When businesses take on their own cleaning, there tend to be areas that are missed or do not receive the level of attention they require. Messy offices, smudged windows, and dirty upholstery can cause embarrassment when visitors are on site. Poorly maintained offices can also lead to health concerns for all of those in the office. Here are six areas that we often find businesses forget to clean.
1 – Upholstery and furniture
The front side of furniture, cushions, and upholstery tends to be well cleaned and maintained, but turn them over or turn them around and you might be surprised by the amount of dust. It is also possible that these areas can accumulate bacteria and cause health problems. Commercial upholstery cleaning services ensure that all areas and all surfaces are thoroughly and regularly cleaned.
2 – Behind electrical equipment
Take a look behind the printer and computer equipment in your office, and see the amount of dust and debris. Copiers and printers generate a lot of particles, and these gather around the fan area. The static that is generated means that the dust is difficult to remove, and requires special attention.
3 – Walls
With most walls, it is easy to see the build-up of dust and dirt. However, walls behind doors and in other areas where there is less passing traffic require regular and proper attention. Textured wallpaper will gather even more dust.
4 – Communal areas
Stairs and lifts attract a lot of foot traffic; foot traffic that carries dirt in from outside. This is especially true during winter when mud becomes a real problem, but even the summer months can have major cleaning requirements.
5 – Windows
Commercial window cleaning can be used to clean the exterior of buildings, including windows at easily accessible levels, but also those at height. The cleanliness of windows has a major impact on how professional the outside of the building looks, making commercial window cleaning especially important for those businesses in high traffic areas and on busy roads.
6 – Light fixtures
Light fixtures are another area where dust gathers. Businesses forget to clean these areas quite frequently – this dulls the lighting levels in the building, but can also cause health problems, especially for those with allergies and breathing problems.
Businesses forget to clean – where to find out more
Rather than try to do all your own cleaning, why not find out the many benefits of outsourcing your cleaning to a commercial cleaning contractor, expertly qualified to carry out all kinds of internal and external cleaning?
Read our blog: 3 benefits of outsourcing your commercial cleaning requirements.
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