You probably know that hygiene is essential, especially in children’s toy stores. Keeping your shop tidy will improve your client’s experience, whether it’s a visit or a shopping session. Remember that a customer’s first impression is a perfect representation of your business. Nothing makes parents happier or more secure than browsing in a clean toy store.
Furthermore, a tidy toy store conveys the notion that you value your customers’ patronage. It also communicates that you take great pride in your product. Furthermore, your shop’s safety and hygiene regulations will save you from fines and increase the value of your business and property. And on top of that, it shows that you care about your consumers and the cleanliness of your merchandise.
6 Do’s and Don’ts to Get You Started
Toys, even in shops, can become filthy if the toy store itself is unclean. The trick to cleaning any object, toy or otherwise, would be to clean vigorously enough to eliminate gunk and dust. A toy cannot be cleaned with chemicals until the dirt on the surface is fully cleared.
Do avoid litter and clutter around the toy shop.
Do not begin cleaning until you look at your shop through your customer’s eyes. After that, take a look at the toy racks and shelving units. Be aware that customers will ignore your shop if they look inside and notice how unclean it is. In addition, customers dislike browsing through things that are not neatly arranged when shopping. By decluttering, you make it easier for customers to find the products they are looking for. Plus, children will easily see newer toys if they are arranged well. So, be sure to collect all the clutter around the toy store to be discarded.
Make a point of picking up and throwing away litter, discarded tags, empty containers, and other garbage.
In any commercial space, the flooring sees a lot of footfall and gunk. It implies that clients will be more likely to recognize stuff like dirt and stains on your floor. This is especially bad for places like toy stores, as children often drop toys that can transfer dirt. Remember to clean the floor on a daily basis. However, you should thoroughly clean your floors with more potent chemicals once a week. Twice a year or every six months, polish or peel your laminates and shampoo your carpets.
Do clean up dust and dirt on surfaces.
Dust is difficult to see, yet it accumulates quickly on surfaces and shelves. Ensure your shop has good lighting so you can see the dust easily. You should hire professional commercial cleaners to clean all unclean surfaces in your toy store thoroughly. Do this regularly, with special attention on display cases and toy shelves. It would also help if you also cleaned up areas not often seen by customers.
Do polish glass and reflective surfaces.
Every day, expect to see a lot of handprints and smudges on all the glass in your store. Dust would also be found on mirrors and glossy surfaces. A good solution to this issue is setting aside time during the day to polish the glass.
To keep the mirrors and glass things gleaming, take extra care to clean them. Polished mirrors and glass will breathe fresh life into your toy store. Plus, it will be easier for children to see the toys inside your display cases.
Don’t forget to clean breakrooms
One essential factor not often considered in store clean-ups is your employees. Employees enjoy working in a spotless environment, where they are safer from hazards and diseases. Prioritize their health by providing them with a clean working environment that is clean. It should also smell pleasant whether the employees are working or resting. If employee break rooms in toy stores are left dirty and musty, there is a big chance that the store will get dirty quicker. Consider hiring a professional cleaner to clean the shop, throw away the trash, and dust it regularly.
Don’t forget to check the restrooms.
This is one aspect of your store that you should never overlook. You should maintain your lavatories’ cleanliness at all times. If you don’t, you’ll run into problems such as unpleasant odors to disgruntled customers.
On top of that, a toy store that smells like a dirty toilet is unappealing to children and their parents. The only means of achieving this cleanliness is by checking the restrooms repeatedly every day. Do this regardless of how packed the store is; otherwise, those unclean restrooms will cost you both old and new clients.
Besides, dirty toilets are a great source of frustration for customers. So, be sure to use commercial cleaning chemicals on all surfaces in the restroom. Doing this will keep them fresh and smelling great.
Don’t forego sanitization.
Your store must be properly sanitized, especially if it caters to children, who are undoubtedly more susceptible to communicable diseases. People come with a lot of filth, viruses, and pathogens that they spread onto other people and surfaces. Spreading dirt is particularly common in high-touch areas such as door handles, bathrooms, and railings. In toy shops, these include the toys themselves, especially ones that can be touched or played with. Things at the entrance of the store and the checkout section are also very much exposed.
Let Prestige Property Offices Keep Your Office Clean and Safe.
Prestige Property Services offers a variety of commercial cleaning and maintenance services in Orange County and Los Angeles. We handle the dirty work so business owners like you can focus on running your stores. Contact us to discuss how we can assist you in keeping your toy store safe and clean for children and customers. You can reach us at 714-224-0301 or info@prestigepropertyservices.com.