Summertime Business Upkeep

6/3/2024 (Permalink)

Keep your business clean! Yes we've all done our spring cleaning, but what about summer time upkeep? Keeping your work environment pleasant and healthy during the summer is a big job. The heat and dust, insects, and workers out on vacation all can cause your workplace to look a bit less professional than it usually does. Here are some tips for you to use to keep your place of business looking great during the summer months:

DAILY

• Install insect traps in places where they hide. Fly strips are a good idea to use near entrances.
• Dust surfaces daily.
• Clean and disinfect all bathrooms, to include: mirror, countertop, sinks, and both the inside AND outside of toilets.
• Clean and disinfect doors, door handles, and light switches.
• Sweep and mop floors, using a disinfectant liquid. Make sure the mop head gets cleaned and/or replaced regularly.
• Clean cigarette trash from provided receptacles.
• Clean and polish drinking fountain, if you have one.
• Clean and disinfect kitchen area, to include sinks and countertops.
• Clean all glass, especially entrance doors.

WEEKLY

• Wipe down and disinfect work desks and machinery such as phones, keyboards, printers, and filing cabinets.
• Sweep and vacuum all offices.
• Dust accessible window sills and baseboards.
• Dust artwork, framed certifications, and news articles, etc.
• Clean out the refrigerator and wash/disinfect microwave.
• Sweep exterior entrances, both front, and back.
• Make sure break areas are clean and presentable.
• Remove trash and debris from parking areas.
• Ensure there is no standing water on the property that could attract mosquitoes.

MONTHLY

• Inspect roofing, exterior doors and windows, and parking areas for potential problems and maintenance needs.
• Trim back large bushes and tree limbs on your property ahead of wet summer weather.
• Do a quick inspection of fencing and entrance gates.
• Schedule periodic maintenance of HVAC and ductwork regularly during this season of heavy usage.

SERVPRO of Brookhaven, McComb & Columbia is ready to help you with all your cleaning and maintenance projects, both large and small. 

Need periodic inspections, or cleanup assistance after water or fire damage? Call us at (601) 823-1100