Squeaky clean-ing practices for the business savvy

As we continue to adapt to a new normal, it’s no surprise professional cleaning services are in high demand, with businesses and schools taking strict preventative measures against COVID-19. It’s been a wake-up call for us all on the importance of hygiene. What was previously a routine service, is now an essential round the clock task.

Cleaning—and the right way to do it— has never been more relevant. COVID-19 spreads quickly through viral droplets. So, our best line of defence is to disintegrate the protective layer around the virus using effective cleaning methods, leaving the virus unable to reproduce and spread. This has inevitably led to the increased demand for professional cleaning services.

Writing for Fortune Magazine, David Z Morris said that the coronavirus cleaning boom is coming.

“After mandated lockdowns of shared spaces are eased, businesses from restaurants to office buildings to airlines will be going above and beyond to show customers that they’re keeping workers and guests as safe as possible,” he wrote.

COVID-19 has changed the cleaning industry forever. The world turns to the cleaning industry for advice on keeping building users healthy and doors open.

If your team is responsible for cleaning the premises, or you’re a small commercial cleaning business trying to find your feet in this new climate, here are some important methods for creating more efficient daily cleaning practices.

Use the right products

You try product after product, and hopefully, finally you find the right one. Investing in good quality cleaning products may cost more initially, but it means you will get the job done effectively, in less time.

It’s also important to make sure you use the correct type of cleaning products for the task at hand – not what is most accessible to you. If you use the wrong product, you could cause permanent damage to the surface you’re trying to clean.

Your local commercial cleaning supplier is the best place to start, they’ll be able to determine the right products for your cleaning needs.

Find efficiency in technology

Cleaning practices are becoming more tech-savvy, with advancements in technology becoming more affordable and attainable. Incorporating the latest innovations and cleaning techniques into your daily cleaning operations will improve your productivity and free up time to move onto other tasks.

Want to cut down your vacuuming time? A lightweight cordless backpack vacuum will get the work done quicker than its upright or cannister counterparts, enabling you to tackle small or large areas with ease. No need to drag cords or lug heavy equipment around anymore!

Australian company Pacvac have been supplying backpack vacuums to the commercial cleaning industry since 1978. Pacvac Executive Director Donna Rothwell says a backpack vacuum will dramatically increase your cleaning team’s productivity.

“Backpack vacuums clean up to three times faster than upright or cannister vacuums,” Ms Rothwell said.

“The time saved can be used by cleaners to complete other COVID-19 related cleaning tasks like disinfecting high touch areas.”

And as cleaning technology continues to develop rapidly, it won’t be long before smart cleaning devices will also become an affordable arsenal in your cleaning repertoire.

Upskill your team

It’s not just about putting in the physical work to keep the germs out. Educating and training your team to use appropriate cleaning methods and techniques will enable them to carry out cleaning tasks more efficiently.

Pacvac Academy is a free online training platform which does just this, providing cleaners with the necessary knowledge to correctly use, maintain and service Pacvac equipment, and gain certification.

Effective COVID-19 cleaning practices are outlined within the resources available at Safe Work Australia along with a multitude of online training courses you can take to scrub up on your knowledge.

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