Spring is here and the weather is starting to warm up; it’s no wonder that most of us get the itch to open all of the doors and windows, get some fresh air, and clean things out. Around this time of year, even businesses can feel stuffy and stale. Spring cleaning is not just another cleaning session you do in your house. To deep clean in the spring is a habit that needs to extend into every area of your life – including your workplace. You should always ensure your business is clean, disinfected, and smelling great!
If it’s feeling overwhelming to Spring Clean in your workplace, you’re in the right place! Follow our tips to make Spring Cleaning manageable for your business. At Neutron Industries, we have the products you need for whatever cleaning challenges you’re facing in your workplace.
Tip #1: Schedule time for cleaning: Spring cleaning is more successful when you have a plan and schedule. Maybe you schedule a couple of days or maybe it’s more manageable to schedule an hour a day for several days that everyone spends time completing spring cleaning tasks. You might think that this sounds like a waste of paid time but nothing could be further from the truth. Any time spent cleaning and organizing will add to the productivity of your employees. When the workplace is free of unnecessary clutter, individuals can do their jobs more efficiently.
Tip #2: Create a Checklist and gather supplies: Make a checklist of all the areas in your business that do not receive daily cleanings. Some examples may include, windows and window sills, walls and baseboards, employee refrigerators, the breakroom microwave, etc. Once you’ve created your checklist, contact your Neutron Sales Professional for guidance on the products you’ll need to clean your workplace from top to bottom. Our sales reps are product experts and will help you come up with solutions to the cleaning challenges you’re facing. Reach us via phone at 866-529-1559, website chat, or by filling out this form on our site.
A great solution to a variety of cleaning challenges is our Product Kits. They’ve been designed to take on several cleaning challenges in one box. Choose a kit that fits your needs, ask a sales rep for suggestions if you need them and receive everything you need to clean, disinfect, and make your workplace smell great.
Tip #3: Make Spring Cleaning a friendly competition: Whether you’re the owner, manager, or entry-level employee, you can challenge your staff or co-workers to a friendly spring cleaning competition with fun prizes. People love to have a clear goal and this will give everyone a goal to work toward together. Use the checklist you created and whoever finishes it in time gets a prize.
Tip #4: Be the Example to Others: If spring cleaning is not a normal attitude in your work environment then why not be the first to start the spring cleaning process in your place of work? There is nothing more motivating to the individuals around you than seeing what a difference your effort has made. Your employees could be itching to re-organize their space, clean those walls they look at every day, or talk about rearranging a space to help with the flow of business. You may be surprised by who follows in your footsteps.
Tip #5: Don’t do this alone: You can’t just get everything done by yourself or by motivating your team. Ask for help from professionals when you need it. Let us help you ensure you have everything you need to do what you can with your team. You may need to hire outside help to deep clean your carpets, pressure washes your building, or do some repairs that have been ignored over time.
Tip #6: Put Safety First: When you are embarking on your spring cleaning mission, always be aware of health and safety hazards. Get familiar with your workplace surroundings, you should never deal with things that could be toxic. Educate your staff on the importance of using chemicals as directed on the label. Be familiar with the product ingredient list and personal protective equipment (PPE). Download the Safety Data Sheets from our website and share them with your team. Make sure everyone knows where to find them and how to read them.
Cleaning is known to have positive effects on people’s life and work performance. After spring cleaning work will feel easier and more manageable. Following this guide will ensure your business is clean, disinfected, and smelling great!
Check out our Restroom Cleaning Essentials blog for great restroom products you’re sure to need to clean your restroom. For Spring Cleaning, you’re sure to need a few products you may not be buying regularly but will definitely find useful for your workplace. You will wonder how you’ve lived without them! Some awesome products for general cleaning include:
For Carpets:
- Spot Blaster Carpet Stain & Spot Remover can be used upside down to remove your toughest carpet stains including food, vomit, urine, oil, rust stains, soft drinks, grease, crayon, blood, coffee, tea, lipstick, fruit juice, mustard, wine, mud, and ketchup. Spray the spot and follow label directions to remove stains.
- Sprinkle Fresh Carpet Deodorizer to attack stale, musty odors from carpet, upholstery, and more. Sprinkle onto the area, let it work for 2-3 minutes before vacuuming, and leave a crisp, clean scent.
For Hard Floors:
- MagnifiScent Floor & Hard Surface Cleaner is specially formulated for use on all types of finished floor surfaces including vinyl, tile, sealed wood, laminate, terrazzo, concrete, and more. It can also be used to clean most water-washable surfaces including walls, tables, countertops, and more. It is powerful enough to cut through and loosen dirt and built-up soil, but its neutral pH formula makes it gentle enough for sensitive floor surfaces.
- Eco-Power Probiotic Floor Cleaner contains powerful cleaning action that removes grease on the floor surface and then, biological additives attack and digest grease found in the grout and pores. This eco-friendly concentrated floor cleaner breaks down grease and grime embedded in floors and grout. The best part is that the floor cleaner stays active for up to 80 hours after you mop.
For Glass:
- Glass Genie Foaming Glass Cleaner delivers streak-free shine to windows in minutes. Thick foam clings to vertical surfaces; no need to “chase” it to keep it from dripping.
For All-Purpose Cleaning:
- Streamline Multi-Task Cleaner cleans and deodorizes with a fantastic scent that lasts after the job is done. It is excellent for cleaning a variety of surfaces and is safe on plastics and ok to use on granite and marble.
- Eco-Power All Purpose Cleaner is formulated using biodegradable ingredients and is EPA Safer Choice approved. Eco-Power All-Purpose Cleaner is safe to use on a wide range of washable hard surfaces and has phenomenal cleaning power on sticky or tough-to-remove soils.
For Disinfecting:
- Coil Doctor is a ready-to-use, non-abrasive, one-step disinfectant and a heavy-duty cleaner. Cuts grease and grime without scrubbing. Use on evaporator coils in small air conditioners, commercial air handling equipment, HVAC cooling coils and refrigeration equipment, evaporation coils, and condensate pans. Included on EPA's List N for use against the virus that causes COVID-19.*
- Surface Defense Wipes clean and disinfectant in one step. They kill a broad range of disease-causing organisms with a short 2-minute kill time. Perfect for toys, computer keyboards, doorknobs, and other hard surfaces that are touched often. Included on the EPA's List N for use against the virus that causes COVID-19.**
Neutron Industries has been solving cleaning challenges for all cleaning professionals and professionals who clean since 1978. Trust us to provide your business with the products you need to get the job right the first time. Browse our site to learn about our extensive product portfolio. If you prefer to talk with someone, we have product experts standing by to help tailor a solution for your specific business at 866-529-1559.
* Coil Doctor (EPA Registration #44446-23-70799) has demonstrated effectiveness against viruses similar to SARS-CoV-2 on hard, non-porous surfaces. Therefore, Coil Doctor can be used against SARS-CoV-2 when used in accordance with the directions for use against canine parvovirus on hard, non-porous surfaces. Please refer to the CDC at https://www.cdc.gov/ for more information.
** Surface Defense Wipes (EPA Registration #6836-372-42666) has demonstrated effectiveness against viruses similar to SARS-CoV-2 on hard, non-porous surfaces. Therefore, Surface Defense Wipes can be used against SARS-CoV-2 when used in accordance with the directions for use against rotavirus on hard, non-porous surfaces. Please refer to the CDC at https://www.cdc.gov/ for more information.