Top Cleaning And Sanitizing Tips For A Safe Working Place

Cleaning is an integral part of any home or office space. However, not many people know how to clean properly for a safe working environment. It's not just the tools you use but also the cleaning fluids that are responsible for making your workspace germ-free and healthy. Here are a few tips from professionals that will help you create a safe working environment, no matter where you are.

Use The Right Cleaning Fluids

Cleaning fluids vary from room to room. As professionals from any reputable cleaning company will tell you, for example, your kitchen requires different cleaning fluids than your bathroom. The chemicals in the fluid may react badly with the material it comes into contact with.

The types of cleaning fluids to use for different rooms:

The office kitchen:

The kitchen in your office needs to be kept clean at all times. Use a multi-purpose fluid that disinfects, cuts through grease and grime, and is mild enough not to damage the surfaces or equipment. Use hot water mixed with chlorine powder to disinfect all surfaces. For appliances like ovens, use barbecue briquettes along with some baking soda for easy removal of grease and grime. Wall tiles should be wiped down regularly because they accumulate grease easily.

The restroom:

Cleaning toilets requires products with bleach because they need to kill germs. Toilet bowl cleaners are usually filled with bleach. Keep the windows open while using them to prevent the smell from causing nausea. Ensure that you wear gloves, safety goggles, and a mask when cleaning toilets.

The conference rooms:

Cleaning conference rooms require a different approach. Wash the walls using a multi-purpose solution that is high in acidity for easier removal of dirt. Use separate solutions to clean the floor, glass doors, and glass windows to prevent streaking.

Use The Best Tools For Every Room

Every room has cleaning tools designed specifically for it. However, you can also improvise tools to work for different kinds of rooms if needed. For example, use lint rollers to clean hard-to-reach areas or opt for old cotton clothes instead of mops when the floor is dry after mopping. How exactly to use these tools correctly:

Kitchen:

To clean the stovetop, scrub the surface using a sponge and then wipe it down with a microfiber cloth. Use a mop after large spills to avoid infections spreading.

Bathroom:

Clean windows with newspaper to avoid streaking, use cotton balls or Q-tips for corners.

The conference rooms:

To clean glass tables, dampen newspapers, fold them into squares, place them on top of the table, then wipe from one side to another using a vertical stroke until all surfaces are wiped. Use a separate cloth for glass doors and windows because these surfaces are too delicate to be cleaned with newspapers.

Wear Appropriate Clothing

The clothes you wear should be appropriate for the job, as well as fit the conditions of the room. The types of clothing you need to wear when working in different rooms:

The office kitchen:

Wear old clothes that can fit into your laundry basket easily because you will get dirty easily while mopping and scrubbing floors. So avoid wearing your favourite clothing items by investing in overalls or jumpsuits designed specifically for messy jobs at home or work. Wear safety goggles during spills to prevent chemical burns around the eyes.

The restroom:

When cleaning toilets, wear gloves, safety goggles, and a mask to protect yourself from the strong fumes. Your clothes should also fit well inside your laundry basket because you will undoubtedly make mistakes during the cleaning process.

The conference rooms:

Wear a jumpsuit or overalls along with safety goggles when cleaning conference rooms. The room will be too messy for you to come in wearing your favourite clothes. If possible, invest in a pair of rubber boots with steel toes which will protect your feet from injuries while moving heavy objects around the room.

Decide On A Cleaning Routine

The best way to ensure that your office is clean is to set up a cleaning routine that works for everyone involved, whether it's just you or if you have an entire team working with you every day. Your cleaning schedule should provide enough time for each room so that it can be cleaned thoroughly instead of quickly. One way to do this is to divide the rooms into zones that are easy to clean.

Kitchen:

The stovetop, sink, and refrigerator should be cleaned every day because they are used most frequently. Sweep the floor daily after cooking to avoid food particles from sticking on the tiles. Clean walls once a week using multi-purpose solutions with bleach. Once every two weeks, scrub the floors using bleach water for an extra cleaning boost.

Bathroom:

Clean sinks and countertops daily or whenever your employees use them during their break times or before starting work for the day. Clean mirrors at least twice; once during lunchtime and another time during breaks hours after everyone has vacated the restroom. Clean toilets every evening when everyone's gone home because this is when they need it most.

The conference rooms:

The door, windows, and other glass surfaces should be wiped down with multi-purpose solutions daily or whenever they become dirty. Wipe the dust off the wood furniture during lunchtime. If you have a team working with you, assign someone to clean this room every two weeks. Everyone can take turns cleaning it after work hours are over.

Clean Out The Junk

The items you have around the office are probably being used most frequently by your employees. However, there are some things that are just taking up space and not being used at all, so it's time to throw them away or donate them if they can still be used by others. For example:

-Go through your desk drawers at least once a month because this is where most of your clutter comes from. Throw away old pens that don't work anymore even though you prefer using colour pens instead of black ones. Gather expired coupons for shopping sprees with friends during lunchtime. Throw away old receipts and expired membership cards.

-Donate old office furniture that can be used by other companies or individuals starting their own business. Check online listings to find out which items are most in-demand, whether they are laptops, printers, lamps, chairs, desks, tables, etc...

-Empty the wastebaskets in your office because the garbage can pile up fast when everyone's working. It should be done daily or every other day if possible. You can even get multiple wastebaskets and label the different rooms where the garbage should be thrown away (e.g., Kitchen, Bathroom, Conference Room).

Cleaning the office is very important for your employees' safety and well-being. Cleaning an office is just like running a business: it requires knowledge in staying organized. By following these tips, you'll get rid of the dirt and grime that accumulates over time, So get rid of all unnecessary items, and set up a cleaning routine for your entire team to follow.


About the Author: Jonathan Rawlins

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