HOME GOODS STORE: FRAGRANCE & SCENT MANAGEMENT CHECKLIST (WEEKLY) - PREVENTING ODOR BUILDUP

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--- GENERAL AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT ---
[ ] Overall Air Quality Description
[ ] Subjective Odor Intensity (1-10, 1=No Odor, 10=Severe)
[ ] Identify Potential Odor Sources (Check all that apply) (Textiles (Fabrics, Linens), Candles & Wax Melts, Cleaning Supplies, Fresh Produce (if applicable), Customer Foot Traffic, Unknown Source)
[ ] Dominant Odor Type (if any) (Floral, Woody, Chemical, Musty, Sweet, Unidentifiable)
[ ] Specific Location of Strongest Odor (e.g., Aisle 3, Near Entrance)
[ ] Date of Assessment
[ ] Time of Assessment

--- FRAGRANCE DIFFUSER/DISPENSER MAINTENANCE ---
[ ] Diffuser Refill Time
[ ] Diffuser Fluid Level (Percentage)
[ ] Diffuser Functioning Correctly? (Yes, No, Unsure)
[ ] Notes on Diffuser Performance/Issues
[ ] Filter Replacement Needed? (Yes, No, N/A)
[ ] Last Filter Replacement Date
[ ] Cleaning Procedure Followed (Briefly describe)

--- PRODUCT AREA INSPECTION (TEXTILES, CANDLES, CLEANING SUPPLIES) ---
[ ] Candle Odor Assessment: Are there any noticeable odors beyond the intended fragrance? (None, Mild, waxy odor, Strong, unpleasant odor, Musty/moldy odor, Chemical odor)
[ ] Number of Candle Boxes/Units with noticeable odor (if any)
[ ] Textile Area: Are there any noticeable odors? (None, Mild, musty odor, Strong, unpleasant odor, Chemical odor (potentially from treatments), Evidence of spills/residue)
[ ] Details on Textile Odor: If odors are present, describe the nature and location (e.g., specific fabric types, displays).
[ ] Cleaning Supply Area:  Check for leaks or spills in containers.  Condition? (No issues observed, Minor leak - container tightened/replaced, Significant leak - product contained, container replaced, spill cleaned, Damaged container - replace immediately)
[ ] Photo Documentation (if issues detected)
[ ] Notes on Product Rotation & Display: Are older stock being moved to front?  Any issues with display materials?

--- WASTE MANAGEMENT & DISPOSAL ---
[ ] Number of Full Trash Bins
[ ] Trash Bags Used (Estimate) (0-2 Bags, 3-5 Bags, 6-8 Bags, 9+ Bags)
[ ] Condition of Dumpster Area (Clean and Odor-Free, Slight Odor, Noticeable Odor, Strong Odor - Requires Attention)
[ ] Notes on Waste Disposal
[ ] Recycling Bin Status (Empty, Partially Full, Full)
[ ] Number of Hazardous Waste Items Disposed (e.g., aerosol cans)

--- FLOOR & SURFACE CLEANING ---
[ ] Amount of Floor Cleaner Used (gallons)
[ ] Describe any areas requiring spot cleaning due to spills or residue.
[ ] Type of Floor Cleaner Used: (Neutral Cleaner, Enzyme-Based Cleaner, Specialty Odor Eliminating Cleaner, Other (Specify in Long Text))
[ ] Did any residue remain after cleaning? (Yes, No)
[ ] If residue remained, describe the area and action taken.
[ ] pH of Cleaning Solution (if tested)
[ ] Surface Cleaning Method Used: (Mopping, Sweeping, Vacuuming, Autoscrubber)

--- HVAC SYSTEM CHECK ---
[ ] Filter Check: Visual Assessment (1-5, 1=Clean, 5=Dirty)
[ ] Filter Replacement Needed? (Yes, No)
[ ] Last HVAC Filter Change Date/Time
[ ] Notes on HVAC Odor or Performance (e.g., unusual smells, reduced airflow)
[ ] Any unusual noises from HVAC? (Yes, No)
[ ] If yes to unusual noise, please describe:

--- BACKSTOCK & STORAGE AREA CHECK ---
[ ] Storage Area Location (e.g., Back Room A, Shelf 3)
[ ] Temperature (in °F)
[ ] Presence of Moisture/Humidity? (Yes, No, Unsure)
[ ] Detailed Notes on Odor/Condition (if any)
[ ] Potential Odor Sources Identified? (Leaking Product, Damaged Packaging, Mold/Mildew, Unidentified Source, None)
[ ] Photos of Area (if applicable)
[ ] Actions Taken (e.g., Leaking product contained, area ventilated)

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