Summer Smells, Sick Days & Sticky Floors: Why Consistent Cleaning Matters

Let’s be honest summer is great for holidays, not so much for workplaces.

As the temperature rises, so does the likelihood of weird smells, lingering bacteria, and mystery stains that refuse to disappear. If your office, school, clinic, or showroom is starting to feel a bit… off, you’re not imagining it.

Here’s why consistent, professional cleaning becomes even more important during the summer months and what to look out for.

Heat + Bacteria = Bad Combo

Warm weather accelerates the growth of bacteria, especially in bins, toilets, kitchens, and any high-traffic areas. That sour smell by the fridge? Probably something growing in the drip tray. The stuffy air in reception? Possibly from overflowing bins and under-cleaned touchpoints.

Without frequent, detailed cleaning, your workplace becomes a petri dish... fast.

Sick Days in Summer? They’re a Thing

You might expect sick days to drop in summer, but that’s not always the case. Poor hygiene standards can lead to colds, stomach bugs, and low-level illnesses that keep staff off or working below par.

A consistent, thorough cleaning routine cuts cross-contamination and helps keep your team healthy, even in the heat.

Crisis Cleaning

A one-off deep clean isn’t enough to keep your space safe and smelling fresh. What you need is a cleaning plan that works daily, not just when things get out of hand.

At Betterclean Services, we provide:

• Flexible schedules to increase summer coverage

• Odour-neutralising products that don’t just mask smells

• Detailed attention to high-risk areas: bins, kitchens, touchpoints, toilets

• Eco-friendly methods that support air quality and well-being

  
  

Time for a Summer Refresh?

If your space is starting to show the signs of seasonal stress, don’t wait for the next heatwave to fix it.

Click here to request a free, no-obligation quote today and find out how Betterclean Services can keep your workplace spotless, safe and summer-ready.