Your office is probably one of the most germ-infested areas of your home. That’s true no matter who you are or what type of business you have. The good news is that you have a lot of control over how clean or dirty your office space is. Unfortunately, that doesn’t make keeping it that way any easier. If you don’t keep up with the cleaning, it will quickly become unprofessional, impersonal and gross. On the other hand, if you take steps now to maintain your office space, you’ll be less stressed when it comes time to do a professional cleaning. Keeping up with the cleaning will feel like less of a chore since it will be a part of your normal routine – not a one-time event that you have to get through as quickly as possible before the cleaning companies come knocking on your door. Here are some ways you can keep your office clean between professional cleanings:
Pro-tip: Get a floor cleaner
If possible, invest in a floor cleaner. These can be a huge difference maker when it comes to keeping your floor clean. They work by spraying a special chemical on the floor that attracts dirt, which then has to be physically picked up. This is a good way to keep up with the most difficult areas of your office, like the areas around your desk, computer and printer. You can also use these for the tile or hardwood floors in your home.
Pro-tip: Create a cleaning schedule
While you can’t avoid all the messes in your office and the grime that comes with it, you can certainly make it easier to keep up with. Create a cleaning schedule and stick to it no matter what. Schedule your deep-cleanings like your bi-weekly professional cleanings, cleanings for the week before scheduled appointments and a daily cleaning during high-volume times. If you have a cleaning service that cleans your office regularly, you can use them as a guide for what to do and when to do it. If you don’t have a cleaning service, you can create your own cleaning schedule based on these tips.
Pro-tip: Get a trash can for your desk
This one doesn’t have to be a fancy trash can with all sorts of compartments and trays. In fact, most offices don’t even have trash cans. However, it’s still something you should have. The reason is that it’s easy to get overwhelmed with the amount of paper that you have on your desk. Having a trash can will allow you to dispose of paper more quickly, which will save you time and hassle. Plus, it will keep your office cleaner in general since you won’t have all the paper laying around.
Pro-tip: Store essentials in the right places
One of the most important things to keep clean and organized is your desk. For the most part, it should be a no-nonsense space that has a place for everything. This includes keeping important documents and files in a drawer, storing commonly-used items on shelves and keeping a tidy work surface. You can also make your desk more efficient by investing in the right items for the job. For example, you can purchase a document holder that is designed for your computer screen. This will keep you from having to prop your computer screen up with notebooks and papers cluttering the space around your screen. It will also keep your screen free of dust and dirt.
Pro-tip: Make your workspace more ergonomic
If you have an ergonomic workstation, you can reduce back pain, headaches and other issues caused by spending hours at your desk. However, making your workstation more ergonomic doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. For example, you can make your computer keyboard more ergonomic by adjusting the height and distance between the keyboard and the computer screen. You can also make your computer screen more ergonomic by adjusting the height of the screen and adding a document holder.
Conclusion
Keeping your office clean between professional cleanings can be a challenge. But by proactively preparing for it and investing in simple solutions like a floor cleaner, a trash can and a more ergonomic workstation, you can make it much easier to keep up with the cleaning. The more you put into it, the less you have to put up with from the cleaning companies.