Cleaning your commercial building can be a daunting task. If you’re reading this, it’s likely that you are looking for ways to make your job easier or find some motivation to get started. This blog post will discuss why cleaning your commercial building is beneficial and how to go about doing so.
We’ll cover:
- The benefits of maintaining the cleanliness of your commercial property
- How often should you clean?
- What supplies should you have on hand? – And more!
Benefits of Maintaining a Clean Building
An area that is clean attracts customers and employees. And it makes your business look like it is well-managed. Cleanliness impacts productivity and morale which can make your employees happier to work for you. And it contributes to a healthy, safe work environment.
Clearing out garbage will also help to maintain the value of your property – all trash looks bad!
How Often Should You Clean?
Typically, you should clean on a daily basis. Some people also find it beneficial to do an additional deep cleaning of your commercial space once or twice per year.
Tip: Try having a daily checklist that you can use to keep track of the things that need to be done.
What Supplies Should You Have On Hand?
- Broom and Dustpan
- Mop and Bucket
- Scrub Brush
- Duster
- Microfiber Cloths
- Window Washing Liquid
- Disinfectant
Disinfect Frequently Touched Surfaces
It’s important to disinfect frequently touched surfaces like doorknobs and desks several times a day. It might not look dirty, but disinfecting spray and a microfiber cloth will help remove invisible contaminants like germs and bacteria, keeping your commercial space fresh. This step might seem like a lot of work, but it’ll help cut back on the spread of colds, the flu, and other unwanted viruses.
Clean the Floor Using a Mop or Vacuum Cleaner
Sweep the floor with a broom or vacuum cleaner once per day to remove dust and dirt particles. This step will get rid of a lot of allergins from your building and keep it cleaner.
As you’re walking in, sweep any debris off of your entrance steps or from outside onto the floor to make things as clean as possible before opening up shop. This will help limit dust particles that might be tracked into your building by customers during their visit.
Remove Trash Whenever it’s Obvious
Don’t leave trash on top of desks, tables, and shelves. Empty wastebaskets frequently to make sure they don’t overflow and become smelly.
Dust Everything
Many people don’t feel like dusting is important, but it is! What is dust? Dust can include skin particles, dirt, bacteria, and even animal hair. Plus, dusting is such a quick chore, especially if you have a duster with an extended reach. So don’t forget to spend a few minutes on this vital task!
Wipe Down Surfaces with a Cloth
Do this each time you have an event at your commercial building to make sure that no food or beverage residue is left behind on the surface of any tables. This will prevent germs from spreading quickly among customers who come into contact with these surfaces.
Regular cleaning will make your commercial building a more pleasant and safer environment for those who work there. And it’ll attract more customers. So make sure to clean up thoroughly, take care of spills as soon as they happen, wipe down desks or tables often, and sweep the floor regularly. Cleaning takes time but it’s worth spending some extra minutes on in order to have a healthier office space!
Now that the inside of your building is clean, what about the outside? Why should you clean exterior surfaces anyways? Find out in our blog post!