One of the most common concerns we come across when discussing daily office cleaning with office owners and managers, is the cost effectiveness of professional office cleaning services. We have found that many business owners see our services are non-essential, but when your office is dusty and dirty, it can result in serious financial and operational repercussions. So let's take a closer look at the cost of skipping daily office cleaning.
It's always important to bear in mind that your biggest business asset is your employees, which is why you should be focusing on keeping them healthy, happy, and productivity. When you skip daily office cleaning, it can increase dust, bacteria, and allergens in the workspace. This can result in respiratory issues, headaches, fatigue, and illness, all of which can increase absenteeism, reducing productivity.
With more than 40 years professional office cleaning experience in London we have found that employees are not very good when it comes to cleaning up after themselves. IN fact a study found that self-maintained workplace hygiene is severely lacking.
Office see a lot of foot traffic throughout the day. Employees and visitors will bring in dust and dirt. Over time, this debris can cause damage to flooring, furnishings, and electronics. When you skip daily office cleaning, you may experience a higher cost due to frequent equipment replacements or repairs. With daily cleaning you can extend the lifespan of your office assets from your furnishings and carpets to computers, printers, and other essential and expensive equipment.
As you know it's essential to make a great first impression on any clients that arrive at your office. A poorly maintained office space can deter your potential clients. While your clients may not appreciate arriving in a dusty reception area or a dirty and messy conference room, your employees also play a role. When your employees feel uncomfortable in their dirty surroundings, it can play a role in their service levels. Imagine a client arriving at your office, welcomed by a dirty office and an unhappy receptionist. This is not the impression you want to make.
Make your clients feel safe and secure when they enter your business with daily office cleaning.
When you skip your daily office cleaning tasks, grime, dirt, and germs are going to build up and eventually your client may complaint, or an employee. This can result in you calling us in for an emergency once-off deep clean, that will increase your cleaning costs. Once off deep cleans tend to be more expensive than cleaning your office on a daily basis.
Business today must adhere to health and safety regulations. As an employer, it's your responsibility to provide your employees with a clean and safe workspace. Workplace health violations caused by unclean environments can vary, from expensive fines to legal ramifications.
There are major costs associated with skipping daily office cleaning, from bad first impressions to increased absenteeism, and reduced productivity. Partnering with professional office cleaners, you have access to an experienced and trained team that clean according to regulations, ensuring your office is not only gleaming, but healthy as well. Don't ignore daily office cleaning, get in touch with the team at Sloane Cleaning Services today for a professional cleaning service that will protect your employees and bottom line.