Finding the Best Cleaning Company in Maryland: A Guide for Businesses
Let’s be honest: keeping your space clean in Maryland, whether it’s a busy government building in Baltimore or a buzzing office in Bethesda, takes time and effort. Juggling work, family, and maybe even squeezing in a Ravens game on Sunday doesn’t leave much room for mopping and dusting.
The Wilburn and BradyPlus Partnership: A Blueprint for Success
Discover how a 20-year partnership built on shared values fuels success for Wilburn and BradyPlus. Introduction Finding and retaining reliable, long-term partners is crucial in any industry, but it’s especially critical for facility management. Building services depend on a network of suppliers and vendors who not only meet your needs but also share your values and commitment to excellence. For Wilburn, one of their most trusted partners is BradyPlus, a provider of janitorial and cleaning supplies. “I’ve had over a 20-year relationship, not only with the company but also with the Wilburn family. So it goes way back,” says Howard…
Employee Spotlight: Tammy Hawkins – Rising Through the Ranks
Meet Tammy, a dedicated member of the Wilburn team for nearly a decade. Starting her journey as a janitorial cleaner, Tammy has consistently impressed with her strong work ethic and commitment to providing exceptional service. Now, after almost nine years of providing top-notch cleaning services, she’s taking on an exciting new challenge as part of Wilburn’s administrative support team. Tammy’s journey is a testament to Wilburn’s dedication to fostering a supportive environment where employees can learn, grow, and advance their careers. 9 Years and Counting: Why Tammy Found a Career Home at Wilburn Tammy’s path at Wilburn began nearly a…
Employee Spotlight: Latonya Major – A Journey of Versatility
The Unique Career Path of Latonya Major Latonya Major’s career journey is a series of unexpected turns and diverse roles, leading her to find her passion in accounting. Her career began far from the financial statements and balance sheets, with ambitions to become an airline stewardess and, later, paths explored in cosmetology. Yet, it was her adventures across different sectors—broadcasting, television, mining, advertising, and even nursing—that enriched her skill set and perspective. She still dedicates time to child and adult mental health and elderly care, continuing her commitment to nurturing and supporting vulnerable communities. Latonya’s roles varied widely, from working…
Employee Spotlight: Lupe Noesi – Story of Passion and Dedication
Meet Lupe Noesi, the latest star at The Wilburn Company, whose story is one of passion and dedication. Lupe is a proud mother and avid traveler, and she finds joy in the new experiences each destination brings. Her mornings start with the same ritual that connects us all—a warm cup of coffee, symbolizing the beginning of another day’s journey. Beyond her family, Lupe’s heart beats for exploring new places, each trip adding to her rich tapestry of life experiences. Joining the Wilburn team recently, Lupe has already made significant impressions. Her role goes beyond the daily tasks; it’s about bringing…
Meet the Wilburn Company: Julia Weber
At the Wilburn Company, reliable and considerate are words that are synonymous with the name Julia Weber. As one of her managers stated, “When Ms. Julia sees something that needs to be done, she doesn’t wait to be asked, she just takes care of it.” That’s a testament to the positive impression Julia has made over more than 20 years of working for us. Like many of our employees, Julia Weber was hired through a family connection and has enjoyed her time with us. When asked why she has stayed and why she was selected for an employee spotlight,…
Why Your Business Needs a Day Porter
Let’s face it – most commercial buildings can get messy fast. We’ve all seen sticky spills, busy lobbies, fast-filling trash bins, messy break rooms, and post-storm debris. These are just a few of a myriad of issues that can occur during the day in any work environment. Keeping up with all the activities can be a challenge, to say the least. That’s where a day porter comes in. From sweeping leaves to mopping up spills, an experienced porter can handle it all. So, if you’re looking for a way to keep up with cleaning problems, a day porter might be…
4 Tangible Benefits of Performance Management
It’s hard to improve in something if you don’t have data on the quality of your performance. Without data, we can’t identify our strengths and weaknesses, and that means we may not know how to work to get better. This is why schools have tests – they reveal what students need to work on. It’s part of why sports leagues track stats – so athletes can focus on the skills they need help with. It’s why businesses conduct performance reviews – so employees can understand where they should continue to grow. Commercial cleaning is no different. To do it effectively,…
Employee Spotlight: Vonderlier Johnson
The pandemic created difficulties for just about everyone last year. But for Vonderlier “Cookie” Johnson, it also created an opportunity. As the world began shutting down, the demand for cleaning began to pick up. The frequency and intensity of cleaning programs increased as everyone focused on maintaining healthy environments. For cleaning companies, that meant fuller schedules – which, in turn, meant asking for additional commitments from employees or hiring new employees to fill new needs. Vonderlier stepped up to the plate. “They were looking for someone to do enhanced cleaning when Covid started,” Vonderlier explains, “and I said, ‘I can do it.’”…
5 Factors That Set a Cleaning Service Apart
There are many commercial cleaning services to choose from. How can you choose the right provider for your needs? Let’s take a look at five factors that set a commercial cleaning service apart. 1. Communication. You may not think of communication when you think of commercial cleaning – but cleaning is ultimately a service, and all effective services are based on effective communications. High-quality communications make cleaning higher quality, too. Commercial cleaning services that communicate well set clear specifications. Communications will shape the terms of your cleaning engagement. Companies that focus on communications will dig in to understand your needs…
Meet the Wilburn Company: Roxanne Miller, Project Management
