While cleaning may seem like a chore, undertaking a task like a big office clean requires strategic planning, especially as you want to ensure minimal disruption while making sure your office is sparkling clean. A clean, organised office is essential for workplace safety and overall staff morale.
When you have a clean, tidy office, employees can work productively without dealing with clutter or chaos. So, how can you prepare for an upcoming general office clean? In this article, we’ll share our handy tips on how you can organise your office in the best way to enable a thorough clean in a timely and orderly manner. Grab your employees and facilities management team and work your way through our top tips.
Declutter
First things first, you must declutter and organise your office! Cleaning is an essential task due to the high traffic within your working environment. Decluttering individual workstations is the preparation for this as it gets rid of unnecessary junk which can affect productivity and staff morale.
Furthermore, your office lacks a professional image if there is clutter or litter everywhere. Below is a short list on how to get started with decluttering – you can share it with your team:
- Clear individual desks. This is a simple task that can be maintained regularly
- Pick up any rogue rubbish on the floor and place it in the correct bin
- Put files, folders and papers back in their correct place
- Trailing wires to be kept organised, ready for floor cleaning
Once this has been done, your supporting services can begin the cleaning process without obstruction. This helps to prevent any slips or trips, as well as aiding time efficiency.
Dusting
It’s always a good idea to keep on top of dust, especially as it can potentially be a health hazard if it mounts up. Besides, no one wants to work in a dusty work environment. One effective way to start removing dust is by using a duster to blow and waft the dust away, enabling the debris to fall to the floor. Start from the ceiling, working downwards to the floor.
You can work a quick cloth over hard surfaces. However, a cleaning operations manager will instruct office cleaners to deep clean all surfaces. This includes tables, desks, hard chairs, chair arms, rails, doors and skirting boards.
Maintain clean keyboards
The chances are that computer keyboards are a main source of dirt, grime and bacteria in your office. Not only that, but they can easily become clogged with crumbs, especially if staff regularly eat at their desks.
Ensure employees prevent germs from spreading by emptying their keyboard over a bin (remember to switch the computer off before tackling any cleaning). Next, regularly use anti-bacterial wipes to eliminate any germs or dirt. This will get the keyboard ready for any further deep cleaning.
Clean up spillages
Cleaning up spillages, particularly in areas where food is made or eaten, keeps the area spotless. Additionally, it makes it much easier for cleaning staff to deep clean hard flooring when spillages have already been taken care of.
Make sure employees know where they can find a mop and floor cleaning products to tidy up. Additionally, knowing how to contact the facilities manager is essential.
Make sure staff clean up kitchen areas
If you have a kitchen area or space where hot drinks can be made, ask staff to make sure they tidy up after using appliances or cutlery. This can include placing dirty mugs, plates and cutlery in the dishwasher, putting coffee and tea bags back into cupboards and wiping hard surfaces with an anti-bacterial wipe. It’s much easier for cleaning staff to deep clean an area which is tidy and organised.
Get broken items fixed
Is there a broken window, faulty cupboard door or damaged cabinet that needs fixing? If you’re employed in a manager role, get in contact with your facilities manager to repair any maintenance issues.
This ensures that any such problems are taken care of quickly. Plus, it means cleaning staff can effectively deep clean your office without having to report these issues, saving time in the long run.
Hire professionals to deep clean your office
Undertaking deep office cleaning can take a lot of time and effort. Hiring a commercial cleaning company gives you the time to focus on what you do best – your business!
Start preparing for your office cleaning today
Now you understand how to prepare for your clean office, you can start implementing our effective tips right away. Remember to maintain a line of communication with your facilities or cleaning services manager.
Facilities managers are responsible for the management of cleaning services, whether these are in-house or external. Keeping an open line of communication ensures you’re aware of when office cleaning duties are planned so you can get your office organised.
About the author:
Perfect Clean is a professional cleaning company based in Edinburgh. With highly experienced professionals, they have the capacity to offer affordable and high-quality commercial and industrial cleaning services.
They are passionate and committed to keeping everyone safe with their exemplary health and safety practices.
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