Holiday season is about celebration and joy, but for office managers, it can increase stress and mess. Businesses tend to experience unexpected cleaning challenges during the holidays and Sloane Cleaning is here to help you solve them.
A major cleaning challenge during the holidays is an increase in foot traffic as more shoppers take to the streets, frequenting stores, and offices are busy with clients before closing for the holiday season. With visitors coming and going, along with cold and wet weather outside, there is an increase of dirt and grime that makes its way into your environment.
At Sloane Cleaning, we recommend investing in some heavy-duty entrance mats that can trap dirt and soak up mud and damp before it makes its way indoors. This helps reduce wear and tear on your flooring and carpeting.
Many businesses decorate their workplace with Christmas trees, adding a holiday atmosphere. If you have chosen a real tree, then you know they shed a lot of needles, that tend to find their way into everywhere.
We recommend vacuuming regularly, using a HEPA filter vacuum cleaner. Ensure that the tree remains watered to reduce how much shedding it does, along with placing it on a piece of material or a large mat, helping to contain the needles and make it easier to clean.
The holiday season is filled with glitter and sparkle and glitter spreads quickly through a work environment, sticking to everything it comes into contact with. Glitter can come from wrapping paper or decorations.
Our team recommends using a damp microfibre cloth that is effective at picking up the smallest pieces of glitter from surfaces. If the glitter has made its way onto your flooring, you will need to vacuum carpets and upholstery, and mop floors effectively, reducing the risk of the glitter spreading further.
This is also an unexpected cleaning challenge that comes with the holidays. Spills from coffee, tea, or a glass of red wine can turn into a stain if not handled quickly and effectively.
For the best results, you want to act immediately. For spills on carpeting and upholstery you must dab the spill with a clean cloth, soaking up as much as you can. Do not rub, though its tempting, as this simply forces the stain deeper into the fibres. If you have stubborn stains you didn't notice at the time, you will want to call in a professional cleaning company for assistance.
Most businesses host an end-of-year, holiday party for their employees and top clients, but with this comes the after party clean-up, which can present its own unique challenges. Often this is when you are faced with all the challenges listed above, along with ensuring that the event space is returned to a clean and healthy condition.
At Sloane Cleaning, we recommend starting with any items that can be thrown away, such as paper plates or cups. Start from the top and work your way down. So start with throwing items away, clearing glasses to return to the kitchen, and then wiping down the surfaces. Leave the vacuuming or mopping until last, ensuring you capture all the glitter, pine needles, and spills effectively.
The holiday season is a busy time of year for any business and managing these unexpected cleaning challenges effectively is easier than it seems. At Sloane Cleaning services we know how important it is for your business to shine throughout the holiday season. Contact us today for a free, no obligation quote.