As summer winds down, many pet care facilities notice a welcome, and useful, shift in pace. The post-summer slowdown is more than a breather; it’s the perfect opportunity to take a close look at how your facility runs and make changes that will save time, improve hygiene, and keep both pets and staff healthier all year long.
This fall, consider doing a “systems check” to streamline your workflows. The payoff? A smoother daily routine now, and less stress when things get busy again during the holidays.
Step 1: Audit Your Current Feeding & Cleaning Processes
When was the last time you walked through your feeding routine from start to finish? Small inefficiencies often go unnoticed when things are hectic.
- Are staff members doubling back to fetch supplies?
- How much time is spent washing bowls each day?
- Are you confident all feeding equipment is being sanitized effectively?
Even small delays or hygiene gaps can add up, and during flu season, you can’t afford to take shortcuts on sanitation.
Step 2: Standardize for Consistency
Standardized tools and procedures ensure every staff member, from the newest hire to your seasoned pros, is following the same process. That means less training time, fewer mistakes, and better care for pets.
- Use the same style of feeding bowls throughout the facility so staff can work faster without adjusting to different setups.
- Keep feeding stations stocked and organized for quick turnover between meals.
- Post visual guides or checklists in feeding and cleaning areas to reinforce best practices.
Step 3: Make the Switch to Kinn Kleanbowl
Kleanbowl refills are a game-changer for facilities looking to cut labor while boosting hygiene. Instead of spending hours scrubbing dishes, staff can simply serve meals in a clean, ready-to-use refill, then toss it when pets are done.
- Save up to 80% of labor time compared to traditional bowl washing.
- Eliminate bacteria build-up that can cause illness in both pets and humans.
- Keep your feeding stations odor-free, even during the busiest shifts.
With flu season approaching, removing germ-prone surfaces like shared food and water bowls can make a big difference in keeping everyone healthy.
Step 4: Train & Communicate
The best systems only work if your team understands and uses them consistently.
- Schedule a quick refresher training to go over updated workflows.
- Encourage staff feedback — they often have ideas for making processes even more efficient.
- Reinforce the “why” behind changes so everyone is on board.
Fall is all about getting back into a rhythm and for pet care facilities, that means setting up systems that save time, protect health, and create a smoother workday. By standardizing feeding tools, auditing workflows, and introducing Kleanbowl into your daily routine, you can set your team up for success well beyond flu season.
Because when your systems run smoothly, your staff can spend more time focusing on what really matters: keeping pets happy, healthy, and cared for.
