Cleaning & Keeping Your Selling Space Tidy

Cleaning & Keeping Your Selling Space Tidy

A clean and well-maintained selling space is essential to creating an attractive, inviting environment for guests. Regular cleaning not only protects your merchandise but also supports a professional and cohesive appearance for Belleville Market as a whole. Every merchant contributes to the overall guest experience through the upkeep of their space.

1. Regular Cleanliness

  1. Dusting & Surface Care:

    1. Shelves, tables, racks, and display surfaces should be regularly dusted to keep merchandise looking fresh and appealing.
    2. Pay attention to corners, edges, and less visible areas — a guest may notice even small accumulations of dust.

  2. Floor & Walkway Maintenance:

    1. Keep your selling space free of debris, dirt, or spills.
    2. Sweep, vacuum, or wipe floors as needed to ensure a clean and safe environment.

  3. Display Fixtures & Props:

    1. Clean all fixtures, display stands, and props regularly.
    2. Ensure items used for presentation are free from fingerprints, dust, or damage.

2. Trash & Recycling

  1. Merchants are responsible for removing all trash, boxes, and wrapping materials from their selling space.
  2. Belleville Market does not have space to accept additional merchant garbage or recycling.
  3. Failure to remove trash or maintain a clean selling space may result in offsets applied to your merchant account.

3. Tidiness & Organization

  1. Clutter-Free Displays:

    1. Keep your selling space organized so merchandise is the focus.
    2. Avoid overloading shelves, tables, or racks — too much product can create visual clutter.

  2. Maintain Clear Guest Pathways:

    1. Ensure that aisles and walkways within your space are clear of obstacles to allow guests to browse safely.
    2. Step stools, tools, or other work items should never block access to merchandise or the space itself.

  3. Remove Unnecessary Items:

    1. Items unrelated to your display or merchandise should be removed from view, even temporarily.
    2. Maintain a professional, polished appearance at all times.

4. Cleaning Supplies

  1. Merchants may use Belleville Market’s broom and dustpan for minor cleanups.
  2. All other cleaning supplies are the responsibility of the merchant.
  3. Belleville Market’s cleaning supplies are for team member use only and should not be used by individual merchants.

5. Enforcement & Consequences

  1. Belleville Market management may notify merchants to clean or reorganize a selling space that appears messy, cluttered, or unappealing.
  2. Repeated failure to maintain cleanliness and tidiness may result in:
    1. Removal of items contributing to clutter
    2. Offsets applied to your merchant account
    3. Relocation or removal of your selling space

6. Best Practices

  1. Develop a regular cleaning routine to ensure your space remains polished.
  2. Dust and wipe surfaces each time you're in to create a fresh presentation.
  3. Check floors, shelves, and props throughout your visit to maintain tidiness.
  4. Keep necessary tools and materials organized and out of guest view (see the Backstock & Non-Sellable Items guideline).

7. Summary

Maintaining a clean and tidy selling space is critical for:
  1. Enhancing guest experience
  2. Supporting product visibility and sales
  3. Preserving the professional appearance of Belleville Market
By following these guidelines, merchants help ensure their selling space is inviting, organized, and aligned with the overall aesthetic of the Market. A clean and polished space makes merchandise more appealing, encourages browsing, and contributes to a positive shopping experience for all guests.

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