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Hiring a Commercial Floorcare Company Makes Smart Business Sense

1/20/2021

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It’s common to overlook the flooring and carpeting in your office, retail space, or facility, but it’s something all business owners, supervisors, and property managers need to pay attention to. Floorcare and general cleanliness in the workplace make a big impression on your customers and team members.
 
Professional floorcare specialists will keep your business sparkling and help you spot trouble areas. They can address problems early before they become expensive maintenance issues. With new COVID-19 CDC guidelines in place across the country, it’s more important than ever to focus on upkeep and proper sanitation.
 
You may assume that your staff or regular cleaning service is taking adequate care of your flooring, but that might not be the case. Great floorcare requires more than just vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping; when you work with a professional the results will speak for themselves. 


Here are a few business savvy reasons to consider an ongoing maintenance plan with a professional floorcare contractor like Argus.

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Sterilization Against COVID-19, Common Viruses, and Everyday Bacteria

12/10/2020

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Our priority is to provide a safe environment for your essential workers and customers. Sterilization and deep cleaning remain an integral part of our services because we understand how a properly sanitized environment combats the spread of viruses and buildup of harmful bacteria. Our services meet the highest standards of quality, and ensure the continued safety of your employees and loyal customers—two of the most vital aspects of maintaining an organization’s health. 

Our Sanitization Expectations
  • Cost effective solutions
  • Ensure and maintain a high level of hygiene on your premises
  • Employ hospital-grade, highly effective disinfection
  • Include rapid-response service​

Disinfectant/Sanitizer Formula Used: SUPER HDQ NEUTRAL®
A highly concentrated, broad spectrum disinfectant that kills methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), vancomycin resistant Enterococcus faecalis (VRE) and even tough viruses such as Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Effective against HBV, the HIV Virus and HCV. 

Formula Efficacy—Recommended Use Across Multiple Industries 
Super HDQ Neutral is suitable for:
  • Medical Facilities
  • Restaurants
  • Hotels
  • Workplaces/Office Settings
  • Municipalities/ Federal Institutions
  • Residential Living Complexes
  • Commercial Buildings
  • Other Institutional Applications

Download our Facility Readiness Guide and be sure to contact one of our experts to learn how Argus Janitorial can get your business ready to re-open.
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A Heart of Gold for a Labor of Love

12/2/2019

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​For the team at Argus Janitorial, a division of Northwest Center in Spokane, it was especially meaningful to receive the “Outstanding Support” award at the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery’s (VBCN) Heart of Gold awards. The janitorial services the team provides to VBCN, says Argus General Manager Jackie Fountain, are very much a labor of love.

“VBCN is a crisis nursery,” Fountain explains, which means they offer 24/7 support and refuge for parents unable to care for their children in a safe environment. “We received a call from VBCN for a janitorial job, and the first time I walked in, even though all I saw was the administrative area, I just felt overwhelmed by a sense of love,” Fountain says.
 
After the meeting, Fountain came to a decision: “I couldn’t charge,” she says. Not long after the Argus team began providing services and supplies free of charge, they realized they had another emotional connection to the nursery: a janitor on the team was cared for by VBCN when he was young.
 
“It means a lot to him, giving back to a place that supported him so much,” Fountain says.
 
The Argus team was invited to the Heart of Gold Awards months in advance, but Fountain says it came as a complete—and very appreciated—surprise to receive an award at the event.
 
Kudos to our Spokane Argus team for both their award-winning janitorial services and their heartfelt caring.
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Innovation Blossoms in Environments that Embrace Diversity

6/3/2019

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​Innovation blossoms in environments that embrace diversity. At Argus Janitorial, the female-run janitorial service defies the traditional insular, male dominated profession with a workforce largely consisting of women, minorities, and people of all abilities. We sat down with General Manager Jackie and Senior Manager Wendy to learn about their model of inclusive employment and all the strides Argus is making in the Pacific Northwest. 
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​With offices in Spokane and Seattle, Argus boasts over 30 years of experience in janitorial and facility management in Washington State. Initially Argus was solely a janitorial venture, but quickly branched out to meet their clients’ growing needs. This commitment to clients has always been at the core of Argus’s business model, and is what has ensured them decades of success.
 
General Manager Jackie is well versed in what it takes to keep clients happy. Having been a part of the organization for over 16 years, she began as the HR Manager before moving into the role of HR Director to Decontamination General Manager. She worked her way up to being the General Manager of the branch herself, a position she has effectively executed for the past 12 years.
 
“Working in HR provided me the opportunity to understand people. Not only did I gain insight into what creates a good team environment and a happy employee, but I also learned that one of the best ways to achieve success is to defy the mold,” explains Jackie. “I gained first-hand knowledge regarding the power that comes from creating teams that include people from myriad backgrounds.”
 
Understanding how to compose and motivate a dynamic group of people helped propel Jackie further into her career at Argus. Never afraid to get her hands dirty, she has always been quick to jump into the fray – working 60 hour weeks she’s always on the clock and her team knows they can reach her at 2 a.m. if need be.
 
Her hard work and determination has gotten her far, but Jackie admits that at times the patriarchal nature of janitorial and facility management services can cause friction.
 
“It can be tough; I sometimes experience the ‘good old boys club’ mentality. It’s a community based industry, so it’s not always as easy as fighting it. You gain others’ trust by proving time and time again that your organization is the best on the market by continually providing superior service to clients,” says Jackie.
 
She describes a situation when her team walked into a meeting to bid on a project and those in the room were visibly surprised they were a female-led team. Argus stood apart from the competitors by making a point to address the client’s concerns and providing solutions to potential problems. Needless to say, they won the contract.
 
While growing the impact Argus has in the Pacific Northwest is rewarding, Jackie notes that the inclusive model of the business is where she truly finds value in her work.
 
“We hire individuals with all abilities,” says Jackie. “If you are wanting to work and we have a job open then we’ll hire you. Northwest Center’s mission is what keeps me coming to work every day.”
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