5. Mixing Cleaning Products
To inexperienced new staff, it might seem like a good idea to combine different cleaning products to get the benefits of each of them in one go. However, doing this can be hazardous to their health and the surfaces they're trying to clean. Bleach, especially, can react badly to ingredients in other products. If you want one product that has the power for a lot of different tasks, consider H2Orange2 Hyper Concentrate 112, which can cover 95% of your staff’s cleaning needs with two different dilutions.
4. Wiping off Product Right After Applying
Be sure staff is familiar with the directions for any product that they're using. Some products require a minute or two to do their work. It’s easy to miss these recommended times on the bottle, so a good training system is vital. Start with a product that’s simple to use, and has an easy-to-learn training system to back it up.
3. Using Harsh Cleaning Products
Some new cleaning staff members might come in with the belief that a cleaning product needs to be harsh or abrasive to be effective. If it doesn't irritate their eyes or throat, how can it be strong enough to clean? However, there are much safer options now that are more effective at cleaning and easy on the budget. Why have them deal with the irritating stink of bleach when they could be enjoying the scent of fresh oranges instead?
2. Not Giving Sanitizer Time to Work
Similar to number 4, but worth calling out on its own, is the fact that sanitizers and disinfectants often need time to achieve their kill claims. With a product like H2Orange2, for its full sanitizing effect your staff will need to leave the product on a surface for at least five minutes and let it air dry.
1. Using Too Much Product
It’s easy to think that more cleaning product equals more cleaning power, but it can have the opposite effect. If your staff isn’t using the product at the proper dilutions or they're using a product that contains too much soap from the start, they’re going to leave a lot of residue behind. Residue attracts dirt, meaning your newly cleaned surface looks dirty quicker. It also makes it easier for bacteria to attach to a surface. Start with the product that doesn’t rely on outdated cleaning formulas—H2Orange2 112. Also, be sure staff is using an easy dilution system so that they have the right amount of product every time.