The demand for commercial cleaning services is increasing with the Coronavirus crisis. Many people are becoming increasingly more aware of the importance of workplace hygiene. As we are now well into the throws of winter, we are in peak cold and flu season, too. At this time of year, employers need to be extra vigilant about workplace cleanliness to reduce illness among staff, which impacts morale, productivity, and business income.

If you are considering commercial cleaners for your business this winter, keep reading to find out some interesting facts about workplace hygiene, and the industry in general.

IT’S A BOOMING INDUSTRY

Over the last five years, there has been a steady growth in demand for cleaning services. In 2020 there was a slight decline due to COVID-19-related shutdowns and lost business, to a value of $117.3 billion. However, the recession is expected to be sharp but short-lived, as businesses reopen and employees return to the office. As of April 2020[1], the commercial cleaning industry in the United States has an estimated revenue of $50.4 billion, with over 60,000 cleaning businesses in operation. In total, commercial cleaning in the US employs just over 2.4 million workers.

IT’S NOT THE SAME AS DOMESTIC HOUSEHOLD CLEANING

While it utilizes a lot of the same tools and techniques and includes similar areas (surfaces, kitchens, bathrooms), extra care and precision are needed for cleaning in commercial environments.

Schools, restaurants, cafes, and offices are incredibly high traffic places. You could have hundreds or even thousands of people coming through the building or using the facilities every single day. This means the number of bacteria and dirt is a lot higher than in even the busiest of households.

Commercial cleaners take extra care and use professional-grade cleaning solutions, particularly in areas where contamination is most common, such as bathrooms and believe it or not the basic office desk. Which can host 400x more bacteria than a toilet seat!

IT SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVES OFFICE HYGIENE

This might make you feel a bit unwell, but the average office worker comes into contact with about 10 million bacteria per day. 30% of people admit to not using soap or sanitizer to watch their hands, and 32% admit to not washing their hands after using the toilet! It is estimated that one person carrying a virus will infect half of the people and surfaces in their immediate area in just 4 hours![2]

IT CAN (AND IT SHOULD!) BE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY

Society is collectively becoming more aware and responsible for the impact we are having on our environment. The increase in popularity of the conscious consumer movement means that businesses need proper environmental policies in place. We in the commercial cleaning industry can do our part as well, and we do, by using environmentally responsible cleaning products and techniques.

The biggest concern is the ingredients used in cleaning products, which can have harmful impacts on the environment as well as our bodies. 

Trinity Commercial Cleaning is committed to environmental sustainability and has environmentally friendly practices in place to reduce the impact that its services have on the planet. Trinity supports clients’ recycling initiatives. We also use a microfiber cleaning system. The nature of microfiber is supportive of green cleaning initiatives because the cloth is made of a special weave that removes dirt and bacteria efficiently without excessive water or product usage. This reduces the use of chemicals and the amount of water used for cleaning while minimizing paper waste. 

Trinity Commerical Cleaning CAN TAKE CARE OF IT ALL!

You don’t need several different cleaning companies to take care of different tasks. Trinity offers a range of services including fogging, disinfection, window cleaning, carpet, and floor cleaning services as part of your regular building maintenance. At Trinity, we pay our team members above market wages because we know they are the key to a successful business. Each member is thoroughly trained and goes through a rigorous background check, ensuring that your business is in the safe hands of a cleaning expert. Our mission is to change the cleaning industry by providing you with honesty, integrity, and hard work. We remove the inconsistency and unreliability you may have felt with other cleaning companies. We are committed to getting the job done right every time by getting to know our clients personally and designing a cleaning plan specifically for their business. Call us today and find out how we can help you! 

References:

[1]MarketData. (2020). John Larosa– New Zealand Market Research Report $117 Billion Commercial Cleaning Services Industry Takes on New Importance Due to Coronavirus. Retrieved Januar 8, 2020, from

https://blog.marketresearch.com/117-billion-commercial-cleaning-services-industry-takes-on-new-importance-due-to-coronavirus#:~:text=There%20are%2060%2C219%20janitorial%20service,with%20receipts%20of%20%2413%20billion.

[2] DeskTime. (2018). The dirty truth about your office desk [Infographic]. Retrieved February 16, 2018, from

https://desktime.com/blog/how-dirty-is-your-office-desk-infographic