Encouraging staff to wash their dishes after lunch to wiping down shared spaces are regular cleaning tasks in the office environment. There are plenty of daily cleaning tasks that are taken care of, but at the same time, there are tons of areas in the office that are missed during routine office cleaning. Dirt, grime, and germs can build up quickly, impacting employee health, along with lowering your office standards.
The five most common areas missed during office cleaning includes:
Unless you specify it, cleaners are not going to move heavy machines around to get behind them to clean. Dirt and dust can quickly build up behind machines, forcing you to move them and clean behind them from time to time. At the same time, it's not uncommon for the machines themselves to be neglected. Regular dusting and cleaning behind machinery, along with the machinery itself, increases the lifespan of the equipment, while eradicating dirt, dust, and grime.
Microwaves are one of the most used items in your communal kitchen and also the first thing avoided when it comes to office cleaning. It's important to have a set cleaning schedule for the communal kitchen, that includes cleaning the microwave inside and out. Studies by the University of Arizona determined that the dirtiest places in any office space is the microwave door handle, along with the sink.
Encourage employees to wipe down the inside of the microwave after each use to clean up any boil overs and spills.
Dead flies and dust is not only unappealing, but is often neglected when located high up on the ceiling. Office cleaners are not going to climb up and clean ceiling fans and light fixtures, but they should. These areas are often overlooked during office cleaning, creating a problem for employees as they struggle to work in lit areas, because of the dust layers building up on the light fixtures. A quick dusting of light fixtures and ceiling fans should be all that is needed to remove dead bugs and dust.
While you probably pay attention to your office windows, calling in professional window cleaners to ensure they are sparkling and streak free, but what about your blinds and curtains. These are overlooked areas when it comes to office cleaning, and they harbour dust and dirt. Blinds, curtains, and window sills should be routinely dusted and cleaned to ensure they are spotless and healthy.
Lastly, your office cleaner is probably focused on high touch areas, carpets, communal kitchens, and wash rooms, often overlooking your furniture and upholstery. Furniture can hold onto germs, dust, and mites, as they work into the fibres of the upholstery. With clean and stain free furniture, you promote a professional image. Using an upholstery cleaning service,you can have your furniture deep cleaned regularly, removing stains, dirt, dust, and mites, along with unwelcome odours, leaving your furnishing looking new and well-maintained. In addition to this, with regular upholstery cleaning, you increase the lifespan of your furniture.
While your office cleaners are doing their best to keep your office in tip top shape, there are common areas that are often overlooked during routine cleaning. Keep the above areas in mind when you are training your office cleaners or get in touch with a professional cleaning service. Sloane Cleaning Services is here to help you maintain a spotless and healthy workspace. Get in touch with us today to find out more.