Whenever you enter a room/space with high ceilings or fixtures, look up and you may/might think, dust bunnies have started to grow wings!
You might/may also ask yourself, how did all that dust get up there? The answer is simple.
Most businesses forget or neglect to clean areas they cannot see. Dust, dirt, and grime constantly circulate throughout the air and as a result, settle on surfaces of all heights. Over time, that dust can affect your business productivity and health.
Attempting to do some high-level dusting or cleaning yourself can be dangerous, and regular cleaning companies are not equipped to do it for you.
PROimage Facility Services is not a “regular cleaning company.”
What is high-level cleaning?
High-level cleaning is best described as cleaning up those hard-to-reach areas. Generally, seven to eight feet above the floor is considered to be high-level. Figuring out what the job entails is fairly easy, however; getting the work done is much more challenging.
High hanging light fixtures, high walls, high windows, and any area above eye level are routinely passed over for cleaning because they take extra effort and time to access.
Recreation centers, schools, and warehouses, for example, are all places which would need regular high-level detail cleaning.
High level cleaning can be a huge benefit to patrons of retail and office buildings because it would reduce airborne allergens (sickness, illness, and disease).
Thousands of employee injuries are reported each year due to falls they experience from venturing up ladders or scaffolding to clean high surfaces. Save yourself time and money by hiring professionals to clean those high-surface areas. Unlike other cleaning companies, we do not just dust high surfaces, we vacuum and scrub them as well.
Dust cloths or ordinary dusters can only hold so much dust. After a while, they just push dust and grime around, so you will see that same dust again in a few days when it settles. Do not waste your time or money on subpar cleaning.
The process we use to clean and disinfect high surfaces help minimize the dust and bacteria in the air. As a safety measure, we recommend you schedule high-level cleaning outside of regular office hours or when the areas that need high-level cleaning do not have a need for foot traffic below.
At PROimage Facility Services, our staff is fully equipped with the necessary equipment and knowledge to clean your facility from top to bottom.
Learn more about high-level detail cleaning and why it is so crucial.
Compliance
Many workplaces are diligent when keeping eye-level areas spick and span, but they fall short in the places they cannot see. Unseen surfaces which are not cleaned regularly do not mean they should not be.
During health inspections, dust and dirt accumulation on high surfaces is a commonly failed point. To ensure the safety of all employees, complying with their checkpoints is very important.
Dirty fire sprinklers (covered with dust or grime) can cost you points on a fire inspection and put everyone at risk during an emergency.
It is not just businesses that have to worry about compliance. Wouldn’t you be concerned if you learned you lived in a condo or apartment that didn’t regularly schedule high-level cleaning?
How would you feel about exercising in a gym with dusty rafters or ceiling fans?
Hopefully, you would want any area you have to spend time in to be clean – even if you do not live or work there. Below are a few facilities we offer high-level cleaning (and more) to ensure full compliance:
- Warehouses
- Manufacturing plants
- Recreational facilities
- Office and hotel facilities with high ceilings
- Retail facilities
Productivity
No one likes to work in a dirty environment. A messy and disorganized workspace makes it hard for you to produce high-quality work.
The Workplace Wellness Study found that 67% of the employees they interviewed, reported being more productive in offices that promoted healthy, clean environments.
Dust is a common allergen; workplaces can reduce absenteeism from sick workers by having high-level cleaning services provided. Imagine trying to do your work while fighting the sniffles, itchy eyes, or a persistent cough, it is not fun; and certainly not productive.
The buildup of dust and grime can also increase maintenance costs for machinery and sometimes, stop it from working altogether. Production and quality of products can also decrease even if it is only a cosmetic issue.
Health Concerns
Household dust is generally harmless; however, it consists of shed hair, skin cells, bacteria, dead insects, pet fur, and dust mites which are nasty and can be dangerous.
Office workers must be careful in dusty environments; asbestos dust is a very well-known carcinogen.
For example, dust from any construction can contain dirt, wood shavings, and even tiny plastic or metal pieces. You would not want to inhale any of that dust while working.
Our nostrils are excellent filters for large dust particles, but smaller particles can settle in our lungs over time.
Without high-level cleaning, dust particles are constantly kicked up and circulated throughout the air. Certain types of dust found in workplaces can cause life-threatening or adverse issues.
Taking care to schedule high-level cleaning whenever needed can help keep the following dust-related illnesses at bay:
- Lung cancer
- Silicosis
- Asthma
- Dust allergies
- Asbestosis
- Occupational lung diseases
Heads Up
It can be hard to notice when dust buildup has become excessive on high surfaces. When most people notice it, the dust has settled and is often thick enough to write their name on it.
To ensure these areas are not missed, the next time you are cleaning, take a moment to check how dusty the following areas are:
- Ceiling lights
- Fans
- Fire sprinklers and alarms
- Props, signage, and displays
- Air ducts and vents
- High ledges
Once you have identified the problem areas, schedule high-level cleaning with PROimage Facility Services at least twice per year to keep your space clean.
Contact PROimage Facility Services, Inc. at (313) 387-1977 today!
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