Anyone who has worked in an office knows that clutter and mess can build up pretty quickly if not properly kept on top of. Papers, folders and even plates and cutlery from the kitchen can be found on desks across the UK. But one area of the office that often gets overlooked is the equipment we all house on our desks. Think about how much you use, touch and interact with your phone, keyboard and computer.
Office equipment is one of the most common places where bacteria build up. According to a Chela study, approximately 10 million bacteria live on the average office desk, making them a hotbed for germs and unpleasant bacteria. Sounds disgusting, right? That’s where the Assertio Services team comes in. Here are our 5 Tips for Cleaning Office Equipment.
Clean Office Equipment Regularly
It may seem pretty self-explanatory, but the key to keeping your office clean is to stay on top of it. Set your standards and ensure you (and anyone else in the office) hold yourself to these standards. The moment you begin letting things slide, such as leaving a mug on your desk overnight, promising you’ll get to it in the morning, is the moment you start letting the germs build.
If you implement a quick wipedown of office equipment at the end of each day, you ensure your workspace is sanitised and ready for the next day’s work.
Hand Sanitiser as Standard
One of the best ways to tackle a buildup of germs and bacteria on office equipment is to try and catch it at the source. By preventing the bacteria from reaching the keyboards, phones and desks as a whole, you reduce the number that can be present when using the space. Adding small bottles of hand sanitiser to each desk or installing refillable pumps in high-traffic areas will mean your workforce is killing the bacteria before they sit down at their desk.
Use the Right Cleaning Solutions
As is the case with most things in life, there is no one-size-fits-all solution, even when it comes to cleaning. While you will find some people swear by the all-in-one cleaning spray or wipes they found, they can often leave a lot to be desired, especially when it comes to cleaning tech. For example, for computers, we recommend avoiding ammonia-based chemicals on screens and using microfibre cloths. The key is to always check what disinfectant it is you’re using and what it is made up of.
Open Windows as Often as Possible
While it may seem like a difficult prospect during the colder winter months, opening up your office windows can make a real difference to the buildup of bacteria in your office. Poor ventilation can help create an environment in which bacteria thrive – something you don’t want happening. Instead, open up your windows as much as possible to improve air flow, making it more difficult for bacteria to settle and build up.
Hire Office Cleaners
If this all sounds like too much effort and something you realistically don’t have the time to stay on top of, why not hire office cleaners to take care of all of it? A good contract cleaning service will take care of all the scheduling and organising that goes into keeping your office clean and tidy, so you can focus on your business. For more information on how they could help your office, get in touch.
