3 Ways to Reduce the Cost of Cleaning Supplies

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Maintaining a top notch appearance for your business is often overlooked and under planned. The overall appearance of your business is an important factor that must be well thought out for consistent results and an attractive appearance. Here are three ways to increase the aesthetics of your business while reducing the costs of maintenance.

1- Create a consistent cleaning and maintenance routine. Every business is unique and requires its own individual strategies to keeping it's brick and mortar establishment up to par. Some businesses experience less foot traffic than others requiring a very active and preventive approach to cleaning. Evaluate the routine operations of your business and pull together a plan that will meet your needs specifically. This may require enlisting the help of your employees or outsourcing maintenance responsibilities to a professional cleaning company.

2-Be very detailed. Have you ever heard the age old saying the devil's in the details? Well, the devil may not be in the details but the profits most certainly are.  The meticulous points of reference can be easily missed if not taken seriously. A recent study showed that customers were more likely to spend larger amounts of time and money in stores that entertained multiple senses. For example, many retailers have implemented a signature scent for customers to enjoy while shopping. The combination of complimentary sounds, sights and scents makes your customers experience unique and memorable.

3-Keep windows and mirrors clean at all times! The windows of every establishment are the eyes of the space. These transparent portals are a clear representation of the thought and effort put into the cleanliness of the overall business. Windows are a clear picture for customers to judge quickly. Using the proper materials and products for window cleaning can enhance and extend the life of each cleaning by days.