Summer is the perfect season for deep cleaning facilities. For many people, the heat and academic schedules combine to disrupted the normal day-to-day routine. Some escape for some R&R in cooler climates. Others take their kids to amusement parks or water parks (bless them)! Still others simply cash in those PTO days for an afternoon at the pool or in an easy chair with a good book. The bottom line is, if you manage a business facility of any larger size, you may find that the hustle and bustle isn’t so bustling over the next few months, making it prime time to get some things done around the place without as many people underfoot.
If you’ve read our blogs for any amount of time, you know that one of the greatest benefits of working with Sonlight Cleaning Services is that unlike some companies, we are able to provide our customers with both daily janitorial services AND specialty cleaning care services. This partnership saves you time and money and ultimately ensures continuity of facility care.
While daily janitorial services keeps your space clean and orderly throughout the year, deep cleaning projects are the “pick me up” your facilities need at least annually, addressing the underlying dirt, grime, and wear that accumulates over time. This two-part series will explore the essential deep cleaning tasks that can revitalize your facility, starting with power washing, window washing, and carpet hot water extraction.
Over time, the exterior surfaces of your facility can collect layers of dirt, grime, and pollution. Especially here in north Texas, humidity can lead to unattractive mold and mildew on sidewalks and on shaded sides of buildings (and ever present around AC units)! Power washing is an effective way to restore the appearance of your building’s exterior, walkways, and other hard surfaces without the need to repaint or replace. In this way, it is one of the most cost-effective “facelifts” you can give your building this summer.
Clean windows make a significant difference in how your facility is perceived. Over time, windows can accumulate dust, pollen, and other residues, obstructing natural light and making spaces feel dim and uninviting. We often forget that dirty windows make our rooms feel darker until we are experiencing them freshly washed! Professional window washing ensures that every pane is spotless, allowing maximum light to brighten your interiors. Sonlight’s window washing team members are certified for window washing up to 3 stories tall.
Commercial carpets are a popular flooring choice in many facilities, especially in hallways to minimize noise, but they can trap dirt, allergens, and bacteria deep within their fibers. Regular vacuuming, part of your daily janitorial routine, helps maintain surface cleanliness but doesn’t address the deeper layers of grime. Carpet hot water extraction is a deep cleaning method that penetrates carpet fibers to remove embedded dirt and lift it to the surface, reviving even the dullest carpet and giving it a newer look.
Stay tuned for the second part of our series, where we’ll explore additional deep cleaning tasks such as stripping and waxing VCT flooring, upholstery cleaning, and parking lot cleanup, all of which Sonlight Cleaning Services can provide for our loyal customers!
By Laura Pulliam
