When you’re responsible for a commercial property, it’s easy to think of cleaning as one simple line item: hire a company, set a schedule, and let them handle the rest. But really, the best commercial cleaning plan is much more specific.
Here are some questions you can ask yourself to figure out what type of cleaning your facility needs:
What’s your industry?
Though your industry doesn’t determine your entire cleaning plan, it definitely gives you a starting point.
A traditional office may have relatively straightforward cleaning needs, while a healthcare facility has to account for patients, staff, and stricter sanitation requirements. Food-service businesses deal with food preparation and sanitation, while warehouses and industrial facilities may contend with dust, debris, equipment, and larger floor areas.
These differences can help you identify where your cleaning needs may go beyond standard janitorial maintenance.
How many people use the space?
The number of people moving through your facility can affect how cluttered or dirty it can get. So, when you’re planning your cleaning needs, consider how many employees work in your facility each day, how many customers or clients come through, and whether people congregate in certain areas.
A relatively small office with dozens of employees can accumulate trash and restroom traffic much faster than a large warehouse occupied by a handful of workers.
What needs to be done daily?
Start with the areas that see the most activity. Restrooms, entrances, break rooms, trash receptacles, and frequently touched surfaces often need more regular attention than spaces used less often.
Make cleaning these areas part of your daily tasks to build a recurring janitorial schedule. From there, you can determine which areas need less frequent cleaning based on how quickly they become dirty or how much use they receive.
What needs specialized cleaning?
Routine janitorial services can cover many of your day-to-day needs, but some facilities also require specialized services based on the materials, equipment, or activities inside the building.
For example, businesses with carpeted areas may need periodic carpet extraction, while facilities with hard flooring may need stripping, waxing, or refinishing. Warehouses and industrial spaces may require high-dusting or specialized floor cleaning to address dust and buildup that routine cleaning can’t handle.
Healthcare facilities may need additional disinfection services, while restaurants and other food-service businesses may need more intensive kitchen and food-preparation cleaning. Offices and other customer-facing spaces may benefit from periodic upholstery, window, or deep restroom cleaning.
Other specialized services, such as post-construction cleaning, may only be necessary after a renovation or new construction project.
The goal isn’t to add every possible service to your cleaning plan. It’s to identify the services that address the specific conditions and demands of your facility.
Where are your building’s “problem areas”?
Walk through your facility with a critical eye, and pay special attention to where dirt accumulates, which supplies run out first, and which areas look particularly messy at the end of the day.
If one area consistently looks neglected between cleaning visits, it may need more frequent attention or a different type of service. On the other hand, if certain services are performed regularly but rarely seem necessary, you may be able to adjust the schedule and put that budget toward higher-priority areas.
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You don’t have to figure out a cleaning plan for your facility on your own. At Office Express Janitorial Services, Inc., we offer top-notch cleaning at a fair price, with standards set in best practices and procedures established by OSHA.
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