How To Improve Your Office’s Image With Professional Cleaning Services

You can be the best in the business, but looks matter too – and a surefire way to improve your office’s image is to use professional cleaning services.

Throughout our blog we’ve covered the benefits of keeping offices clean in great detail. To recap, benefits for employees can include – but are not limited to:

• Increased productivity
• Improved mental health
• Safer workplaces
• Better air quality
• Fewer illnesses

The last point is particularly important. A brand new Institute for Public Policy Research study has found that the cost of staff sickness has grown by £30bn a year, reaching £103bn in 2023.

On top of key benefits in terms of health, safety, hygiene, morale and productivity, regular cleaning is also vital for making your office look good – consistently.

What your employees think about their workplace is critical. Their morale will likely be lower if the office image is inferior to that of other companies in your industry.

Also, think about any visitors. While of course what matters most is the quality of work you’re delivering to clients, if they’ve never visited your office before but then they come in for a meeting, first impressions count.

You never know when a client might read into what an unclean office means for the rest of the company operations.

Even if they don’t mind because your work is so valuable to them, they might hesitate to recommend your company to others if the visual impression isn’t up to scratch.

Company image is very important. It’s a symbol for your company brand, the standards you set and so much more.

How to improve your office’s image with cleaning

So, where to start with cleaning to improve your office image?

Well from the outside looking in, it’s the windows. Any passers by who can see where you work will notice the windows – exposed to the elements, these need regular cleaning to look spick and span.

Then anyone visiting is most likely to see the communal areas – the reception, washrooms, staff kitchen and other facilities. Depending on how much foot traffic there is, you may need specialist floor cleaning for some of these areas too.

And of course there’s the office itself – in particular the meeting rooms for clients but the desks in general for your employees.

#1 Window cleaning

Sometimes overlooked, why is it important to keep office windows clean?

• Professional image: Dirty windows can give a negative impression of a company, suggesting neglect or a lack of attention to detail.
• Attracting customers: Clean windows invite people in, creating a positive first impression.
• Positive atmosphere: Clear views and natural light can contribute to a more pleasant work environment.

Here’s how to clean office windows. At lower levels, use pole-fed systems and typical window cleaning methods to make sure the glass is visibly smear-free, stain-free and sparkling afterwards

Then at higher levels, use water-fed pole systems – the most effective (and safest) way to clean these windows.

For more details, check out our window cleaning service.

#2 Communal areas cleaning

Communal areas are the most common client-facing part of your building.

Unlike individual offices, communal spaces like receptions, canteens, and outdoor areas often see a high volume of foot traffic from employees, visitors, and clients.

This constant activity makes these areas crucial for maintaining a positive image. Keeping these spaces clean and tidy is essential for creating a strong first impression.

Our team provides comprehensive communal areas cleaning services – including corridors, elevators, and lobbies. We also handle the upkeep of your building’s exterior with our professional yard maintenance services.

#3 Specialist floor cleaning

As the one surface everyone interacts with, floors in communal areas endure constant wear and tear.

While cleaning is essential, different floor types require special care. Identifying the right cleaning tasks and method for each flooring material is crucial for maintaining its appearance.

Our specialist floor cleaning team has the knowledge, skills, equipment and experience for the full range of surfaces, from natural stone to carpet cleaning and wooden floors.

No matter the material, your floors will look their best for clients and employees alike once we’re done with them!

#4 Daily office cleaning

From individual desks to the meeting rooms and everything in between, there’s no way to maintain your office image without thorough and regular cleaning where your staff work.

For employees, a strong office image can inspire colleagues to do their best work. For visitors, subconsciously, it can leave a lasting impression.

But offices are large – with lots of desks, chairs, equipment, decorations, storage facilities and so on. It’s a lot to manage and that inspired us to write this article – is daily office cleaning necessary in London?

To create a great impression, how regular an office requires cleaning depends on a number of factors including:

• Office size
• Office layout
• Number of employees
• Frequency of client visits
• Shared spaces
• Sector

To maintain their image, the only circumstances where daily cleaning might not be needed are for offices with extremely low occupancy or those closed multiple days a week.

When searching for cleaners in London, take care not to choose a domestic cleaning service by mistake. House cleaners will not specialise in offices.

If you’re thinking of using a local cleaner, look no further… Check out our daily office cleaning services London businesses across the capital have trusted for years. 

Final thoughts: Improving your office image with professional cleaning services

Think FM are local cleaners covering London and the surrounding areas. We hope this article has helped you see how cleaning can contribute to a strong office image for staff and clients alike.

For other informative guides, take a look at our blog. Recently we covered the importance of regular air duct cleaning in offices.

Further back we explored how to improve staff morale with a clean space and shared 8 tips to help employees adjust when they return to office working… For example, after a long period of remote or hybrid working.

If you think now is the right time to start using professional cleaners at your company, take a look at this article first – what should I ask when choosing a London office cleaning company?

Be careful – don’t choose a house cleaning services provider for your workplace. Domestic cleaning services won’t cut it – only a professional cleaning company specialising in offices will do the job properly.

We believe that Think FM is the #1 commercial cleaning company London has to offer! To find out why, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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