To keep a professional look, your workplace should nurture a healthy work environment, observe proper decorum, and maintain a sanitized workspace. Not every company knows how to properly clean their office, and some may not clean their offices regularly.
With recent events, ensuring that your workplace is clean and tidy helps in preventing the spread of diseases and germs, leading to a healthier office environment. When your workforce is out sick, your business suffers, and your employees may even spread germs from the office to their homes!
There are multiple areas in the office that need to be cleaned, but not entirely in the same way. Some areas may have sensitive devices that you cannot simply spray with an aerosol disinfectant, while others will require professional cleaning to ensure a thorough sanitizing. Our guide will help you with the cleaning of office premises for a spotless workspace!
1. Lobby
The lobby is a high-traffic area where people from all walks of life come in and out of the area. The lobby, reception area, waiting area, and concierge area frequently experience multiple people loitering around and entering the premises. This area should be a priority in cleanliness as this is the face of your business.
To clean the lobby, you’ll need a couple of things: a vacuum cleaner, cleaning spray, and a wiping cloth. Wipe down all surfaces with the cleaning spray, and disinfect high touch areas like phones, pens, and couches. Use the vacuum cleaner to remove the dust and dirt from the floors. Replace the welcome rug and furniture covers weekly.
2. Carpet
The carpet is tricky to deep clean as the fibers latch onto dirt and dust that falls on the carpet. Daily vacuuming certainly helps to keep the carpet fresh, but sometimes the floor needs deodorizing, especially after rains when people bring in their wet umbrellas and shoes. Sprinkle baking soda all over the carpet before vacuuming to deodorize it.
Once every month or so, consider a professional carpet shampooing service to keep your carpets refreshed and clean. These services will lengthen the life of your carpet, and keep it looking like new. Professional carpet restoration can also fix those tears and stains for you.
3. Desks
Personal and communal desks are often littered with food wrappers, trinkets, and stacks of files that make the entire office look messy. When your desk is cluttered, so is your headspace. Clearing out your desk will help you focus better, which leads to better creativity. Imagine trying to concentrate on work when you’ve got mini games and fidget toys right in front of you?
Clear out non-work essentials from your desk. Remove anything that doesn’t contribute to your productivity, and store away office supplies in designated drawers. File and store documents that you no longer immediately need, and keep the priority documents right where you can see them. Keep only 2-3 trinkets to personalize your space if you must.
4. Pantry
Like the lobby, the pantry is where coworkers get together to eat, take a break, or catch up on the latest office gossip. As multiple people go in and out of the pantry, it is essential to keep this area clean and organized.
Disinfect every surface available with a cleaning spray, and wipe down the chairs and tables. Keep the dishes out of the sink with a good wash, and allow them to dry on the drying rack. Place dry cutlery and plates in the cupboard. Throw out any rotting food or leftovers, and clean up the fridge once a week to keep it tidy.
5. Conference Room
The conference room may be rarely used, but it gets dusty just as well. The conference room has the projector and monitor screen for those big presentations, and these get dusty very easily. Start by clearing the dust from these devices using a slightly damp cloth to pick up the dust.
Disinfect the entire after before and after a meeting. Use a spray disinfectant to make application easier, and wipe down all surfaces, especially high touch surfaces like light switches and remote controls. Clean the light fixtures regularly, and have a professional clean the air conditioner twice a year.
6. Bathroom
Finally, we get to the spot where cleanliness is extremely important to upkeep: the bathroom! The bathroom is where people go to refresh and relieve themselves, so this area can get particularly dirty. You will need to disinfect every inch of the bathroom to keep it clean.
Start by using a disinfectant to clean the fixtures: the mirrors, light switches, and sink countertops. Move on to the toilets, which need to be cleaned with a strong disinfectant solution. Scrub the toilet bowls clean to prevent muck buildup. Mop the floors with disinfectant, and wipe down stall walls, doors, and handles.
