Bracing for the Storm: Is Your Facility Ready for Monsoon Season?

If you have spent a summer in the Phoenix valley, you know the drill. The heat builds up, the clouds darken, and suddenly we are hit with the intense wind, dust, and rain of the Monsoon season. While these storms are a spectacular display of nature, they can be a nightmare for facility managers and business owners.

Dust storms (Haboobs) force grit into every crevice of a building, and sudden downpours turn entryways into slip-and-fall hazards. At Bacahui Services, we help businesses across the metro area batten down the hatches. Here is how professional janitorial planning can help you weather the storm.

1. The First Line of Defense: Walk-Off Mats
When the rain starts, your entryway mats become the most important tool in your building. They stop mud and moisture from migrating onto your hard floors, which not only looks bad but creates a dangerous slipping hazard.

• Check your mats now: Are they worn out? Do they lie flat?
• Upgrade if needed: We often recommend extending the length of walk-off mats during this season to capture more debris before it hits your polished floors.

2. The Dust Invasion
Even with closed doors, the fine pressure of a dust storm forces dirt into entryways, window sills, and air vents. Following a major dust event, a standard clean isn't enough.

• Detail cleaning: We ramp up attention to window ledges, baseboards, and blinds where dust settles quickly.
• Filter changes: While we don't service HVAC units, we remind our clients to check their filters more frequently in July and August. A clogged filter restricts airflow and circulates dust back into the office we just cleaned!

3. Window Watch
Monsoon rain is rarely "clean" rain; it mixes with the dust in the air to create mud that splatters against your windows. This can leave your storefront looking neglected overnight. We offer flexible window cleaning scheduling to get your glass sparkling again as soon as the weather settles.

4. Emergency Response
Severe storms can lead to minor flooding in entryways or leaks. Having a reliable janitorial partner means you have a team to call for water extraction and cleanup to get you back to business quickly.

Don't let the weather disrupt your workflow. A proactive cleaning plan keeps your employees safe and your business looking professional, rain or shine.

Contact Bacahui Services today to discuss a Monsoon maintenance plan for your building.