The Ashkin Group Helps You Create a Healthier, More Sustainability-Focused, Workplace Environment.

Summer's Over,

But Your Sustainability Gains Are Just Beginning

🟢As summer ends, it’s the perfect time for professional cleaning businesses to boost efficiency, cut costs, and reduce risks.

A Post-Summer Sustainability Assessment helps identify small issues before they turn into expensive problems while reducing waste and protecting the environment.

Here’s what to include in your assessment:

Water Systems & Structural Integrity

• Fix leaks immediately: Prevent wasted water, costly structural damage, and poor indoor air quality.

• Repair hard surfaces: Cracks in sidewalks and parking lots shorten lifespan and hurt your image—fixing them early saves money.

Building Envelope Protection

• Maintain roofs and drainage: Clear gutters now to avoid ice dams that can cause $5,000–$15,000 in winter roof repairs.

• Clean exterior surfaces: Power washing and window cleaning protect materials and improve natural light, cutting lighting costs by up to 40%.

Energy Efficiency Upgrades

• Switch to LED lighting: Retrofits typically pay for themselves in under 18 months (12 months for outdoor lighting).

• Seal and weatherproof: Proper sealing reduces heating costs by 15–25%, often delivering the highest ROI.

HVAC Optimization

• Tune up systems: Clean filters and service equipment to cut energy use by 10–20% and extend system life.

Safety Systems

• Check emergency equipment: Ensure readiness to avoid costly downtime, insurance claims, or regulatory penalties.

Fleet & Staff Readiness

• Prep vehicles for winter: Use winter-grade fluids and proper tire care to boost fuel economy by 5–15%.

• Protect employees: Cold-weather gear is a low-cost way to prevent injuries, illness, and expensive compensation claims.

A Post-Summer Sustainability Assessment protects your bottom line, strengthens your sustainability commitment, and keeps operations running smoothly.

It’s not just sustainability, it’s smart business.