We know that winter is traditionally a time to bundle up next to a fire inside, but you shouldn’t forget about the effect the cold has on your office cleaning practices. Keeping your office clean and healthy takes on a much more important role during the long winter months. During this time, infectious germs and diseases are easily transferred. If you fail to take proper office cleaning precautions, your entire workforce could be out on sick leave, and you could lose money. Instead, you can use the following office cleaning tips to keep your business spotless and your workforce healthy.
During the winter months, many things can make your business space less inviting. The cold weather has a few unexpected issues with the cleanliness of our office environment. Cleaning practices in the winter long cold winter months can help address several issues including the transfer of infectious germs such as cold and flu. This can wreak havoc on your business if the germs spread amongst staff. Sick days add up and work slows down, which can interfere with the operation of your business. There are also other issues winter weather can cause for your business, which makes it a good idea to add special winter cleaning tasks to your to-do list.
Keep Your Floors and Carpets Clean
Does your office or facility have hardwood floors? How about carpet? Either way, flooring can carry a lot of filth. Much of the salt and ice you walk on before entering the building is inevitably tracked into your space, making the floors look dirty and unprofessional. A commercial cleaning service from a Jani-King franchise owner can keep your floors looking their very best during the winter months and so on during the year.
Clean floors are among the most frequently cited metrics in the commercial cleaning industry. A shiny floor or freshly vacuumed carpet leaves a good impression and reflects well on your business. Remember, a clean facility will keep customers and employees safe from slips and falls.
Keep Your Windows Clean
Keeping your windows clean can ensure that your building stays looking professional and inviting, inside and out. From the outside, windows can get stained from constant exposure to wind, rain and snow – especially during the long winter months. Customers should be able to see your merchandise easily and get a strong first impression before they even enter the front door. Inside, window cleaning removes residue that leaves the glass cloudy, streaked, and dull, and eliminates dirt buildup in the corners and edges of the window.
Since it’s not recommended to clean windows on a hot, sunny day, as the cleaner will dry quickly and that could lead to streaks. Winter is the perfect time to take on the task of outside and inside window cleaning. A Jani-King franchise owner will have an advantage window cleaning solution available for you to see how it is done.
Keep Areas Disinfected
Winter is flu season, and more than ever, people are doing everything they can to stay healthy and safe. Our franchise owners and team members will disinfect desks, doorknobs, handles and other flat surfaces where germs breed. By disinfecting these areas, the chances of spreading the germs will decrease, along with the chances of getting sick, as well as maintaining the high quality of health and safety your customers and employees seek.
Jani-King is committed to using quality commercial products and effective cleaning practices to disinfect facilities and prevent the spread of germs.
Over more than 50 years, Jani-King has earned our trusted reputation by providing results. No matter your needs, we can deliver a commercial cleaning program that provides consistent, quality cleaning and disinfecting that enhances the value of your workplace.
