Research demonstrates a clear link between classrooms with good natural light and improved student performance, even attendance. The theory is that good natural light enhances learning by boosting the eyesight, mood and health of students and teachers. Hence why many educational establishments see regular window cleaning as a vital part of planned maintenance.
Gutters perform an essential role and by ensuring all gutters are routinely cleaned is important to the overall appearance and operation of the building. Unkept or ignored gutters can lead to many problems in the future, such as deterioration to the foundation of the building, water damage & internal building damage, to name a few.
During the winter months the necessary application of rock salt grit is used to keep our roads and pavements safe for the public. Find out in Ryemead’s blog how our gritter services can help you to travel safely in the cold winter!
Curb appeal can make a significant difference when it comes to first impressions to a client or potential employee. An unclean office can signify poor business practices, whilst a clean and bright office suggests a detail orientated business.
Windows were cleaned using work restraint methods which prevents the operative from falling. We ensured the client was provided with Risk Assessments and Method Statements in advance of the clean. We also made sure that the area was cordoned off from the public, using signage where necessary.
When you run your own cafe, bar, hotel or restaurant, then you may be tempted to do your own cleaning. You may even pay your staff to do this extra duty for you. But, is this the best use of your money and resources? The simple answer is no. A better option is to use…
Changeable British weather can throw all kinds of challenges at your outdoor spaces, whether you have a large lawn, a few green areas or a landscaped garden outside your premises. A lawn alone can face winter frost, scorching heat that dries it out and occasional flooding from heavy downpours. Whether you have a school, university, care…
Client details Bicester Village Train Station, Bicester, Oxfordshire Work carried out We undertook a full deep clean to Platform 1 & Platform 2, which included sweeping and cleaning concrete floors, removing cobwebs from platform lamps, cleaning signage, pressure washing and window cleaning. Benefits to Bicester Village train station Train stations receive a high number of…
Whether you’re just paying for regular office window cleaning or full-service, professional cleaners for your business, it’s important that you get the best value for money. But how do you tell if you’re getting a reliable service? To get a good idea of whether you should keep your cleaners or search for a new contract,…
Client details Kee Resources, High Wycombe, Bucks Work carried out Grounds maintenance and repairs Benefits to Kee Resources We provided a Grounds Maintenance and Repairs service to Kee Resources. The benefits can be seen in the pictures below. We repaired their rear fence, fire exit gate and broken steps. We cut back all trees and…
Across all kinds of industries, people work 40 hours a week, if not more, in an office. This is a large portion of their daily lives and when combined with the fact that offices are normally shared with many others, it’s only natural that germs and bacteria will find their way around. Naturally though, these can…
Ryemead Commercial Group has wiped away the competition as we won a prestigious award at the Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2019 (for the second year running). The Thames Valley Chamber Group proudly represents one of the world’s most impressive and vibrant international business communities encompassing Heathrow, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxon and Swindon. The…
Client details The Entertainer HQ, Amersham, Bucks Work carried out Exterior window frame restoration Benefits to The Entertainer We provided a specialist cleaning service to all powder coated external window frames using our 3-step process: Window frame restoration – a 3-step process We cleaned the frames using our de-ionised water and brushes to remove contaminants.…
£1,040 raised for charity On Sunday 4th August, the Ryemead Riders cycling team joined 25,000 cyclists and completed the 100-mile, world famous Prudential Ride London to Surrey ride in a time of 6 hours 21 minutes! This follows on from the success we had at the London to Brighton cycle ride in 2018. Cystic Fibrosis…
Client details Greencore, Park Royal, London Work carried out Exterior cladding clean & frame restoration Benefits to Greencore Cladding is the surface used to protect the framework of a building. Regular cladding cleaning will ensure that your building maintains its appearance and avoids the build up of organic staining which can ruin a building’s overall…
Client details Johnson & Johnson, South East England Ryemead Commercial Group work with many prestigious clients including Johnson and Johnson. Larger, multi-site contracts can take months to organise before we have even started our first clean. We won the contract for Johnson and Johnson for all of their sites across the South East and we…
