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  Step #1: Decide Which Assets Go First On The PM Schedule If this is your first time making a preventive maintenance plan, we suggest that you start by scheduling  preventive maintenance  on your most critical assets. It’s going to be easier to convince higher-ups and see quick results if you start with one or two assets to prove value. Additionally, this will give you and your team some breathing room to adjust and transition into a proactive maintenance mindset and workflow. When trying to determine which assets to select for your preventive maintenance plan, ask yourself the following questions: Which machines are most important to production/organizational success? Is regular maintenance required for this piece of equipment? Are the repair and replacement costs high? You’ll want to select machines that require regular maintenance and have higher replacement/repair costs as this will provide your company with the greatest returns. You’ll also want to steer clear of as...

  If you’re currently relying solely on reactive maintenance, then your company is probably   wasting tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars every year due to a lack of a consistent preventive maintenance plan. The good news is that starting a  preventive maintenance  program isn’t complicated when you have a clear idea of the steps you need to take. Not so coincidentally, that is the focus of this article. If you have a few minutes to spare, we’ll show you how to set up your initial preventive maintenance schedule in just a few simple steps. After that, we will show you an example of a preventive maintenance plan and discuss how to best present your idea to the upper management to get a green light and proceed with the implementation. If you are actually looking for a  complete transition guide , check out our step-by-step guide: How To Switch From Reactive Maintenance To Preventive Maintenance. It teaches you how to plan the whole transition, implement a pre...

  Ensuring that everyone is comfortable with the new workflow and knows what to do is key to having unobstructed information flow and an effective  preventive maintenance  strategy. Here is some advice on how to introduce the new workflow and software to your team. Present new software and procedures If you have a bigger maintenance team, the chances are that only a few of them were actively involved in the whole implementation process. Spend some additional time to ensure they know how to use it properly and then use them to train the rest of your maintenance staff. During the training sessions, the written materials along with truncated step-by-step guides (cheat sheet) and a hands-on demo of your selected CMMS will best communicate the changes to your maintenance approach. Training sessions may be broken into seven segments to provide a comprehensive illustration of the PM program: Presentation of the new maintenance strategy Instruction of newly adopted procedures Dem...

  Having your basic  preventive maintenance  plan up and running is great, but to ensure the long-term success of this transition and enjoy all the benefits that come with it, we recommended documenting your company’s procedures that will be regularly used by your maintenance staff. This is yet another instance in which CMMS proves to be a real asset by becoming a  central hub where all asset documentation and procedures are stored . And the more it’s in use, the more up to date and accurate is the data that is being stored. This can later be used for future staff training and as a way to monitor your program’s success. Any deficiencies or missteps will be easily identified and it will make evaluating and updating procedures easier as new information and situations arise. Let’s check up on the most common procedures and practices you want to define. Creating, responding to and closing out work Effectively managing tasks is an integral part of any maintenance strategy...

  As an alternative, you can always hire a professional Airbnb cleaning company instead. Here are the pros and cons of hiring someone instead of doing the cleaning yourself. Pros If you want to cut back on the stress in your life, hiring a professional cleaning company is the way to go. Look for a company that specializes in vacation rentals. An Airbnb cleaning company will already be accustomed to the fast turnover rate. That means they’ll know what to expect. They’ll also be able to work with you to set a schedule for regular cleanings. If you get busy and forget to clean, it’s no worry! The professional cleaning company will remind you, so you don’t have to scramble to clean at the last minute. Check for an Airbnb cleaning service Texas patrons already trust. The reviews online can give you an idea of their work quality and professionalism. Hiring a professional cleaning company will give you the peace of mind that someone’s doing a thorough job. Professionals are also...

  It may be tempting to take on cleaning your Airbnb yourself, but before you commit your time and energy to the task, consider your options. Your Airbnb deserves a thorough clean and you don’t want to find yourself on the receiving end of unhappy Airbnb reviews. Between managing bookings, marketing your listing, and your day-to-day responsibilities, cleaning can fall on the backburner. Do you have time to do it yourself, or do you need to hire an Airbnb cleaning company? We’ve reviewed the pros and cons to help you decide! Keep reading to discover which option is best for you. Do-It-Yourself Obviously, cleaning your Airbnb space on your own is the more economical choice. Cutting costs could leave you cutting corners elsewhere, though. Pros We’ve already mentioned the obvious pro here. By completing your Airbnb cleaning on your own, you’re bound to save money. You can even add a cleaning charge to the listings. Your Airbnb guests won’t know you’re the one cleaning up...

  Now that you know what to expect from your cleaning services, how do you know how to find the right one? There are a few key factors to look for in a cleaning service before making a final decision. Convenience You can’t be there to manage and clean the Airbnb yourself. You have other work responsibilities to adhere to. Because of this, you need a cleaning service that’s going to offer you convenience. Be sure that the services you hire make booking, scheduling, and contacting easy. Positive References Ensure that they also have positive references. What are others saying about them? If they can’t provide you with at least two of these, then you might want to reconsider. This is the best way to get an idea of what kind of service to expect from them. Attention to Detail They must also have impeccable attention to detail. As a cleaning service, you want someone who can spot even the tiniest imperfections and get it cleaned well! You’d be surprised what a good cleaning service...