Athens Commercial Cleaning
Frequency Guide

In Athens, "business as usual" changes drastically when 40,000 students return in August. For facility managers in Downtown, Five Points, or near Prince Ave, a static cleaning schedule often leads to sanitation failures during peak season.

1. The Semester Surge (Aug–May)

During the academic year, foot traffic in commercial spaces often doubles. Soil load on carpets increases, and restrooms see higher turnover.

• Restrooms: Increase from daily to 2x daily porter service for high-traffic venues.
• Floors: Shift from weekly buffing to bi-weekly to manage grit and red clay tracking.
• Trash: Ensure exterior receptacles are cleared nightly to prevent overflow from late-night pedestrian traffic.

2. The Summer Lull (June–July)

When the population dips, this is your window for "Project Work." Do not simply reduce hours; reallocate them.

• Deep Clean: Strip and wax VCT floors.
• Extraction: Hot water extraction for carpets to remove a year's worth of accumulated allergens.
• High Dusting: Reach vents, beams, and lighting fixtures often ignored during the busy semester.

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