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Spring fever just kicked in with the "extra" hour of daylight. Time to start spring cleaning! It doesn’t matter if you manage an office, school, manufacturing facility or apartment complex, workplaces really take a beating from winter weather.
Prioritizing your commercial building maintenance each spring will keep it protected from seasonal wear and tear. But, where to start? Here's your 6-step commercial spring cleaning guide from experienced and successful facility managers.
The Best Spring Maintenance Tips for Your Commercial Building
Spring is said to be the season of renewal. It is also a season of opportunity for facility managers. These are some key things you will want to take care of as we head into spring.
1. Window Cleaning - Natural light and Employee Wellness
The exterior of any building can look weathered and drab after a harsh or mild winter. It tends to cause the most damage to buildings with many windows. Your window films are robbing you of a lot of natural light, voted to be the #1 office perk.
It's like going from ordinary TV to high definition when you have all your windows cleaned. Changing the lighting in your facility can brighten up entire rooms, improving the mood and productivity of all those inside. Spring is the peak season for professional window cleaners. Get quotes early. Commercial buildings should have their windows cleaned 2-3 times annually.
2. Landscaping - Curb appeal matters
Both employees and visitors can be influenced by the landscaping of your facility. A well-maintained landscape can increase curb appeal, attract clients, heighten market value, and boost employee productivity. Spring is the most ideal time to maintain your landscape.
During the spring, you should consider additional landscaping efforts beyond regular mowing:
✔️ Repair damaged grass with seeds or sod
✔️ Apply fertilizer and mulch
✔️ Prune trees and plants
✔️ Apply pest control treatments
✔️ Aerate soil
✔️ Pressure wash entranceway
✔️ Inspect irrigation systems
3. Carpet and Flooring - Revitalize by professionally deep cleaning
A deep cleaning of your carpets and floors is highly recommended on a regular basis. This may be 2 to 4 times per year, depending on your business' traffic. Due to the amount of dirt, mud, sand, and salt tracked throughout your building's floors during the winter, spring is a wise time to have your floors professionally cleaned. This includes wood, tile, concrete, carpets, and even concrete and asphalt floors. You can reduce pollen and allergens in your carpet by shampooing it thoroughly.
Have your carpets taken a beating lately? Or you’ve delayed regular cleaning? Here’s a handy guide to the many stains we’ve conquered.
4. HVAC System - Necessary building maintenance
Prior to relying on it, have a vendor inspect your cooling system so any repairs can be made in advance.
In the winter months, most air conditioners are left dormant. A comprehensive A/C coil cleaning service can ensure the highest possible indoor air quality (IAQ) for building patrons. A poorly maintained air conditioner can cause lingering odors, allergies, and premature unit failure. Maintaining clean A/C coils improves IAQ, lowers energy bills, and extends the life of air conditioners.
By following these steps, you can make sure your building's A/C is ready for the heat wave.
✔️ Get rid of dirt, grime, sludge, and debris that may have built up during the winter.
✔️ Test the thermostat, the electrical wiring and connectors, the air flow, the capacitor, and review the efficiency of the unit.
✔️ Inspect the air ducts, condensation drain pan, blower motor and wheel, compressor, and refrigerant pressure.
✔️ Clean drain openings to ensure they are clear and free of blockages.
5. Pest Management - spring is rebirth for insects
Spring is a time of rebirth for both the nature and pest population. Whether it is carpenter ants, termites, wasps, mosquitoes, or rodents who are living in your HVAC system, pests can cause serious problems for commercial facilities. Major infestations can cause buildings to shut down for days or even weeks. Managing pests successfully requires a proactive approach, just like most things in facility management.
Learn what pests are commonly found in your area and have the building sprayed to repel those troublesome pests. As well, if you faced pest issues the previous spring or summer, take note of any factors on the building's exterior that may be inviting the pests. A landscaping problem, standing water, food or garbage, or small holes or entry points are some examples.
6. Restrooms - a deep clean can affect your reputation
The importance of daily cleaning for restrooms cannot be understated. Even with standard precautions, dirt and bacteria will accumulate over time. Since the pandemic began, facility cleanliness has become an increasingly significant factor in protecting a business's reputation.
Bathrooms leave a lasting impression. According to a new survey, 74% of respondents said they would have a negative impression of a business if the restrooms were dirty. When you schedule a deep cleaning service, you will effectively eliminate built-up soil from all surfaces and fixtures in your restroom.
Do You Need Help Putting Your Spring Cleaning Program Into Action?
For a commercial property owner or manager, spring is a busy time. In the long run, this routine maintenance will save you time, money, and stress. It may be difficult to coordinate and implement spring cleaning depending on your current maintenance plan and the state of your property.
You can rely on our experts for help. We provide full-service facility management services and infection control solutions. We can take care of everything from daily janitorial services and carpet cleaning to antimicrobial coatings and power washing on demand.
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