As a commercial cleaning provider in the greater Boston area, we serve clients in a variety of industries. From financial services to healthcare and technology to education, we have seen it all. And every space we clean must be cleaned to certain health and safety standards.
Commercial cleaning is subject to both state and federal standards. In some cases, local standards apply as well. When it comes to health and safety, there is no compromise. Standards must be met or exceeded at all times. The question is this: how do such standards impact commercial cleaning in Boston?
CDC Cleaning Standards
Certain sectors, like healthcare and biotech, are subject to CDC cleaning standards. Boston cleaning companies must align their services with official protocols to control infectious diseases. A look back at the COVID pandemic and how it impacted Boston’s healthcare and biotech employers serves as a reminder of that fact.
CDC standards call for disinfecting high-touch surfaces. They dictate developing tailored cleaning plans and customized cleaning schedules to maximize safety and hygiene. And where necessary, they also require educating affected employees to make sure things are always done properly.
Massachusetts Standards for Offices
Though specific state regulations for office cleaning are rare, Massachusetts does recommend certain things for commercial office cleaning. First of all, the state recommends comprehensive cleaning protocols that account for removing waste, cleaning restrooms and support facilities, and routine disinfection.
State guidance calls for using HEPA-filter vacuums and other tools designed to reduce airborne particles. This improves indoor air quality to make life easier for people with allergies and respiratory conditions.
Local Codes for Commercial Kitchens
Commercial kitchens are where we see most of the local codes for health and safety standards. For obvious reasons, cleaning crews need to be extremely careful in addressing kitchens. Cleaning chemical standards are strict. Protocols are designed to maximize disinfection and prevent cross-contamination.
For more specific jobs, like commercial hood cleaning, cleaning companies are required to comply with local regulations designed to prevent fire hazards. At the top of the list is a licensing requirement. Only licensed operators can inspect and clean exhaust systems. Furthermore, commercial hoods must be inspected and maintained on a consistent schedule.
Air Pollution Regulations
Any exterior cleaning is subject to stringent air pollution control regulations enforced by the Boston Commission. The restrictions cover everything from cleaning chemical selection to vehicle idling. At the end of the day, the commission aims to limit air pollution as much as possible. Commercial cleaners cannot contribute to air pollution unnecessarily.
More Complicated Than You Might Imagine
To the inexperienced, commercial cleaning in the Boston area seems pretty straightforward. You just grab a broom, a vacuum, some rags and a few cleaning supplies and you are good to go, right? Not so fast.
Commercial cleaning is more complicated than you might imagine. In addition to using the right supplies and employing proven strategies, cleaning companies need to be cognizant of all local, state, and federal standards for health and safety. And whenever regulations are involved, things are not as straightforward as they seem.
A lot goes into keeping Boston’s commercial spaces clean. But companies like All Pro Cleaning Systems are up to the task. Cleaning is our lifeblood. It is in our DNA. To us, maintaining compliance with standards is all in a day’s work.
We clean a variety of spaces throughout the greater Boston area. Contact us to learn more about how we can clean and maintain your building. From daily janitorial to nightly cleaning services and regularly scheduled deep cleaning, we handle it all.