Co-working spaces are a mix of people, each with their own habits and needs. This makes cleanliness essential to their comfort and productivity. At the same time, co-working spaces pose numerous cleaning challenges, from high foot traffic to shared resources, not to mention the different cleanliness expectations from one person to the next. If you manage a co-working space, continue reading to learn the the best cleaning solutions for your space.
Co-Working Space Challenges
Before we take a look at the cleaning solutions for co-working spaces, let's take a closer look at challenges of your workspace:
- High foot traffic – co-working spaces have high foot traffic that increases dirt, debris, and contamination
- Shared equipment – co-working spaces use shared spaces, from meeting rooms to coffee machines, increasing the risk of germs
- Diverse mix of people – co-working spaces attract a diverse mix of people, each with their own cleanliness habits and expectations
- Flexible layouts – co-working spaces often include adjustable layouts, making cleaning a challenge
Cleaning Solutions for Co-Working Spaces
In order to address the unique challenges of co-working spaces and maintaining cleanliness and hygiene, you need a tailored cleaning plan and schedule. Effective cleaning solutions for co-working spaces include:
- Regular disinfecting of high touch surfaces – high-touch surfaces, such as door handles, light switches, desks, and shared equipment are hot spots of germs and require regular disinfecting throughout the day
- Cleanliness culture – encourage those using the co-working space to take responsibility for the space they are using. Provide disinfectant wipes and hand sanitisers to maintain hygiene
- Daily cleaning schedule – floors, surfaces, kitchens, break rooms, washrooms, entrances, and meeting rooms should be cleaned daily to maintain cleanliness and improve indoor air quality
- Eco-friendly cleaning – with a diverse mix of people using the co-working space, eco-friendly cleaning products and practices are effective, as they are toxin and chemical free, and less likely to cause respiratory issues or allergies
- Deep cleans – periodic deep cleans help to eliminate any dirt, dust, and germs that may have been overlooked during regular cleaning. Deep cleans can include carpet and upholstery cleaning, window cleaning, and pressure washing
Cleaning Expectations
Co-working spaces have numerous shared spaces that are used by everyone, which is why you want to have your cleaning expectations and requirements in place, ensuring everyone using the space are aware of what is expected of them.
In order to maintain hygiene in your co-working space, you need to pay close attention to your kitchen, washroom, and meeting rooms. We recommend:
- Washrooms – clean numerous times throughout the day. Ensure you stock supplies and disinfect high touch surfaces
- Kitchens – clean and disinfect counters regularly, along with sinks and appliances. Encourage users to clean up after using the kitchen, providing them with the necessary cleaning supplies. We also recommend putting up signs to remind users of your
- expectations
- Meeting rooms – meeting rooms should be clean and sanitised after each use. Encourage users to follow a cleanliness routine after each meeting, providing a welcoming space where they can hold meetings with confidence
Conclusion
Ensuring your co-working space is clean and healthy is essential in creating a healthy and welcoming environment for users. Implementing a cleaning strategy, you can ensure you meet high cleanliness and hygiene standards, creating a positive atmosphere, that aligns with all users expectations. If you need help keeping your co-working space spotless and healthy, give Sloane Cleaning Services a call. We have more than 45 years of experience, providing reliable, effective and tailored cleaning solutions for co-working spaces. Call us now for a free, no obligation quote.
