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80 | NAILS MAGAZINE | 2016-2017 THE BIG BOOK HOW TO DO EVERYTHING BETTER GUIDE: ... EVEN BETTER have everything moved around. It's also good to get in those hard to reach places like tall ceilings and tops of frames because dust and cobwebs can gather quickly and can be unsightly. Make sure to wash the windows regularly so customers can see your interior from the street. Floors: Are your carpets getting threadbare? Or is your hardwood scuffed up? If it's in your budget, reassessing your salon's flooring could be a nice upgrade. If not, a thorough shampooing or steam clean could be the trick to breathe some life into well-worn floors. Or perhaps you just need to add replacement rugs to give the salon a refreshed feel if yours are looking a little tired. Exterior: Check to make sure your exterior paint is intact. If not, it might be time to update that as well. You can hire someone to power wash your walls and clean your gutters if that hasn't happened in a little while. Also take stock of your signage — assess to make sure it doesn't look faded or worn down and update it if it does. Finally, if you have a lawn or garden area, make Reception: Remove everything from the desk and inside the cabinets. Wipe all your surfaces down. Make sure every document has a proper place, your files are secure, and the counters are tidy. Clean out any debris from your keyboard and wipe down your computer. Bathroom: Confirm that your normal cleaning schedule is up-to- date and happening regularly. Clean some of those neglected areas like the plumbing, the pipes under the sink, and any tile grout. Make sure your stock of bathroom supplies is full. Make sure to clean the mirror regularly and wipe down soap that drips onto the sink. Try to view it with fresh eyes — how a customer would see it. You'll probably notice more than you would as someone who sees it every day. Storage/Supply Closet: This is a big job and can get disorganized quickly. As you go, remember to sort items into four categories: keep, discard, donate, and sell. Walls/Windows/Art: This might be a good time to repaint the interior of your salon while you your client's perspective. The fewer items out on the workstations, the more enticing it will look for them. Next, take everything out of the drawers and wipe down the insides. Stray clippings and nail dust likely have found their way in. This can turn into a sanitation issue so be thorough. Wash any containers and organizers you keep in your drawers too. Clean out your sanitation container every day. Replace items in a logical and organized way that makes it easy for you to find things again. Tidy up your personal items and wipe down neglected areas of your station such as the sides and the trash can. Deep Clean the Rest of the Salon Pedicure Area: Pedicure stations and implements should be cleaned and disinfected after each client. Clean out all hot towel cabinets, wash off bulk products, clean pedicure baskets, and paraffin machines. Also, it's recommended you regularly move the stations aside to clean any nail dust or water build-up that has been neglected. Retail Area: Pull all products off the shelves and give every nook and cranny a thorough cleaning, disinfecting, and vacuuming. Make sure you scrub your display cases and racks clean. This could be a good time to evaluate your retail items and update your inventory. FEEL As you go, sort items into four categories: keep, discard, donate, and sell. >>>