In some of our previous posts, we’ve touched on the subject of cleaning the office during different times of the year. We talked about spring, summer cleaning, and fall cleaning. But now that the winter is slowly approaching, should we consider a winter one, too? So, winter office cleaning – do we need it?
Let’s start by answering this question first – do we need it? As we said earlier, we did need a spring, summer and fall cleaning; each of them had their own purposes and were important for their own reasons. This fact somehow imposes the answer to our question – yes, we certainly need a winter office cleaning.
And just to make it clear, we’re not talking about those regular cleanings each office has scheduled. And we’re not talking about daily cleaning that goes on at the office. We’re talking about those more detail-oriented cleaning usually taking place when going from one season to another.
Now that we got that out of our way, the next question you probably have on your mind is who should be in charge of that type of cleaning. We have the answer to that one, too. A professional cleaning service. The same one you use for other cleaning tasks at your office. And if you don’t have one, make sure you find one. It will make your life so much easier and save you money in the long run. So, what you should do is make a schedule with the professional cleaners of your choice and find the perfect timing for the winter cleaning of your office. They will surely help you pick the best date and help you with deciding what needs to be done.
So, what needs to be done when it comes to winter office cleaning? Keeping the office clean during those colder months is a task and it gets even more important during winter if you want to maintain a happy and healthy work environment. Just keep in mind that in that time of the year germs and diseases are much more easily transferred. Because of that, you should be taking all the precautions possible unless you want your entire staff on sick leave.
As we’ve said, the best way to achieve that is with the help of a professional cleaning service. They will make sure the entire space is clean and sanitized to your particular specifications. This will ensure that your employees are happy and healthy which will then lead to happy and healthy customer relationships.
Which are the cleaning steps you can expect in the winter cleaning process?
Let’s begin with the air quality. It is an alarming fact that indoor air can have up to five times more pollutants than outdoor air. And just imagine just how dangerous it can be, with everyone spending an average of 40 hours per week at the office. And since this is the air circulating throughout your office, it is essential to add this cleaning task to your list. By taking preventative measures you will reduce any possible health risks which will, as a result, have a more productive working environment.
We won’t stray away much from the health topic and we’ll talk some more about disinfecting your office. We all know how it can get during those winter months – if one person gets sick, chances are others will, too. There are several ways to do so, so make sure you speak with your professional cleaning service and see what they would recommend.
Disinfection doesn’t stop there. Another thing to think about is how to best protect the floors in your office during winter months. This one has to do with both disinfection and cleanliness. Different types of moisture, dust, and salt can present a big threat to your floors and carpets. As everyone walks in, employees and customers, they can bring all that debris into your office. And not only that, any remaining moisture may be the perfect ground for bacteria and mold to grow.
What can we do about that? The first thing we can do is to make sure we have entrance mats. These small additions will save you a lot of money and time, especially during winter months. Other than entrance mats, regular cleaning is the best thing you can do to protect your floors and carpets. This process includes sweeping, vacuuming and detailed cleaning. Just bear in mind that the longer you leave the salt and other debris in your carpets and floors, the bigger the chances are for your floors and carpets to suffer irreparable damage. This will ultimately lead to having to replace all your carpeting more often than you should which isn’t only time-consuming, but also money-consuming.
And the final thing regarding winter cleaning of the office we’d like to discuss today are windows. In all those talks about office cleaning and disinfection during winter months we shouldn’t forget about the windows. As you know, windows accumulate grime and removing it will help sunlight getting in through the windows. This is especially important during winter months when days are so much shorter and we get less sunlight than usual. Also, keep in mind that sunlight can help keep the air inside dry and clean. It will absorb excess moisture which can be found in carpets or floors. And another important factor, natural light will surely help raise the mood of your employees during those cold and long winter months.
So, to summarize today’s talk, winter office cleaning – do we need it? We certainly do. We need it as much as we need spring, summer and fall office cleaning, each for their own reasons. Keeping your office clean and sanitized during winter months will help with the productivity of your employees and their health. Make sure you plan everything ahead with the professional cleaning service in charge of maintaining your office and you will have no problem overcoming winter months in a happy and healthy working environment.