Every care home needs to be thoroughly cleaned on a daily basis and this takes time, skill and effort. Are you instructing your care staff to clean during the daytime, as well as doing extra cleaning duties during the night when it’s quiet? If so, you really need to stop and think about a more…
Client details Calumet, Beaconsfield, Bucks Work carried out Urgent Gutter Inspection & Clearance Benefits to Calumet Regular gutter cleaning and maintenance is essential to keep your building free from irreversible moisture and water damage. The purpose of the gutter is to channel rainwater away from the building. If this is not carried out effectively, blockages…
You can’t get away from the need to clean. Making sure your business has a clean and crisp presentation for customers and ensuring employees have a comfortable working environment is essential. The issue is that many businesses perceive outsourced high-level internal cleaning and building façade cleaning to be costs – but we explain why investing…
As winter is now well and truly behind us and the warmer summer weather is starting to appear, it makes for the perfect opportunity for you to invest in professional building façade cleaning services for your business. Customers shop primarily with their eyes, so making your business as inviting as possible with a clean, fresh…
A good commercial window cleaning company places health and safety right at the top of its list of priorities. After all, if a client can’t trust an outside cleaning contractor to care about the safety of the public and its employees, how can they trust it to keep their premises clean? Always check that the…
Ryemead Commercial Group are a fast paced, forward thinking organisation and we are delighted to be partnered with Redsquid, one of the UK’s leading independent providers of business voice, data, IT, cloud & technology services. We chose Redsquid after a great deal of research and decided that they could provide us with a professional system…
When businesses take on their own cleaning, there tend to be areas that are missed or do not receive the level of attention they require. Messy offices, smudged windows, and dirty upholstery can cause embarrassment when visitors are on site. Poorly maintained offices can also lead to health concerns for all of those in the…
Client details Storage Mart, High Wycombe, Bucks Work carried out Exterior Cladding Clean Benefits to Storage Mart Over time, Commercial Buildings can suffer from weathering and a general buildup of dirt and grime. In our experience, if cladding is not cleaned and maintained to a high standard, it can become permanently corroded. Our regular cladding…
Client details BMO Real Estate Partners, Wooburn Green, Bucks Work carried out One-off specialist exterior clean & paving-jet wash Benefits to BMO REAL ESTATE One of the biggest benefits to BMO is that by cleaning the exterior of the building & jet washing the paving we have created a clean, welcoming and professional appearance which…
Client details Court Gardens Leisure Complex, Pound Lane, Marlow Work carried out Annual tennis court clean Benefits to Places for People Tennis Courts that are not properly maintained tend to have a short lifespan, as moss in particular has a devastating effect on the court surface. Pressure washing is the most important part of tennis…
Commercial carpet cleaning is essential for all businesses. A commercial carpet cleaning specialist, like Ryemead Commercial Group, will be more than happy to clean your business carpets and upholstery on an ongoing basis. It’s the key to ensuring your business continues to appear professional and hygienic for customers and employees alike. But, how often should…
It is imperative that your business’s offices are kept clean at all times. You need to give off a good impression to all of your customers. To keep on top of this, you need to hire a professional cleaning company for office cleaning services, including office window cleaning and internal cleaning services. In this article…
Many businesses choose to outsource their cleaning requirements to professional cleaning companies. Outsourcing commercial cleaning has many benefits to offer businesses. But, to enjoy them, you need to ensure you avoid making any of these three common mistakes. Outsourcing commercial cleaning – avoid these three mistakes: Letting the money talk Budget is a highly important…
Good housekeeping is absolutely essential within the hotels and hospitality sector. Guests and visitors have high expectations about the standard of the accommodation and amenities offered, so housekeeping is really not just about changing towels or bedding. In this article, we look at the importance of good housekeeping in the hotel sector and what steps…
Client details High Wycombe Railway Station, Buckinghamshire Work carried out Booking hall floor & glazing + Car park stair core cleaning Nature of Work Visit to include deep cleaning to main booking hall flooring and all glazing internally and externally. Plus full deep clean of both car park stair cores, this included stairs, banisters, windows…
Businesses often tend to gravitate to the busiest areas possible. It makes sense; the more people and traffic, the more opportunities for sales. Few businesses take into account, however, the effect all that traffic has on the frontage of their business. Presentation is key – if your business frontage is dirty and grimy it’s not…
