Every business knows the importance of a clean business environment, though it can be challenging during busy shopping seasons. Retail owners want to ensure they make a good impression, while ensuring their business can withstand the high foot traffic that is experienced during busy shopping periods. Hiring a professional cleaning company can help you keep your retail space clean and healthy, making it a pleasant experience for your potential customers.
If your retail store has any carpeting, it should be kept clean throughout the year. Dirty carpets can negatively impact your business, reducing sales and resulting in negative feedback. Vacuuming daily, or twice daily during busy periods can help to keep your carpets looking clean, though we do recommend a deep carpet cleaning service before peak seasons to improve the overall appearance of your retail space.
You may not realise it, but customers do take note of the cleanliness of your floors. Floors should be well-maintained and polished, attracting seasonal shoppers. Retail environments have different floors, each with unique requirements:
When your retail space is busy with seasonal shoppers, you need to ensure your bathrooms are clean and neat. This means cleaning the bathrooms more frequently to keep them clean. In addition with daily cleaning, you want to keep your customer satisfaction high, which is why the bathrooms should be cleaned at various intervals throughout the day, ensuring that the supplies are topped up and the bathrooms are clean and healthy.
Due to the high foot traffic your retail space experiences during busy shopping seasons, you will want to increase how often your store is cleaned. In addition to cleaning, appearance management, along with stain removal will need to be done daily. Vacuum frequently, wipe down counters and shelves, and maintain your carpeting. Once to twice daily is recommended, depending on the number of customers walking into your retail space.
Sloane Cleaning Services offers customised cleaning services designed for retail spaces, helping you navigate busy seasonal shopping periods with confidence, making a great impression on your customers. Get in touch with our team today to secure your free quote and prepare yourself for the next busy season.