Front-of-House Cleaning: 5 Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make
, by B2B Discounters, 1 min reading time
Front-of-House Cleaning: 5 Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make
Nothing puts customers off faster than a sticky table – or worse, a slip and fall.
Here are 5 mistakes you don't want to make:
1. Stop the Spray
Spraying cleaner directly on tables? You’re basically creating a chemical mist for guests to inhale and for food to absorb. Not exactly appetizing.
Pro Tip:
- Spray the cloth, not the surface.
- Wipe thoroughly to remove soil and bacteria.
This simple switch reduces VOCs in the air and keeps your space healthier for everyone.
2. One Cloth, Eight Uses
Using the same side of a cloth for everything? That’s just spreading germs around like butter on toast.
Pro Tip:
- Colour-code cloths for different uses.
- Fold into quarters for eight clean sides.
- Rotate as you clean. When all eight are done, toss it in the “soiled” bin. Easy.
3. Don’t Forget the Touchy Stuff
Menus, door handles, and payment keypads are germ magnets.
Pro Tip:
- Wipe common touch points daily with a general-purpose cleaner and a microfiber cloth.
- Pay extra attention during flu season or high-traffic periods.
4. Mop Like You Mean It
Dirty mop water doesn’t clean messes, it spreads them. Plus, wet floors = slips and falls!
Pro Tip:
- Stock multiple mop heads and launder them frequently.
- Change cleaning solutions often and rinse buckets before refilling.
- Consider high-absorbency mop systems for quick drying. Safety first!
5. Same Cleaner All Year? Nope.
Winter brings salt and calcium that can damage floors and leave a permanent white haze.
Pro Tip:
- Use a salt/calcium neutralizer on bad weather days.
- Swap entrance mats more often to reduce tracked-in grime.
TL; DR: A clean front-of-house isn’t just about aesthetics, it’s about health, safety, and happy customers who come back. Invest in training, the right tools, smarter front-of-house cleaning habits and keeping those germs in check.