Congratulations, you’re getting a new office! Whether you’re expanding or consolidating your operations, a new move always brings with it the opportunity for change and greater business success. In the flurry of activity leading up to a move, many office space tenants assume that cleaning is something that they will take care of once moving is over, but often, this important step is neglected due to time constraints. What does this mean? Aside from the simple fact that leaving a messy, dirty office with piles of trash behind makes you and your company appear unprofessional at best, there are other reasons to make sure that you clean before you move.
For one thing, many commercial leases require a deposit at the time of move-in. If you don’t bother to clean upon move-out, you will lose this deposit. For another, not cleaning and/or repairing any damage may actually end up costing you money, once the move-in inspection is complete and if it is determined that the cost of any deposit that you may have put down at the time of move-in is not sufficient enough to cover cleaning and repair costs.
Here are some helpful end of lease cleaning tips:
- Start early. Before your furniture and office equipment is moved out, take the time to note any stains or damage to the flooring, fixtures, or walls. Either fix it immediately or make a note of it so that it is fixed before you leave.
- Remove pictures and other wall-hangings first. This will allow you to see if any large holes have been left behind that need to be filled.
- Hire a professional. If you have a cleaning service, put in your request for a special move-out cleaning once you and your employees have left as soon as possible. If not, hire one that specializes in both one-time move-out cleanings and regular cleaning services. Most busy offices simply don’t have the time or resources to perform a thorough move-out cleaning on their own.
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