Commercial buildings cleaning ensures a favorable first (and long-lasting!) impression on business partners, clients / customers / patients. And, people you intend to add to your team.

The atmosphere speaks volumes, so a clean and professional environment is desirable and always welcomed.

Therefore, significant attention should be paid to maintaining an ambiance that reflects not only your current position in business but also the long-term goals you wish to achieve.

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How do business style and commercial buildings cleaning correlate?

Whatever business you are in (industry, healthcare, retail, education, hospitality, etc.), you have undoubtedly recognized the value of maintaining hygiene in your premises.

We have all noticed that many stores and other commercial spaces do not pay much attention to cleanliness or that those who should be responsible for it are not. It is clear that such tasks must be performed by dedicated cleaners, not, for example, salespeople or nurses.

Unfortunately, in practice, this recommendation is often ignored, leading to more than unfavorable results. Dirty floors, dusty and stained shelves, grimy windows, and a noticeable decrease in customers/visitors. Everyone seeks a clean and orderly alternative that instills trust and a sense of security.

Consider this…

A few good tips for maintaining hygiene in commercial spaces

Since cleaning commercial buildings is not the same as maintaining the cleanliness of a room or apartment, it is essential to understand that this type of activity requires more. So, let’s not waste any time and start with serious cleaning!

1. Hiring professional cleaners

Maintaining hygiene can be exhausting and time-consuming for one person. Especially in spaces of several hundred or thousands of square meters with numerous rooms of various sizes, structures, and purposes.

The solution lies in hiring professional teams who have the right tools, machines, and chemicals to perform the job. And not only that!

Such cleaners have undergone training for effective and quick cleaning and possess experience that helps them carry out tasks efficiently, regardless of the surface and type of space.

They know how to adequately prepare for cleaning an office, elevator, or surgical room, as well as a warehouse of 15,000 m² with a temperature of -18 °C. Admittedly, an untrained person would struggle with that.

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2. Working with specialized floor washing and polishing machines

Do names like Wirbel, Hako, Ruby, Taski Aero, Columbus, and Kärcher sound familiar? Only the last one, right? Good. If you haven’t encountered them before, let’s introduce you.

This excellent group represents industrial, powerful machines for washing and final polishing of hard floors in large spaces (usually commercial). They can be used on various substrates:

• ceramic;
• terrazzo;
• marble;
• travertine;
• granite;
• natural stone;
• concrete;
• linoleum;
• plastics, etc.

However, the finesse of brushes, speed, and chemicals depend on the type of substrate. And, professional cleaners who work for Invekta know the selection and practical application.

If such machines were handled by unskilled personnel, it would likely lead to irreparable damage and could easily result in injury to the operator and/or machine malfunction.

In any case, damage would occur, so it is better to prevent it with professional washing or polishing of hard floors in commercial buildings, hotels, supermarkets, or warehouses. This would be a wise decision and a sustainable long-term solution.

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3. Deep cleaning of carpets and upholstery

Machine steam cleaning and washing carpets and upholstered furniture also fall under commercial buildings cleaning.

Removing stains, grease, dust, adhesives, allergens, mites, and other contaminants significantly contributes to employee health. It naturally increases their productivity, saves you time, and avoids unnecessary costs and losses.

Not to mention the improved, refreshed appearance of upholstered furniture and extending its longevity in offices, hallways, lobbies, and waiting areas.

So, it’s a win-win situation.

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4. Cleaning glass surfaces and facades

Modern architectural structures of commercial buildings are predominantly made of glass. Although elegant and energy-efficient, glass requires more frequent maintenance than other traditional building materials.

While brick, concrete, and alubond facades are typically washed once or twice a year, glass facades, windows, and partition panels need to be cleaned more frequently. Compared to internal and external glass surfaces, the former get dirty faster and more intensely due to atmospheric influences (precipitation, gases, dust, etc.).

When it comes to doors, partitions, and mirrors in interiors, their constant exposure to touches and water requires daily or weekly wiping and polishing.

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5. Cleaning commercial buildings and maintaining HVAC systems

We have frequently discussed the importance of adequate and timely maintenance of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in commercial buildings and their components. Including elevators.

Although very useful, HVAC systems can cause various illnesses: allergies, coxsackie viruses, and others if not cleaned regularly and if filters are not replaced.

This is especially true for enclosed office and commercial spaces where people stay for extended periods.

In underground garages, where people usually stay for shorter periods, HVAC systems also require continuous inspection and hygienic treatment.

In such deep spaces lacking natural air and with significant emissions of toxic vehicle exhaust gases, reduced air flow and purification could lead to severe consequences: poisoning, suffocation, etc.

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6. Finishing sanitization: paper confection, soaps, and disinfectants

No commercial buildings cleaning is complete without sanitizing and disinfecting toilets, as well as the final elements of personal hygiene in them:

• toilet paper;
• hand towels in dispensers of various performance;
• liquid and foaming soaps;
• disinfectant gels;
• air fresheners.

This equally applies to public and internal toilets, i.e., strategic locations of every business space:

• hospitals / health centers / geriatric homes / pharmacies;
• kindergartens / schools / universities;
• factories;
• warehouses;
• shopping centers / stores;
• hotels / motels / B & B;
• office buildings, etc.

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Is every commercial buildings cleaning plan the same?

The answer to this question is no. As not all buildings are the same, they do not have the same structure, and they are not characterized by the same traffic and usage. Some are cleaned during the day, others at night. Some continuously throughout the day, others once or twice a week, or on a one-time basis.

Tailoring the offer to specific needs and the client’s budget, Invekta strives to find the most appropriate solution for the particular company.

Considering the size of the space, the number and specifics of rooms, as well as the total number of employees/clients, we will present the best proposal. Whether for daily or general cleaning. Of course, while adhering to all safety regulations and service quality standards.

Modifications and suggestions are welcome and allowed as we are all on the same task: providing the optimal maintenance package for your commercial space. In which everyone will feel safe, comfortable, and satisfied. And, in which you will be able to fully focus on improving and growing your business.

We leave you with contact details, and you know what to do: office@invekta.rs and +381 64 70 595 39.

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