Is Your Building Melting Down? What Every Property Manager Must Know In Summer
️ We’re in the Thick of It: What Building Managers & Tenants Need to Know About Janitorial in Peak Summer
The sun is high, the temperatures are relentless, and the complaints are rolling in faster than you can say “broken A/C.” Welcome to the middle of summer — when your janitorial strategy either shines or melts under pressure.
By now, your building has been battle-tested by heat, humidity, foot traffic, and maybe even a few heatwave emergencies. This isn’t the time to ease up. It’s the time to double down. Here’s what every building owner, property manager, and tenant needs to know about janitorial operations right now.
Emergency Cleaning is Not a Strategy
If your janitorial team is constantly playing catch-up—dealing with overflowing trash cans, sticky floors, or restroom complaints—you don’t have a cleaning plan. You have a reaction cycle.
Mid-summer requires: – Proactive scheduling (not just “as needed”) – Shift adjustments to cover peak foot traffic hours – On-site stockpiles of summer-specific supplies (odor control, antimicrobial floor cleaners, paper products that don’t disintegrate in humidity)
️ Odors Intensify in the Heat
That faint restroom odor you barely noticed in spring? Now it’s a full-blown tenant complaint.
What to do: – Increase restroom checks to multiple times per day – Use enzyme-based or summer-grade deodorizers – Deep-clean drains and urinals weekly – Add air freshening or scent control in common areas
Remember: people associate bad smells with poor hygiene, even if the space is technically clean.
The Bugs Are Back (And Tenants Will Blame You)
Heat = bugs. Bugs = angry emails.
Janitorial staff should be: – Wiping down counters, sinks, and breakroom surfaces more frequently – Ensuring food trash is bagged, sealed, and removed daily – Reporting sightings to pest control immediately
If you’re waiting on tenants to alert you to an infestation, it’s already too late.
AC is On Blast, But So Is Dust
A/C systems are great at circulating cool air. They’re also great at blowing around dust and allergens—especially if vents haven’t been cleaned.
Your mid-summer janitorial checklist should include: – Vacuuming around HVAC vents and ceiling returns – Wiping high-touch surfaces daily (especially near vents) – Monitoring indoor air quality (especially in older buildings)
If it smells stale, it probably is.
️ Floor Care is Non-Negotiable
Sweaty shoes, sidewalk grime, and indoor-outdoor traffic all take a toll on floors. Summer is not the time to delay your floor maintenance program.
Focus on: – Daily mopping with fast-drying, slip-resistant cleaners – Weekly burnishing or scrubbing for shine and sanitation – Spot-cleaning carpeted areas before stains bake in
Your floors speak volumes about your overall cleanliness.
Final Thought: Janitorial Isn’t Just Cleaning—It’s Climate Control
Your janitorial team is your first line of defense against heat-induced complaints, odor issues, pest problems, and general tenant discomfort.
In the middle of summer, janitorial service is more than cleaning. It’s comfort, perception, and safety all rolled into one.
So while the temperature climbs, make sure your standards do, too.
Need a mid-season audit or a refresh of your cleaning strategy? Let’s talk. We’ll help you reset your summer maintenance plan and keep your building cool, clean, and under control.
