Yes, it's that time of year again. Time to get out with the old and in with the new. Time to get into those nooks and crannies and add some sparkle to every corner of your home. Time to clean out your closets. Time to get down and dirty!
I know, spring cleaning really isn't all that much fun (for most of us), but it's something that most of us do to "de-clutter" not only our homes, but our minds and attitude as well. The fact is, having a clean, tidy and organized environment around us brings us peace. So here's the thing. We spend all this time cleaning our homes, organizing our bills and important papers, cleaning out our closets, etc., That's all well and good, but where do you spend the majority of your day? At the office! So why not take your spring cleaning on the road? It only makes sense that if tidying and organizing brings us peace and allows us to focus on other tasks, then we should make sure that the place we spend most of our time is as peaceful as can be!
Now I've seen some scary leasing offices in my day! It amazes me how things just get ignored. I know we all have a lot going on and our days can be pretty hectic, but I'm sure we can all find some downtime to spruce things up. Not only will you appreciate your new surroundings, but it will make you more confident about your community, and in turn, you'll pass that confidence along to your residents and prospects.
I'm sure you all know the basics of cleanliness and know what needs to be taken care of in your space. But, I'm also sure that there are some areas that you may overlook! So here are 10 tips on how to make your office space the most clean, organized and inviting place it can possibly be!
1. Clean, clean, clean. You may have a housekeeper that takes care of cleaning your clubhouse/leasing office for you. If you do, that's fantastic, but don't get complacent. There are sure to be areas that he/she misses. You're the ones that are there every day and notice every little thing. So take some time to go through your space with a fine tooth comb, dusting, scrubbing and disinfecting every surface you can possibly find!
2. Don't ignore your amenities! I know it can be a challenge to keep your Fitness Center fresh. You probably use air fresheners and wipe down the equipment every so often, but when was the last time you did a good disinfecting sweep of the entire place? Get rid of those germs by thoroughly cleaning your equipment, floors, mirrors, etc. Have a Business Center? Wipe down those phones and keyboards...they're breeding grounds for germs! Do the kiddos have a playground in your community? If so, freshen up the mulch and sanitize the equipment and you'll have all the parents signing your praises!
3. Tackle that mystery meat! When was the last time you cleaned out your fridge? Is that take out container from TGI Fridays over a month ago still in there? Do you dare to open it up and see what's inside? Take some time trash everything inside your fridge and freezer that's not used regularly or immediately.
4. Check out your package room. If you accept packages for your residents, chances are you've probably got some sitting there that have been there for quite a while. It's easy to forget about them once they've been dropped off. Send notices out to all of the residents with packages still there. Offer to deliver them to their apartments for them if they're unable to make it to your office during business hours.
5. Keys please! Oh, the key room. Likely a big mess. Chances are you have keys all over the place. Blank keys, unmarked keys, keys in the wrong place, etc. Getting them organized will make it easier on both your maintenance and office teams.
6. Come out of the closet! Typically, closets become the catch all for things that we have no idea where else to store. Start going through them and finding homes for everything. More likely than not, many items can be placed elsewhere and I bet a lot can go in the trash!
7. Lost...found...donated. If you have a lost and found box that has some items that have been hanging around for a while, consider donating them. Once you've hung onto them for a substantial amount of time, odds are they're not going to be claimed and they're doing no one any good just hanging out in a box.
8. Holy paperwork! Yes, I know. Paperwork stinks. File piles mound up quickly and before you know it, you're swimming in a sea of the stuff. As annoying as it may be, getting your paperwork filed, shredded and trashed is not only necessary in cleaning up your space, but it's critical in making sure you don't misplace anything (which can be a while nightmare in and of itself!)
9. Oh sweet tooth. Do you have candy in your office? Perhaps you have candy jars on your desk or mints by your front door. If so, chances are the candy at the bottom of those jars is REALLY old! We have a tendency when we refill our goodies to just dump more in on the top. Sounds good, right? Your jars look full and all is good. Well, all is good until an unsuspecting child cracks a tooth on that year old butterscotch disk that they so innocently grabbed!
10. Out of sight, out of mind. What's the number one place you put things in your office in when you don't know where else they should go? Your desk! I've seen it all scattered in leasing consultants' desk drawers....Chapstick, food, business cards, office supplies, jewelry, perfume, sanitizer, as well as some things I'd rather not mention! Clean them out, then organize your drawers with a handy drawer organizer. They're only a few bucks and do wonders for tidying up that small space.
I hope you've found these tips helpful! Feel free to add more in the comments section if you have something to add!
Morgan Oney, CAM: My App Connection...designing affordable mobile apps for apartment communities to connect with their residents and prospects. Users can pay rent, submit service requests and more with one click on their phone! http://www.myappconnection.com
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