Are DIY Cleaning Solutions Enough for Your Business?
Underestimating Germs and Bacteria Most DIY cleaners advertise germ ‑ killing power, but labels lie. A quick swipe across the front desk doesn ’ t touch the hotspots that harbor cold ‑ and ‑ flu factories. Think about your busiest areas: break rooms, restrooms, communal desks. Unless you’re using EPA ‑ registered disinfectants with dwell times and rinse protocols, your team is just pushing microbes around. Real commercial outfits train staff on proper usage for each solution and swap out microfiber cloths before they turn into petri dishes. Overlooking Equipment Limitations A mop and bucket can handle minor spills. They can’t handle floor scrubbing machines or HEPA ‑ filtered vacuums that suck up allergens in carpets. You might own a basic machine for occasional carpet “ refreshing, ” but when grout lines are black and tile adhesion is failing, DIY gear hits its ceiling. Investing in or renting industrial scrubbers, dry ‑ steam units, and backpack vacuums is pricey and r...