How to Keep Your Office Clean Between Professional Visits

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Jun

Posted by: Admin

A dirty and cluttered office has a negative impact on employee productivity. In fact, studies have shown that productivity can be reduced by close to forty percent in cluttered office spaces. Many businesses use professional cleaning services a couple of times weekly to keep their office clean and healthy. Between professional visits there dust can accumulate, clutter piles up, there are also coffee spills and snack crumbs. 

There are some simple daily and weekly cleaning habits you can do to ensure your office is clean, healthy, and professional throughout the work, including between professional cleans.

Daily Cleaning to Maintain a Clean Office

Your office is gleaming once the professional cleaning team leave, but by the next morning, it may have some areas that need to be focused on. At Sloane Cleaning Services, we have put together some daily cleaning tips you should carry out, ensuring your office remains clean and healthy throughout the day:

• Empty bins daily – do not let them overflow
• Disinfect high touch surfaces – desks, door handles, phones, keyboards, light switches
• Keep common areas free of clutter – meeting rooms, break rooms, washrooms, and kitchens
• Implement a clean desk policy – ensure employees spend a few minutes at the end of the day to neaten and organise their desks

Weekly Cleaning to Maintain a Clean Office

Daily cleaning is essential to keep clutter under control, but weekly cleaning helps you maintain a professional and hygienic environment. Even with regular professional cleans, we recommend you:

• Vacuum and sweep floors, even if they look clean 
• Clean windows and glass surfaces to eliminate smudges and fingerprints
• Disinfect high touch surfaces again
• Give your washrooms a refresh

Shared Spaces

Shared spaces are germ hotspots and include your kitchen, break room, and meeting rooms. They are often the most busy and the messiest areas of your office space. These areas are used by everyone and need a clear cleaning plan.

• Set cleaning rules for use – establish guidelines for dish washing, food storage, and fridge use
• Rotate duties among staff
• Post reminders
• Have cleaning supplies within easy access 
• When to Call Your Professional Cleaning Service 

Even with regular daily and weekly cleaning routines between professional visits, there are times when your office needs a professional touch before their next scheduled visit. We recommend calling in the professionals without delay for:

• Spills or accidents occur
• Post even clean up
• Seasonal cleaning, such as flu season
• Dust and dirt is visible
• Unexpected client visit 

Conclusion

When you keep your office clean between professional visits, it creates a healthy, productive, welcoming, and professional working environment. Small daily efforts with regular weekly cleaning routines, combined with employee participation can help you keep your office sparkling, clutter-free and healthy throughout the week. If you need a professional clean, give Sloane Cleaning Services a call today. Our team are standing by to provide you with a free, no obligation quote.