Managing your in-house cleaning takes time and effort. It takes a lot to ensure your premises is gleaming and healthy, which can become a serious drain on your managers time. Even with this knowledge, a large number of businesses keep their in-house cleaning teams, calling in the professionals only when they need them.
There are some common mistakes we see businesses make when it comes to managing their in-house cleaners:
Many business cleaning teams will only organise to clean when an area looks dirty. Unfortunately, once your office is dirty, it is already brimming with bacteria and germs. Your office doesn't need to look dirty to be harbouring germs and bacteria. When you allow your office to collect germs and bacteria, you increase the risk of employee illness, increasing your absenteeism, reducing productivity.
Scheduling regular office cleaning can solve this problem. Hiring a professional office cleaning company with a set schedule and cleaning plan will ensure your office isn't only spotless, but also healthy. We know what areas are prone to risk, creating a schedule that tackles these areas regularly, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene.
There are so many cleaning products on the market today, but using the wrong chemical on the incorrect surface is a common mistake that can have long-term effects. Your cleaners need to know what sanitisers, disinfectants, and detergents are, along with which ones should be used on what surfaces.
When a product is used incorrectly, it can cause serious surface damage. This is a concern when it comes to electronic or specialist equipment. Professional office cleaners use a range of high quality cleaning products with trained cleaners who have knowledge and experience when it comes to correct use of cleaning products.
Window cleaning is a labour-intensive task that is often ignored until you cannot see through the window any more. Everyone has seen dirty windows in offices and let's be honest, it doesn't leave a good impression. Professional window cleaning services should be used to ensure your windows are cleaning, allowing natural light to flow into your office, while making a good impression on visitors.
High-touch surfaces can include door handles, light switches, lift buttons, taps, toilet handles, and handrails. Seventy percent of common illnesses are transferred by the hand. These areas need to be cleaned regularly to reduce the risk of spreading infections. High touch areas should be cleaned on a daily basis, especially if your staff are all currently suffering with an illness. Professional cleaners identify high touch surfaces, focusing on ensuring they are clean and sanitised, reducing the spread of illness through your office space.
In-house cleaners do not have the expertise that professional office cleaning companies have when it comes to maintaining a spotless and healthy workspace. While they may be a motivated in carrying out their tasks, it's not uncommon for mistakes to be made, such as damaging an important piece of equipment by using the wrong product or ignoring the windows as they simply don’t have the time. Contact Sloane Cleaning Services today for a free quote.