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People notice dirty windows.
But what they don’t realise is what clean glass actually gives back — to light, mood, and maintenance.
Windows are the eyes of a building. And at Mackies, we keep them cr...
When people talk about “presentation,” they usually mean the reception desk.
But the truth is, first impressions start in the car park.
Your building’s exterior is the first handshake your brand make...
When a cleaning contract changes hands, there’s more at stake than a signature.
You’re not just inheriting a site — you’re inheriting people, systems, and standards.
That’s where TUPE comes in.
And ...
Before the first coffee’s brewed or the first email’s sent, the Mackies team is already at work.
Most people never see what happens before 8 a.m. — but that’s when the real rhythm of a clean site beg...
Most sites don’t switch cleaning companies because of price.
They switch because of problems.
The bins that are always half-empty.
The “we’ll get to it tomorrow” streaks on the glass.
The time you wa...
Most people think contract cleaning is about mops, cloths, and checklists.
Ours is about systems, standards, and structure.
 Because when you’re managing over 10,000 sq ft of space — across offices, ...
Sometimes, a clean isn’t just about dirt — it’s about direction.
When your house feels heavy, cluttered, or stuck, it’s rarely because you need to try harder.
It’s because you need a reset.
We call i...
Let’s get one thing straight: you’re not lazy.
Your home isn’t a disaster because you don’t care — it’s because life is loud, time is short, and cleaning without a plan is like trying to fold a fitted...
Most people have cleaning checklists.
We have a manifesto.
Because at Mackies, we don’t just train cleaners — we build cleaning professionals who know how to think, move, and deliver to Mackies stand...
Here’s the thing about “clean”: everyone says it, but no one means the same thing.
For some, it’s lighting a candle and hiding the mess in a cupboard.
For others, it’s a once-over with a mop and a ho...
People always ask how we manage to deep clean entire homes in just one day.
Here’s the secret — it’s not magic, it’s method.
Our 12-Hour Clean Plan isn’t one cleaner working around the clock.
It’s ou...
People always ask,
“What’s the worst thing you’ve ever found on a deep clean?”
And honestly? We’ve seen things.
Things that make you question your life choices.
Things that remind you why we do wh...
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