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Hidden Germs In Your Office!

Written by Posted On Saturday, 03 August 2019 11:13
Hidden Germs In Your Office!

Unknown Germ Hotspots In Commercial Offices


Sometimes it's easy to miss the hidden places when cleaning an office building. It's not just a case of cleaning the obvious areas like worktops, mirrors, glass and floors but it's also essential to reach those hard to reach place or areas other cleaners forget to clean!

Although some commercial offices might look squeaky clean on the surface, you never really know where germs might hide. And that’s why you need to make sure that you identify and eliminate all germ hotspots as quickly as possible. Germs can lead to flu, and even though employees on average take off 4.2 days of leave per year due to the flu, you can improve things further by keeping on top of the overall hygiene of the building. Your own cleaning team can also be more productive if you eliminate illnesses or germs from the office space.

Most of the time, you will believe that germs will reside either in the kitchen or bathroom. But commercial offices are complex, and you will end up with germs in places you would not expect. That’s why you need to always be prepared for any germ-related problem, and you must tackle it with the utmost patience and determination to make sure the issue is fully eliminated.

Let us go through some of the hidden areas that can be germ hazards. Obviously, this is only a guide and there will be many other hotspots in your commercial office building that can harbour bacteria but this article is a good starting point for your cleaning business or janitorial staff needs and procedures.

Under Furniture

Under the edge of tables and chairs can lay a plethora of hidden germs and nasties. It's important not to miss underneath of a dining table, coffee table, desk or office chair. Pay close attention to the edges of the furniture where people handle the furniture, leaving dirt, grease and germs. You will even find chewing gum sometimes under seats and tables so it is vital to check underneath furniture near the edges and corners!

Floor Corners

Of course, all floors should be cleaned regularly, though the frequency will depend upon the level of traffic across the floor and the amount of dust and dirt transferred from the surrounding environment. One aspect of floor cleaning that is often neglected is the corners! This is mainly because the cleaning operative lacks the tools to do so but also time constraints can be a factor.

Air Vents

Air vents or air-conditioned units need to be kept on top of with regards to cleaning and because of the design which usually involves slats, they can become a hidden danger for germs. Make sure you switch off the power first and then get into all the cracks and vent blades with a good anti-bacterial solution.

Photocopiers, Scanners And Office Electronics In General

What you might not notice here is that most office electronics are used every day by different people. And what that means is every person touching them can easily spread or acquire all kinds of bacteria. Spreading bacteria is very easy here since every person touches the same buttons, mouse controller or PC screen. That’s why you need to clean these surfaces often. Since just about everyone in the office can be exposed to such germ hotspots, you really need to pay attention to the situation and handle it in a reliable manner. A good option is to have wet wipes near these machines, as people can use them and sanitize to prevent any bacterial infections.

Door Handles

Everything people can touch within the commercial office is a possible source of bacteria. And that definitely includes any door handles. These are things everyone uses on a day to day basis. The main procedure you should focus on is to try and disinfect the handle on a regular basis and encourage the washing of hands after the use of the washroom. You can also leave some hand sanitiser near the door, not to mention you can encourage staff members to carry their own hand sanitiser.

Telephones

Just like any other electronic item in the office, a lot of people use the same phone. And it’s easy for bacteria to be spread naturally this way. You should offer sanitizing solutions to everyone in the office. Once you do that, results can be improved but also make sure you are using the appropriate cleaning solution that will kill any germs associated with the use of phones.

Are There Any Other Germ Hotspots In The Office?

Yes, even the furniture you use on a daily basis can be a germ hotspot. If you don’t clean it often enough and keep your food on the desk most of the time, you can end up with health issues. The same thing happens with desktop computers, tablets and other electrical shared equipment. The use of electronics does mean you get to be exposed to lots of germs without even knowing. You have to protect yourself against these, and something as simple as disinfectants or sanitizing solutions will help quite a lot. We recommend you to eliminate these germ hotspots naturally, and the way you do that is via cleaning them as often as possible with a biodegradable and environmentally safe product.

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Rosie Bagley

https://intrepidcleaning.com.au
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