Most Commonly Missed Cleaning Areas In The Office
Keeping an office workspace clean might seem like an easy enough job, but it is easy to forget areas that professional cleaners never seem to miss. There are likely tons of areas in your office space that get neglected for way too long. Have you made sure to get to all the hard-to-reach and out of sight areas that build up with dirt and dust over time?
Window Blinds, Light Fixtures & Ceiling Fans
If you work in an office that has blinds or curtains, they are an easy part of the office to miss and you want to make sure these are being cleaned at least once a month.
Forgetting or skipping cleaning these can be dangerous as the built-up dust that will gather on them over time can make employees sick.
By not keeping on top of the cleanliness of your light fixture you can end up with dimmer lights and a poorly lit area. Both of these might also make it difficult for employees to focus and produce good work.
Make sure when cleaning to turn off the switch first and clean any outside fixtures before removing the cover and cleaning inside.
Kitchen & Breakroom
When working in an office the kitchen and break room area can easily get negated, staff may forget to wipe down surfaces, or clean their dishes after use and let's not even begin with cleaning out expired food from the refrigerator and cabinets.
The best way to solve this is to clean the entire area more than once a month and set a weekly deadline for when staff needs to eat or take home the food they store at work.
When cleaning your office breakroom, don’t forget the microwave, it often gets used on a daily basis and can become one of the dirtiest places in the breakroom. Make sure to not only clean the inside but wipe down the handle too.
Air Ducts and Vents
The air ducts and vents tend to become out of sight out of mind when it comes to cleaning the office space but you want to ensure that staff is getting the best quality of air all year round to avoid any illness or irritating any allergies. Try to clean your air ducts and vents twice a year, once before the summer and then again going into winter if your air conditioner doubles as a heater.
To do this make sure it’s always turned off, you then want to clean all the vents and baseboards with a vacuum and follow with removing the vent covers and washing them with soap or disinfectant spray.
Finally, dust as far as you can reach before assembling it back together again and await fresh air to fill your workspace.
So there you have it, a helpful list of those easily forgotten places around your office. Now that you are equipped with a few tips and tricks you are ready to ensure your office stays cleaner than ever.
If this seems overwhelming it might be time to consider hiring a professional cleaner to clean your office areas, Contact G.B. Cleaning Service for a free quote today!