Take a good look around your strata scheme. Go on. Survey the floors. Run a finger over the handrails. Inspect the general state of the garden. Chances are, you’ll know just by looking at these areas if your strata scheme is in need of cleaning or not.
Inspecting your strata scheme can tell you immediately when it needs a good cleaning. But what if you don’t have the time to inspect it regularly? Will you have to have it cleaned every day? How often should you have your strata cleaned?
A lot of the times, strata owners aren’t really sure of exactly how often they should have their common areas cleaned. It’s important to know this because while there’s no harm in cleaning too much, overdoing it would be unnecessary and the costs could become quite a burden on your finances. On the flipside, cleaning too little will mean filthy spaces that no one would want to live in.
So how often should you call your cleaning company to get your strata cleaned? There are a few things that will help you determine this:
1. Number of residents.
More populated strata schemes mean more traffic in common areas, which consequently mean more dirt being deposited in these areas. In such cases, it would be ideal to have your strata cleaners attend to these areas daily.
2. Size of the Strata Scheme.
Strata sizes can vary greatly, and the larger they are the more areas there are to clean. There will also be more areas prone to getting overlooked in such strata schemes. In order to keep the entire strata looking nice and clean, it is best to increase regularity of cleaning times in proportion to the size of the strata. The bigger the strata, the more time must be devoted to keeping it clean.
3. Pets and Children.
As most parents who are experienced pet owners will tell you, there’s a lot in common between pets and children, and making a mess is one of them. If you have pets and/or children living within the strata, you’ll need to have cleaners come in regularly to make sure that paw prints, spills and the like don’t stick around especially on carpeted floors.
4. Guests/ Visitors.
If you constantly have numerous guests coming in and out of the strata you will need to have it cleaned more often.
5. Weather Conditions.
Harsh weather conditions such as heavy rains, snow and dust storms can leave strata areas dirtier than usual. When these conditions strike, you need to have your strata cleaned daily.
6. Strata Status.
If yours is a brand new strata with plenty of spaces still waiting to be leased, you’ll need to keep it clean in order to make it look more attractive to potential renters. Cleaning will also help keep the strata looking its best for longer.
Make sure you strike a perfect balance between cleanliness and cost-effectiveness by knowing exactly how often you should have your strata cleaned. And to get the best clean at the best price, make sure you choose professional cleaners like I-Kleen. We’re experienced in strata cleaning and will make sure to give your strata the complete clean it needs, from cleaning carpets and repairing fixtures to maintaining the aesthetic appeal of your garden area. No matter how often you’ll need your strata cleaned, you can be assured of complete, consistent and cost-effective cleaning services from I-Kleen.