The holidays are a joyful time when it’s easy to put cleanliness and organization to the wayside. But when you operate out of an office or shared workspace, having everything in order when your employees return to work post-holiday is super important. A clean, fresh, and organized environment allows everyone to start the new year on the right foot. Whether you’re handling the cleanup internally or hiring professionals, these five tips will help ensure your workspace is ready to welcome the team back.
- Deeply clean and disinfect heavily populated areas and high-touch points.
Typically, around the holidays, businesses see an increase in foot traffic. From end-of-year meetings with clients to holiday parties, germs are plentiful on high-touch areas like door handles, light switches, elevator buttons, and shared equipment. To avoid the spread of bacteria and illness, sanitize and disinfect these areas before the end of the year. You’ll also want to pay attention to common areas like break rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, and conference rooms. A professional janitorial service can help make sure you don’t miss anything!
- Declutter desks.
Your employee’s personal space can accumulate unnecessary clutter. We’re talking outdated supplies, papers, and holiday decor for the extra festive employee. Before shutting things down for the year, have employees clear their desks of unnecessary items. Everyone should pitch in to focus on removing common areas of clutter. Remember to look in the fridge, pantry, or both, and toss anything that’s expired (or about to expire) so you can return to a clean slate. You can also use this time to take an audit of office supplies and restock essentials like pens, sticky notes, and printer ink.
- Give the flooring a refresh.
Between the salt, snow, and debris that get tracked in, winter weather can wreak havoc on floors. In addition to appearing unprofessional, dirty flooring can harbor allergens and bacteria. Before heading out for the holidays, ensure vacuums are carpeted and/or deep-cleaned to remove anything that has accumulated throughout the year. If your office has hard floors, sweep and mop them thoroughly.
- Have HVAC systems inspected and cleared.
Colder weather means closed windows and the use of heating systems. As a result, indoor air quality can take a hit. Dust, allergens, and mold can accumulate in HVAC systems, affecting the health and comfort of your employees. Have your HVAC filters replaced and the vents and ductwork cleaned if possible. Doing this will help everything run more smoothly and be one less thing you have to worry about after the holidays.
- Create a plan for the new year.
After you get your office in tip-top shape, lay out a plan that allows you to stay on top of cleanliness in the new year. Work with your janitorial provider to create a customized cleaning plan for your office’s unique needs. Whether that’s daily sanitization, weekly deep cleans, or addressing monthly maintenance, you can make a plan that meets your goals and helps avoid a massic deep clean at the end of the year. And if you don’t already work with a commercial cleaning company, the new year is the perfect time to hire one!
Hire a Professional Cleaning Company for Your Office This Year
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