Large-scale events often produce mountains of waste, leaving a venue looking a bit worse for wear. For professional cleaning crews, however, these events are the perfect opportunity to demonstrate their expertise.
With festival season soon upon us, the demand for these services will likely increase. Our guide provides a step-by-step process to streamline your operations, ensuring a quick and successful turnaround.
Pre-festival planning
Before the event, it’s worth doing a walkthrough of the venue to identify areas that will require the most attention and how long everything will take. Coordinate with the event organisers to understand what waste will be produced; for example, will there be recyclable waste, non-recyclable waste, food scraps, etc?
If the organisers allow it, ask if you can set up designated bins with clear signage. Doing so will encourage attendees to dispose of their waste responsibly. Decide how many team members you’ll need and allocate cleaning tasks. It’s worth preparing a checklist to make sure you bring the right equipment and cover all tasks.
Getting the right equipment
The equipment you’ll need can differ between jobs but some remain the same. For example, you should invest in power washers, street sweepers, heavy-duty bins, and industrial-strength Milwaukee hoovers. The latter is important for removing smaller bits of debris safely.
You’ll also need to stock up on cleaning supplies to scrub a variety of surfaces. All-purpose cleaners are effective at removing grime and disinfectant wipes are perfect for high-touch areas, such as bar tops and door handles.
Start the cleaning process
As with any cleaning job, it’s best to focus on the worst areas first, including toilets and food zones. Depending on the severity, break down large tasks into smaller manageable ones and assign various team members to help out.
Go around the venue and any outdoor areas, picking up every bit of rubbish and placing it into the correct bin. Once all waste has been disposed of, empty the bins and leave them in a designated area for removal.
Finishing the job
Now that the majority of the hard work is done, have your team do a final deep clean, involving mopping floors, wiping down surfaces, and sanitising bathrooms. This will eliminate any lingering odours and germs and ensure the venue is returned to its pre-event condition.
Conduct a final walkthrough and address any missed areas. This final inspection serves as a quality control measure and is important to ensure you meet the client’s needs – if they are impressed, you’ll likely be hired for the next event.
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