Entrances, stairwells and corridors are the first thing residents and visitors see. For managing agents, freeholders and residents' associations, consistent communal cleaning reduces complaints and helps keep a building looking cared for.
What communal cleaning should cover
- Entrance lobbies, including doormats, glass doors and letterbox areas
- Vacuuming and mopping stairs, landings and corridors
- Wiping handrails, banisters, door handles and lift buttons
- Cleaning lift interiors, mirrors and doors
- Dusting skirting, sills, ledges and light fittings
- Bin store tidying and removal of litter from shared areas
How often is enough?
Most apartment blocks are cleaned weekly or fortnightly. Larger blocks, buildings with high footfall, or developments with lifts and bin stores often need more frequent visits. Periodic tasks such as carpet cleaning and high-level window cleaning can be scheduled every few months.
Keeping everyone informed
A written cleaning specification, a clear schedule and a single point of contact make it easy for managing agents to answer residents' questions. Reporting issues such as damage, fly-tipping or faulty lighting spotted during a visit also helps keep the building well maintained.
SKMa Facilities Ltd provides communal area cleaning for apartment blocks, managing agents and landlords across Brighton, Hove and the surrounding Sussex areas.
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