s hard to not feel a little disappointed if things haven’t exactly as planned – falling short of goals and/or grappling wi

Battle Back Against Flu Season with a Winter Deep Clean

Few people would disagree that it’s important to be clean, and if you own a business, you probably don’t need much persuading. After all, if you run an enterprise that looks like a dump, you know very well that your customers (or soon-to-be ex-customers) will give you an earful.

Unit Franchise in Focus: Carlos Farfan

Carlos Farfan and and How Joining the Stratus Family Lead to More Quality Time with His Immediate Family

Carlos Farfan was a family man without a family.

Education/School Customer Spotlight: Deb Yassen, St. Laurence School in Upper Darby, PA

Teachers can’t shape and mold young minds very well when kids are out sick with the common cold or flu.

Preparing Your Office for Winter Weather

If you work somewhere that gets cold in the winter, it's not enough to take steps to winterize your home. You should also prepare your office for cold weather. If you are an office manager or facility manager, preparing the office for the arrival of winter can take some work.

Master Franchise in Focus – Shafiq Mohamed and the Art of Working Smart…and Hard

It’s scary running your own business, but there’s something romantic about it, too. The late nights. The rush of adrenaline as you race the clock to nail down a deal and keep the cash flowing. Wondering if you’re going to be a big success or someday be full of regrets.

The Importance of Washing Your Hands at Work

A clean and healthy office goes beyond regular commercial cleaning services, washing your hands is always an important activity to incorporate into your office routine.

Why Now is the Right Time to Buy a Stratus Franchise Location in Atlanta

Franchising can be a lucrative career path for a driven entrepreneur looking to build a business for themselves. However, hard work alone is often not enough to secure long-term success.

Stratus Salutes Karla Ramirez and Carmen Malagon for Hispanic Heritage Month

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re spotlighting Stratus Building Solution’s very own Karla Ramirez and her mother, Carmen. That said, this duo deserves a spotlight every month. They have quite an inspiring story!