When you’re a business owner, it’s important to keep all aspects of your company looking as good as possible. This includes your adjoining parking area, as it’s one of the first things customers see when they drive or walk up to your business. Here’s a list of all the reasons you need to keep your parking lot clean for your business.

Attracts Customers

No one wants to spend time in a dirty parking garage with rodents and debris everywhere. They’re likely to think far less of the adjoining business they’re about to venture into. Make a good first impression on potential customers by having a clean parking area. It shows that you take pride in your business and its surroundings, making the customer more confident in your skill and services.

Discourages Littering

It’s been shown that people who find themselves in a clean parking lot or underground garage are less likely to litter then if they’d stepped into a filthy space. If it’s neat and obviously well taken care of, considerate customers will do their part to keep it as such.

Minimizes Waterway Pollution

Keeping the environment in mind, it’s more important than ever for companies to adopt healthy and eco-friendly practices. Many that have utilized the practice of regularly sweeping their parking lots and underground garages. Doing this prevents dirt, metal particles and chemicals from leaching into nearby water systems. This not only protects our water supply but also wildlife and budding natural habitats.

Extends the Surfaces Lifespan

Especially when it comes to parking lots paved with asphalt or concrete, debris that’s left to build up on the surface over time will wear it down faster than anticipated. The constant friction from dirt, sand and other rubble will work as an abrasive, leading to early onset deterioration. Sweeping away debris also leaves the drains open for proper water flow. This means standing water won’t be an issue, as puddling will also lead to asphalt and concrete decay.

Protection From Lawsuits

The safety of your customers is an important reason to maintain a clean parking lot. If it’s littered with debris, it’s more likely that people will trip over it or skid through while driving by. Random objects left on the ground could also potentially damage their vehicles or cause injury. Dirty surfaces also prevent proper drainage from occurring, another hazard that’s preventable.

Prevents Rodent Infestation

Clean parking lots and parking garages deter pests from making their territory and setting up shop in your space. This is vital, as pests will breed in unhealthy conditions, cause structure damage, scare away potential customers and inhabit the space for a long time. Once rodents find a new home they like, it’s very difficult to get rid of them.

 

At Edifice Services, we have the resources and drive to get your parking lot looking clean and polished while staying on budget. Located in Erin, Ontario, we’ve been servicing clients across the GTA since 1988. Our services include drain cleaning, warehouse floor cleaning, commercial painting, outdoor parking lot cleaning and more, for commercial, apartment and condominium parking lot. Call us today to book an appointment or visit our website to grab a quote.