It’s that time of year again! The weather gets a little colder, the days get a little longer, and the office holiday parties start up. Whether you are concerned about the pre-party preparation, or the after-party cleanup, a professional janitorial service can help you every step of the way.
If you are hosting the annual holiday party in your office building, you will likely want to put a little extra effort into cleaning the space before the festivities. Even if your office is regularly cleaned, there are different needs when it comes to cleaning for a party, especially if there will be food and drinks served. The serving space will need to be sanitized and thoroughly rinsed of any cleaning supplies or chemicals. The entire office would serve well from a deep clean to get rid of any germs that might be floating around. You will also want the cleaning company you hire to give a little extra focus to the cosmetics in the office – dusting blinds, wiping baseboards, treating any carpet stains, etc. These are things that you and your employees might not notice on a daily basis, but could stand out to outside visitors.
If you don’t have a regular commercial cleaning company that services your office, an office party is the perfect event to hire one. Regular employees, as well as any additional guests such as clients or spouses, will appreciate the extra care to create a clean and sanitary space for the festivities. And many cleaning companies will have rates for single-day or single-event services.
The after-party cleanup is just as important as the cleanup done in preparation. Throughout the night it is likely the office will see some spills and crumbs. Not taking care of these right away will lead to a bigger problem down the road. Depending on the time and day of the party, ask your office cleaning staff to come in and clean after the guests have left or during the next day. You will want to make sure you point of any specific spots that need attention, like any spills on the carpet that you are aware of, but also let them know you are looking for a general after-party cleanup. It will help them to know that this is more than a basic office cleaning job and will take extra attention to look for signs of spills or stashed away food that you might not be aware of.
Another important part of the after-party cleanup is sanitizing the food and drink stations, as was done pre-party. This will make those spaces ready for regular office food preparation/general use when the staff comes back after the party, as well as remove leftover traces of allergens from food that was prepared or eaten there. Just let your commercial janitorial service know the specifics of what you need cleaned before and after the event, so you can sit back, relax and celebrate in the festivities!
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