Think about how important it is to keep your facility clean and safe for those who enter. But how do you do that when the cleaning crew doesn’t come in until after hours? If there is a high volume of foot traffic coming in and out of your business daily, you should consider a day porter.
What Is a Day Porter?
A day porter is the unsung hero of sanitation and is a worthwhile investment for any business. This individual handles the burden of a clean and sanitized workplace by taking care of cleaning and maintenance throughout the day.
Most companies have a professional cleaning service come in after hours when most of the workforce has gone home. With a day porter, someone is there during the entire day cleaning up after individuals. They do this without disrupting the operation flow. Day porters keep up on the daily needs of the office with the level of foot traffic it sees. Instead of waiting for the after hours cleaning service to do a massive cleaning at night, a day porter can maintain things throughout the day.
A day porter is a professionally trained employee who knows the best practices for proper disinfection. They maintain a healthy workplace environment and become an important extension of your team. How do you know if a day porter is right for your business? Read on to learn more and help make that decision.
Reasons to Consider Hiring a Day Porter
COVID-19 and the Flu
The number one reason to consider a day porter today would be to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and the flu. Using a day porter, you can have your office sanitized and disinfected throughout the day. This includes major touchpoint areas that receive the most traffic and are at higher risk of buildup.
High Traffic Hours
This leads us to reason number two: to keep high traffic areas clean during busy hours. When people are constantly walking in and throughout the office, a day porter can ensure the area remains clean. Whether employees or customers, it’s beneficial to have your office clean, safe, and looking presentable. No matter how well the after hours cleaning service does, the office is exposed to germs and messes throughout business hours.
In addition to keeping bathrooms clean, a day porter can ensure they are stocked with soap, toilet paper and other items. They would clean up any debris and dirt tracked in by people and consistently check break rooms and waiting areas to make sure they are neat and tidy. There would be no worries about cleanliness or things being stocked with a day porter on your team.
Health Codes
Reason number three is meeting specific health codes. Facilities like schools and health service providers would fall into this category. These health codes are often necessary to stay in business. A daily janitorial service can make sure you meet all health regulations.
Cleanliness
Businesses that are open to the public can benefit from a day porter. Even though there may not be strict health regulations, the public expects your facilities to be clean. If they are not, the public may decide not to return.
Plus, you want to make sure you maintain a polished look. A day porter can help you focus on your business while they focus on your business’ image. Put your best foot forward and keep your establishment looking as clean as possible.
Open 24 Hours
If you have a 24-hour run facility, then you will definitely want to consider a day porter for your business. When a business never closes, it is not possible to keep cleaning to off hours such as overnight. On the other hand, you can employ a service that will keep things clean and disinfected while the most people are occupying the office. You will want to keep track of the high traffic times of the day, so you have someone on staff to help manage the accompanying mess.
Meeting Your Needs
When you use a day porter, you are contracting for services that are fully customizable to your needs. This differs from a standard general cleaning and may not be offered by your regular professional cleaning service. If there is a specific area that is difficult to clean or needs consistent maintenance, day porters can add it to their duties. They will work with you to establish a schedule that fits your operations and your needs.
Case in Point
Cleantec has an array of clients and among them is a fitness club which is open 7 days a week. During the COVID-19 pandemic this client has run into many challenges and Cleantec has been alongside them the whole way.
Before the pandemic, a Cleantec team was assigned to clean the club after closing with a goal of it being ready for reopening in the morning. While this strategy worked well, there was room for improvement. Cleantec suggested adding a day porter position to address ongoing and emergency needs for consistent cleanliness throughout the day. Then the night team came in for the top to bottom clean.
Once the pandemic hit and fitness centers were allowed to reopen, Cleantec adjusted its strategy to put more emphasis on daytime cleaning during business hours. They developed a schedule to make sure they always had personnel at the facility when the club was open. This meant a male and female cleaner on site throughout the day to attend to both male and female locker rooms.
Cleantec cleaners:
Use Electrostatic Spray Technology throughout the club to disinfect everything a member comes into contact with including machines, surfaces and door handles
Disinfect showers after every use, as well as locker rooms and lockers
Clean bathrooms regularly
This is a prime example of how day porters can help to ensure you have a clean and safe environment for your employees and guests alike. Having members there cleaning and disinfecting your facility will make others feel safe and more comfortable while being there.
Cleantec aims to offer helpful information to our clients and friends. We currently serve all of New York, including the Syracuse, Ithaca, Manhattan, Rochester, Utica, and Buffalo regions. We also have operations in Palo Alto, CA; Denver, CO; Muscle Shoals, AL; Tampa, FL; and Sanford, NC. Give our sales professionals a call at (877) 469-0543 for a free consultation and quote regarding janitorial services. Learn how we can help your business achieve your cleaning needs.
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