This month, APM Cleaning proudly celebrates the first anniversary of our partnership with Housing 21. Over the past year, we have had the privilege of working alongside this leading, not for profit provider of retirement living options throughout England, for rent, purchase and shared ownership, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for older adults through independent living, extra care, and support services. Zero Complaints – A Testament to Quality From day one, our goal was to deliver impeccable cleaning services tailored to meet the unique needs of Housing 21's residents and facilities. We are delighted to report that throughout this year, we have maintained a record of zero complaints; a milestone which is a testament to our unwavering commitment to … [Read more...] about Celebrating Our First Anniversary with Housing 21
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As a landlord, maintaining your rental properties to the highest standard is crucial for attracting and retaining tenants. This task, however, can be time-consuming and overwhelming. That's where APM steps in. Offering a wide range of landlord services, APM ensures that every aspect of property changeover is handled with professionalism and efficiency, allowing you to focus on what matters most—your investment and your tenants. A One-Stop Solution for Property Changeover APM is renowned for our all-encompassing approach to property management. Whether you manage purpose-built blocks, student accommodation, or private buy-to-let properties, APM has the expertise to manage the entire property changeover process seamlessly. Here’s how APM can transform your property … [Read more...] about Comprehensive Landlord Services by APM Cleaning Company
The cleaning industry is undergoing significant transformations due to the increasing trend of remote work. As more people spend part of their week working from home, the demand for cleaning services is shifting in both commercial and domestic spheres. For commercial office cleaning, businesses are rethinking their cleaning schedules and strategies. With fewer employees in the office on any given day, traditional daily cleaning routines are being replaced by more flexible, needs-based approaches. Instead of uniform daily cleans, many companies are opting for thorough, targeted cleaning sessions on the days when the office is most occupied. This change not only optimises cleaning efforts but also ensures that high-touch areas and communal spaces receive the most … [Read more...] about Adapting Cleaning Rotas to Accommodate Shift in WFH
Public speaking is not only something I enjoy but a crucial skill in the commercial cleaning industry, despite it not being immediately associated with the sector. A multi-faceted skill, which, in our industry, where client satisfaction and effective communication are paramount, the ability to speak confidently and persuasively can make a significant difference in securing contracts, managing client relationships, and even fostering employee morale. First and foremost, public speaking plays a vital role in sales and client acquisition within the commercial cleaning sector. When pitching services to potential clients, representatives must effectively communicate the value proposition of their cleaning company. This involves articulating the benefits of their … [Read more...] about Public Speaking: Communication is Key
Remember the days….the rush to grab business names beginning with ‘A’ so your Yellow Pages listing would be front and foremost? The number of companies starting with AAA was rife through the 80’s! Ahhh, simple times. Now, it’s all about search engines, key words and second-guessing the target audience’s criteria when looking for (in my case) a cleaning company. Everything is digital and content is king as they say, never moreso than now, when competition is high, information is easily accessed and it takes more than a couple of “A’s” to stand out from the crowd. I try to cover all the bases and ensure our online content is varied, interesting, attention-grabbing, relevant and more importantly, accurate and based on fact. Blogs, web updates, case … [Read more...] about What is in a name?
Our clients recognise us for not only our hard work but our dedication, commitment, flexibility and responsiveness; that is why APM’s contracts extend from social care to construction, healthcare to facilities management and housing to blue light services. But why and how are we different from our competitors? Approach Recruitment Training Adaptability Read the APM story: In 2005 I bought a domestic cleaning franchise. The franchisor went bust. I was making profit, so I rebranded to APM Cleaning & Repair, transferred my staff and started to diversify into new sectors, growing the business. I learned to diversify and pivot. I flipped the business to commercial cleaning in 2019 and learned how to bid for work via formal tender, … [Read more...] about At APM we are different.
When thinking about priorities and key departments within any business, functions key to the business’ operation are at the forefront; finance, HR, sales, all typically covered by organisational teams and personnel. Where does the cleaning function feature on your list? To me and my team at APM, it is our world, our business and our passion, but to a lot of organisations, cleaning is fairly low down on their list of priorities. However, do not underestimate the importance of a regular commercial cleaning contract, or one-off deep-cleans, whether your business trades in office premises, social care environments, commercial building sites, municipal buildings or you are a landlord, responsible for multiple facilities. The value the in employing a … [Read more...] about Don’t undervalue the worth of the UK cleaning industry
APM Cleaning & Repair Ltd has been providing professional cleaning and facilities management services across numerous sectors in the North of England since 2005. Recognised for our end-to-end project management skills, robust systems, the high-quality of our work, reliability, professionalism and our relentless drive for innovation and improvement, APM has established a reputation within the construction industry for working alongside some of the most recognised names in the country. With the support of an award-winning leadership team, APM’s Managing Director, Samantha Read won North-East Service Industries Entrepreneur of the Year at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2021; her entrepreneurial skills, transferred across every division of the … [Read more...] about More about Builders Cleans
Our combined experience and skillset cover wide-ranging industry sectors and at APM Cleaning & Repair, we not only guarantee each client is more than satisfied with our standards and levels of cleaning but additionally ensure our teams are trained in the unique requirements of each of the sectors we operate within. Recognising that the ability to adapt and flex to constantly changing practices results in customer assurance that our teams onsite are familiar with and are able to respond to, unique situations which arise in the course of their working day. Experienced in post-build cleans, we work extensively within the construction sector and are Silver Members on Constructionline and hold Enhanced CHAS with our teams holding CSCS Cards, allowing us to … [Read more...] about Tailoring our Approach
The cleaning sector is a professional industry, with a wealth of knowledge to discover and industry standard training programmes to complete, if you wish to become an educated and qualified business, recognised within the cleaning profession. Samantha Read of APM Cleaning and Repair Ltd. has an extensive history within the cleaning industry and vast experience in executing training programmes to cover the wealth of knowledge required to succeed in a professional cleaning business capacity. Having recently been awarded the north-east Entrepreneur of the Year for the Services Industry, Samantha has expanded her business portfolio with an arm dedicated to the training of others and has launched ‘The Business of Cleaning’. Offering training programmes for those … [Read more...] about The Business of Cleaning