Sharing an office with messy people isn’t easy. This problem is worse when they don’t care about office clutter and hygiene. If your Tampa Bay office uses a regular cleaning company, like Crystal Cleaning, then it may be in the clear. But, depending on how many times a month we visit, everyday cleaning jobs may not be getting the attention they need. To maintain the office’s hygiene and cleanliness standards at a comfortable level, here are seven office cleaning tips to keep the dust, dirt, and germs at bay.
1. Clean the Keyboard
Contracted cleaning companies carry out set cleaning tasks, such as vacuuming the office, maintaining bathrooms and kitchen areas, and emptying garbage bins. Crystal Cleaning cleans keyboards, the mouse, and telephones and recommends that you do this more than once a week; dust loves clinging to electronics.
However, employees often overlook computer and telephone cleaning. But these are places in the office harboring a high level of germs and bacteria. Research by the University of Arizona found that the average desktop has 400 times more bacteria than the middle of a toilet seat.
In any case, there is good news! Regular cleaning is easy. You’ll need a few cleaning tools, such as a keyboard brush, canned air, and possibly gooey cleaning gel. Then, follow these steps recommended by PCMag.com
2. Keep and Maintain Plants
Plants may seem like another thing to clutter up the office. But before you rule them out, you should know that plants clean the air. Plants in an office space clear the air of toxins and release humidity back into the atmosphere. This process is perfect for air-conditioned offices.
If you do have indoor plants in your office, the leaves will need a gentle wipe with a damp cloth from time to time to prevent dust build-up.
3. Vacuum the Shelves
No matter how organized you are with paperwork, dust on box files and folders will collect on shelves. Regularly vacuuming the top of books, files, and folders will prevent dust from taking over the area. However, take care not to suck up any vital paperwork.
4. Sort and Clean your Desk Drawer
Even the most organized and clean people tend to have at least one desk drawer that gets in a bit of a messy state from time to time. Every couple of months, organize your desk drawer and wipe it clean.
Another good idea is using drawer dividers with compartments to keep any paper clips, rubber bands, staples, and small items in place. Decide what goes in the drawer and what stays on your desk. When employees get organized, productivity sky-rockets.
5. Apply Fridge Cleaning Routines
Have you noticed leftover food in the office fridge? If you avoid using the refrigerator for that reason, perhaps it’s time to set up an office fridge cleaning rotation. Forgotten food turns rotten and creates a bad smell at best. It also poses a hygiene threat.
A shared kitchen is everybody’s responsibility, as is keeping the fridge clean. Ask colleagues to date the food they open and to take responsibility for throwing out out-of-date food. Ensure the fridge gets a weekly clean and staff empty unwanted foodstuff at the end of each week.
6. Disinfect Your Desk and Desk Items
Your desk will need a thorough wipe down with disinfectant wipes once a week. Also, cleaning your phone will help prevent the build-up of dust, dirt, grime, food stains, fingerprints, and bacteria. It’s also a weekly opportunity to ensure work paraphernalia doesn’t build on your desk, and files get put away.
Not only will your desk be a fresher, cleaner, and the more sociable environment from which to work, you’ll be keeping your personal space free of germs. Just a quick wipe could also help to prevent flu and colds.
7. Contact Us for a Deep Clean
Ask your contract cleaner, Crystal Cleaning, to carry out an occasional deep clean. As a commercial cleaner, we offer deep cleaning, specialist carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, hard-floor deep cleaning. We also offer our specialty rotation system for regular cleanings. Schedule your service today by calling 727-313-4560 or fill out this form
