Maintaining a clean work environment at your restaurant is key when it comes to health and safety. Many restaurants will have members of staff go outside once every week or so with a brush and a bucket of chemicals to clean the dumpster area. While this helps loosen up debris, it doesn’t thoroughly clean the area.
Power washing is the best way to clean around your dumpsters. The high pressure and use of hot water will break up any debris and get rid of slippery oil slicks. Here are a few reasons why you should consider using power washing as the key way to clean these dirty areas.
A Deeper Clean
Unlike traditional cleaning methods with a brush and soapy water, power washing provides the extra deep cleaning that you need for your dumpster area.
Power washing these areas with hot water will fully remove waste and grease that gets caked onto the concrete slabs. Using a power washing company ensures that your area will be clean while also reducing odors that can attract pests and other smells you don’t want lingering around your establishment.
Environmentally Friendly Option
Power washing is more eco-friendly than traditional brush and chemical cleaning. Many commercial grade cleaning solutions contain harsh chemicals that can be dangerous for employees as well as the environment if they seep into local ground water. Power washing uses pressurized water and naturally occurring cleaning solutions that sanitizes the area while preventing the spread of mold and bacteria.
For restaurants looking to stay as green as possible, power washing is the best alternative when it comes to cleaning your outdoor waste disposal area.
Cost-Effective Solution
Hiring a commercial power washing company may seem like a large investment at first, but it is more cost-effective over time. Purchasing brushes, cleaning supplies, and paying staff to clean these areas becomes costly and a waste of your staff time when they could be doing something more effective for the establishment.
Power washing reduces the frequency with which you need to clean the dumpster area, and it saves money on labor and supplies. Having a well-maintained waste disposal spot outside of your restaurant will also help prevent pests from making their home in your dumpsters, which can lead to pricey extermination fees and possible fines.
Health and Safety Concerns
Power washing the dumpster area greatly reduces the risk of falls and slips. In this part of a restaurant's outdoor area, waste, grease, oils, and other debris build up over time, causing the surface to become slick, which can be a hazard for employees working in this area.
High-pressure power washing with hot water helps remove this waste and debris, making it safer for staff members when throwing out the trash or cleaning off mats. Eliminating this waste buildup around the dumpsters also helps prevent the growth of mold, algae, and bacteria making it more sanitary for staff and customers.
Power washing your restaurant’s dumpster area will enhance cleanliness and promote safety while helping you save money in the long run. Hiring a professional power washing company to clean your dumpster area once every month or two will show your commitment to high standards of cleanliness that benefits both the restaurant and your customers.
Daniel Check is the owner of Double Check Pressure Washing, a commercial and residential pressure washing company in Wilmington, North Carolina.