Many business owners assume that a quick wipe-down and emptying of the trash bins are enough to maintain a clean office. While your space may look tidy, a hidden world of germs and hazards lurks just on the surface. From high-touch areas like keyboards and doorknobs to overlooked corners in break rooms and restrooms, harmful bacteria and contaminants can thrive if not properly addressed.
Starting with workstations, while they may appear clean, they can harbor a surprising amount of bacteria due to constant contact with hands, food, and other personal items such as phones. Cubicles and shared workspaces are some of the worst locations in the office due to the neglect they receive during routine cleanings. Not only do cubicles contain multiple surfaces that allow for germs to wedge themselves in, but the fabric panel walls can pose an issue as well. Over time, these walls can accumulate dust and other allergens, like mold spores, as the fabric fibers “hook” and “hold onto” passing particles in the air. This essentially turns the cubicle walls into a large-scale air filter, causing eye irritation, coughing, and other allergy-like responses. Our team at Cubix, Inc. offers an efficient solution to combat cubicles and other textiles in the office. Through Commercial Upholstery & Textile Cleaning, business owners can target problem areas in the office to dramatically cut down lingering allergens, mold spores, and past stains, bringing these surfaces back to life.
Shared workstations amplify these risks, as multiple people use the same space without regular cleaning in between. This increases the likelihood of germs spreading from one person to another. To combat these issues, it’s essential for businesses to implement regular cleaning protocols for workstations, encourage employees to practice good hygiene and provide sanitizing supplies for easy access. Consider sending a company-wide email that focuses on the importance of proper hygiene and how a clean workstation can benefit one’s health both mentally and physically. By focusing on these areas, employers can help create a healthier and more productive work environment.
Restrooms are among the most critical areas in an office regarding cleanliness, yet they are often hotspots for germs and bacteria. Despite regular cleaning schedules, certain surfaces can harbor harmful pathogens that pose health risks to employees. The restroom can easily foster bacteria due to moisture and humidity, creating ideal conditions for germs to thrive. Additionally, paper towel dispensers and soap dispensers are often touched by multiple people, making them potential transmitters for spreading germs around the office.
To maintain a hygienic restroom, it is essential to implement strict cleaning protocols that focus on disinfecting high-touch surfaces regularly. Providing hand sanitizer and promoting good hand hygiene among employees can further help reduce the spread of germs. By prioritizing restroom cleanliness, businesses not only protect the health of their employees but also contribute to a more positive workplace atmosphere.
In some cases, the cleaning products you may be utilizing in these spaces can actually be the leading culprit in the high concentration of germs and other bacteria found in washrooms. For example, the majority of offices use tile as their flooring choice in restrooms as it is easy and efficient to clean. However, the cleaning product used matters greatly as acid-based cleaners can gradually eat away at the grout between the pieces of tile. This, in turn, opens up the porous surface of the grout, allowing for germs and other debris to quickly become embedded within the floor itself. This is a preventable issue that only requires business owners or management to take the time to review the products being used on tile flooring to avoid expensive premature floor replacements.
Put your office to the test by contacting our team today to learn more about Cubix, Inc.’s detailed services and how they can tackle hidden germs around the office. Our team can help you navigate which services are the best options for your business’s needs.
