Office Cleaning Tips

March 22, 2013

For many of us, we spend about the same amount of time in the office as we spend at home. Certainly from Monday to Friday, the majority of our waking hours are spent at the office, which is why working in a clean and hygienic environment is important. Still, we usually give much less consideration to a clean working space as to a clean home, even though cleanliness at work often translates directly to efficiency and productivity. These office cleaning tips will ensure that your work space is organized and hygienic so you can get the most from your staff.

Get Organized

For efficient office cleaning, desks, files, and supplies must be organized. As paper builds up on staff members’ desks, it becomes harder to clean and sanitize the space. Office staff need to keep their work space organized so cleaning staff can do their job properly. Office managers can improve worker organization by providing the proper storage for office equipment and files. Indeed, proper organization reduces office clutter and may even improve focus. Management should encourage staff to make organization a habit, rather than an afterthought.

Encourage Cleanliness

Whether or not work spaces are shared, it is important for management to encourage workers to be hygienic. Taking a moment at the end of the work day to wipe down desks, keyboards, phones, and other areas of a workstation will help to prevent the spread of infection thereby keeping staff healthy and productive. Moreover, in offices where workspaces are shared, this simple act of keeping the desk clean shows respect and consideration for colleagues, an added benefit of cleanliness.

Get Professional Help

Even though encouraging staff to maintain their workspace will help to keep the office clean, there are still tasks that professionals will need to tackle. It simply does not make sense to expect office staff to clean floors, windows, and bathrooms. As such, most offices hire professional cleaning staff to maintain other areas of the office. Research local cleaning companies and speak to references before hiring professional cleaners. You want to find a company that can provide the cleaning services you require at a price you can afford.

Make a Plan

All office cleaning tasks cannot necessarily be achieved in a single day. To ensure that your offices are well-maintained, make a cleaning schedule and coordinate with cleaning staff to keep up on all office cleaning staff. For example, recycling and garbage can be removed weekly based on your office needs, whereas windows may only need cleaning monthly.

Remember, a clean office is a healthy and productive office; it is also an office that impresses potential customers. Keeping things clean allows staff to better focus on their job while supporting and respecting their overall wellbeing.