It’s vital for any business or public building to prevent against the threat of pest infestation, so this month we’re looking at the how regularly cleaning your office, school, restaurant or shop can stop any pests from taking over your premises and causing harm to any workers, patrons or visitors.

Removing food residue

Different pests are attracted to different things. Food will be a common attraction for a number of different pests, such as rats and mice as well as specific beetles. If you let your commercial space build up with food residue and crumbs, an infestation will be waiting to happen. For this reason, regular floor cleaning is incredibly important. Carpets, rugs and tiled floors in kitchens and eating areas will be a magnet for all sorts of foodstuff, and a thorough vacuum, scrubbing or deep clean will purge surfaces of any nasty spills or grime which would otherwise be a feeding ground for pests.

Bin cleaning

Bins are a common cause of infestation, being particularly alluring for rats, so keeping them clean and emptying them regularly won’t offer pests a chance to mark their territory.

This goes for inside and outside – particularly in restaurants, cafes and kitchens in general. Your outdoor bin area should be kept as clean as possible. Clean up any spills from torn refuse bags – leaving spilled food out in the open is an open invitation for rodents – and keep lids closed to avoid an influx of flies, wasps and insects.

Disinfectant

Regularly disinfecting the various surfaces around the building will stop the spread of germs, and will also clear areas of all the sweet smelling leftovers that pests find so attractive. Kitchens should be kept in pristine condition, with daily scrubbing and spraying making sure worktops, sinks, ovens, walls and floors are spick and span and free from the aftermath of morning, lunchtime and afternoon snacking.

Bathrooms and toilets will also be a primary focus, as these rooms can attract a variety of nasty pests. Cockroaches are a particular risk, so cleaning up water and fluid spillages is vital.

In an office environment, desks will be a prime location for pests. Crumbs, spillages, leftover food and more can all be harbored on or around the desks, creating a feeding ground for unwanted insects, flies and more. Obviously, this causes a huge health hazard to employees, with many pests carrying and spreading disease or illness, and these can spread even faster around desks. Disinfecting workstations and generally keeping them free from built up food residue – particularly old fruit – will make for a happier and healthier workspace for all.

Deep cleans

The most thorough cleaning process available, a deep clean will utilise all of the most effective cleaning materials available to clean every nook and cranny throughout the premises. A deep clean can help bring your business from the brink of infestation to a clean, spotless and hygienic space.

A deep clean is the perfect preparation for a more regular cleaning regime. Deep cleans deal with the worst of the grime, producing a much cleaner standard for your premises which can be maintained by regular cleans either weekly, daily or monthly as necessary.

Deep cleans will clear much of the unhygienic mess caked into your premises, from carpets and rugs to clutter-filled storage rooms, kitchens, cafeterias and more.

With infestations, prevention is all about making sure there isn’t a source for rodents, insects or flies to latch on to. Regular and deep cleaning your business will remove most of the sources of infestation, and much of the sustenance that keeps pests thriving and allows them to live long enough to multiply. The cleaner your building is, the less likely you’ll suffer an infestation, so if you haven’t yet figured out a regular cleaning program, or are in need of help from professional, meticulous cleaners, why not give JMS Cleaning Services a call?

JMS Cleaning Services are the North West’s leading commercial cleaning company, providing regular and one–off cleaning for a range of commercial, retail and industrial premises. With a team of experienced cleaners who use the highest quality products and techniques, we can help make your commercial premises as clean and hygienic as possible, so don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today.

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While you could carry out the cleaning for yourself, by far the best way to keep your retail environment in the best condition is to hire professional commercial cleaners, ensuring that the job is done correctly and to a high standard.

So what are the benefits of professional retail cleaning services?

Quality
First and foremost, the cleaning of your retail premises is a job that needs doing properly. A cleaning company will carry out thorough, attentive and hygienic work that leaves sparkling results.

The look of a business is crucial to making a good first impression on customers, and this is especially true in retail, as people may be put off entering your shop or making a purchase if it is not clean.

Convenience
While you may be tempted to cut out the cost of a cleaning service and delegate the duties to your staff or even carry them out for yourself, come the end of a long day you could have a group of overworked and tired looking team members dragging mops across the floor.

All good cleaning companies should be able to work around your hours of business, making sure that your property is in an optimum condition when you come to open up in the morning. So leave it to the professionals, go home and put your feet up.

Hygiene
Not only do dirty floors and surfaces put off customers, they also pose a health risk to employees. Keeping your workforce free from illness is vital to running an efficient business, and the chance of infection spreading is greatly increased when regular cleaning is not in effect.

Equipment
Rather than having to front the initial outlay required to purchase cleaning equipment, many professional cleaning services will provide their own. This means that your shop or retail space can be cleaned using top quality machinery and products without you having to buy them upfront.

Legal Requirements
If your retail area stocks and sells food products, then it falls under the jurisdiction of hygiene laws laid out by the food standards agency. Part of this legislation relates to cleaning requirements, which state that all spilt food be cleaned thoroughly, and that all cleaning products meet BS EN 1276 or BS EN 13697 standards.

JMS Cleaning Services have years of experience when it comes to cleaning shops and retail units, carrying out contract cleaning services throughout the North West.

We can create a bespoke cleaning service that is tailored to your exact requirements, cleaning all shop fronts, staff areas, toilet facilities and more, working around your business hours for maximum convenience. Our prices are highly competitive, so speak to one of our friendly team today for more information or to request a quote.

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