facility focus Lots : By: John Lee MoreThanJustAPlaceToParkVehicles The parking lot is an extension of your building; pay it some mind. I In today’s fast-paced world, a parking lot is a place to park cars while individuals attend to their daily activities. While parking lots do serve this purpose, they are actually much more than that. A parking lot and its surrounding area are just as important as the facility attached to it, as it can serve as a customer’s first impression of the facility. Cleanliness impacts this impression and, depending on the parking lot’s appeal, may determine whether or not a customer returns. From rocks and sand to leaves and beverage cans, parking lot debris can be plentiful. Failing to keep a lot swept and free of waste can also result in safety issues, in addition to interfering with lot usage, obstructing parking spaces or even causing vehicle damage. A well-maintained parking lot can have curb appeal and positively add to a patron’s overall experience. To ensure a safe, visually-appealing park-ing lot, it is critical for facility managers to use proper outdoor cleaning equipment to Comfortable, ergonomically-designed cleaning equipment minimizes physical labor and allows for extended, uninterrupted usage to complete jobs more quickly. 38 CM/Cleaning & Maintenance Management ® • May2012 Image courtesy of Nilfisk-Advance Inc.
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