How Can Businesses Prepare Their Facilities For Fall And Winter?

Fall and winter bring several challenges, from airborne illnesses to increased foot traffic. Fall is the transition period that lets you prepare for the winter days. During this season, you set up wet areas for your snow boots, declutter your rooms, and prepare the entranceways for winter. At the end of the fall, winter starts, causing some unexpected issues, such as icy roads.

But how will you prepare your commercial facilities for fall and winter?

A few tips will remove your concerns about the office environment during these seasons.

Boost indoor air quality

With the approach of autumn, you can expect cooler and wetter weather. It raises questions about the indoor air quality of your office. So, how will you improve air quality and create a healthy environment for your employees?

Find the list of common challenges in fall and the potential solutions:

Less airflow: Most office owners like to keep their windows closed to prevent the flow of cold air into the room. However, it leads to reduced natural ventilation and more indoor air pollutants. 

You can install a ventilation system and promote air circulation throughout your office unit. 

Autumn allergies: Many pollen varieties and particles cause allergies in your employees. Fall is the allergy season, and allergic issues may continue until the temperature gets extremely low in winter. 

You can invest in high-efficiency filters that capture allergens and the tiniest air pollutants. It will also protect your employees from cold and flu.

Low humidity: Cooler temperatures dry the outdoor air. But turning on your heater dries the indoor air. 

The best solution is to add a humidifier to your office space and increase humidity in your room. 

Manage moisture in snowy winter

A foggy winter in Kansas City adds moisture to the air, and it is challenging to manage the moist conditions in your office. Melted snow also makes the floor surface wet. You may ask your employees to scrape their boots at the entranceways. Moreover, to avoid issues, your workers should wear waterproof boots or shoes with deep treads.

Installing absorbent floor mats near every entrance is essential to trap moisture before it enters other areas. Buy durable commercial-grade mats with high absorbing capacity.

However, the most essential step is to hire a cleaning company that can provide regular cleaning and mopping. They will clean your office regularly to remove water and mud so the floors will not be slippery in the winter.

Disinfection high-touch surfaces

The flu season starts with colder temperatures. Therefore, your office must be germ-free to prevent your employees from health issues. Hire a commercial cleaning crew to ensure proper disinfection of high-touch surfaces, such as light switches and elevator buttons.

Ensure hand sanitizers at your office are accessible to your employees and visitors. 

Protect and maintain your office floors

Snow can affect the hardwood floors in your office. Moreover, tiny invisible particles trapped in boot trays and carpets pollute the environment. Sometimes, the pollutants get into the fissures and crevices on your floor surface, and repeated cleaning may not always be effective in removing them.

However, expert cleaners know how to manage these contaminants and clean your office floor. They have also mastered the technique for cleaning different types of rugs and carpets. 

Dirty carpets have stains and affect your office aesthetics. They also become the source of germs and pollutants in your workspace. That is why you can rely on janitor office professionals to treat the greasy and stained office carpets. Never forget to add carpets to your winter cleaning checklist. 

The tiled floor in your commercial bathroom and kitchen also needs special treatment during winter. If not cleaned regularly, the grout lines often get stained. Only proper cleaning makes your tile flooring look attractive. Consult Alpha 3 Commercial Cleaning team to clean your tiles without any damage.

Improve waste management system

Your office unit needs multiple trash bins to hold waste. Create a schedule for trash pickups to prevent trash from piling up in the indoor area. Seasonal waste, holiday decor, and wet leaves should be removed from your premises.

Create a custom cleaning plan during fall and winter

Professional janitors will identify seasonal cleaning needs at your workplace. They will create a tailored cleaning plan to keep your facility germ-free. High-traffic zones and entry points have a risk of dirt and moisture issues. So, prepare your office unit and other commercial sites before the cold winter arrives. To schedule an appointment with us, email at zack@cleaningbyalpha3.com