A well-maintained business space boosts employee well-being and productivity, not to mention the fact that it makes a much better impression on your customers. Whether it is an office, store, or restaurant, the cleanliness and hygiene standards of your workplace are a reflection of your professionalism and attention to detail. However, if you are new to running an on-site business, cleaning a business space might not be something that you have ever had to deal with before. Here are some tips to keep it looking fresh and inviting.
1. Establish a Routine
Trying to keep a busy workplace clean on an ad hoc basis is a recipe for disaster. Firstly, constantly being on the lookout for what needs to be cleaned will distract you or your employees from more important tasks. Secondly, you will likely always be able to find something that needs to be tidied up or wiped down. It is better to make a checklist of daily tasks like emptying bins, wiping down counters, and vacuuming, and then having someone do them at a set time each day. Ideally, this will be outside of business hours.
2. Invest in Good Cleaning Equipment
You will likely be paying whoever cleans for you by the hour, so it makes sense to invest in tools that will help them be more efficient in order to save your business money in the long run. For example, a floor washer scrubber will help get your floors clean much faster than using a mop and bucket. It is also more effective at getting rid of dirt.
3. Encourage Tidiness Among Employees
Untidy desks will always make your workplace look messy, even if they are not dirty per se. Try and make sure your employees keep their workspaces tidy and well-organised, filing paperwork quickly and appropriately, putting trash in the bin, and not filling their desks with personal clutter.
4. Focus on Restrooms and Common Areas
Focusing on restrooms and common areas will not only allow the most people to benefit from your cleaning efforts, but it is also important for hygiene reasons. As well as scheduling cleaning sessions for them, plan time to check whether things like soap, hand sanitiser, and paper towels need replacing.
5. Deep Clean Occasionally
Provided that you are very consistent with the cleaning routine you established and that your employees contribute by keeping their workspaces and shared areas tidy, it will not be necessary to do a deep clean every day. Deep cleaning includes things like cleaning the windows and carpets. You can do them periodically instead, perhaps monthly or quarterly.
Deep cleaning jobs usually require specialist equipment, so this may be the time to think about hiring a professional cleaner if you have not done so already.
ConclusionCleaning your workplace is one of those pieces of admin that entrepreneurs rarely think about when they start a business, but it turns out to be both unavoidable and very important. It is not just a chore – it tells everybody who enters your business space about your brand, as well as improving the morale of your employees. By following these steps, you can ensure that your business space stays clean, fresh, and welcoming.