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The Power of Glass — Why Clean Windows Matter More Than You Think contract cleaning Oct 23, 2025

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...

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Why Exterior Cleaning is the Hidden First Impression contract cleaning Oct 23, 2025

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...

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TUPE, Training & Teamwork — How Mackies Handles Contract Takeovers Smoothly contract cleaning Oct 22, 2025

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 ...

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The Mackies Morning Routine — How We Start Every Commercial Site Day contract cleaning Oct 22, 2025

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...

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The Hidden Cost of “Good Enough” Cleaning Contracts contract cleaning Oct 22, 2025

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...

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Inside Mackies Contracts — How We Keep 10,000 Sq Ft Running Like Clockwork contract cleaning Oct 22, 2025

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, ...

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