How often should common areas be cleaned?
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If you manage an apartment complex, condominium, or HOA community in Massachusetts or New Hampshire, you know how important it is to keep common areas clean. Hallways, lobbies, elevators, stairwells, and shared amenity spaces are the first things residents and visitors see. But how often should these common areas be cleaned to maintain a healthy, welcoming environment? Here's what we've found when doing common area cleaning in Merrimack, Concord and Bedford recently.
Why Regular Common Area Cleaning Matters
Dirty or cluttered common areas can leave a negative impression on potential renters or buyers and can even impact resident satisfaction. In high-traffic areas, dirt, dust, and debris accumulate quickly, leading to:
- Worn carpets and flooring
- Dust buildup on surfaces and vents
- Unpleasant odors
- Increased allergens in the air
Regular cleaning helps extend the life of flooring, keeps your property looking its best, and ensures your building remains a place residents are proud to call home.
Recommended Cleaning Frequencies for Common Areas
While the exact frequency depends on your building’s foot traffic and location, here are some general guidelines:
- Daily: Entrances, lobbies, elevators, and high-traffic hallways should be cleaned daily, including vacuuming, mopping, and wiping down high-touch surfaces like door handles and elevator buttons.
- 2-3 Times Weekly: Stairwells and moderate-traffic hallways can typically be cleaned a few times per week.
- Weekly: Deep cleaning of lobby furniture, window sills, and interior glass can be done weekly to prevent dust buildup.
- Monthly or Quarterly: Floor buffing, carpet deep cleaning, and vent dusting can be scheduled monthly or quarterly to maintain your building’s appearance and air quality.
Seasonal Considerations in MA and NH
In the Northeast, seasons play a big role in how often common areas need attention:
- Winter: Salt and sand tracked in from snow removal require more frequent vacuuming and mopping to protect floors.
- Spring: Pollen and mud may increase dusting needs.
- Fall: Leaves and debris can find their way into lobbies and hallways, requiring additional cleaning.
- Summer: Higher humidity can lead to more noticeable odors and require closer monitoring of trash areas.
Professional Cleaning Helps You Stay Consistent
Champion Cleaning specializes in professional cleaning for apartment and condominium common areas throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire. By working with a professional cleaning service, you ensure that your common areas remain consistently clean without putting an additional burden on your maintenance staff.
We tailor our cleaning schedules to your property’s needs, providing daily, weekly, or customized cleaning plans for your building, no matter the size of your community.
Ready to keep your common areas spotless year-round? Contact Champion Cleaning today for a customized cleaning plan for your property in Massachusetts or New Hampshire.
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Whatever floor you have, Champion Cleaning will keep it clean. Not only will this impress your clients, guests, and tenants, but it will improve the indoor air quality of your building and reduce the possibility of slip-fall accidents. And of course, cleaning your floors protects them and prolongs the life of your floors.
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