Covered walkways are a very handy option for businesses and organisations needing to link their site together. They are also useful in the current COVID-19 affected world for giving people somewhere safe to queue while social distancing or implementing one way systems for consumers or clients. They are only effective though if kept clean and tidy. A smart looking walkway reflects well on your organisation and makes people want to use it and visit you.
If you need some great tips on keeping your covered walkway tidy, take a look at our ultimate guide below.
Deal with any damage or vandalism quickly
One vital point in our ultimate guide to covered walkways and their care involves any damage that is seen over time. This could be from natural causes, such as a big storm blowing parts down or smashing trees into it to cause chaos. It could also be down to intruders at nighttime damaging walkways or spraying graffiti on them intentionally. Whatever the cause, the key thing is to repair your covered walkway quickly if this does happen. This will get it looking in top shape again and continue to make people want to use it. A broken, damaged walkway, on the other hand, will simply drive people away.
Sweep the inside regularly
One superb idea to think about is making sure the inside of your covered walkway is regularly swept. It really is worth making this part of a staff member’s role as it will stop your walkway looking untidy. As well as any dropped bottles, food and crisp packets, regular sweeping will get rid of any fallen leaves or dried mud. If left unchecked, all these things can soon make your walkway scruffy and dirty. By making sure it is cleaned frequently, you will be sure to keep it looking its best for staff and visitors to use.
Wash the outside as well
As well as how the inside of your covered walkway looks, you should pay attention to the outside. It is no good having a spotlessly clean interior if the exterior has seen better days. A scruffy exterior could well put people off using it as this is what they will see first from a distance. With this in mind, you should ensure the exterior of your walkway gets a regular wash and clean with suitable products. This is particularly easy with aluminium walkways as they only need a wash down with warm, soapy water a few times per year to look awesome again.
Think about installing litter bins
One great tip you could take on-board is installing litter bins in your covered walkway. These come with a wide range of benefits in terms of keeping your grounds tidy. The major one, of course, is that it gives people somewhere to put their rubbish and stops it being thrown on the ground. In our COVID world, bins will also give people somewhere to dispose of masks and gloves safely, rather than chucking them on the floor. Cigarette butts can also be a problem in terms of littering in outside areas like walkways. Bins will give people somewhere to dispose of their spent cigarettes and keep your walkways clean and inviting.
Order your covered walkway today with Shelter Solutions
Before you can keep your walkway tidy, you need to find the best quality one to install. Here at Ace Shelters, our covered walkways are made from 100% high-grade aluminium for low maintenance and superb durability. This design means you will have no problem at all in keeping them looking fabulous when in place. Call today on 01942 625577 for more details.