Keeping Office Clean and Healthy – Best Practices

The pandemic introduced a new level of standard for cleanliness in shared spaces like work offices. Beyond the concern of spreading viruses, it is important to keep your office a clean and healthy space where everyone feels safe. Here are a few of our best tips to keep your office free of dirt and germs:

Start With the Right Products

The first step to having successful cleaning practices in your business is to have the correct quality products on hand. Not only does the quality of products matter, but the ingredients are another thing to keep your eye on as well. For example, be sure to use products with strong antibacterial and antiviral properties when cleaning high traffic areas and bathrooms, and beware of bleaching agents in products you plan to use on fabrics and carpets. 

Sometimes generic cleaning solutions just won’t cut it, so invest in a collection of high quality products that will really show a difference. It is a small step to take, but the results will speak for themselves.

Focus on High Traffic Areas

Not every business has a full janitorial staff that can focus on cleaning as their sole purpose, so it is a good idea to prioritize cleaning areas that get dirty the fastest. These areas include main lobbies, door handles, bathrooms, keyboards, and elevators for multi-floor properties. 

It is crucial to clean areas like these daily because they are shared spaces where germs will spread and dirt will be noticeable to customers. Wipe down phones, keyboards, and door handles with disinfectant wipes to avoid the spread of germs and viruses, and be sure to thoroughly clean bathroom sinks and toilets to keep an inherently dirty space as clean as possible.

This is not to say that other areas do not need proper maintenance, but rather a guide to prioritize cleaning spaces that will spread germs and acquire grime the quickest. By staying on top of these areas in particular, you are making strides towards a clean and healthy business space.

Have a Clear Cleaning Routine

Sometimes a little communication is all it takes to get everyone on the same page. If you lay out specific rules and duties in your cleaning protocol, it will ensure your employees know what to do during closing shifts or when problems occur. Have a specific mopping and sweeping schedule and delegate simple cleaning tasks to individuals each day. It may seem like a simple and obvious step, but doing so will ensure that nobody is burdened with a load of cleaning duties that may not be communicated between cleaning crew shift changes or employees with other job focuses.

Hire Professionals for a Seasonal Reset

It is possible to maintain a business without an outsourced cleaning crew, but it is in no way ideal. Sometimes you need to consider what makes sense for your time and money investment, and a professional cleaning crew will most likely be one of the first things that is justified to outsource. A professional cleaning crew, whether having bi-weekly, monthly, or seasonal scheduled visits, can provide the deep clean that your business desperately needs. Their resources, knowledge, and products are unmatched. 

Visit our website or give us a call to figure out the perfect services and schedule that will provide you with the clean reset your space needs.