In terms of money talk, banks create an entire economy around the investments and finances of their clients, which is why cleanliness is the bread and butter of any bank. How can clients trust a bank to keep their money safe, when the bank can’t even keep their office clean?
Banks need to uphold a completely pristine reputation of utmost professionalism that cannot be achieved with a dusty, dirty office. Cleanliness is essential in the day to day operations of a bank office, and knowing how to keep clear desks and partitions can give you an air of transparency - which would gain your clients’ trust.
In this article, we’ll present three different checklists to serve as checklist guides during daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules. Most areas around the bank will need to be cleaned daily, while some tasks, like pest control and carpet cleaning, should be done monthly for maintenance.
Daily Bank Cleaning Checklist
A bank may not handle much mess like restaurants and clinics do, but the high foot traffic of customers coming in and out of the bank contributes to the overall dust and dirt that get into the bank office.
Proper disinfection of the bank office is a must, as multiple people frequently enter and exit the premises. Multiple different people also make use of the available seats, pens, and papers around the teller stations, so these must be sanitized thoroughly.
- Disinfect Light switches
- Disinfect Door handles
- Disinfect Rugs and mats
- Disinfect Waiting seats
- Disinfect Teller Stations Countertops
- Disinfect Designated areas for filling out forms
- Disinfect Pens, papers, and other communal supplies
- Clean and sanitize bathrooms.
- Clean toilet with toilet cleaner and brush
- Clean the sinks
- Sanitize faucets, faucet handles, tissue dispensers, and hand dryers
- Wipe down countertops
- Wipe down the mirror
- Refill all tissue paper and hand soap dispensers regularly
- Disinfect the Automated Teller Machine (ATM).
- Wipe down glass partitions, windows, and doors with glass cleaner
- Wipe down call number screens, and notice boards.
- Sweep and mop floors.
- Vacuum carpeted areas
- Wipe down desks, chairs, and phones.
- Wipe down office equipment.
- Dispose of trash in trash bins.
Weekly Bank Cleaning Checklist
Out-of-reach areas can get away with a weekly cleaning for overall maintenance. Areas that don’t get as much foot traffic, such as private areas, can be cleaned weekly to prevent dust build up. Stocking of supplies should also be done on a weekly basis to ensure ample resources for employees to do their jobs.
- Dust door frames and window frames
- Clean the ceiling of cobwebs and dust particles
- Apply metal polish to chrome fixtures
- Apply wood refresher to wooden fixtures
- Check the condition of office equipment.
- Check the condition of kitchen appliances: Refrigerator, Microwave, Coffee Maker, Toaster.
- Deep vacuum all areas, including dark corners and ceilings.
Monthly Bank Cleaning Checklist
Some heavy duty cleaning cannot be done daily or weekly due to scheduling conflicts, or simply that the tasks should only be done once a month. These tasks typically include maintenance of the office with pest control, carpet cleaning, and upholstery cleaning.
- Avail of pest control services to prevent pest colonies from growing in the bank, and getting into the valuables.
- Shampoo the carpets, and vacuum dry. Avail of commercial cleaning services to deep clean the carpets.
- Remove upholstery covers, and take them to the laundromat. Replace them with new, clean upholstery covers.
- Dust off air vents and air conditioners.
- Dust off high ceiling fixtures like light fixtures and shelves
- Sanitize dishes and utensils in the cupboards
- Clean out refrigerator
- Check emergency facilities: Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers, Emergency escape, Security protocols
Cleaning and Maintenance Tips to Remember
Remember that, when keeping a bank office clean, any smudge or grime can immediately give off the wrong impression on clients. Banks have the responsibility to manage the finances of their clients, so clients are typically critical of the state of the office they bank with.
Banks must present themselves with extreme professionalism, which connotes to pristine cleanliness not only on the employees, but in the office as well. Still, no space can be spared from regular dust and dirt, as well as human error in spills and accidents. Here are a few tips to maintain the cleanliness of your bank office as much as possible:
- Clean up any spilled food or drinks in offices and waiting areas, including the exterior steps of the bank office, and the area surrounding the ATM.
- Avoid allowing employees to eat at their desk to prevent pests from making homes in the office.
- Wipe away ink stains using hand sanitizer, and keep pens away from wooden surfaces to prevent staining.
- Avoid using high maintenance furniture, like varnished wood and natural stones - for easier cleanup.
- Cables and devices should be organized by type to avoid wire messes.
- Pens at filling stations should be replaced every time the pen runs out of ink.
- Old, cracking furniture should be replaced, especially when in high traffic areas and front areas like waiting rooms and offices.
- Contact only trusted and reputable commercial cleaning services.
Get a Trusted Cleaning Services Company
Banks deal with a lot of money, and as such, every single person entering the premises must be thoroughly checked and vetted. Employees, and staff going into restricted areas must be vetted before being allowed to go around the offices.
The cleaner in the bank office must also be from a trusted and reputable commercial cleaning company. Luce has been a trusted office cleaning services partner in Singapore for decades now, and our professional cleaners are well-respected with their knowledge and experience in cleaning tasks of all types of commercial spaces.
Give us a call or an email today, and we can schedule you for cleaning services at your convenience - satisfaction guaranteed!
