Spring Cleaning 2 of 2

3/18/2020 (Permalink)

Cleaning Supplies for Spring Cleaning

In the last blog, we talked about strategy when it comes to commercial spring cleaning. In this blog, I’ll give you a list of services that are recommended. Most of these items are commonly thought of during spring cleaning in a commercial setting. But some of them are often forgotten.

Flooring

• Deep-clean carpets to remove stains.
• Deep-clean floor mats before storing.
• Move file cabinets, conference tables, desks, and other large furniture items to clean the whole floor.
• Clean baseboards and corners with a high-powered vacuum.
• Buff and scrub tile and concrete.
• Consider re-finishing and re-sealing floors for a renewed appearance.
• Look for fire or safety hazards on the floor. Remove any floor or stairway blockages.
• Inspect tile for breaks, dents, or cracks.

Walls

• Look for chips or cracks. You will have to evaluate if a small coat of paint will fix the problem, or more work will be necessary.
• Clean all windows inside and out to remove dust and marks. If some of the windows are too high, you may have to hire a window cleaning company.
• Dust and wash all blinds and drapes. This is usually forgotten during the weekly cleanings.
• Dust light fixtures and door tops.
• Knock down “dust bunnies” and spider webs from high corners and sides.

Furniture  

Deep-clean upholstery. Not only does it remove dirt and stains, but it helps with the appearance and smell.

Wipe down and sanitize all desks.

Wipe down conference room tables, trophy cases, and other shelving units.

Bathrooms

• Deep clean the floor and baseboards. If the flooring is tile, scrub the grout.
• Sanitize and deep clean all surfaces with bleach-based products.
• Replace toilet paper, paper towels, and soaps.
• Clean all trash cans, including the small ones in the stalls.

Breakroom

• Clean all trash cans.
• Deep-clean all appliances inside and out, including refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker.
• Clean and disinfect all surfaces on tables and chairs.
• Sort all items in the refrigerator. Remove old, expired foods and condiments.

Other

• Dust and clean computers. Unplug the keyboards and shake them upside-down over a trash can. Use a microfiber cloth to wipe down screens.
• Disinfect surfaces that people touch on a regular basis, such as door handles/knobs, elevator buttons, and handrails.