Parking Lot Sweeping
Four Reasons to Sweep
Asset Management
- Sand, dirt, and other debris are abrasive materials. The weight of vehicles driving across the abrasive materials will act as an industrial sander shortening the life of your pavement and increasing the frequency of seal coating and striping.
- The abrasive debris is also carried into the building on the bottom of shoes, shopping carts, two wheelers, etc. damaging tile and carpet. It is also a major factor in driving up the cost of floor care.
- When dirt and sand are allowed to stay on pavement, they quickly start deteriorating the pavement material. This is especially harmful when dirt collects and weeds begin to grow. Their roots cause cracking in cement and asphalt.
Risk Management
- A regular sweeping schedule reduces the chances of slip and fall accidents, as well as the property's potential liability in a lawsuit.
- A regular sweeping schedule reduces the attraction of rodents and other disease carrying pests.
- Removal of sand and loose pebbles will improve braking time for vehicles.
Environmental
- Sweeping is a "Best Practice" for managing storm water runoff.
Aesthetics
- The overall appearance of your facility has a direct impact on the attitude of your customers, visitors, and employees.
- Parking lots of typically several times larger than the green way and even the best landscaping cannot mark a poorly swept parking lot.
Selecting a Sweeper
- The selection of a sweeping company should not be taken lightly. The company chosen is responsible for much more than removing the trash from your parking lot. You need to be able to trust them to operate ethically and to take care of your property as if it was theirs. We have prepared a comparison chart to help you in your selection. Click here.
