It’s a matter of course that all commercial spaces and buildings be cleaned on a regular basis, but the question is: how often? Like a lot of things in life, there is no easy answer or a “one-size-fits-all” type of scenario. We’re just not that lucky. However, in today’s article, we’re going to paint a pretty clear picture for how often you should clean your commercial space because it all depends on what type of business you are using the space for. As always, we’d love to hear from you in the comments or on social media. Let us know your cleaning tips and anecdotes. We love to hear them. 

Regular Cleaning Upkeep Matters

Regular cleaning matters a great deal and can have impacts on both your business and your clientele. It helps improve the overall health and safety of your team and ensures that your customers can shop and use your space with confidence. Here are some other great reasons why having your office professionally cleaned is a good idea:

• Improves morale of your team because they are less frequently sick
• Can improve your sales by improving first impressions of clients and visitors
• Ensures you stay out of legal jeopardy by adhering to regulatory standards
• Saves money by prolonging the lifespan of your floors, carpets, and other surfaces
• Overall, it’s just good for business!

How Often Should You Clean Your Commercial Space?

The answer to that really depends on your specific industry and the amount of daily traffic and use you are expecting for each room of your building. For instance, a medical office like a Dentist or Chiropractor would want daily cleaning and disinfecting of high-touch surfaces while other buildings like a used book store would need weekly cleaning and decluttering rather than a focus on disinfecting. Here is a list of some industry specific recommendations:

Offices: Daily trash removal, weekly deep clean, quarterly floor/carpet care

Medical/Dental Clinics: Daily disinfecting of high-touch areas, weekly full sanitation

Retail Stores: Daily cleaning of restrooms and entryways, weekly display surface cleaning

Warehouses: Weekly cleaning, monthly deep clean of dust-prone areas

Schools/Daycares: Daily sanitization, weekly fogging or deeper sanitation

Restaurants/Food Service Related Companies: Similar to medical clinics, but with daily cleaning, strict food storage and food utensil cleaning rules. Weekly deep cleaning of floors. And, of course, regular pest control inspection and mitigation efforts like spraying, bait, traps, etc. Of all the types of businesses, this type of business is the most prone to bug and rodent infestation

Customized Cleaning Plans Work Best

If your business is in the market for a customized cleaning plan, then look no further than the experts at 208 Cleaning. We can help put together a bid for your business that includes a custom cleaning plan and more. Contact us today for more info. 

For The Road

Taking time to make sure that your office and workspace is not just clean, but professionally clean can make all the difference in the world. Contact us if you or someone you know may be in need of a residential or commercial cleaning service like ours. We can’t wait to hear from you. Give us a call or email us here. Have fun and stay safe out there!