A Germ Free Work Environment
By Clifford WoodsIf you are the manager in an office work place, then you most likely know how fast bacteria and illness can multiply among workers. It appears that the more workers there are in an office, the more chance a virus or the flu will distribute faster than you can imagine.
More health issues results in more worker absences and slowed down efficiency. For this reason it is critical to maintain a healthy office environment by keeping it as clean and as free of germs as possible.
If you are responsible for employing expert cleaning employees or services for cleaning the office building then be sure the cleaners use their germ-killing solutions in every single room and toilet within the office. Teach them the way you want these places cleaned so there is no problem regarding cleanliness. Additionally, check their work regularly to be sure they are doing a good job.
If your workplace is in a larger business building, one that you only rent a small business office for your company, you can still look after the cleaning services in the bathroom areas and in your personal office, and report any indications of neglect to the building's manager.
Bathroom and kitchen cleanliness
In the bathroom and kitchen parts of an office, there needs to be constant cleaning to guarantee a germ-free setting. The sink and door handles and mirrors really should be wiped down with a good organic cleaner. Toilets need to be washed thoroughly. If your office has a personal kitchen or break room, you may want to designate cleaning tasks to your workers to keep it nice and clean every single day. If everyone pitches in or takes turns with this task, it will not be a problem to keep the kitchen really clean.
Office Cleaning
Provide workers an additional fifteen minute break just for organizing their desk once a week or so. This will help keep workstations organized and arranged. Get your employees to keep their desks free of mess so the after-hours cleanup team can perform their job completely.
Furthermore, offer each worker a container of hand sanitizer to have at their place of work for them to keep their hands free of bacteria while dealing with documents and office tools during the day. This will help reduce the distribution of germs, especially during the flu season. Put reminder signs near the kitchen and bathroom entrances regarding washing hands and cleanliness.
Electronic devices can hold germs if unclean and dirty. Use a risk-free cleaning remedy, like an electronic cleaner, to get to all the difficult areas without doing harm to your electronic gadgets. Electronic cleaners are made to clean without doing harm to cables or various other electric parts. These may also be used as a keyboard cleaner and as a home electronic cleaning solution.
Computer keyboards are used by employees all day long every single day. Keeping keyboards thoroughly clean will help stop the multiplication of germs through the entire office. Make sure you clean fax equipment, phones, printing machines as well as other devices regularly with a cleaning solution during cold season.
If workers frequently have drink and food at their work area, make certain they realize it has to be cleaned on a daily basis of any food particles. Ask them to use spillage proof storage containers, and request that they not dispose of food items in their desk trash can. Drink and food storage containers should instead be discarded in the kitchen garbage can.
Office and electronic cleaners can be bought on the Internet so if you would like stock your office with cleaning products make sure you shop around online for the best offer. Really encourage your workers to take a few added steps on a daily basis to keep their workplace thoroughly clean and free of viruses and germs.
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Clifford Woods is the CEO of Effective Environmental Services and Organic Environmental Technology
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