Now that office buildings are reopening and many are returning to work, facilities are wondering about cleaning schedules. Janitorial teams have been doing a good job touch-point cleaning and disinfecting offices during the pandemic. But what about deep cleaning?
Preventative cleaning is the most important service a BSC provides. The goal is to keep the work environment safe and employees at work. Many facility managers are wondering how often they should schedule a deep cleaning? This is a service that your BSC should provide.
Below we will discuss how often should businesses schedule a deep cleaning.
What is Deep Cleaning?
Deep cleaning is different than your facility’s routine cleaning schedule. Deep cleaning reduces grime, dirt and the presence of germs, allergens and viruses. It is designed to improve the health of a facility as well as its appearance.
BSCs will perform the following during a scheduled deep cleaning:
- Shampoo carpets and clean upholstery
- Wash windows, blinds, and draperies
- Inspect and vacuum air ducts
- Clean tile and grout in restrooms
- Disinfect office equipment
- Many other services
Is It Important to Schedule Deep Cleaning?
The answer to this depends on a number of factors. If your office is small and doesn’t receive a lot of outside traffic, then perhaps the answer is no. If your office is large, receives a lot of visitors, and is susceptible to seasonal allergies or illnesses, then the answer is yes.
Here is what the CDC recommends for deep cleaning and disinfecting office facilities.
You should determine the importance of scheduling a deep cleaning for your office with your facilities maintenance team and your service contractor.
Schedule Deep Cleaning Strategically
Deep cleaning is an additional service that building service contractors provide at an additional cost. They become cost effective when they prevent the spread of illness within a facility or medical office. They are also beneficial during allergy season.
Schedule deep cleanings with your BSC strategically. They are recommended during allergy season and before flu season. Deep cleanings will lay the groundwork for keeping your office clean and your employees at work. They will also help your janitorial team keep your facility looking clean.
Not only do deep cleanings prevent the spread of illness, they also boost the mood of your employees because they know that they are working in a clean and safe environment.
If you would like to learn more about Supreme Maintenance Organization’s deep cleaning service or to schedule a facility walk through, call us today! 800-717-4766
