Autumn is probably what people would consider as the beginning of cuddle weathers – it will be common to get colder days and drastic change in temperatures. While it is indeed a time wherein people can don their fashionable cold wear, it’s also a time to get the common cold. During this season, it’s common to get the flu, influenza, allergies, and so on – since the nights will be colder than it usually is.

While cleaning itself is a necessity, it’s harder to keep track of the germs and bacteria whenever it’s the autumn season. There will be a lot of people who will cough on their hands and will most likely touch surfaces that will be shared by other people. It will then start a domino effect in the office – and before you know it, even you will be sneezing in tissues!

It’s important to create a thorough checklist on items that will need cleaning and furniture that will likely absorb germs and bacteria from daily interaction with the employees. From common problems to tiniest details, these will cover most of the areas that will likely store germs.

The Checklist for Autumn Cleaning:

1. Floor cleaning. It’s important to sweep the floor, mop it with proper cleaning agents mixed in, and polish it. But aside from that, it should even be vacuumed and it needs to be stainless and clean – meaning you really need to treat the stains and mysterious streaks scattered on the floor. It should be thoroughly cleaned – meaning the crevices should be cleared and disinfected. There are several safe products you can use to lift the stains and the accumulated dirt, but when in doubt, you can call up professional cleaning companies to make the floor shiny and new.
2. Fixtures and High Areas. Ceiling fans, lights, and other small appliances installed on the ceiling should be cleaned thoroughly. These usually gather up dust that could trigger allergies and make employees sick. The vents on the ceiling should be cleaned and wiped at least two to three times a year to make sure there’s no dust bunnies clogging up the ventilation. If possible, it should be vacuumed monthly to make sure it doesn’t accumulate enough dust to actually solidify inside.
3. Clean up the Exterior as Well. This should be a must – the exterior of the building is the face of the company and it needs to be cleaned. If you have a lawn, it should be trimmed and manicured and the leaves should be raked. The gutters should be cleaned and the drainage systems should be functional. The pathways and the walls should be pressure washed to get rid of the tough dirt and the grime. It will restore the former glory it used to have when it was freshly built.
4. Clean the Windows. This works both ways – for outside and the inside as well. Since the outside panes suffer more dirt and water stains, it needs professional cleaning service. They have the proper tools to remove the tough stain that can’t be removed by your janitorial staff. The inside would be possibly filled with smudges, handprints and other stains – this can be removed by a safe glass cleaning spray and a squeegee.