10 Tips to Keep Your Facility in Great Shape

I’m always on the hunt for relevant info and I loved this - one of the best articles I’ve seen on this topic for a while. Here are a few paragraphs as a taster... 

1. Use the right supplies – Having all of the tools you need helps make building maintenance a breeze. Once a quarter go through all of your necessary supplies and order anything that is missing. Having a well-stocked arsenal is important for every facility.
2. Brands matter – Generic over name-brands can certainly save but keep in mind that with certain brands there is added value from their name. Seeing a name brand on highly visible items signifies an extra level of care and value. Costs can be cut on behind the scenes items or brand-less items such as garbage bags, soap, etc.
3. A floor mat is your first defense – Trapping dirt, mud and other elements before they make it into your building by putting a high quality floor mat at all entrances. Longer mats will help to keep floors clean.
4. Follow protocols and checklists – Keeping yourself accountable is the most important step you can take. It is easy to be distracted by the business all around us and forget to do something. Having a checklist can make sure that you covered all of your bases before you head home for the day or weekend.
5. Surround yourself with the right team – As a facility or building manager you are like the coach and your contracted suppliers are your team. Make sure you can easily communicate with them and that they are delivering for you, if there not it may be time to bench them. A quality commercial cleaning company will be accessible and ready to go to bat for you, or throw a hail-mary pass your way.

Pretty valuable stuff, I’m sure you’ll agree! Why not check out the whole article here and share your thoughts with me afterwards: call (0411) 199-488 or email me at [email protected].

Thanks,

Bruce