No matter how rigorously we adhere to our daily cleaning checklist, dirt and grime always manage to appear. In some cases, this is due to certain areas being overlooked during the clean-up process. In other cases, the process is simply wrong. Either way, here are a few common mistakes made when cleaning a site (and a few reasons to have your deep cleans done by professionals).
1. Not making cleaning a priority
Consider that approximately 60% of construction projects in the UK were delayed in 2015. If this figure is anything to go by in 2020, it is no wonder that cleaning can sometimes get put on the backburner. When project managers view cleaning as irrelevant, a little dirt can compound into something far more dangerous.
A professional cleaning company can remove the stress already placed upon you by making cleaning its own priority. Meanwhile, you are free to focus on making your deadline.
2. Winging it when it comes to cleaning chemicals
In other words, doing the best you can with the knowledge that you have; whether it’s mixing bleach and ammonia or scrubbing granite with vinegar, there are small, innocent mistakes that can have disastrous consequences on your site. Not only do professional cleaners do the work, they understand how to accomplish it in the more effective, safe way possible.
Common ‘winging it’ mistakes include overly aggressive scrubbing, a lack of personal protective equipment and cleaning windows when the sun is shining.
3. Disregarding health and safety
For example, once a construction job is done, it is vital to hire a reputable after builds cleaner. Anything from a stray scrap of metal to cough-provoking dust can pose significant risks to health and safety. Dust mites, mould and free-floating debris can provoke asthma attacks or (in extreme cases) permanent damage to your lungs. Even hard-to-reach spaces like ceiling fan blades or door frames can hide copious amounts of dust.
Even something as simple as moisture that hasn’t yet dried can become a breeding ground for mould. Bearing in mind that a completed construction site can serve as a showcase of your work, it would likely help to have a professionally cleaned, mould-free testament to your building abilities.
