Missed A Spot: The Most Neglected Areas In Office Cleaning

As a communal space to do work, the office hosts several to hundreds of employees who all share the same facilities to do their tasks. As such, the importance of commercial janitorial services cannot be understated in ensuring that it remains clean and sanitised to guarantee the productivity and safety of all staff. But despite following a comprehensive office cleaning routine, certain areas often get overlooked and remain neglected, building up dirt and germs over time. To ensure you never miss a spot, check out the topmost neglected parts of the office and why their cleanliness should be prioritised.

1. Large machinery and the areas behind them

Unless specified, most cleaning staff would not risk cleaning machinery in the office and move them to clean the areas behind and beneath lest they cause unwanted damage. But if left uncleaned, dirt and dust will build up over time, posing a health risk that undermines the cleaning efforts. Instructing the cleaning staff to include this task in their routine is best and show them the proper way to manoeuvre around the machinery to avoid damage.

2. Light fixtures and ceiling fans

If certain areas have become poorly lit as of late, it may be due to layers of dust in the lighting and not faulty light bulbs. A build-up of dust (or dead bugs) on lights and ceiling fans will not only disgust employees and visiting clients but also lead to dimmer lights in the office that could affect employee work performance. To clean light fixtures, they must be turned off and dusted inside and outside the light cover using an all-purpose cleaner to eliminate persistent debris.

3. Blinds and curtains

Blinds and curtains do not get the same attention as the windows and window sills they cover despite accumulating dust and dirt. Moreover, they could become the home of pests like mites that harm the air in the office. There are several ways to clean curtains, such as steam cleaning, dry cleaning, and vacuuming, while blinds need only regular dusting or vacuuming to stay clean. Aluminium and vinyl blinds can also be washed with dish soap if they need a more thorough cleaning.

4. Walls

We have already made an article covering why walls need regular washing, and it essentially boils down to the fact that they are among the most neglected areas in the office when it comes to cleaning. Like everything else in the office, walls get dirtied too and build up plenty of dust over time since they rarely get cleaned. Thus, it is crucial to frequently sweep, dust, and vacuum the walls, including the ceiling, during routine cleaning.

5. Germ hotspots

High-contact areas and surfaces can be found all over the office, but not all of them are included during cleaning. Some examples include keyboards, light switches, telephones, refrigerator doors, office chairs, and more, all of which can be huge causes of germs proliferating in the office and potentially causing mass absenteeism from being sick. To prevent this, it is vital to disinfect them regularly to prevent the spread of harmful germs and bacteria.

6. Indoor greenery

Whether natural or otherwise, plants also tend to collect dust and mould spores if watered. Apart from regular cleaning, it is also recommended to have a dedicated service to look after natural plants as improper handling may lead to a rotting smell—commonly known as root rot caused by overwatering—and other issues that worsen air quality instead of improving it.

Conclusion

Creating a healthy environment for employees is one of the keys to success as it promotes better satisfaction and lessens sick time. However, this cannot be fully realised if certain areas get neglected and do not receive the proper cleaning they need.

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