Client details Marylebone Station, Melcombe Place, London Work carried out Window & Signage Cleaning Benefits to Marylebone Station First impressions really do count and our contract window cleaning service ensures that the station is looking at its best all year round. Clean railway stations give a positive impression to staff and passengers alike and provide…
Window condensation can be quite unsightly, especially in a hotel environment. If you have guests paying a great deal of money to stay in your hotel, you don’t want them staring out of grubby looking windows. While window condensation can be ugly, it can also be damaging to older windows when it causes rotting of…
We are pleased that Paul West has joined Ryemead Commercial Group as Operations Manager. Paul has brought with him a wealth of experience, with over 20 years in the cleaning industry. Paul has worked for Mitie, one of the largest employers of direct window cleaners for over ten years, with full control of the London…
Outsourcing your commercial carpet cleaning requirements is something all businesses should at least consider. Look at high level internal cleaning as an investment – one that carries with it not only the opportunity for considerable returns, but also many benefits. Here are some of the benefits of outsourcing professional carpet cleaning. Save yourself time Carpet…
First impressions matter. Maintaining a clean and tidy exterior is of utmost importance as it is the face of your business that gives new clients their first impression. Potential and current clients driving past your business’ building are making quick assumptions about how good your business is at what it does by judging its appearance.…
What do clients see when they first arrive at your business? Is it a beautiful green lawn, clean-cut shrubs, and scenic landscaping? Or do they see weeds and shabbiness? Whichever the case, you might want to consider outsourced grounds maintenance for the following reasons. Outsourcing is way cheaper Anybody who has tried to maintain a large…
Client details Danesfield House Hotel, Marlow Work carried out Window Cleaning for Swimming Pool and Orangery Benefits to Malmaison We provide a scheduled and professional clean to various areas of this prestigious hotel. Clean windows improve your view and protect your property investment. Over time, dirt and debris on windows can cause damage as well…
Having a clean business is key to making a great first impression. It’s the difference between making a positive initial impact on your visitors and clients and having them think your business just doesn’t care enough. Or worse, that you don’t have enough time to take care of your own premises. After all, if you can’t…
Client details Malmaison Hotel, Reading Work carried out Upholstery and carpet cleaning Benefits to Malmaison We provided a professional carpet and upholstery cleaning service to the Malmaison hotel in Reading, Berkshire and by doing so we have increased the air quality and appearance of the carpets and furniture. This has helped to provide a welcoming,…
Retirement village lifestyles can be perfect for older people and they offer a number of benefits when compared to remaining in privately owned homes. New retirement villages are launching throughout the UK on a regular basis, as their popularity grows, and this makes it important for facilities management teams to provide a proactive service to…
You already know that clean carpets can create a great first impression for your office or commercial premises. But did you know that regular carpet maintenance can keep your employees happier and healthier and make your business more sustainable? Keep your carpets clean and you’ll create a work environment to be proud of. Keep your…
No matter what sort of business you run, your reputation is crucial. The way your stores and offices are presented play an integral role in how people view your brand. If someone were to walk into your office to find that it was dirty, they would not be very impressed. This is why your business…
Client details the Oxfordshire, Thame, Oxfordshire Work carried out External stone & building clean Benefits to The Oxfordshire Golf Club We conducted a test clean to some heavily stained coping stones, which the client was very happy with. They then asked us to perform the building clean. We used superheated steam cleaning and removed 25…
When the carpets in your office are starting to look the worse for wear, you may ask whether it’s time to replace them or to have them professionally cleaned. Repair is always cheaper than replacement, but sometimes new carpets are a necessity. As a general rule, you should consider replacing carpets if they begin to…
Client details Newsprinters, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire Work carried out QUARTERLY CLEAN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL WINDOW & PARTITION GLAZING. Our quarterly window cleaning service maintains a clean and professional appearance to the business and when cleaned by our professional window cleaning team, the windows are made more efficient. Dirt and grime can build up to the…
