The Risks of Commercial Cleaners Using the Incorrect Products
In the midst of a global pandemic centered around COVID-19, safety and cleanliness are prioritized now more than ever. Workspaces with a large workforce are especially concerned about making sure surfaces are wiped down properly and all other health and safety guidelines are met. This certainly includes commercial business properties, many of which use professional cleaning services.
When someone hires a professional commercial cleaning business, property owners expect the job to be done efficiently and correctly. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. We’re human, of course, and mistakes do happen. However, some can certainly be more costly and dangerous than others. One common mistake that cleaning services make is using incorrect products. Not only does this leave a job unfinished and done incorrectly, but it can leave people at risk as well. Let’s go over some of those risks associated with using the wrong cleaning products.
Health Risk
The biggest concern with using the wrong products is that it puts those who work within the property at risk. Many commercial-grade cleaners can be heavily acidic and loaded with potent toxins. People simply are not meant to breathe that stuff inconsistently. As a result, companies often make specific products for both areas with high levels of human traffic and areas without.
For example, products that are used to clean floors with lots of foot traffic likely require something more heavy-duty than in an office. If a cleaning service is lazy or careless and uses the wrong product in the wrong area, people quickly become exposed to those gasses and can become nauseous. Pneumonia can even occur in some cases. The best-case scenario is using an incorrect, yet harmless cleaner on a computer screen or piece of glass that leaves behind streaks. However, some situations can become so bad they lead to lawsuits. Be sure your cleaning service is using the right cleaner in the right areas.
The Job Doesn’t Get Done
As mentioned earlier, using the wrong cleaning product leaves the job unfinished. This may not be that big of a problem in the short-term. Over time, however, smaller problems always develop into much larger ones. Neglecting to properly maintain an area of a floor can eventually cause permanent damage. This can happen in a number of ways, including using too little of the right product or just using the wrong thing entirely. Regardless, the results will not prove to be fruitful.
Especially today, there are serious concerns over dangerous pathogens in the area and bacteria on surfaces. It is the duty and obligation of a commercial cleaning company to make sure they are using the appropriate products so that areas are properly cleaned. If not, the area still needs to be cleaned the right way, and now the people that walk through there or work in there are at an even larger risk than before.
Property Damage
Commercial property owners are proud of the space they own, and they should be. They’ve worked hard to build up what they have and they want to be sure it is taken care of the right way. Good, responsible owners will always try to handle problems quickly and efficiently. Oftentimes, this means putting trust in professionals to handle certain tasks, such as cleaning. The problem, as we talked about, is that this doesn’t always happen. On top of putting people at a health risk and leaving an area unsanitized, the wrong cleaning products can cause property damage as well.
Again, there are different products designed to clean different areas of commercial property. Think about a hardwood floor for example. These are often top-coated with a nice polyurethane and are designed to look nice and stand out to potential customers. Well, if the wrong cleaning solution is used, it can erode that top-coat and deteriorate the floor. In some instances, the damage can become permanent, opening up a whole new set of problems. While this is something that insurance may cover, it can still be time-consuming to deal with. Time is money when it comes to business, so owners still end up losing out.
Commercial Cleaning With Allied Facility Care
With coronavirus leaving the world in a new state of unknown, people crave some sort of comfort. One way commercial property owners can help themselves and their tenants feel comfortable are by making sure health and safety guidelines are met correctly. COVID-19 has certainly changed the standard, one that the team at Allied Facility Care is willing and able to meet. With over 30 years of experience as a true, total facility care operation, they know what it takes to keep property owners safe and satisfied. Global pandemic or not, the team at AFC cares about delivering the proper solution to their clients. Contact Allied Facility Care today to get in touch with the team and receive a free quote!
