Can Office Cleaning Be Scheduled Outside of Regular Business Hours?

10

Jul

Posted by: Admin

So many office managers ask when is the best time to have their offices cleaned. Many of the professional office cleaning companies can accommodate any schedule, including after hour services.

Your Options

At Sloane Cleaning, we understand the disruption a cleaning service may cause during regular business hours, giving you the option on when you want your office cleaned. We can provide cleaning services throughout the day, or you can leave it until all your employees have left for the day. Alternatively, a popular choice, is our cleaners carry out cleaning work early in the morning, leaving your offices before your employees arrive for the day.

There are advantages and disadvantages to both options, but it is down to your preferences and what works best for your office environment.

After Hours Office Cleaning

One of the things you need to note is that often the standard of cleaning is better outside of office hours, as cleaners can access all areas, ensuring your offices are clean and hygienic. 

The reasoning behind this is that it is difficult for cleaners to clean surfaces around employees and visitors, especially when offices, conference rooms, and meeting rooms are busy.

The benefits of after hour office cleaning includes: 

• No disruption to staff and visitors
• Cleaners do not need to retrace their steps, re-cleaning areas
• Ninety eight percent of professional cleaners prefer cleaning an unoccupied office

The disadvantages of after hour office cleaning includes:

• Larger offices require regular cleaning, making after hours services not the right option
• Your energy bills may increase, as you need to leave heating and lighting on for longer to accommodate the cleaning team
• Will there be anyone to supervise the cleaners if cleaning out of office hours?

Daytime Cleaning

While you may be thinking that after hours cleaning services are the best option, it's important to know that daytime cleaning also offers a host of advantages and disadvantages.

The benefits of daytime office cleaning includes:

• Reduced energy consumption, as you don't have to leave lighting and heating on for extended periods
• Offices should be cleaned throughout the day, ensuring the highest level of hygiene

The disadvantages of daytime cleaning includes:

• Employees can get in the way of cleaners, making it harder to do their jobs, while cleaners can be disruptive to employees
• Doesn't guarantee the most efficient clean as cleaners have to retrace their steps to ensure all areas are cleaners

it is not an easy decision and it should be done taking into consideration the size of office you have, along with your industry.  It is important to create a clean and inviting workspace to ensure staff morale stays high and they remain productive. 

If you prefer the idea of office cleaning outside of regular business hours, bear in mind that high traffic areas should be cleaned at regular intervals throughout the day, reducing the risk of spreading germs. 

Monitoring

If you are still unsure on whether to have office cleaners work during the day or after hours, it's worthwhile monitoring the cleanliness of your offices, gathering feedback from employees, so you can identify what works and what doesn't.

Conclusion

Both office hours and after hours office cleaning has pros and cons that need to be taken into consideration when deciding the type of office cleaning service you want to schedule. The office cleaning company will be able to assist, making recommendations based on the size of your office and your industry, putting an effective cleaning schedule in place to ensure your offices remain clean and hygienic at all times.