Client details Cottsway Housing, Witney, Oxfordshire Work carried out Annual clean, to include gutter clearance using specialist truck mount access equipment. The work required specialist access equipment. In order to carry out these works with minimum disruption we completed the job out of hours, on a Saturday. All gutters were cleaned out by hand and…
The winter months are a difficult time to maintain the grounds of your commercial premises, owing to the freezing cold and the constant snow and ice. Despite the challenge, proper grounds maintenance during the bitter weather is crucial in ensuring that you have a healthy, colourful, and appealing landscape during the spring. To help get you…
Much attention is given to the importance of keeping the inside of your business clean. And, of course, there’s good reason – a clean shop or office is a much better place to be than a dirty one. But little attention is given to the frontage of a business. Because that’s the very first image…
Those who work full time typically spend around one-third of their week in the workplace. With such a large portion of time spent in the office, warehouse, shop or other facility, it’s important that it’s a safe and clean environment in which to work. Some employers keep cleaning duties in-house, asking the staff to help…
We can all agree that the summer is well and truly over now. With the nights starting to draw in, shops already starting to display their Christmas stock, and businesses looking to finalise the details of their winter marketing strategies, autumn is upon us. Along with the business opportunities and chances for increased trading this…
A good first impression is essential for any business. But how often should you have your office cleaned to keep that shine and sparkle? Understanding the kinds of cleaning services you require can help you organise a schedule that creates a positive impression and a healthy working environment. Daily tasks Every office benefits from daily…
Just because temperatures drop and things feel less dirty, it doesn’t mean that public or business spaces don’t require continued care and attention. It’s true that during winter there is less dust in the air, but there is also more moisture and rainfall which will leave windows and floors more affected. As any property owner…
Whether you’re the head of an estate agency or an advertising firm, you know that maintaining clean windows in your workplace is crucial for optimising your business’ productivity, health, and success. Below are 5 reasons why outsourcing your office window cleaning benefits your business. Employee health A clean office environment is essential in maintaining your…
Poor commercial window cleaning practices can lead to short-lived results, smudged windows, and severe injuries. A small mistake can ruin the outcome of your cleaning efforts. When cleaning commercial windows, it’s easy to make the following common window cleaning mistakes: Cleaning windows in the wrong weather There’s a host of issues that can emanate from…
It’s easy to believe in something you’ve heard more than a couple of times. Believing in false information, however, can cause poor decision making. As UK’s leading commercial cleaning service, we’d like to bust some myths surrounding window cleaning. It’s impossible to reach some windows Without a doubt, there are windows that are difficult to…
When it comes to building maintenance, gutter cleaning is usually overlooked. Company owners tend to forget about gutter cleaning until it’s too late, but your gutters can turn your building into a nightmare. What is the purpose of a gutter? Gutters channel rain or melted snow away from your building and its foundations. Gutters can…
Following a long tender process, we are absolutely delighted to have won our first big Public Sector Contract! Over an initial 18 month period, we will undertake gutter cleaning to 26 prestigious Wycombe District Council buildings, including Queen Victoria Road, Wycombe Swan and The Guildhall! We will utilise various access and cleaning methods, including our…
Commercial upholstery cleaning might be the furthest thing from your mind. When focusing on business deals, employee management and client meetings, the state of your soft furnishing isn’t likely to be a top priority. However, for anyone who regularly entertains clients and potential customers in their office, it is well worth considering the state of…
It can sometimes be difficult to keep everything looking tidy when families come pouring into your hotel. Whether it be the rooms, lobby or just commercial carpet cleaning, no one wants an unkempt and dirty space. A commercial cleaning service is flexible, experienced and low in cost. Here are some reasons why your hotel needs…
Everybody loves a view through a clean, bright window, and now research shows that clean windows which let in plenty of natural light are more than simply a perk of the job – they can be a vital factor in improving employee productivity and well-being in the office and beyond. Research by the Interdepartmental Neuroscience program…
Having a clean and healthy workplace is essential if you want to maintain the physical and emotional health of your employees. A clean workplace also gives visitors to your office a great first impression. Here are six tips for maintaining a clean and healthy workplace. Use disinfectants Use disinfectants around your office. Use them to…
