The Importance of Getting Your Floors Cleaned Regularly

7/17/2020 (Permalink)

While regularly cleaning your floors may only be a small change, it can show consumers you care about your building.

As a business owner, it is very likely that clean floors are probably not your top priority. However, the cleanliness and appearance of your physical business space is often the first impression for potential or current customers. While regularly cleaning your floors may only be a small change, it can show consumers you care about your building. If it is obvious you put in effort to maintaining your building, customers and other business partners can assume you will translate this level of care to all aspects of your business.

Here are the top reasons you should clean your floors regularly:

First Impressions

You only have one chance to make a first impression. The floors are one of the first things a new customer notices when they walk into the building. Clean floors will present the business or operation in a professional and kempt manner. While a customer may not initially notice if the floors or clean, they will more often than not notice if the floors are dirty. With dirty floors, customers may assume your business is negligent or sloppy, even if that is not the case. To avoid any misjudgments, it is best to ensure the floors are cleaned regularly.

Safety

Unkempt floors can be a major liability for a business. If floors are cleaned regularly, there is less of a chance a customer or employee will slip and fall and potentially have a serious injury. Any buildup of grime, oil, or any other substance can lead to potentially hazardous conditions in the workplace. If there is a potential danger with the floor, and they need to be replaced, it can be an extremely expensive endeavor. With regular floor cleaning, you can be confident that anyone who enters the building will be in a safe environment and extend the lifetime of your flooring.

Employee Productivity

Oftentimes, employees will improve their workplace performance when in a clean environment.  Workers are motivated by a professional workspace and it will enhance their overall work experience. In addition, clean floors will likely persuade employees to strive to maintain this level of cleanliness.

Overall Health and Wellness

A clean floor will promote general health for everyone inside the building. There is often germ and dirt buildup on the floors, leading to potential and unforeseen health consequences. With a reduction of grime, dirt, or any other allergens in the building, it is possible employees will take fewer sick days. To ensure people are healthy and happy, it is best to clean the floors before this becomes a possibility.

At SERVPRO of North Palm Beach County, we take pride in both our commercial and residential cleaning services. In light of COVID-19, we have been busy disinfecting and sanitizing businesses throughout South Florida. Contact us today to learn more!