Ever walked into a public building and thought “when’s the last time they cleaned?” First impressions count, especially for public or client-facing spaces such as meeting facilities, libraries, and auditoriums.
Oneliance works with local governments and companies to maintain a wide range of buildings – from industrial warehouses to capitol buildings. The key to success is balancing core cleaning standards with the reality that ‘one size doesn’t fit all.’
There is nuance in how you maintain each type of building. For example, a historical site may not allow modern chemicals while a health center requires near-hospital grade infection prevention.
Cost is always a factor. More specialty products, equipment, and time required to clean a space directly impacts cost for the client. Therefore, understanding what spaces need that ‘extra attention’ and those that don’t can help a facility manager keep their budget in check.
Below are practical standards that Oneliance uses to help our customers balance cost, risk, and public expectations.
Varying cleaning standards by building type
- Office buildings: High-touch points are kitchenette handles, copier panels, and conference tables. Shared break rooms and under-desk trash overflow require attention. Frequency is daily service, plus a weekly detail of kitchens and conference rooms.
- Courthouse: Staying aware of courthouse activity is critical for a cleaning crew. High-touch points are security trays, railings, and restroom fixtures. Holding areas and jury spaces may require flexible timing for cleaning, of course, cleaneing staff must stay aware of chain-of-custody boundaries (clean around, never move items). Frequency is daily, plus post-session checks for courtrooms and public restrooms.
- Library: No one wants to sit in a dusty library, hence extra dust control on vents, ledges, and shelving ends is important. High-touch points are self-check kiosks, public keyboards, and study tables. Frequency is daily touch-point cleaning, periodic dusting, and scheduled carpet care.
- Law enforcement: Police stations, law enforcement operations, and holding areas require careful caution. High-touch points are interview room tables, locker room fixtures, and sally port doors. Our cleaners carefully follow evidence room restrictions and biohazard response rules for bodily fluids. Frequency is daily in public and staff zones, with on-call response for incidents.
- 24/7 call center: 911 and service centers are always in use. High-touch points are desk surfaces, chair arms, and shared doors. Headset hygiene rules and low-odor chemicals support a healthy environment. Frequency is multi-shift coverage, with quick wipe-downs at shift change and rapid spill response.
- Recreation centers: Recreations are great assets for communities, but also higher risk for health and safety. High-touch points are locker room benches, faucet handles, and front desk counters. Don’t miss slip hazards in wet zones and high soil at entrances. Frequency is multiple restroom and locker checks daily, plus event-based mat and floor cleaning.
- Public meeting spaces: Every one should feel welcome in a public meeting space. High-touch points are podiums, microphones, and seat arms. Don’t miss quick turnaround needs between meetings and visible trash in aisles. Frequency is daily when in use, plus pre-event set and post-event reset.
- Performing arts venues: ‘All the world is a stage’ and it requires special cleaning techniques to maintain. High-touch points are seat arms, railings, and lobby counters. Don’t miss stage floor care (special finishes) and backstage privacy. Frequency is event-based with detailed resets after shows, plus periodic dusting for lights, vents, and ledges.
- Classrooms and conferencing: Ready to learn spaces are surface clean and free of clutter. High-touch points are desks, shared devices, and door handles. Don’t miss snack areas and whiteboard ledges where dust builds. Frequency is daily during use, with room-turn cleaning between trainings.
How can your company or government ensure public trust? By staying consistent in service. Oneliance can help your organization keep your buildings ready for staff, visitors, and guests with our signature janitorial services program. Contact us today to learn more.
