Busy working offices become dirty quickly and the busier the office, the more clutter! Daily office cleaning is a must to keep your working space feeling fresh, seeming welcoming and looking professional.
A clean workspace is vital - it improves performance, productivity, focus and, most importantly, your health.
Cleaner offices improve efficiency
It is estimated that 60% of staff absenteeism can be attributed to an unclean workplace (Source: Emma Hayward)
Staff who work in a clean environment will perform better and ultimately be more productive. A productive workforce means a more successful business!
Prevent mess, dirt and rubbish from building up, ensure your office space is clean and sanitary, and make it a pleasant space for both employees and visiting clients.
Daily cleaning is essential
11% of office workers do not clean their keyboard - from washroom to desk this can see a significant spread in E-coli (Source: Staples)
For visitors, it’s vital to ensure your communal areas are kept clean, especially reception and lobby areas. This helps to maintain a good appearance and first impression for potential and existing clients.
For staff, all workspaces, bathrooms, break areas and kitchen areas should be maintained to a high standard on a daily basis.
The average number of bacteria per workplace surface (Image Source: Staples)
Outsourcing is generally the preferred option
Employing a cleaning company is not considered a luxury for most businesses but a necessity. It allows you as a business to concentrate on your core activities, leaving specialists like Birkin to maintain the cleaning regularly and professionally.
With millions of us heading to work every day to spend hours in such close proximity, it’s no wonder UK offices can be less than spotless. However, you may be surprised at just how unclean your workplace is. We’ve put together the ultimate daily office cleaning checklist, featuring what we believe to be the ‘must do’s’ in office cleaning:
The Ultimate Office Cleaning Checklist
Just 70% of offices have a dedicated cleaner – we wonder how clean the offices of the other 30% are? (Source: Emma Hayward)
1. Clean and sanitise phones and workstations
2. Clean surfaces, handles and doorknobs
3. Wipe light switches and door frames
4. Vacuum or sweep/mop floors
5. Empty waste and recycling bins, cleaning and disinfecting where necessary
6. Dust and wipe computer monitors and keyboards
7. Spot clean windows and glass
8. Remove cobwebs and dust light fixtures
9. Clean reception areas
10. Clean food preparation areas
11. Clean meeting rooms and communal areas
12. Periodic deep cleans (carpets, fridges, external windows, etc.)
Ensuring your working environment is professionally cleaned will have a positive impact and boost staff morale, ultimately increasing productivity throughout the business.
Are you looking for a daily office cleaning contract? Get in touch with us today to find out more about how we can help.
