7 Easy & Effective Tips to Keep Your Office Clean in 2022

7 Easy & Effective Tips to Keep Your Office Clean in 2022

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Entering 2022 brought new hope for people as we recover through the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Offices that shifted to work from home setups are now returning to work onsite, and companies scramble to keep their operations sanitized to prevent the spread of infection.

This year, we open up new challenges in maintaining a healthy office environment. Shifting back to onsite work means that offices will have to be fully functional, clean, and disinfected for employees to work productively.

Here are seven tips on keeping your office clean and sanitized in 2022, updated with proper guidelines to minimize the risks of spreading infections as we move back into working onsite. Keep your work environment healthy, and keep yourself healthy too! Protect yourself, your employees, and your business from getting affected by the virus.

1.  Get Professional Office Cleaning Services

Offices with a small workforce may opt to handle the cleaning like a community, with each employee doing their part to keep the office clean. Larger offices and corporations would have their own cleaning crew, but the pandemic has made it difficult for companies to operate normally.

Instead, opt for professional cleaning services that have adapted their cleaning practices to the updated pandemic guidelines and protocols. These services are cost-effective, efficient, and will leave your office sparkling clean each day! You can request a quote, and scout around your area for cleaning companies suitable for your business.

Professional cleaning will get the dirt out of every inch of your office. This is especially helpful for when you’re starting to move back into the office to clean out all the dust, dirt, and cobwebs that accumulated over the months that the space was unused. You and your employees would be pleased to work in a completely clean environment!

2.  Disinfect the Office Daily

Disinfection is the ultimate way to get rid of the germs, bacteria, and viruses that get into the office daily. With so many people coming in and out of the office, it’s not surprising that the office would be riddled with various microorganisms. If your office is open to the public, then all the more you need to have daily cleaning and disinfection.

There are disinfection services available with cleaning services, but you can do your own disinfection program at work with some common household cleaning solutions. Use hand sanitizer to wipe your desk clean, or an aerosol disinfectant to keep surfaces sanitized. Disinfect as often as possible to inhibit the spread of germs.

3.  Keep the Air Clean

Besides surfaces, viruses can also spread through the air, which is why it is essential to keep the air clean as well. An air purification system would help with that, but consider placing one in each small area of your office or optimal results. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations on the area one machine can accommodate, and on cleaning the filter.

Also impose a standard in the office for sneezing and coughing, as these actions can spread micro-particles through the air. Observe proper protocol for sneezing and coughing, and host seminars on personal hygiene as well to limit spreading infection from worker to worker.

4.  Sanitize Desks and Chairs

Desks and chairs are the most commonly-used areas in the office besides computers. These are where employees stay for the majority of the time they work, so disinfection of these areas is a must. Most professional cleaners would have the knowledge to properly disinfect these surfaces, regardless of what material they are made of.

Since desks are personal, consider sanitizing them daily – either at the end of the day, or the start of the day. Do both when possible to ensure that your work is unhindered by dirt and dust. This way, you’ll keep your personal space clean and clear of any distractions!

5.  Keep Handwashing Posters in Bathrooms

There are plenty of resources online where you can download, create, and print your own posters on proper hand washing. Place these in bathrooms and near sinks to remind employees on how to properly wash their hands, especially after using the restroom, eating, or touching dirty surfaces.

6.  Sanitize Communal Areas

Communal areas are where several people congregate to eat, work, or take a break. These areas include the high traffic areas such as lobbies, hallways, and more. Sanitizing these areas is essential to keeping your office clean. Use commercial-grade disinfectant solutions, steam cleaners, or sanitizer dispensers on these areas to keep them clean.

7.  Wear a Mask

Last but not the least – wear a mask! Follow the proper protocol in wearing a mask, where the mask should cover your mouth and nose area. This will limit the spread of the virus, and keep your office clean as well. Nowadays, it is essential to wear double masks when in an enclosed environment. The masks should consist of a surgical-grade mask, and a cloth mask for extra protection. Masks should be worn at all times, with the exception of eating and drinking.

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