Clean & Polish Blog

Are birds really harmful to your building?

Pest birds can be more than a just a nuisance. They can create serious health concerns, damage machinery and harm the structural integrity of your building. Protect your employees and your workspace by understanding the risks that birds present and how you can prevent it. 

What is a pest bird?
Pest birds are birds that can live in your building and are in many ways as annoying and disruptive as rodents, insects or other pests. Among the most common pest birds are pigeons, seagulls, sparrows, starlings, geese, woodpeckers, swallows and crows. These birds can be noisy and interfere with your business' productivity, but the most serious ways that pest birds can ha
rm your building is through physical damage from nests and feces. Learn about some of the most common types of bird damage. 

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Is your stainless steel rusting?

Stainless steel building exteriors or structural features are resistant to damage from the environment, but they are not immune. This shiny, modern material can rust over time. However, with proper care and preventative measures, you should be able to keep ugly and rusted stainless steel at bay and maintain the professional, clean and contemporary look that stainless steel features can provide. 

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Save your owner money - Caulk your building

 

Having your office or commercial property caulked can translate to improved comfort and – most importantly – reduced costs.

The Environmental Protection Agency, Energy Star and the Department of Energy all recommend that home and business owners have their buildings sealed and caulked because it’s a low-cost process that will help save money and energy over the structure’s lifetime. Here are a few ways that caulking can help your business save money and operate more smoothly.
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