Most parts of Kenya are experiencing rains, the rainy season maybe long. Moreover, trying to keep your office clean when the outdoors is full of muddy and wet terrain can be a nightmare. With your staff tracking in water and mud on a daily basis, you need a plan to deal with the rainy season. Here is how to go about it;
Designate a Mudroom Area
Not all offices come with a mudroom, but it’s easy to create one without doing a full-on renovation. One idea is to designate a place in your attached garage for everyone to take off their wet boots and coats before they enter the house. Alternative areas may include a covered porch area or a laundry room that has an exterior exit.
Drying Hooks for Coats & Clothes
A good Kenya rain can last for hours so your outerwear gets unavoidably soaked. To remedy this damp dilemma, install a few drying hooks for coats and clothing in your mudroom or entryway. Leaving wet items on the floor causes them to dry much slower and might leave them smelling musty. Additionally, it’s a perfect place to store your raincoats and umbrellas.
Take Off Footwear Inside the Office
Most of the mess of the rainy season gets tracked in on wet shoes and boots. Therefore, you might want to consider a house rule about footwear in the office. You can ask your family and guests to remove their footwear before they leave the entrance to enter the rest of your office.
Keep Dry Towels & Mops on Hand
A certain amount of wetness tracked in during the rainy season is unavoidable. However, you alleviate some of this by keeping a supply of clean towels at your entrance. It is a nice gesture to have a clean, dry towel waiting for your guests to brush off the excess moisture. Additionally, a small dry mop placed next to the door can help you keep the area clear of pooling water.
Rubber Mats & Carpets Protection
All-purpose mats placed at every entrance can help you keep your floors cleaner. Rubber-backed mats and carpets are your best bet when dealing with wet and slushy conditions. Be sure to place small mats at each door both on the outside and the inside so that people have to wipe their feet twice before they touch your interior floors.
Hire a Cleaning Firm
Consider engaging a professional cleaning service company who can help you manage the cleaning of your offices. With most organizations in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and other towns outsourcing professional cleaners. It may be necessary for you to do the same.
I hope this has given you some great ideas and inspiration on how to keep your office dryer and cleaner during the rainy season around your office. Contacts us on sales@firstclasscleaning.co.ke
