We receive a lot of questions in regards to how often the floors of your office or facility should be swept and cleaned. There is actually not 1 simple, one size fits all answer. There are actually several key factors that are going to affect how often you should be getting your office cleaned by a commercial cleaning expert.
The factors that you need to take into consideration when deciding how often to sweep and clean your floors are:
Traffic and Activity
How much foot traffic do you get daily? Think about the most commonly used areas, entryways and exits, hallways, stairs and stairwells, kitchens and conference/meeting rooms.
Areas that have high traffic or activity levels, as well as client facing areas are going to need to be cleaned more often. These areas are more prone to scuff marks from chairs and shoes or spills from drinks and food.
Floor Mats
The number of floor mats can also impact the level of cleaning that you are going to need as well as the frequency at which you will need to sweep and clean your floors. Floor mats help trap dirt (especially when they are put near entrances).
Floor Type
The material that your floors are made out of can also impact the frequency in which you need to sweep and clean your floors. Sealed floors are protected a bit more than unsealed flooring, which can show scratches and scuffs easier, and are more susceptible to permanent damage if not cleaned more often.
So what is the answer? How often should I sweep and clean my office or facilities floors?
There is a lot that can do into making that decision, as a good rule of thumb we recommend that you get them professionally cleaned and swept at least once per week, at a minimum. There are some industries that should do it more often, those that are in health related fields or extremely high traffic businesses. If you are not sure, give us a call and let us walk through your facility with you. At Covenant Building Maintenance, we specialize is working with businesses to ensure their offices and facilities are clean and you present a good environment for your staff and customers.
If you need assistance with commercial cleaning in the Shenandoah Valley or Northern Virginia area, we would be happy to help. Contact our commercial cleaning experts today to learn more or schedule your first cleaning with us.
