Fall is here! Now is the perfect time for you to clean up after the heavy foot traffic the summer can bring. Also, this will also allow you to better prepare for the winter months! We’ve put together a list of the places and things in your facility that you should keep in mind when doing your fall cleaning. No matter what kind of facility environment you are in, we’ve got you covered! Let’s dive into Fall Cleaning Checklist For Your Facility!
Fall Cleaning Checklist
Office Areas
- Carpets shampooed / Floors stripped and waxed
- Blinds dusted
- Tops of shelving dusted
- Windows washed (inside and out)
- Closets organized
Restrooms
- Grout scrubbed /cleaned
- Walls cleaned
- Deep clean/ sanitation
Breakroom/ Cafeteria
- Clean out Refrigerator
- Deep clean countertops
- Clean under cabinets/ behind appliances
- Scrub walls / back-splash
- Clean out all appliances
Common Areas
- Waiting room seating vacuumed
- Clean under and around common furniture
- Doorways swept clean
- Area rugs washed
- Mop under area rug location
- Widow wash fingerprints off the door
Preparing For Winter
- Purchase and store ice melt keep around high-traffic areas
- Have a snow removal plan in place
- Keep shovels located in easy-to-access places for employees
- Windows checked for sealing issues
- Heating system test run
- Extra gas stored for plowing/stabilizer added
Manufacturing Facility
- Deep clean production floor (new paint, strip, and wax)
- Remove any stains or material that has been sealed to the floor
- Clean under (and around if possible) machines
- Clean machines themselves
- Clean secondary machines and area
- Clean inventory and material area
- Clean forklifts or any moving equipment
Educational Facility
- Deep clean faculty areas
- Storage closets cleaned and organized
Fall Cleaning Checklist- Conclusion
Be sure to download your FREE Fall Cleaning Checklist. Being prepared for fall and winter can make your facility safer and more pleasant for employees! When you partner with a Commercial Janitorial service like Advantage Maintenance Inc. you will have the ability to schedule quarterly (or more frequent) deep cleans! This will allow you to better focus on your business and not stress about keeping your facility clean and safe.