You know the face, the scrunched-up nose, the pursed-lip, and eyebrow raise; it’s the face we all make when we smell something bad. If you see that look in the faces of your customers when they enter your business, you’ve got an odor problem. Did you know that 89% of adults said that odor is the leading sign of uncleanliness? The nose knows!
So if your customers are making that telltale bad smell face, it’s time to investigate. Here are five problem areas that may be causing the offending aroma.
- Your trash cans. Emptying your trash cans should be a daily duty. But when was the last time you actually cleaned the trash bins themselves? It’s pretty easy for trash to miss the bag and wind up sticking to the bin or the areas around it. Over time, that neglected trash will start to rot and stink. Regularly clean your trash bins and the areas around them, so they smell fresh.
- The bathroom. Clean the bathroom every day to avoid unpleasant odors. Make sure you have proper ventilation and air fresheners. Regularly deep clean toilets, urinals, and sinks so that bacteria won’t grow. If the smell continues to persist, even after cleaning, consult a plumber. Blockages and old pipes can be a nasty source of bacteria and odor build-up, especially in older buildings.
- Your electrical system. One of the tell-tale signs that your electrical system is overloaded is a fishy smell. This smell can be a sign of frayed wires, coils, faulty outlets, or bad fuses. If you don’t regularly cook fish at work, and there’s no other explanation for a fishy smell, get your electrical system checked out by an electrician.
- The ventilation system. If your office starts to smell like a gym locker room, especially when the air comes on, it’s time to get your vents cleaned. Over time, dust, debris, and bacteria clog up your HVAC system and can cause nasty odors. You may notice the smell most in the spring and fall when the system switches most between hot and cool air.
- Your flooring. Over time, mold and bacteria will cover your floors between cleanings. If you have carpet in your business, it’s even easier for bacteria to grow. The bacteria on your floors can have an old, musty smell that is hard to cover up. Regularly deep cleaning is essential to rid your office of the bad smell.
One of the easiest ways to prevent unpleasant odors from popping up in your business is to get a MicroShield 360 treatment. We offer this solution to help prevent bacteria growth between cleanings. It’s an antimicrobial solution that is sprayed using electrostatic technology for even dispersion. Once the solution is applied, it forms a protective coating that helps prevent bacteria and mold growth between cleanings. It prevents more than 100 pathogens from living on a treated surface and works on various surfaces. One treatment can last up to a year, and we offer regular spot checks to ensure that the coating is still working.
If you have an odor problem at your business, ask us about the MircoShield 360 system to get rid of the bad smell once and for all!
