Top 3 costly cleaning mistakes and how to avoid them

Cleaning might sound like a straightforward task, but there are certain mistakes that can lead to more time, effort, and money wasted. Here are some of the top cleaning mistakes to avoid and what you can do to prevent them.

1. Forgetting to clean and maintain your cleaning tools and equipment

Commercial cleaning equipment and tools work hard everyday. They are designed to handle the toughest of dirt and grime in high foot traffic places like schools, hospitals, restaurants, retail establishments, medical clinics, and more. But just like any type of equipment and tools, they need to be maintained and cleaned regularly to continue working efficiently. Failing to change filters on vacuums or not following the recommended maintenance service on a commercial sweeper can lead to a premature breakdown of the equipment and a costly replacement. Additionally, failing to clean mop heads and not replacing used microfibre cloths can inadvertently spread more germs, undoing all of the hard work that you’ve put in. Be sure to clean and maintain your cleaning tools and equipment regularly and have any repairs attended to as soon as possible to help extend the life of your equipment.

2. Using the wrong tools

Speaking of cleaning tools, one of the most costly mistakes is not using the right tools for the job. When this happens, most of the time the business owner or cleaning staff aren’t aware that there’s a better, improved way of doing things. Some seemingly simple but impactful examples of replacing your tools with the right ones include:

• Using a window cleaning tool with a longer handle instead of getting up on a ladder and using a cleaning tool with a shorter arm.
• Investing in a 3-sleeve blind-cleaning brush instead of cleaning the blinds individually with one cloth.
• Investing in a no-touch cleaning system
• Replacing the single trash can at the front of the building with a waste management system that includes bins for trash, recycling, and compost.

These are just a few examples of how the right tools and equipment can shave off time for cleaning staff.

3. Not having a janitorial supplies inventory management system in place

When businesses aren’t aware of how much of one product they go through per month or what type of product they can do without, business owners miss the opportunity to save on cleaning costs. This not only highlights the importance of having an inventory management system in place, but it also calls attention to choosing the right janitorial supplies provider. Bulk orders, experienced reps, and expert recommendations make a big difference in improving the flow of inventory and keeping cleaning costs down.

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