A Cleaning Checklist for Your Business in the Fall

7/31/2018 (Permalink)

A wise business owner is always thinking about the future, making sure that material and product orders are placed well in advance, employee schedules are completed and posted weeks ahead of time, and customer complaints and concerns are dealt with in a timely manner. Keeping proper records of everything that needs to be done is a necessity, and checklists are helpful in this way. Keeping your business clean and your work environment pleasant and healthy will require a checklist, as well. Here’s a sample of what a cleaning checklist for Fall could look like:

DAILY

• Keep entryways neat and tidy; wet Fall weather means wet and muddy footprints as well as leaves and debris.
• Clean and disinfect all bathrooms including: mirror, countertop, sinks, and both the inside and outer area of toilets, paying close attention to the flooring around the base, and the base itself.
• Clean and disinfect doors, door handles, and light switches in preparation for the coming flu season.
• Sweep and mop floors using a disinfectant liquid. Make sure the mop head gets cleaned and/or replaced regularly to keep mold from taking hold.
• Clean cigarette trash from provided receptacles.
• Clean and polish drinking fountain, if you have one.
• Clean and disinfect kitchen area, including the sinks and countertops.
• Clean all glass, especially entrance doors.

WEEKLY

• Wipe down and disinfect work desks and machinery such as phones, keyboards, printers, and filing cabinets.
• Sweep and vacuum all offices.
• Dust accessible window sills and baseboards.
• Dust artwork, framed certifications and news articles, etc. You want your image to shine!
• Clean out refrigerator and wash/disinfect microwave.
• Sweep exterior entrances, both front and back.
• Make sure break areas are clean and presentable.
• Remove trash and debris from parking areas.

MONTHLY

• Inspect roofing, exterior doors and windows, and parking areas for potential problems and maintenance needs.
• Trim back large bushes and tree limbs on your property before inclement Fall weather.
• Do a quick inspection of fencing and entrance gates.
• Schedule periodic maintenance of all HVAC systems and duct work.

Here at SERVPRO of Huron and East Seneca Counties, we are prepared to help you handle all your cleaning and maintenance projects, both large and small. Call us at (419) 443-1790 for cleanup assistance after water or fire damage. We are also experienced in mold remediation. Visit our website: SERVPRO of Huron and East Seneca Counties