Office Cleaning - Maintaining A Regular Office Cleaning Routine

Following a regular office cleaning routine is a prerequisite to a productive, well-running workplace.

Since a lot of us spend a significant portion of our lives working, it is important to maintain a decluttered, clean, and healthy office. It greatly depends on the size of an office, but the more employees there are, the more often it has to be cleaned. In addition to tasks that are done at every home, such as dusting the surfaces, vacuuming, and mopping the floors, every office cleaning routine requires a number of specific maintenance strategies.

SPIC AND SPAN. experts combined their experiences and observations and put together an ultimate guide to office cleaning routine. Here are some of the things to keep in mind if you are striving for a clean working environment without any mess and clutter that could distract you from important tasks.

Declutter on a regular basis

It’s much easier to get rid of everything you don’t need regularly than suddenly realize that you’re drowning in a sea of clutter. Decluttering doesn’t consume a lot of time but will greatly improve your office visually. Finding a practical filing method is key to being productive. Once all the papers, office supplies, and knick-knacks have a designated place, you’ll find them much easier to navigate. It might not seem serious, but all those times you were looking for something specific add up to quite a large chunk of time wasted.

Take care of the obvious

Have a look around and see what you instantly pay attention to and what bothers you. Food crumbs? Cup rings on your desk? Some old pieces of paper? Clean them up immediately. Making sure you wipe down your desk, dust the shelves, and get rid of food leftovers will instantly make a huge difference, and you’ll feel like you accomplished a lot in the cleaning department.

Keep kitchens and bathrooms squeaky clean

Kitchens and bathrooms are areas that get messy quickly but at an office, they aren’t used as often as at home. After all, nobody cooks a three-course meal during their work break. However, depending on the size of your office there might be quite a lot of people using them. To ensure safety and cleanliness, kitchens and bathrooms should get a lot of attention during an office cleaning routine. Generally speaking, disinfecting wipes and sprays shouldn't be overused since they might make germs immune to them, but in a situation where a lot of employees are these spaces frequently it’s an exception.

Don’t forget about taking out the trash in your office cleaning routine

Trash tends to accumulate fast, even more so when there are more than a few people at the office. Make sure it is taken out regularly and prevent unpleasant smells from spreading around.

Conclusion

A clean office is not less important than your working strategy. It will help to establish an organized and friendly environment in the office and prevent you from getting distracted. For more cleaning related articles please check our blog regularly.

Anna Kurczyńska

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This article was originally published in 2017 on SPIC AND SPAN. Home & Office Cleaning blog.