As more Americans become vaccinated, it’s important to know that some things might change for good. For one, multiple surveys indicate that COVID-19 will have a lasting effect on the general public’s expectations of cleanliness. Cleanliness has always been important for client perception and employee morale, but it clearly will be on their minds anytime they enter your building.
It may seem simple enough: make sure the floors are vacuumed and mopped, remove the trash daily, and keep the bathrooms clean. But is it really that simple when you and your staff are responsible for so many other aspects of your business? It’s easy for these straightforward cleaning tasks to be overlooked or neglected when there are so many other things to do.
But as the pandemic forced us to make adjustments, maintaining a clean, healthy space to work and welcome visitors should be on the top of your priority list. But you don’t have to do it alone. We will explain why you might want to hire a janitorial company to manage your cleaning tasks.
Three signs you need to hire a janitorial company
Your building appears dirty.
We’ll start with the most apparent sign first. If your floors or desks are dirty, bathroom supplies aren’t being restocked, and the trash is overflowing, you should consider hiring a janitorial company. If you notice that your property isn’t looking its best, it’s pretty much a lock that others see it too.
Your employees are getting sick.
We mentioned at the top that cleanliness is becoming more important in people’s eyes because they spent a year sanitizing everything to limit the spread of COVID-19. COVID-19 is just one of many viruses and bacteria that could be present on your door handles, countertops, and other high-touch areas in your building. If you have an outbreak among your employees, cleanliness could be the cause.
Productivity is down
A sick staff means less work is being done, which will affect productivity. Employees may also have to use some of their own time to perform cleaning duties because nobody else can do it. This takes them away from doing the work you hired them to do. They may even start to feel down or have a less positive attitude towards work. If your staff handles most of the cleaning, ask yourself if that is the best use of their time.
How can hiring a janitorial company bring back your building’s sparkle?
Just as your organization has teams with varying expertise to help your organization run smoothly, janitorial companies focus on deep cleaning and other custodial services. They can recommend cleaning services and a cleaning schedule that will best suit your building.
Janitorial companies are proactive, meaning they provide services to mitigate issues from happening. If you or your team members perform most of the cleaning duties, you are probably reactive, meaning you are responding to cleanliness and hygiene issues that have already happened.
Additionally, janitorial companies offer a wide range of cleaning services, including deep cleaning and sanitizing, day porter services, floor and carpet cleaning, window cleaning, and more. Just as you put your trust in experts to help you run your organization, you should put your trust in experts to handle your cleaning.
What are some other benefits you could experience hiring a janitorial company?
Cost: Outsourcing your janitorial responsibilities to a vendor will free you and your staff to focus on higher-order priorities, increasing productivity and morale. It can be much less expensive to outsource rather than hire in-house team members to manage your cleaning services. You may even be able to bundle your facility services, which will also reduce your janitorial costs.
Perception: We’ve talked briefly about creating an excellent first impression to wow people who come to your building. Trash on the ground and unkempt public areas will send the wrong message. But the inverse is also true. Clean facilities will signal that you care about your employees and visitors, and this will reflect positively on your overall reputation and brand.
Space: If you clean in-house, you may be wasting more than time and money. You could also be wasting space in your building to house cleaning supplies and equipment that could be utilized more efficiently.
Let’s talk about your cleaning needs!
We hope we have made a case for when and why you should turn to a janitorial company. The only thing left to talk about is the who. As a premier nationwide full-service property management and facility services company, we specialize in all janitorial services. From common areas to windows, we will provide the services you need to keep your building clean and employees healthy. Contact us today to request a quote!
