Our Business Pre-Christmas Cleaning Checklist
Our guide to getting your business clean for Christmas
With most businesses looking to shut down for a few days, pre-Christmas cleaning is essential!
The trouble is, it can seem overwhelming. So, if you’re one of the companies staring at massive warehouses or offices and wondering where to begin, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
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Why should I do a pre-Christmas clean at work?
There’s nothing more unpleasant than returning from a break to a mouldy cup of tea. Nothing will lower morale faster than coming back to an awful-smelling fridge!
Doing a pre-Christmas clean will help you avoid all of that. You’ll be able to return to work and enjoy a clean workplace. It improves staff morale and helps limit the risk of back-to-work bugs striking your team. Start the year as you mean to go on!
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Our Pre-Christmas Business Cleaning Checklist
1. Get rid of food and drinks that are about to expire.
The pre-Christmas clean is a great excuse to give the communal fridge the spring clean it’s needed for a while!
Remove any food or drinks that will be off by the time you’re back, and give everything a thorough wipe-down. It’s a good idea to get a few fridge organisers too. It’s a great way to keep things neat and tidy when so many people use it daily!
2. Don’t neglect the microwave!
While you’re cleaning the fridge, you should also give some attention to the microwave.
Because it won’t be used for a while, give it a proper deep clean to clear any lingering food debris or smells.
Top tip: Microwave a mug of water for 2-3 minutes. This will create steam that loosens any debris! All you need to do then is give it a wipe – no tough scrubbing needed!
3. Empty all bins
It’s a good idea to figure out when your rubbish collection dates are and try to time this cleaning task appropriately.
While the bins are empty, give them a quick wash and disinfect them to clear any lingering bacteria and germs.
4. Turn electrical devices off
This is more about safety than cleaning. But it’s something to consider! Save energy by turning off and unplugging appropriate electric devices.
You’ll lower electricity bills and lower your fire risk. So it’s a winner all around.
It’s a good time to give things like keyboards and mice a deep clean too! Tip those keyboards out and disinfect every touch point to help keep germs at bay.
5. Hoover, sweep or mop floors
Don’t leave the mess to fester over the festive season. Clear any debris and give the floor a proper clean before Christmas. It’s a good time to book things like carpet cleaning too. Nothing beats coming back to a clean office.
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6. Sink cleaning
All sinks are included. Whether it’s the kitchen breakroom, a bathroom sink or a workshop sink, make sure they’re clean before shutting down.
Pre-Christmas cleaning should include giving the sinks a good once over with a cloth. Leaving it until after Christmas will only make it difficult to clean and risk mould. Consider using an unblocker or products to help keep drains clear if this is an issue.
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7. Clean your toilets and restock items
Nothing will bring morale down faster than a bathroom that’s unpleasant to use. Give your toilets a scrub and replace any items that need to be restocked, such as toilet paper and hand soap.
8. Clean break rooms
These are some of the most used rooms in the building, and the place most people will eat and drink, so don’t neglect them.
With a good clean before Christmas, you won’t have a mystery stain or lingering smell to welcome you back. Pull out all chairs and tables, clean all fixtures and focus on giving it a deep clean! Focus on areas that often get neglected such as windowsill and lights too!
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9. Turn the heating on low
It’s wise to keep the heating on low during the festive shutdown. This keeps pipes from freezing over but also helps limit condensation issues. It also means the cold and damp won’t penetrate the building leaving it musty for when you return.
10. Schedule deep cleans over Christmas
If one of your factory machines is desperate for a deep clean, the Christmas shutdown is the time to get commercial cleaning teams in.
That way, when you return to work in January, it’ll be sparkling clean and ready to use. It’s important for safety purposes too! Regular maintenance means parts will last longer and your staff will be safe to use the equipment. Having breakdowns means lost revenue.
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11. Dust, dust, dust again!
Trust us on this. With nobody using the desks and machines, you’ll likely come back to a little dust.
But it would be nothing compared to the level of dust you’d get if you didn’t give it attention before the break!
12. Clear all of the desks
If the festive period is your busy season, your desks will likely get messy.
If your desk is buried under paperwork, then now is the time to file what you need and get rid of what you don’t. Time to get everyone involved to give their desks a deep clean. It’s a good time to organise things too!
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13. Replenish cleaning materials
Before you break up for Christmas, make sure that you have any cleaning products or materials you might need in January.
You might find yourself in a messy situation that you didn’t expect. Having the things you need to clean it up will make a huge difference.
Being prepared ahead of time means you can come back and get stuck in with no delays!
14. Clean your screens, phones, and keyboards
These are items you usually use every day. Even if they look perfectly clean, there may be unseen bacteria lurking.
Giving these a thorough clean with appropriate cleaning products will hopefully help limit the office bugs in January.
15. Check that there aren’t any cups, utensils or plates left on desks
Inevitably, even with all of your cleaning efforts in overdrive, something will be missed.
Doing one final walk around to make sure any cups, forks or plates aren’t left on desks is a must!
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Service Master Swansea is an award-winning commercial cleaning company. We cover a wide range of industries and are experienced in catering to unique business needs.
Need support for your pre-Christmas clean? Get in touch today! Let us get you prepared for the new year!