With all the changes in building occupancy, work-from-home, and flex hours still reigning, cleaners have had to make accommodations to get the job done in office spaces – and that sometimes means daytime cleaning. Where it once made sense to come in at night and clean offices that had been in use during the day, there now seems to be a growing need for an adjusted schedule.

There are a few tasks that may seem like a challenge to keep clean during the day, but with a few simple steps, a workable system can be achieved.

High-touch areas

With regular traffic in your building, it can often be a challenge to keep high-touch areas, like door handles, clean and sanitized. Here’s where health and safety get a boost with a regular, daytime cleaning schedule for these areas. As they are constantly being used, a regular cleaning and sanitization protocol for equipment like phones and photocopiers, cabinets, and door handles, can ensure that labour is being efficiently managed and the required level of hygiene is maintained.

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Vacuuming

It’s often feasible to schedule jobs like mopping around busy times, but how does that work with jobs like vacuuming, when visitors might be present, meetings could be happening, and disruption in the workplace may be frowned upon? Daytime cleaning makes sense to minimize the workload, but it needs to be convenient for the building occupants. Regular vacuuming is beneficial, getting rid of the dirt and soil that is being trapped at the entry mats before it is tracked through the facility. Choose tools that minimize the disturbance, like low-noise equipment. Good filtration is necessary, too, to keep dust down and the air quality at its best while people are in the building.

Cordless equipment is also a good choice, allowing for quick and easy movement when getting the job done. This means that cleaners can minimize disturbance and maximize efficiency. Additionally, it increases safety by eliminating the risk of someone tripping on the cord and getting hurt.

Garbage collection

If there is a need for collecting up the garage during the day, what’s the best way to get the job done without affecting staff and guests? Save time and disruption by installing exterior garbage and recycling bins so it’s easy to dispose of everything in its proper place. As well, consolidate garbage inside wherever you can to make the job easier and faster while you have guests in the building. You may also want to consider disposing of garbage in a large bin in a back area or bay during operating hours, transferring it to an outdoor receptacle once the business closes.

At the end of the day, expediency and efficiency are the keys to cleaning during the day. Choosing the right equipment, avoiding distraction as much as possible, and showing staff and guests that you are vigilant with your protocols make daytime cleaning in the workplace more feasible.