Fall’s arrival means many different things to small businesses. It means preparing for a busy winter season. It means getting ready for foul weather and colder temperatures. Given that winter is one of the more challenging times of year to keep business spaces clean, we urge you to get ready for this winter by doing some fall cleaning now.
Regardless of your cleaning needs, All Pro Cleaning Systems is here to help. We offer services for offices, retail spaces, warehouses, medical offices, and even private schools. Let us help you get ready for winter with comprehensive fall cleaning.
Consider Deep Cleaning the Floors
We don’t know of any business that puts deep cleaning the floors at the top of the priority list. Deep cleaning floors is a hassle. It takes time and effort. However, it doesn’t make sense to go into the winter months with dirty floors. That will only make deep cleaning in the spring more difficult.
Fall is the ideal time to steam clean and shampoo carpets. It is a great time to break out that industrial floor cleaner and really give the tile floors a good scrubbing. Getting up all that dirt and debris before winter weather starts will eliminate the risk of grinding it into the floors once winter arrives.
As long as you are deep cleaning, make a point to dust high surfaces. Dusting is something that is often ignored in business cleaning settings simply because we don’t think of it. But here is what you need to know about dusting in the fall: knocking down all that dust will eliminate the risk of it being kicked up when the heating system goes on.
Order Those Floor Mats
After deep cleaning the floors, you are going to want to protect them against the damage posed by winter snow, ice, and salt. Floor mats are ideal for that. Hopefully you own a selection of mats yourself. But if not, now is the time to contact your industrial linen supplier and get them ordered.
Incidentally, floor mats are not just a tool for keeping floors cleaner. They are also designed to make floors safer. Mats keep water and snow underneath, reducing the chances that someone will slip and fall. We recommend rubber-backed mats with a plush top surface that encourages good traction.
Check the HVAC System
If your regular cleaning routine includes basic HVAC maintenance, fall is the best time to ensure your system is in peak operating condition. Make sure to change out all the filters. Test the thermostat to ensure proper function. If necessary, vacuum ductwork so as to minimize dust exposure later on.
Anything more than filter replacement and basic duct cleaning should be left to professionals. Above all, you want your cleaning crew to be safe. They don’t need to be messing around with the guts of your HVAC system.
Put Extra Effort Into Exterior Maintenance
Fall may not be as bad as winter in terms of tracking in dirt, but the season is also no picnic. Falling leaves can present big problems for cleaning crews because, once inside a building, they can break apart and scatter throughout the space. To minimize this sort of thing, pay extra attention to exterior maintenance during the fall.
Make sure walkways are free of debris. Rake leaves and dispose of them quickly. Don’t allow litter and trash to accumulate in grassy areas or flower beds.
Winter is coming. It will bring snow, ice, and salt with it. So clean your property now. You will be ready for winter when it arrives.
