First Impressions Are Important: What Does Your Lobby Say About You?

We all know first impressions are important. So, what is the first thing customers or clients see when entering your office or retail lobby? Hopefully the answer is a clean and polished area that makes your clients feel comforted and impressed. If you find that your lobby could use a little T.L.C., here are a few quick tips that can help make your lobby sparkle!

• The store front is literally the first thing your customers see before entering your establishment. Make sure your windows are free of dirt, sparkling from window cleaner, and that your front door is also clean and polished, perhaps even the handle sanitized.

• Most offices or retail establishments have a rug once you enter for customers to wipe of weather debris. Therefore, the rug can gather dirt and grime quickly and can become quite disgusting. Make sure to have your receptionist keep an eye out for overly-soiled rugs or runners and keep up with sweeping or cleaning when needed. It wouldn’t hurt to, at the least, clean this upon opening and closing.

• Constant in and out traffic and air duct systems can cause dust to pile up quickly, especially in a retail environment that houses clothing. The fibers get sucked up into the air system and are blown back out creating a layer of dust, especially overnight. No one wants to shop or be in a waiting area where there’s a lot of dust on the tables, so make sure your employees are dusting upon opening and closing and throughout the day, as needed.

• Chances are that you have a receptionist greeting guests as they come in. When greeted, it’s not only important that your receptionist is friendly and inviting, but also keeps a clean and organized work space. Cleanliness and organization with your receptionist not only speaks about them, but also your business.

• Lastly, keeping a clean and shiny floor adds not only visual appeal to your lobby, but a feeling of comfort. Make sure to sweep and mop daily and have your receptionist keep an eye out for dirt or leaves (especially this time of year) that sneak in unnoticed. This is a small task that will ultimately keep your customers impressed.

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