Commercial cleaning is much more than just a question of cleanliness. Poorly executed cleaning can affect your company's image, the health of your employees and even your operations.

Here are the most common mistakes we see in the field - and our solutions for avoiding them.

1. Using the wrong products for household surfaces

Each surface has different needs. Using an all-purpose cleaner on wood, stainless steel or fragile equipment can cause irreversible damage.
✅ Our advice: Have a clear list of products to use for each type of surface.

2. Neglecting invisible but critical areas

Door handles, switches, tops of cabinets or behind printers are often forgotten.
✅ Our advice: Include these areas in a systematic checklist.

3. Failure to train housekeeping staff on a regular basis

Poorly trained employees can make costly mistakes and damage your reputation.
✅ Our advice: Offer monthly reminders and training on procedures and products.

4. Cleaning without respecting operational schedules

Vacuuming or disinfecting surfaces in the middle of a meeting or during rush hour disturbs occupants.
✅ Our advice: Establish a cleaning schedule tailored to the customer's needs.

5. Thinking that "it looks clean, so it is clean".

In many environments - offices, shops, schools, clinics - visual cleanliness is often enough to give an impression of safety and well-being. A spotless surface, a well-swept floor, shiny windows: everything seems in order. And yet.., what is clean to the naked eye is not necessarily clean by health standardsThis can be a problem, especially in times of viruses or the spread of infectious diseases.

Visual cleanliness is not enough

It is important to understand the distinction between cleaning and disinfection :

Visit cleaning removes visible dirt, dust and debris.
Visit disinfectionis designed to eliminate viruses, bacteria and other invisible micro-organisms.

An office can look impeccable without being germ-free. That's why, in today's context of heightened health concerns, regular disinfection has become essentialin addition to traditional cleaning.

The importance of approved disinfectant household cleaning products

Using standard products is not always enough. You must ensure that the disinfectants used are approved by Health Canada (or by the competent authority in your country). These products have been tested and validated for their efficacy against specific pathogens, including coronaviruses.

Some criteria for choosing a good disinfectant :

It must be approved by a recognized organization (e.g. : Health Canada - DIN).
It must be adapted to the surface or equipment to be disinfected.
To be effective, it must respect a sufficient contact time.
Use household products safely (see Health Canada article)

Communicate your maintenance protocols

Whether you're a company, an institution or a public body, it's essential to reassure your staff and customers. How do you do it? By clearly displaying your procedures :

Frequency of cleaning and disinfection.
Products used (especially if approved).
High-risk areas treated as a priority (handles, toilets, counters, etc.).
Team or company responsible for maintenance.

A clear, transparent protocol builds trust and enhances your company's reputation.

In a nutshell

A visually clean environment does not guarantee optimum health safety. In times of viruses, vigilance is the order of the day :
✅ Use approved disinfectants.
✅ Apply rigorous protocols.
✅ Communicate them transparently.

Conclusion

At LavToNetwe firmly believe that the quality of a maintenance service depends on more than just the appearance of cleanlinessbut on essential pillars: rigor and transparency and continuing education of our team.

Visit avoiding common cleaning and disinfection errorsWe help to provide our customers with truly healthy, professional environments that meet the highest standards.

Whether you're a company, a business or an institution, a well-maintained space improves health, boosts brand image and inspires confidence of your customers, employees and visitors.

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5 common mistakes in commercial cleaning and housekeeping