Most of the world begins to re-open following the year-long pandemic. It is important for business owners, managers, and decision-makers to understand that the ‘new normal’ is a clean one. Employees need to know that you care about their health as they return back to work. There is no better way to show that than to continually keep the workplace clean!
1. Schedule Regular ‘Deep Cleans’
Show your employees that you are going to keep the workplace clean. Start by scheduling regular ‘deep cleans’ for your facility. This can be done after working hours. This will allow your janitorial team to take the time to focus on areas that don’t necessarily need to get cleaned every day. This could include cleaning behind appliances and equipment or cleaning exposed piping. Deep cleaning can even be pulling out the latter and getting the dust on higher, hard-to-reach areas.
Send out a memo stating when the deep cleaning will take place. Explain what will get cleaned. Also, ask employees for advice on any special areas they would like to add to the list. This will allow them to feel included, and confident that you care about their working conditions!
2.Get Windows Washed
When was the last time you had the outside of our windows cleaned? If you have to think about it, it’s been too long! This doesn’t need to be done as frequently as the inside of the windows. Additionally, a few times a year the outside should be washed. Show your employees that the outside appearance of the facility is just as important as the inside. This will show them that you take pride in the appearance of the company. Also, you plan to keep the workplace clean, outside and in.
3.Keep the Workplace Clean with a Commercial Janitorial Service
No other change will show your commitment to cleanliness more than to hire a commercial janitorial service. The benefits are endless, and can be further explained in our previous blog post: 4 Reasons Why Your Business Needs to Hire A Commercial Janitorial Service. From a leadership standpoint, making this change shows that you are determined to give your employees a professionally cleaned environment for them to work in every day. That change can boost morale and is a sign of you investing in them. If you are currently using an in-house cleaner, making the change to a commercial janitorial service will certainly make the previous ideas easier to obtain.
With a janitorial service, you pay the set price and then relax. You will not need to look for the best prices on cleaning supplies, train a new hire on locations and processes or find coverage when your employee needs a day off!
4. Keep Cleaning Supplies Available for Employees to Use
Keeping your company stocked with cleaning supplies is probably the easiest way to let your employees know you are thinking of their environment. In a common area, keep disinfecting wipes, hand sanitizers, all-purpose cleaner, and towels readily available for your employees’ use. Surely your commercial janitorial service is doing all your cleaning every day, but sometimes your employees want to clean up after their lunch at their desk or have hand sanitizer for their office.
Conclusion- Keep the Workplace Clean
Regardless of your industry, you should strive to keep your employees happy and safe. The best and easiest way to do that is to make sure their working environment is clean. Making changes and continuously improving your cleaning process is an excellent way to show your employees that you are committed to cleanliness, and care about their working environment!