When Roxanne Miller started working as a part-time cleaner with The Wilburn Company while in college, she expected that the job would be temporary. “I was just looking for a little bit of extra income to pay for college and pay the bills,” she says. She found it, but she found more, too. Wilburn’s hours worked nicely with her full-time school schedule, and Miller found that she enjoyed the work and its outcomes – even after she graduated and moved into a full-time job at another company. “At Wilburn, I ended up making more than I did at my day…
4 COVID-19 Updates as We Keep Cleaning for Health
As we move deeper into summer, we’re seeing progress in the fight against COVID-19. At The Wilburn Company, we’re doing all we can to continue serving our clients well throughout the different stages of this pandemic – and we’re grateful to see many of our buildings reopening to occupants. One component of serving our clients is providing up-to-date information; unsurprisingly, most of the cleaning questions we get these days are COVID-related. To that end, here are four updates for this month on the COVID-19 situation. As always, consult CDC guidelines for additional information – and if you have questions on…
How We’re Preparing Buildings to Reopen
During this pandemic, most of the country has been working from home. But, as summer approaches, businesses are getting ready to come back to work. This will take strategy and teamwork to do safely. At The Wilburn Company, those are two things we’re deeply familiar with. We’ve been keeping buildings clean and safe for decades – including during the last few months. As the world moves toward reopening, we’re well prepared to take our efforts to the next level to keep people healthy. With that in mind, here’s how we’ve approached cleaning in the time of coronavirus – and how…
Post Coronavirus: An Overview of Effective Disinfecting Procedures
As we navigate the coronavirus situation, there is a lot of uncertainty and tragedy. But there are also glimmers of hope as we move forward together. One small benefit that’s come about in the midst of the crisis has been the improved public perception of front-line workers – including cleaners (or, as we call them, environmental hygienists). In facilities that must stay open, cleanliness is crucial. The Wilburn Company has long proclaimed the value of our employees, but it’s very gratifying to see their very important work being newly appreciated and valued by the public! Today, there’s simply no denying…
What Are Green Cleaning Procedures?
Green cleaning is more than a buzzword. It’s a fundamental approach that’s reshaping the commercial cleaning industry around a new set of standards. It’s a focus that puts people’s safety first. And, increasingly, it’s an essential aspect of any successful cleaning company. At The Wilburn Company, we’ve spent decades cleaning millions of square feet in D.C., Baltimore, and throughout the Maryland region. Over that time, it’s safe to say we’ve seen a few cleaning trends come and go. Green cleaning is not a passing trend. It’s here to stay. Yet, while green cleaning is increasingly recognized as an integral focus…
The Most Important Areas to Clean in Your Office and Why
There’s nothing better than having a freshly cleaned office. It smells nice, looks great, and even better, it fosters productivity and contentment among employees. And while every area of your office should be cleaned well, some areas are more important to deep clean than others in terms of the spread of disease and employee/customer satisfaction. The most commonly used spaces foster a greater spread of germs, due to more community interaction. Other areas of your office are important to sanitize due to the presence of consumables or fecal matter. Here are the areas of your office that you need to…
The Cleaning Checklist Your Office Needs
Every office has unique needs when it comes to maintaining a high state of cleanliness. But there are some tasks that every office requires. This checklist walks you through the basics of facility management solutions—without the tasks on this list, your office is neither clean nor sanitary. While some tasks can be completed in the moment by your employees, others are best left to the professionals. These include sanitization, deep cleaning, community space cleaning, and polishing. Think of your facility management solutions as the big guns- we come in to provide your office with a level of clean that just…
How Commercial Cleaning Makes Your Employees More Productive
A business relies on its employees for growth. Without productive and efficient employees, your business will start to stagnate, falter, and fail. But encouraging productivity in your workplace isn’t as simple as it sounds. One way to motivate your employees is to invest in a building cleaning company. A clean office fosters productivity, happy employees, and a sense of pride and community. Here’s how. Clean Workspace Imagine: you come to work to find your desk covered with crumbs from when your coworker was eating a sandwich and came over to ask a question. The top of your computer has a…
The State of Recycling, the Role of Cleaners & Why It All Matters
Recycling in the United States has been a fact of life for over 50 years – but in the past year the status quo has shifted. By raising the standards for acceptable materials to less than 0.5% of contamination in 2018, China (which had previously processed around a quarter of the world’s plastic) effectively threw a wrench in the processes of programs worldwide and stateside. The result has been a proliferation of high-profile coverage proclaiming “chaos” in the recycling industry. But perhaps even more harmful than the shift in logistics has been the accompanying shift in public perception. “A crisis…
The Importance of Employee Recognition
At The Wilburn Company, we believe that our people are our greatest strength. We have a great team, and we’re proud of the good work that our employees do every day to keep buildings safe and healthy through effective cleaning. Sometimes, though, our employees go above and beyond our already-high expectations. To honor this, we’re intentional in recognizing our employees, with the hope that, in turn, they’re empowered to continue going above and beyond. Let’s take a look at a recent noteworthy event worth to illustrate how employee recognition plays out at our company. Action Worth Recognizing On the evening…