Happiness, satisfaction, and productivity are three major benefits of working in a clean office. A clean office is most suited for employees as they enable them to focus better on their work and produce impactful results. Even though a facility may hire a third-party cleaning company to professionally clean the office, it is also important for the staff to maintain a clean workspace. This article aims to explore the many ways employees can be sensitized to keeping the office space clean.
The Importance Of Keeping Offices Clean
Studies show that employees spend about 50% of their waking hours of every working day in their offices. Spending a greater percentage of your day in an unclean space increases the probability of being exposed to germs which may cause sickness, which subsequently affects a company’s bottom line. It is therefore strongly recommended that management include in-house cleaning as part of the facility’s protocols.
1. Hire A Janitorial Company:
While this might seem like the obvious first choice, it is still worth noting that, hiring professionals to clean your office communicates to the staff that you are interested in their success. Staff who split their time cleaning have less time to be productive or focus on their main scope of work. Hiring a professional cleaning company affords you flexibility in scheduling. The staff can focus on their main task and leave the cleaning for the cleaning company in the evening. Also, a professional cleaning company helps prevent contamination because they clean using industry-approved cleaning solutions and methods. Lastly, because a third-party cleaning company is a dedicated group whose sole purpose is cleaning, it is likely their cleaning will help improve the image of your facility to your clients.
2. Purchase Industry Approved Cleaning Products/Solutions
Having the right cleaning supplies is helpful when trying to foster a culture of maintaining a clean office space. Cleaning items such as hand sanitizers and tissues should be fully stocked in the office for all employees. The truth is healthy and happy employees take fewer sick leave days, meaning they are more productive. It is also important to ensure that these cleaning products are being used correctly. It is important to make sure cleaning solutions are well labeled and instructions for usage are available. One of the best ways to train staff is to insect cleaning protocols during weekly and monthly departmental head meetings and also create incentives for the department that maintain a cleaner environment. This approach is best suitable for facilities that opt to keep in-house cleaning.
3. Create A Simple Cleaning Schedule
We encourage office facilities who choose to keep their cleaning in-house to develop a cleaning schedule are encouraged to design a cleaning schedule that outlines all cleaning expectations for the office towards achieving a clean workspace. The schedule should include a hygiene and cleaning policy, tasks assigned to individuals, and the necessary timelines. All cleaning products should be stocked and replenished as and when required to make the cleaning schedule workable.
Resources
Here are additional resources for you to increase your janitorial knowledge further and stay updated on new trends in facility maintenance.
Distinct Cleaning News and Media Post: Easy to read blog articles on various topics and trends in the commercial janitorial space.
Janitorial Work and Tutorial Videos: Quick cleaning tutorial and before and after videos intended to give the audience a glimpse into various janitorial works.
Janitorial Coaching Hub If you are interested in starting your cleaning business or have a cleaning business and want to grow, then this is a great resource hub for you.
