How To Effectively Clean Common Office Stains And Spills

With workers spending an average of 45 hours per week in the office, it is no surprise that your work premises will show some indications of wear and tear. In particular, stains and spills are the ones you should expect to see in many areas of your office.

Between coffee runs, occasional pen leaks, and regular customer visits, you will likely call your local commercial or office carpet cleaning expert more frequently than you would like.

Because stains and spills do not look pleasant on your office table tops, upholstery, or carpets, immediately cleaning them and removing them is essential. To help you, here are 3 of the most common stains and spills you are likely to spot in your office and the best ways to clean them.

1. Coffee

Coffee is a staple that you can find on almost all office premises. Unfortunately, so many people walking around with their cups of café latte are bound to leave behind coffee stains or spills on tables, upholstery, and carpets.

Coffee stains are pretty much standard in the workplace.  However, it is necessary to clean them right away, as they tend to leave workspaces open to bacteria.

Simply wiping coffee stains or spills with a paper towel will not eliminate their potential health risk. To clean a coffee stain thoroughly, here is what you need to do:

– Soak the coffee stain with cold water or club soda smudge with a towel.
– Continue soaking and smudging until the stain no longer improves.
– Once you are done smudging, apply a non-gel shaving cream or a carpet cleaning spray (if the stain is on a carpet) and follow the instructions.
– Rinse with cold water, smudge, and let dry.

2. Ink

While nearly everyone has already depended on technology in the office, ink leaks remain one of the most common stains and spills. Because not all materials or fabrics are the same, some ink spills could become more challenging to clean than others.

Ink spills are notoriously tricky to remove. If someone leaves their pen uncapped, you will likely spot a stray line on a conference room table, a couch, or a chair.

To remove an ink stain on wood furniture here is what you should do:

– Use a sponge or damp cloth to wipe the ink stain down.
– If the stain is still apparent, rub it with a nail polish remover or alcohol.
– Use water to wipe the stain back down and let it dry.

On the other hand, if the ink spilt on a piece of fabric furniture, the following steps are what you should follow:

– Soak the ink stain with nail polish remover or alcohol and smudge frequently with a paper towel.
– Use cold water to rinse the stain.
– Rub a liquid detergent with enzymes into the stain and let it sit for about 10 minutes.
– Use cold water to rinse the stain and let it dry.

3. Dirt and Mud

Employees or customers cannot avoid muddy and dirty shoes on rainy days or even after the rain clears up. Putting a rug on the entrance might be a reasonable precaution, but it is sometimes not enough to keep their shoes clean.

Especially when people with wet and dirty shoes begin working on their office errands and will unavoidably pass on the dirt to many places, your office will look like a complete mess. If your office carpet is already frustratingly dirty or muddy, here is what you can do:

– First off, you should keep in mind that wiping or smudging the dirt or mud is a big no-no, especially if wet.
– Using baking soda or salt, sprinkle some onto the dirt or mud and give it time to dry and absorb.
– Vacuum the area with dirt or mud.
– Repeat the second and third steps until the dirt or mud does not improve anymore.
– Apply a carpet cleaning spray and follow the instructions provided therein.

If the dirt or mud still lingers in your carpet despite following the steps above, then you might already need the help of a professional carpet cleaner. Most of the time, filthy carpets require thorough carpet cleaning and shampooing provided by experts.

Conclusion

Stains and spills are inevitable in a hectic environment like an office. However, if left neglected, these stains and spills will not just make your workplace look and smell awful but unhealthy as well for you and your employees.

Therefore, cleaning and removing all the stains and spills on your workspaces is vital to ensure a clean and healthy work environment. Hiring a professional cleaning company is highly recommended for a thoroughly cleaned office.

If you are looking for the most effective and reliable office cleaning company in Singapore, Abba is the one you need! We offer an extensive suite of efficient and trusted cleaning services, including commercial, upholstery and carpet cleaning, disinfection services, and more.

Feel free to give us a call now or send in an enquiry for a free quote!

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