We’ve all heard the saying that one should never judge a book by its cover. In many aspects of everyday life, that’s a very useful starting point. As far as your business is concerned, however, there is no way you can stop people to judge it based on first impressions. A poorly maintained and dirty lobby will inevitably have an impact on how both the public and your staff members view your business. Let’s look a bit more in-depth at why cleaning your office lobby is essential.
Boost Employee Morale
The lobby is the first thing your employees see every day when they arrive at work. That is why it should always be clean and neat. A dirty and disorganized reception area might set their mood for the whole day. A clean, well-organized lobby, on the other hand, can inspire them to act more professionally and positively - both toward each other and toward clients. It also shows your employees that you care about them and your business.
A Clean Lobby Helps To Make A Good Impression On Your Visitors
It is important for any business to make a good first impression on both current and prospective clients and members of the public. A neat, well-organized lobby will go a long way toward ensuring that. You don’t need to have furniture that was imported from Italy in your reception area though. As long as it is clean and welcoming it serves its purpose.
Let’s face it: if you walk into a business for the first time, those first two minutes make an impression that will probably remain in your mind forever. A stylish, impeccably clean lobby might be your one and only chance to create that vital first impression on a prospective employee, customer, or business associate. This is especially true in the case of service-related businesses such as hair salons, spas, or medical professionals. But it remains true regardless of what type of business you have. A clean, comfortable, and well-organized reception area could also encourage individuals to stay longer instead of trying to get out of there as soon as possible.
Your Lobby Makes People Feel Safer
There is another old saying that goes like this: ‘Cleanliness is next to Godliness. That might not literally be true. But there is definitely a link between a clean, uncluttered lobby and good health. A dusty, dirty reception area can, for example, become a hiding place for all types of pollen, dust, and other allergens that might cause allergic reactions among your workers and visitors. An untidy lobby also increases the risk of people tripping over something and hurting themselves.
Your Lobby Creates A Professional Ambiance That Enhances Your Firm’s Credibility
A dirty, disorganized reception area could very easily create the impression among your clients and business partners that they are dealing with an unprofessional firm. How can you expect anyone to trust you with a major contract if you aren’t even able to keep your own firm’s lobby clean and presentable? On the other hand, a reception area that is always sparkling clean and well organized will reflect an image of a company that cares about itself and others. That might be all that’s needed to establish that initial trust that is so important for any business relationship to flourish.
A Clean Lobby Helps To Convey An Image Of Quality
Another benefit is that a clean, well-looked-after lobby will make it much easier to associate your firm with quality in the minds of your visitors, clients, and employees. If you are looking for a company that provides top-notch services and/or products, which one will you choose: the one down the road with the lobby that smells of last year’s lunches or the one that is spotless and has a warm and welcoming ambiance? Let Bayside CBS keep your lobby in its best shape! Click here to schedule your free quote today!
