Cleaning up after well deserved and festive office parties can and should be a breeze by following these simple tips.
Cleaning Tips for Office Holiday Parties
The holiday season is upon us, and that means office parties are right around the corner, which means your office is likely to get a little messy before the party is over.
Fortunately, with the right preparation and assistance, cleanup should be a simple matter.
Clean First
It's always best to start with a clean office to avoid complicated post-party cleanup procedures.
Doing so will ensure your guests and employees have a safe and healthy place to unwind.
- Walk through the office and determine which spaces will be used for party goers--better yet, do it with the individuals in charge of the pre and post cleanup process.
- Relocate any furniture that you want to protect, or that may get in the way of a thorough cleaning process or party attendees.
- Clean everything from top to bottom in the usual fashion, preferably with certified Safer Use or green cleaning products.
- Make sure to ventilate the area before, during, and after cleaning to avoid any residual smells.
- Make sure to clean and disinfect the restrooms as well as any place where food will be stored or served.
- Vacuum all the floors, and;
- Empty all the trashcans.
Now may be the time of year that you want to wow employees or prospective business partners or clients with the appearance of your office, which means you're going to want to strip wax and polish your entryways and hard or tile flooring.
If that's the case, make sure to plan and allow plenty of time for the floor cleaning and service crews to complete their job before the party starts.
Prepare the Party Location
Having previously relocated any unnecessary furniture and thoroughly cleaned the party location, the next steps involve preparing the office in a way that decreases the potential for messes.
- Strategically locate large clean trashcans so that guests can throw away their plates and cups and avoid leaving them sitting out on tables or the floor.
- Place walkway mats in areas that you know will be heavily trafficked. This will protect the safety of the guests as they come in and out or travel across hard, uncarpeted flooring, as well as prevent the buildup of mud and dirt.
- Make sure that the available restrooms will be fully stocked with paper towels, toilet paper, soap, and hand sanitizer to avoid passing any germs around unnecessarily and keep attendees happy.
Depending on the size of your party and the number of guests, it may be advisable to keep a custodial team on standby and make sure that necessary cleaning tools such as mops, brooms, and towels are easily accessible--ensuring that messes or accidents are cleaned up quickly and avoid the pain of scrubbing or the danger of slip hazards.
Post Cleanup
Now that the party is over and the guests have retired, it's time for the real work to begin.
Outsourcing the post-party cleanup is a much more cost-effective method than tackling the duty yourself, or worse, tasking employees with.
Professional cleaning service providers have access to advanced tools and cleaning products that allow them to quickly work through large areas, where undermotivated or inexperienced staff with basic janitorial supplies will likely struggle.
- Start with the large clutter and dump everything into recycling bins or trash cans.
- Remove all of the trash and empty the receptacles in the dumpster or have it hauled away.
- Mop up any standing liquid.
- Remove and clean or service floor matting.
- Address and remove any stains immediately, especially on furniture or the carpet.
- Clean and disinfect the restrooms and dining areas.
- Sweep and mop hard or tile floors.
- Vacuum all of the carpets.
- Wipe down and sanitize all horizontal surfaces.
References & Resources
- A Professional Cleaner Showed Us How to Clean Up After a Party
- Cleaning After An Office Party
- Office Cleaning Tips After Hosting A Party
- 7 Professional Before and After Party Cleaning Tips
- Office Clean Up: Overcoming the After Party Clean Up Blues
Takeaway
Office parties are a great way to build teams, improve morale, and unwind after a busy business year.
Nobody wants to be tasked with the pre- or post-cleanup duties and, given the number of germs that get passed around during this time of year, hiring a professional cleaning service is your best bet; just make sure to allow enough time to schedule the completion of everything prior to the party commencing.
If you would like assistance with, or to learn more about the advantages of outsourcing, office party cleaning needs--contact us today for a free quote!
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