Keeping your commercial premises clean can be a thankless and difficult task, especially when you’re trying to fit it in around your regular workload. But a dirty and unkempt commercial space is the quickest and easiest way to turn off customers and clients, so it’s a job someone has to do. This is where a specialist…
Every business wants to promote that friendly and professional image. But, what happens when your office couches, or sofas in the staff room become stained and splattered with tea or coffee? Well, regular cleaning and tackling those stubborn stains once they occur can help your office seating to look bright and to last that much…
Clean windows have a huge impact on our daily lives, from our mood and happiness, to our engagement with natural light. They also help us to form positive impressions about the cleanliness of the building in question, which also affects our overall judgement of the services provided. This is exactly the case in care homes,…
Winner: High Growth Business of the Year 2018“We are absolutely honoured and delighted to have been crowned the Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce (TVCC) “High Growth Business of the Year”. As a business, we have experienced spectacular growth in the last few years, and I feel very proud that the business has received this prestigious…
Deciding how often your office window cleaning should take place isn’t really that straightforward. Two factors that affect the regularity of cleaning include your office location and the type of business you run. Here we help you answer the question: how often should i get my office windows cleaned? Factors affecting frequency of commercial window…
As increasing numbers of commercial buildings become more technologically advanced in design, it still seems that glass is the popular choice. Indeed architects are moving more into entire glass structures, which look fantastic and have high-strength capabilities. Keeping all this glass clean is a challenge for any commercial window cleaning business, but there are a…
There are many different cleaning services available to businesses today, yet one of the most important is commercial carpet cleaning. While you may want to keep certain services in-house, there are a number of compelling reasons why carpet cleaning should not be one of them. So, let’s take a look at some of the benefits…
Gutter cleaning is important in helping to maintain your commercial property. Ideally your property should have its gutters cleaned twice a year, in the spring and winter. Below we explore the many reasons why regular commercial gutter cleaning is important. Keeps the structure sound and safe When gutters become damaged and blocked with dirt and…
You’re probably wondering what pure water window cleaning actually is. After all, water is just water, right? Well, you’d be wrong there. The difference between water and pure water is that the water has been deionised and treated to remove any impurities. When cleaning your windows you don’t want to use typical tap water, as…
We’re training hard to make sure we’re ready for the looong and gruelling, 54 mile London to Brighton charity cycle ride in aid of the British Heart Foundation. The Ryemead team comprises Steve Hughes, Bobby Traynor, Grant Robson and Ben Ashby. It’s the first time that we’ve done this ride and we’re looking forward to it with feelings of excitement and of course apprehension!
Technology has already made advances to commercial window cleaning. Gone are the days when window cleaners would turn up to a site with only a ladder and a bucket of water. In this article, we take a look at future technology in commercial window cleaning. Reach and wash pure water system Today, commercial window cleaners are…
Delighted to announce that we have entered a team to take on the 54 mile London to Brighton Charity Cycle 2018. All fundraising will be going to a great cause – The British Heart Foundation. We better start clocking up some mileage!! Further details to follow…
Kennet Island & Wye Dene Ryemead are delighted to announce that we have been instructed on a long-term contract to provide professional window cleaning services to Kennet Island Development, Reading & Wye Dene Development, High Wycombe. Following a rigorous tender process, we have successfully secured an exclusive window cleaning contract to provide all glazing cleaning at…
We worked our magic recently at a large residential development that was affected by algae and biological growth on external render. Following a swift site visit, a proposal was supplied to the property management company. Look at the results of a problem that has existed for 5 years!
Have a look at the amazing results from our recent roof glazing cleaning at Leamington Spa Railway Station
Ryemead are pleased to announced we have recently acquired the new SkyVac System that gives us the ability to provide our customers with exceptionally clean gutters due to the ability to reach into the most complicated areas. This tool has the ability to extent to multi-level buildings’ gutters so it makes our service available for…
