Office Cleaning Tips That You Can Do Now!

Whether you are returning to the office for the first time in a while or are continuing to work from a home office, keeping things clean and tidy is always a good idea. Doing so provides a clean and hygienic workspace, which offers many benefits from increased productivity to improved employee morale.

While it is always a good idea to use a commercial cleaning service as part of ongoing office maintenance, there are some instances where you can help towards the cleaning process. Let’s take a look at some simple yet effective office cleaning hacks that you can do now: 

Desks 

One of the easiest cleaning hacks in an office is tidying the desk. In fact, it is probably better to have employees tidy up their own desks, as it ensures they know exactly where all their things are.

Plus, the process is mostly removing built up clutter from the desk surface, which immediately makes the space feel cleaner and more open. Employees benefit from increased productivity and a more pleasant work environment thanks to a tidy and organised desk.  

Keyboards and Mice 

Anyone that has worked with a computer knows all the dust, dirt, and debris that gathers on a keyboard. Thankfully, by doing a few bits of cleaning every day or so, you can avoid keyboards becoming dirty and unhygienic.

Simply wipe down the keyboard after each day using a microfibre cloth and a gentle disinfectant spray. This gathers all the loose debris and dust while cleaning any bacteria on the keys, it only takes a moment and doing so results in a cleaner and more hygienic keyboard. 

Don’t forget the mouse either! Top Tip: Spray your cloth and not directly onto the electrical items to prevent damaging them!

Screens and Monitors

Whether you use touchscreen monitors or not, it always helps to give all screens in the office a clean each day. Lots of dust gathers on screens, so giving it a quick wipe with a microfibre cloth helps avoid too much dust gathering. 

If using touch screen devices then you want to use a disinfectant spray to remove things like fingerprints and kill off germs. Make sure any cleaning solution is suitable for a screen, and use it sparingly to avoid excessive use which may cause damage.

Screen wipes are a great investment for this! 

Microwaves and Fridges 

The office canteen can often be one of the least clean areas in the workplace. Fridges and microwaves are usually the main culprits due to built up splashes and spillages from food and drink. This leads to unpleasant stains and nasty odours, especially inside these appliances.

When dealing with a dirty microwave, simply add a bowl or cup of boiling water and leave it there for several minutes. The steam from the water helps to loosen hardened food stains, making them easy to wipe away! 

For fridge stains, simply use a damp cloth dipped in some warm water (and some good old fashioned elbow grease!) to remove any unwanted substances. Remember to recharge your cloth with clean water regularly to prevent spreading dirt between surfaces. If mould was present, consider spraying with a disinfectant to eliminate pathogens. 

Vacuuming and Mopping  

Office floors see a lot of high traffic, so if there is a vacuum on site then consider using this to help get rid of dust and debris. A quick vacuum can effectively remove visible debris from carpets and hard floors, making the space feel tidier and more hygienic, while ensuring the flooring lasts longer.

Daily vacuuming is one of the simplest ways to maintain a pleasant working environment!

Similarly, if your office has hard floors, then mopping is also a good idea. While daily mopping may not always be essential, doing so once or twice a week makes a big difference in office cleanliness.  

We understand that not everyone has time to clean, so if you are looking for comprehensive cleaning solutions for your office, look no further than Ideal Cleaning. 

We offer flexible cleaning services for offices, whether you need a one-off deep clean or regularly scheduled office maintenance.

Contact us today for more information at 01642 685321