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Preventative Maintenance Property and Facility Managers Time and Money

  

 

Planned maintenance, sometimes called preventive maintenance, provides regular inspections, cleaning and minor repairs. Regular maintenance can preserve appearance and delay expensive refinishing.

 

Surfaces that are well-cared for will last longer and will appear their best for several years. Compared to the cost of replacing a floor, frame or exterior item, the time expended and cost to deep clean, polish, remove a scratch, etc. is far less.

Refinishing annually is less labor intensive and less expensive than having the service performed every 2-3 years. Many property and facility managers choose to divide this annual cost into monthly payments to provide predictable, regular cost with payment that can be generated automatically. Several of our customers have maintenance agreements which typically includes 2-4 visits throughout the year depending on the surface, environment and amount of usage. These maintenance services provide a combination of refinishing, touch up, cleaning and wax.

A preventative maintenance program ensures that your surfaces maintain an appealing cared-for appearance and does not impact the reputation and value of your space with an unsightly image before it is addressed.  Without preventive maintenance, the need for a major repair or replacement of a floor or other surface occurs more often. These circumstances usually cost more money and take longer to perform.

A planned maintenance system allows property and facility managers to spend more time managing tenant requests and budgets and less time dealing with the consequences of rotting, rusting, or discolored and unattractive surfaces. A proactive strategy is generally more effective in the long run.

For more information about proactive maintenance programs, contact KC Restoration today.

 

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Minimize Lacquer Deterioration During Covid-19

During the coronavirus pandemic, all surfaces are being sanitized more than ever before.  The products primarily being used for disinfection are ammonia-based cleaners such as Clorox and Lysol.  These are effective for killing viruses but Property Managers are indicating that lacquer on metal surfaces is deteriorating faster than usual.
The KC Restoration team has been working with vendors and doing some experiments in our shop to verify various product claims. Here is what we currently know:
  1.  No lacquer will hold up to ammonia products. The best way to delay the degradation is to follow KC Restoration best practices cleaning instructions (below). Increased use of these products on the lacquer means your metal surface will likely need to be refinished sooner than usual. Bronze will tarnish and be more vulnerable to scratching, rust and corrosion if it is left without the protection of lacquer
  2. While no lacquer will wear as well when cleaning products are consistently applied, there is a new
    lacquer that has greater resistance to alcohol and it is also low VOC. There is also an anti-microbial version available.
    Both versions should only be applied on interior surfaces.
  3.  A lacquer that is alcohol resistant with UV protection is in field trials and we should know more soon!
    soon.
 Below are useful cleaning instructions for Property Managers and their teams:
  • Use a soft towel, preferably a microfiber, not paper towels or abrasive cloths that may scratch or further damage the lacquer or metal.
  • Spray cleaners onto the towel and not directly on the metal. Be especially careful to not spray onto electrical components or buttons with openings to electrical components.
  • Wipe gently in the direction of the grain of the metal.

If disinfecting necessities continue to cause problems with the look of your lacquered metal, please contact KC Restoration’s sales team to find out about an adjusted maintenance schedule to better handle your changing needs, as well as possible lacquering options that are tailored to indoor metal, outdoor and UV light exposure, or the latest antimicrobial lacquer options for your indoor metal surfaces.

 

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The Bachelor Meets Commercial Maintenance

         

Let’s talk about The Bachelor! What does The Bachelor have to do with commercial building maintenance, you ask? Hang in there and we think KC Restoration can convince you there is a connection.

If you have or have not seen The Bachelor, you probably know the premise. A single man dates several women and picks the one he chooses to pursue a long-term relationship with.  Every season concludes with a dramatic rose ceremony when the woman the bachelor chooses is revealed. While many features matter including appearance, personality, common interests and more, we all know that appearance is very important when making a match!

Without realizing it, facility, property and apartment managers participate in an untelevised version of this type of show daily. Each day, a business is choosing the space they want to commit to. Each day, a resident is choosing the space they want to live in. First impressions and appearances matter when choosing a space. There may be unappealing aspects that can’t be controlled such as layout or location, but KCR can help you with the important first-impression items that will make you a contender!

Our team of experts can give you ideas of ways to rejuvenate your interior and exterior spaces and earn a rose! For more information contact KCR today!

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How Doors Handles Deliver a Good First Impression

Don’t let your customers enter and exit with these first and last impressions:

   

Your business can stand out from the competition with door handles that are clean, shiny, inviting an on trend. Create a professional and lasting impression for any commercial facility. While deciding on how to spruce up your door handles may seem like a minor decision, it truly is not. Businesses are now realizing the value of making a first impression before customers even walk in the door. One way to do this is through the door handles, which can convey a lot about what your guests can expect even before they walk through the door. You can leave your guests with an imprint in their mind as the first thing and the last thing they notice in their interaction time at your facility.

There are many different types of door handles that provides a look and feel for your facility. Door knobs, levers, and ones you pull or push to enter a building are all important components of your facility’s image. These can be quite ornate as they are designed to be longer in order to grab on to them better. Think of door handles as an extension of the theme you are trying to convey. Depending on your use, consider wear and tear and longevity as well.

Finish is important for door handles. A brass or chrome finish for your door handle will definitely look classic. However, it can also show fingerprints readily. It’s always best to choose a finish that will not only complement your other hardware in your facility, but also one that won’t require a lot of maintenance. While fingerprints and food (if you are a restaurant) are inevitable, these can be minimized with the right door finish.

KC Restoration can restore the look of your door handles back to their original beauty or change the finish to a more modern and cleaner look. Make sure your visitors enter and leave with a great impression!

Contact us today for more information!

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KC Restoration, LLC
1465 N. Winchester St., Olathe, KS 66061
913-766-2200