Spring cleaning isn’t just for your home, it’s for your business, too. While routine daily or weekly cleaning is important there are certain items that should be given special attention seasonally, especially during the spring months after a long, cold, wet, winter. We’ve put together a checklist for your business to make sure you’re ready to kick off the new season with a clean, healthy, disinfected and inviting workplace.
Deep Clean Floors & Carpets
After lingering snow, slush and mud in many parts of Alamance County, the floors of your business likely need some attention. Make sure your floors are ready by taking the following steps:
- Shampoo carpets and treat and remove stains
- Strip and wax hard floors
- Clean tile and grout
- Polish concrete or specialty flooring
- Clean floor mats and entryways
Deep floor cleaning prevents long-term damage, improves appearance and increases overall first impressions. Clean floors can also increase the air quality in your entire office area.
Clean Air, Clean Office.
After a winter full of sickness, dirt, dust, and your heating system likely running non-stop, you can bring fresh spring air to your office with a few simple steps.
- Dust vents and air returns
- Replace HVAC filters (every three months or more if pets are in the building)
- Clean air ducts (if needed)
- Remove dust from high surfaces (the tops of desks, filing cabinets and bookcases) and ceiling corners
- Clean behind furniture and equipment, windowsills and door tops
- Routinely dust desks, countertops, and common areas
Improved air quality supports employee health and comfort while also providing a visually appealing look to your office. As spring allergies pop up, making sure dust, dander and pollen are routinely removed is especially important.
Clean Windows and Glass Surfaces
Winter buildup is often the most visible on windows and glass doors. The salt, brine, dried “slush”, mud and snowy residue often show the most on glass surfaces. Start spring off on the right foot with a clear view.
- Wash interior and exterior windows
- Clean glass doors and partitions
- Remove streaks and smudges
- Dust blinds and wipe window frames
- Clean front counter and entry way glass
Having clean windows in your office not only allows for the natural spring light to shine through but it also gives a professional and disinfected appearance.
Disinfect High Touch Surfaces
It’s been a severe cold and flu season in North Carolina. Start spring off healthy and disinfected by ensuring all high touch surface areas are free of bacteria and germs.
Disinfect:
- Door handles and push plates
- Light switches and elevator buttons
- Copy machines and phones
- Shared equipment and workstations
- Reception counters and desks
- Handrails and touchscreens
Deep Clean Restrooms and Common Areas
Restrooms and common areas require thorough sanitation to maintain hygiene standards. A lounge, kitchen, waiting room or general use bathroom are all places where germs quickly gather.
- Disinfect toilets, sinks, and urinals
- Clean mirrors and fixtures
- Sanitize countertops and partitions
- Refill soap and paper supplies routinely
- Eliminate odors and sanitize floors
- Wipe down common use chairs
- Disinfect and clean out kitchen appliances regularly
- Switch out or dispose of magazines or shared reading material
Clean common areas and restrooms are a direct reflection of your company and are often the first impression by new clients.
Spring Clean Workspaces
Spring cleaning means more than just disinfecting. It is also a great time to declutter and get organized.
- Remove unused items and equipment (those broken monitors in the corner)
- Organize storage areas (clean out files)
- Clean shelves and cabinets
- Shred outdated documents
- Rearrange workspaces if needed
- Ensure commonly used items like paper towels, hand sanitizer, and soap are fully stocked
A clutter-free environment supports productivity and reduces distractions.
A Good First Impression: Exterior Cleaning
Your building’s exterior creates the first impression for visitors. A dirty, moldy or messy appearance may not accurately represent your business and that’s why it is especially important to focus on the outside of your building as well as interior cleaning.
- Power wash sidewalks and entrances from winter mud and dirt
- Clean exterior windows and doors
- Remove debris from walkways
- Clean signage, awnings, and outdoor furniture
- Empty outdoor trash receptacles and make sure your trash cans are clean as well
Prepare Your Business for a Fresh Season
Spring is the perfect time to finally tackle those tasks you’ve put off all winter and bring your business back to top notch clean. Edwards Commercial Cleaning has been serving Alamance County business cleaning needs for over 50 years. From daily, weekly, to monthly cleaning and yes, even detailed spring cleaning, we’re here for your business every step of the way. Our professional cleaning crews, family-owned customer service and experience allow us to give your business the best cleaning experience around! Call us today for a free quote before the first flowers bloom to ensure your business is clean, healthy and disinfected for the new season.
