Summer heat can feel relentless, and while we’re all familiar with the discomfort it brings, there’s another side to extreme temperatures that often gets overlooked: what it does to the cleanliness and safety of your commercial space.
When it’s blazing outside, it doesn’t just make people sweat; it makes buildings work harder, air quality drop, and cleaning tasks more complicated. Here’s a closer look at three surprising ways extreme heat can impact your facility, and how bringing in a professional commercial cleaning team can help you address these issues before they arise.
Air Quality Takes a Hit
When the temperature soars, your HVAC system kicks into overdrive just to keep the building bearable. However, if vents and ducts are dusty or clogged, your cooling system must work even harder, pushing contaminated air through your space. The result? Stuffy rooms, irritated allergies, and a generally unpleasant work environment.
And it’s not just about comfort; poor air quality can impact employee focus, increase sick days, and create a negative impression on clients or visitors.
A commercial cleaning company can help with this more than you might think. Regular dusting in high, hard-to-reach places keeps your air fresher and your HVAC running efficiently. It’s a simple step that goes a long way, especially in the middle of a heatwave.
Odors Linger (and Multiply)
Heat and humidity are the perfect breeding ground for bacteria, which is why summer is often the season of mystery smells. Restrooms, kitchens, trash areas, anywhere moisture and organic material mix can start to smell bad fast.
That lingering sour smell in the breakroom? It might not be the fridge; it could be the result of bacteria buildup from spilled drinks, food crumbs, or even just high humidity.
This is where a skilled cleaning crew makes all the difference. They don’t just spray air freshener and hope for the best. They get to the root of the issue with deep cleaning, disinfecting, and odor-neutralizing products that are made to work in hot, high-traffic areas. The result: a space that smells clean because it is clean.
Pests Come Out to Play
If you’ve noticed more ants, flies, or even rodents showing up during the summer months, you’re not imagining it. Extreme heat sends pests indoors, looking for cooler spots and easy meals, and they’re not picky about their food. A single overlooked trash bin or sticky spill can turn into an open invitation.
Pest control starts with cleanliness. When a professional cleaning company keeps your facility spotless, especially in places like breakrooms, trash rooms, and storage closets, it cuts off the conditions pests are searching for. It’s a proactive way to protect your space without waiting for an infestation to make itself known.
Don’t Let the Heat Disrupt Your Clean
Extreme heat brings unique cleaning challenges, but they don’t have to overwhelm your business. With the right cleaning partner, you can keep your space fresh, healthy, and protected all summer long!
If your building could use some extra support this season, let RJC help. Our expert cleaning team understands how to tackle heat-related cleaning issues head-on, so your team stays comfortable, your building stays clean, and you can stay focused on running your business. Get in touch with us today to learn more or schedule a service!
