If you’ve never taken an honest assessment about the condition of commercial floors in various facilities, you might not really understand what the condition of your particular commercial floors say about you and your company. They can actually tell clients, potential partners, customers, and more a great deal about the company or companies that use the facility.
Here are a few things to keep in mind when trying to determine how much of an investment you should make on commercial floor maintenance.
It’s usually the first thing people see.
When a person walks into a building for the first time, they will open the door or, if it is an automatic door, step in and look down. Most people have a tendency to think the first thing people notice is the ceiling, entryway, or even artwork that may be adorning the lobby. In reality, they look down.
Why? It’s because they want to know the surface of the floor upon which they are stepping. If the floor is dirty, dingy, is worn out in spots, it’s going to leave a negative impression immediately.
Remember that old adage: you only get one chance to make a first impression. Just imagine that the impression of your company is based on the condition of the floors.
If the condition of the commercial floors is poor, safety can be an issue.
People are constantly focused on their own safety. When they are stepping into a new building for the first time, they will likely be focused on their safety. Does the floor look cracked, loose in spots, or in a complete state of disrepair? If so, they may be a bit tepid about going any further.
On the other hand, if the floor looks as though it is brand-new and is well maintained, they will have a positive view with regard to their safety.
Never discount the power of first impressions and you should realize that regardless of how much you spent on artwork and building up the adornments in your commercial facility, if you don’t value commercial floor maintenance like you should, all of that other investment is going to go to waste.