There are many small aspects to the commercial cleaning industry that many people overlook. One of the most important things that is overlooked is proper training on how to commercially clean a building up to standard and not ruin any of the appliances or fixtures of the building. In this article we will talk about two of the biggest mistakes that cleaners cna make that lead to irreparable damage.
- Washing Laminate Floors With Water
This problem is one of the reasons why cleaners should always do a tour of the building before starting their first cleaning job for a client. Laminate flooring is becoming more and more popular, with many office buildings opting for laminate flooring over wood, carpet, or tile. Laminate flooring is a cheaper alternative to the expensive hardwood that many buildings desire. Carpets and tile can give off an unpleasant look. In order to avoid this but still stay within the budget, many modern office buildings now have laminate flooring. This laminate flooring, however, can pose a problem to cleaners. If water gets on laminate flooring, it will warp and break apart. This is a disaster of a situation for a commercial cleaner. Breaking or damaging something of your clients is extremely stressful and often comes with consequences. In order for this to not happen, cleaners need to know how to clean laminate floors without damaging them beyond repair. In order to do this, cleaners must make sure that they are not using any cleaning products with water in them. The main thing that should be done for the flooring is a simple sweep and a passover with a dry microfiber mop. If there are particular dirty spots that need more work, a special laminate floor cleaning solution can be used. This is all that should be done to laminate floors, laminate floors should never be mopped with water.
- Using Bleach On Stainless Steel
The second biggest mistake a commercial cleaner can make on the job is to clean stainless steel with bleach. This will lead to rusting and other damages to be left on the stainless steel. Even cleaning a room with bleach that has stainless steel fixtures in it can lead to the stainless steel fixtures rusting. In order to avoid that problem, stainless steel should always be wiped down with a less harsh disinfectant, followed by a quick polish.
Knowing about which mistakes are commonly made in commercial cleaning will help commercial cleaners avoid making those mistakes themselves.