If
you spend a lot of time behind a keyboard, it should be no surprise that germs
can make a home out of all those nooks and crannies. In fact, keyboards, along
with phones, water fountain handles and microwave door handles rank at the top
of the most germ-contaminated spots in the office. Need a more compelling
reason to host an office cleaning party this week? According to a study conducted by Dr. Charles Gerba with University of Arizona, “the average desk
harbors 400 times more bacteria than the average toilet seat.” Do
you have a disinfectant wipe in hand, yet?
Whether
you hire a cleaning service to keep your workplace clean or not, there’s a good
chance some areas of your office could use a little extra cleaning. Consider
scheduling a brief “office cleaning party” (15-minutes to an hour, depending on
your need), for all office staff to address key areas within their personal workstation
(e.g., keyboards, phones, computer monitors, etc.) and delegate individuals or
teams to tackle public spaces like the break room (e.g., coffee maker and
microwave), restrooms and lobby (if necessary). Few people enjoy cleaning, but
there are ways to make it more fun by playing energizing music and making sure
you have all the supplies needed to get the job done. By giving the team a
reason to move around and change up the day-to-day monotony, you might be
surprised to find, not only, a cleaner office, but a more motivated and focused
team.
Click here for seven “handy hacks” from Staples.com to make your office cleaning
party a breeze!
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