Determining the Best Cleaning Schedule for Your Business

cleaning scheduleThere are many factors that will determine how frequently your business premises needs cleaning, and the amount of cleaning that is required. For example, food preparation premises will require much more rigorous cleaning than an office. Even in an office, break rooms and toilets will require regular cleaning. If you are a business owner, you must consider the frequency and types of cleaning task that best suit the requirements of your business.

Daily Cleaning Schedule

It is commonplace for a business to undergo daily cleaning on the days that the business is open and people are working. If your office is open Monday to Friday, then it shouldn’t be necessary to have cleaning done on a weekend. It is worth considering how busy the building is; if you have a lot of incoming foot traffic, then daily cleaning will be essential, but if you have quiet days then you may be able to reduce the amount of cleanings throughout the week.

Garbage Removal

Waste bins should be emptied every day. You never know exactly what employees and visitors will put in the garbage, and there may be items that spoil overnight. Only by emptying bins, and replacing bin bags, can you be sure that these items are removed. A cleaning service that comes around and collects bins at the end of the day should prove adequate for a business with only minimal cleaning demands.

Cleaning Time

A daily cleaning service can dust fixtures, ensure that reception areas are kept looking spotless for visitors, and make sure that toilets and kitchens are kept clean and sanitary too. When using a daily cleaning service, you should consider when the cleaners will come round. It is common to have a cleaning service visit at the end of the working day, or early, before the working day commences.

Weekly Events

Carpet cleaning, wall washing, and even window cleaning does not have to be completed on a daily basis. Carpet cleaning should not be required on a weekly basis, either, and your cleaning schedule should include carpet cleaning on those days when there is nobody in the office. Window cleaning may require that employees are out of the way of the window, so this is another element of your cleaning schedule that may require completing on a weekend.

Hard Floors

Hard floors may require inclusion on a weekly cleaning schedule. Buffing floors and using polishing machines can get in the way, and it can be noisy, but hard floors can quickly look dirty once scuffs and marks show up. Weekly cleaning keeps marks to a minimum and allows the cleaners to be able to do the job while the office is empty.

Dust and Hazards

Desks, and especially electrical and electronic equipment, accumulate dust quickly. Not only does this look unsightly but it can also pose a hazard. Too much dust around computers can cause them to overheat and may even lead to fires, while visitors and employees will be put off by desks that are coated in a dusty white film.

Determine Your Cleaning Schedule

Ensure your cleaning schedule matches the needs of your business, your employees, and your visitors. If you regularly entertain clients and customers, or hold seminars and sales meetings, then you will require more regular cleanings to ensure that you give the best possible first impression. You should also utilize a regular cleaning schedule to reduce allergens as well as unsightly dirt and debris, providing a clean and safe environment for your employees to work in.

The professional cleaning experts at JAN-PRO can work with you to determine the best cleaning schedule for your unique requirements. We’ll help you determine the frequency of your cleanings, which tasks should be performed, and which deep cleaning tasks you might need on a less frequent basis. Get in touch with your local JAN-PRO to learn more about our office cleaning services.

 



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