Why I switched from quarterly to monthly guide rail cleanings

I always thought cleaning guide rails every three months was plenty to prevent issues. Then I worked on a busy downtown tower where doors kept sticking every few weeks. When I inspected, the rails were full of dirt and debris from all the people using the elevators. After I started doing a quick clean each month, the problems totally disappeared. Now I adjust my schedule based on how much a building is used, not just the date. It's a simple skill that really cuts down on emergency calls. Changing this habit made my job a lot easier in the long run.

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ross.sean1mo ago

Took a busy tower to figure out more people equals more dirt?

clairew641mo ago

Tell me about it. My place is a two person household and the mess just multiplies. It's like crumbs breed under the couch and every coffee mug leaves a ring. You clean one room and turn around to find a new layer of dust.

ryanf661mo ago

Ever notice how my kitchen floor proves this theory daily? I live alone and still find crumbs in places that make no sense. Is dirt just... attracted to bad cleaners?