Complete Cleaning Tips You Need Know Holidays

A clean store matters.  In fact, the biggest factor that
differentiates one retail store from the competition in this current market
is the cleanliness of the store.

People do not want to walk into an unorganized space that displays
dust, grime, or dirt. That will cause them to walk right back
out.

ServiceChannel reported in 2019 that 64% of surveyed
shoppers stated that they had walked out of a store due to poor physical
appearance and disorganization.

And that was in 2019, prior to the pandemic and the heightened
emphasis placed on disinfecting public spaces.

With so many people turning to online shopping, you have to
dedicate even more attention to retail
cleaning services to make their instore experience as warm,
welcoming, and idealistic as possible.

Furthermore, holiday shopping is in full swing, meaning you have
to remain extra diligent to stay on top of the cleanliness of your store
because more people are venturing in and out each day.

• Keep your store front windows and doors
  smudge–free.
   As people approach your store, they
  will notice immediately if the glass windows or doors look dirty or not. They
  may still venture inside, but if the inside of the store matches the outside,
  they are more likely to leave before making a purchase.
    
• Sweep, mop, and/or vacuum
  daily.
   You will also want to spot sweep or
  vacuum throughout that day as needed and immediately clean up any spills that
  may occur.
    
• Keep your bathrooms clean and
  well-stocked.
   On a hectic and busy shopping day,
  have one dedicated staff member check the bathrooms once an hour, or rotate
  the schedule as you see fit. This keeps the bathroom clean and keeps
  customers happy.
    
• Disinfect high-touch surfaces consistently
  throughout the day.
   Statistically, people with colds or
  other germs are still going to go shopping, whether they know they are sick
  or not. You can’t avoid it, but you can help stop the spread of germs with
  regular disinfecting practices. Spray and wipe down counters, checkout
  counters, doorknobs, dressing rooms, and bathrooms.
    
• Keep clutter at bay.
   Shoppers like to be a little lazy
  while they are shopping. They often leave clothing on the floor or place
  unwanted items in odd places. You can combat this by setting up stations for
  unwanted items throughout the store. You will also want to patrol aisles and
  dressing rooms to make sure clothes or other items aren’t littering the
  floor.
    

You don’t have to tackle this process alone. Rely on Stratus
Building Solutions to manage your retail cleaning services with skill and
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