When one person gets sick, germs can spread through the whole office. Regular cleaning helps keep your team healthy and at work.
Sick days cost businesses money in lost work and missed deadlines. While cleaning cannot stop every illness, a clean workplace makes it much harder for colds and flu to spread from one person to the next.
1. Germs live on shared surfaces
Keyboards, phones, desks and kitchen counters are touched by many people every day. Wiping these surfaces daily removes many of the germs that cause colds and stomach bugs.
2. Clean bathrooms properly
Bathrooms should be cleaned and stocked with soap and paper every day. A dirty or empty bathroom also stops people washing their hands properly.
3. Keep the kitchen hygienic
Wipe counters, clean the fridge weekly and empty bins every day. Shared mugs and dirty dishcloths are a common way germs move around the office.
4. Disinfect high-touch points
Door handles, light switches and lift buttons need regular disinfecting. These small surfaces are easy to forget but are touched by almost everyone in the building.
5. Provide hand sanitiser
Place sanitiser at entrances and in meeting rooms. Visible sanitiser also reminds people to clean their hands more often.
6. Use a consistent cleaning plan
Cleaning on a fixed schedule works better than cleaning only when things look dirty. A written plan also means cleaning standards stay the same even when staff change.
Quick checklist
- Germs live on shared surfaces
- Clean bathrooms properly
- Keep the kitchen hygienic
- Disinfect high-touch points
- Provide hand sanitiser
- Use a consistent cleaning plan
Healthier workplaces
Our office cleaning teams follow a clear checklist so nothing is missed. Ask us for a cleaning plan that suits the size and layout of your office.
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