Why August Is a Crucial Month for Cleaning Your Minnesota Business

Prepare for fall by giving your commercial facility a cleaning reset this August

August can be an easy month for Minnesota businesses to overlook. Summer vacations are winding down, employees are still enjoying the last weeks of warm weather, and fall may seem a long way off.

But for facility managers and business owners, August is actually one of the best times to take a closer look at your cleaning plan.

Across Minnesota, the transition from summer to fall brings changes in weather, foot traffic, indoor activity, and workplace routines. Taking care of deeper cleaning projects now can help your building enter the busy fall season looking its best.

Here are some of the cleaning topics Minnesota businesses should be thinking about in August.

1. Start Preparing for Fall Foot Traffic

Fall means more people spending time indoors. Employees return from vacations, schools and offices become busier, and customers and visitors may spend more time inside your facility.

That makes August a smart time to evaluate high-traffic areas such as:

• Entryways and lobbies

• Hallways

• Break rooms

• Restrooms

• Conference rooms

• Reception areas

• Elevator areas

Routine janitorial service is important, but August can also be a good opportunity for a more thorough cleaning before fall activity picks up.

Cross Town Cleaning's janitorial services can be customized to a facility's needs and scheduled daily, weekly, monthly, or quarterly.

2. Give Your Floors a Summer Checkup

Your floors experience some of the highest levels of daily wear in a commercial building. Summer brings its own combination of dirt, dust, pollen, landscaping debris, and increased foot traffic.

Before fall arrives, take a look at the condition of your flooring. Hard floors may benefit from polishing, burnishing, stripping and waxing, while tile and grout may need additional restoration. Carpeting should also be inspected for stains and accumulated soil.

Cross Town Cleaning provides commercial floor care as well as carpet and upholstery cleaning, including services designed to remove soil, stains, allergens, pollen, and odors. 

3. Schedule a Detail Cleaning

Routine cleaning doesn't necessarily cover every surface and corner of a building.

That's where detail cleaning can make a difference.

August is a great month to look beyond the everyday cleaning routine and address areas that may have been overlooked during the year. Think about:

• Baseboards

• Light fixtures

• Air vents

• Ceiling fans

• Areas behind furniture

• Walls

• Door handles

• Trash and recycling containers

• Other hard-to-reach areas

Cross Town Cleaning’s detail cleaning is a service focused on areas that aren't included in regularly scheduled janitorial service. A detailed August cleaning can essentially give your facility a fresh start before fall.

4. Pay Attention to High-Touch Surfaces

High-touch surfaces deserve consistent attention in any commercial environment.

Door handles, push plates, light switches, handrails, elevator buttons, and drawer handles can be touched by dozens—or even hundreds—of people during a typical workday.

As businesses prepare for increased indoor activity, August is a good time to review whether your current cleaning program adequately addresses these areas.

Cross Town Cleaning offers touch-point disinfection that specifically targets frequently touched surfaces throughout commercial facilities. 

It's also important to consider how cleaning is performed. Proper separation of cleaning tools and appropriate cleaning procedures can help reduce the risk of cross-contamination between restrooms, kitchens, offices, and common areas. 

5. Don't Ignore Your Windows

Clean windows can have a surprisingly big impact on the appearance of a business.

August is an excellent time to look at your windows before fall weather arrives. Check the glass, frames, sills, blinds, and other areas that can collect dust and grime.

Clean windows allow more natural light into the workplace and can contribute to a more polished first impression for employees, customers, and visitors.

Cross Town Cleaning provides interior and exterior window cleaning, as well as cleaning for blinds, curtains, frames, and sills. 

6. Take a Second Look at Your Carpets

Summer can leave commercial carpets with more than their share of dirt and stains.

Even if a carpet looks reasonably clean, soil can accumulate deep within the fibers. Stains can also become more difficult to address when they're left untreated.

Cross Town Cleaning knows that carpet wicking can occur when dirt or stains that have penetrated deeper into the carpet resurface after cleaning. Proper cleaning methods, spot treatment, moisture control, and regular maintenance can help address the problem. 

If your carpets are showing heavy traffic patterns, lingering stains, or odors, August may be the right time to schedule professional carpet cleaning.

 

7. Review Your Cleaning Schedule

Finally, August is a good time to ask a simple question: Is your current cleaning schedule still working for your business?

Your facility may have changed since you first established your cleaning routine. Perhaps you have more employees, more visitors, different operating hours, or areas that now require additional attention.

A commercial cleaning program should reflect how your facility is actually being used—not how it was being used a year ago.Cross Town Cleaning offers customizable janitorial schedules and services for commercial and municipal facilities throughout the Minneapolis–St. Paul area

Make August Your Commercial Cleaning Reset

Minnesota businesses don't need to wait until spring to tackle a deep cleaning project.

August provides a natural opportunity to assess your facility, address neglected areas, refresh floors and carpets, and make sure your cleaning program is ready for the months ahead.

By getting these projects done before fall gets busy, you can start the next season with a workplace that looks cleaner, feels fresher, and is ready for employees and visitors.

Looking for commercial cleaning services in the Twin Cities?

Visit Cross Town Cleaning to learn more about janitorial services, detail cleaning, floor care, carpet and upholstery cleaning, window cleaning, and disinfection services for Minnesota businesses. Cross Town Cleaning serves the Minneapolis–St. Paul area and can be reached at 651-592-6024.