No one likes working in a messy office and keeping your workplace clean is vital if you want to create a productive working environment.

The cleaning experts at Ultima have put this article together to give you our top office cleaning tips to help you maintain a hygienic workplace.

Why regular office cleaning is important

Stop viruses from spreading

Offices are a breeding ground for germs and bacteria can live on hard surfaces for hours or even days. For instance, research has found that the Covid-19 virus can survive for 5 to 9 days on metal surfaces e.g. door knobs.

Disinfecting your workspaces regularly will kill bacteria and help to prevent sickness and viruses from spreading in the office.

Improve productivity

Research has found that there may be as many as 70 million lost workdays a year due to colds. Sickness can have a big impact on workplace productivity and profits – so it pays to follow these office cleaning tips and keep your working environment hygienic.

Prevent accidents

According to the Health and Safety Executive, slips, trips and falls remain the single most common cause of major injury in UK workplaces. If your office is untidy or cluttered, you will have a much higher risk of falls and other accidents.

Maintaining a clean and tidy office space will keep your employees safe and reduce the risk of accidents and injuries.

How to clean an office

Cleaning an office might seem simple, but there are lots of factors to consider and it’s easy to miss areas. Keeping your work environment clean and organised can be difficult, especially if you’re busy with other tasks!

The cleaning experts at Ultima want to help you keep your office tidy and hygienic with our top office cleaning tips and tricks.

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Our top office cleaning tips

Inspect your office regularly

Inspecting your work environment regularly will help you stay on top of your office cleaning and maintain good hygiene standards in your workplace. Frequent inspections will also help you identify issues, e.g. mould, before they become more serious.

Create a clean office culture

Making office cleaning part of your company culture is one of the best ways to maintain a neat and hygienic workspace.

Here are 5 tips to help you create a clean office culture:

  1. Teach employees the importance of keeping a clean workspace.
  2. Make new employees aware that being tidy is part of their job
  3. Incentivise cleaning e.g. by giving a reward to the employee with the cleanest desk.
  4. Have a clear policy about personal mess e.g. everyone has to wash their own dishes and mugs at the end of the day.
  5. Set aside work time for cleaning e.g. 15 minutes at the end of the day when employees tidy up their workstations.

Make cleaning supplies readily available

Your employees will be much more motivated to keep their workstations tidy if you make cleaning supplies readily available. It is best if every team member has their own cleaning supplies, such as antibacterial wipes and screen cleaners, at their desk.

Make sure that cleaning supplies like dustpans, brooms, and antibacterial solutions are readily available in communal areas. Ideally, all of your office cleaning supplies should be stored in one location so that everyone knows where to find them.

Purchase quality cleaning supplies

You should always invest in quality cleaning supplies from a reputable company. For instance, Byotrol is an all-in-one hygiene solution that has been formulated to kill 99.9% of known bacteria and viruses.

Byotrol: next evolution in cleanliness
This premium cleaning product is ideal for busy offices and it will help you maintain a safe and hygienic environment. Visit the Ultima Store to learn more about Byotrol and browse our range of products.

Write an office cleaning checklist

Making an office cleaning checklist will help you stay on top of your office cleaning and keep your work environment safe and tidy.

Here are some essential cleaning tasks to include in your office cleaning checklist:

  • Hoover and mop floors
  • Clean windows and doors
  • Disinfect desks, keyboards, mouses, etc
  • Dust and polish skirting boards, light fixtures, and other surfaces
  • Remove workplace rubbish

Remove rubbish every day

Most offices create a large amount of paper waste and you should empty your general waste bins and recycling bins every day to keep on top of your waste.

It is especially important that you empty any bins containing food waste, e.g. kitchen bins, as they are likely to smell if you leave them overnight. You won’t impress clients if your office smells like bins!

Hire professional office cleaners

Hiring a professional cleaning company is the easiest way to ensure that your office remains clean and tidy. Find a company that specialises in office cleaning and arrange for them to visit your workplace regularly e.g. once a day or once a week.

A cleaning company may also be able to provide guidance on how to clean an office and keep your workplace tidy in between professional cleaning. Outsourcing office cleaning to professional cleaners is a great investment, as it means that you’ll have more time to focus on your core business activities.

Check out our recent blog for tips on how to choose the best cleaning company.

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Ultima offers professional office cleaning services

Ultima has over 20 years of experience and knowledge providing general and specialist cleaning services in London and nationwide. We draw on our experience in the cleaning industry to create customised cleaning solutions that are tailored to your business requirements.

Trust the cleaning experts

Our team has been trained to the highest industry standards and has many years of experience providing office cleaning services throughout the UK. We offer reliable cleaning services that will keep your working environment hygienic, safe and comfortable for your employees.

As you can see, office cleaning is a big task and you can’t rely solely on your employees to keep your workplace clean. Leave your office cleaning in the hands of our specialists and you can focus on what really matters – driving growth and profits in your business!

Get in touch to arrange office cleaning today

Get in touch with the cleaning specialist at Ultima if you are looking for a reliable office cleaning service or would like more advice on how to clean an office. You can also find lots of useful information on our website: www.ultimaenvironmental.com