The front lobby is usually the first area your customers see. Therefore, it must be clean and well kept. After all, you want to make a positive first impression.
Here we offer six tips to keep your front lobby looking its best.
Hire a Professional Cleaning Company
Let the professionals handle the job for you! Alleviate the stress and worry of maintaining a welcoming lobby by knowing it will be cleaned thoroughly every day. A professional cleaning company will work around the schedule and needs of your business. Additionally, professionally trained staff have the experience to address any cleaning situation. Learn more about the many other benefits of outsourcing your cleaning services to professionals.
Use a Day Porter for High Traffic Hours
During busy work hours, consider hiring a day porter for your cleaning needs. A day porter is the unsung hero of sanitation and is a worthwhile investment for any business. This individual handles the burden of maintaining a clean and sanitized workplace by cleaning throughout the day.
A day porter works during regular office hours to handle anything that may arise, especially in high-traffic areas. If someone drops their coffee walking into the lobby, your day porter will be there to clean it up right away!
Positive First Impression
A commercial property's appearance speaks volumes to its customers and visitors. Making a good first impression is essential. Cleanliness relays a company's professionalism and reliability. Taking care of your property and employees translates into taking care of your customers. Cleanliness conveys that the business cares about its staff, visitors, and all who enter.
This starts with the area of the commercial space that people see first - the lobby. Don't deter people from entering your establishment with an unkept lobby space. You don't want visitors to associate lobby cleanliness with how you run your business - they may take their business elsewhere.
High Traffic Spots
Almost every portion of your front lobby gets used at one time or another. However, some spots are used more often than others. These spaces typically include the entrance doorways, the front desk area, and the bathrooms. In addition to cleaning the entire lobby, you should pay special attention to high-traffic areas so your lobby looks its best. Paying attention to these areas will also help reduce the spread of germs.
Clean Entryway
Just as important is the entryway area leading to the lobby. It is necessary to keep these areas clean and clutter-free, from the windows to the flooring. Before entering your front lobby, clients can see what's inside through the windows. Your potential client will already have a negative impression of your business if your windows are dirty or smudged.
The most commonly used doorways can benefit from entrance mats or throw rugs. They prevent dirt buildup on your carpeting and can easily be cleaned or replaced if necessary. Another benefit is that they prevent your carpets from becoming worn in these high-traffic areas. This will save you money in the long run while keeping your lobby looking professional.
Fresh Aroma
A particular smell can play a role in an individual's memory. The scent of something can become attached to either a negative or a positive experience. In a commercial space, you don't want the smell of your lobby to be linked to a negative impression.
In addition to the above, open the windows to allow fresh air, weather permitting. Adding greenery to the lobby area can also help freshen and clean the air.
Make sure you are up to date on HVAC system cleaning and maintenance. This will prevent stale, unclean air from circulating throughout the office and lobby. Even though dusting may seem overrated with all of the new cleaning tools available today, it is still essential. Dust can easily rest along your lobby's surfaces, leaving a poor first impression.
Your professional cleaning company can help you set up a custom cleaning schedule tailored to your unique needs, including keeping your lobby in tip-top shape!
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