Spring is just around the corner, and pretty soon the sun will be shining, people will be walking hand in hand late into the evening, and your business will be booming with all the passing foot traffic that occurs when the weather is fine and the days are long. We’re sure that you’re naturally acquiring the boost in energy that always invigorates people after the end of a long, cold winter, so why not put that extra spring in your step to some good use and give your business a much needed spring clean?
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First Appearances Matter
Whether you own a shop or a factory, you’ll know that first impressions matter. If people walk into your business and see that it’s in a chaotic, disordered state then they’re all too likely to form an unfavorable view of your operation – and then walk right back out again. Approach your business as if you were a first time visiting the premises. What looks disorganised, what looks dirty? Don’t ignore your parking spaces, either. If they’re dirty, industrial pressure washers can get rid of the accumulated oil dirt and grime and have the entranceway to your business looking like new. If there’s several feet of snow on the ground outside, people might give you a pass and accept a little grime: if the sun is shining – shining on all the dirty spots, too – then there’s not much excuse. Take care of it.
The Nooks and Crannies
Inside your premises, it’s often not the bulk of the area that’s the problem. They’re most likely swept and cleaned every night after closing. It’s the places that don’t quite catch the eye immediately that is the problem. The nooks and crannies can accumulate dirt, dust, and who knows what else if they’re not routinely given a deep clean; and they’re very seldom given a deep clean. You might walk past these spots each day and not notice, but a customer who’s paying attention to their surroundings will.
What’s in the Back?
Behind every business is an utterly chaotic behind the scenes, where things are piled on top of each other. If it’s not front of house, you probably don’t mind so much. But it really is important to keep each part of your building in check. For one thing, having too much clutter can be a fire hazard, and that’s one thing you most definitely want to have. For everything else, it just slows down work and makes it harder to work effectively. Dedicate a day to really going through what’s back there and sort out the keeps from the throw outs.
A Fresh Look
A spring clean doesn’t just have to mean pressure washes, mops, and clear outs. You can also use this opportunity to really give you a business a makeover. It’s going to have the sun shining on it all through spring and summer, so you may as well make it look as presentable as possible. A new paint of coat or a new carpet can be simple but effective ways to make a place look like new.
