Cleanliness in shared office spaces is essential to reduce the spread of germs. High touch surfaces, along with frequent interactions can cause germs to spread quickly, negatively impacting employees well-being.
Shared offices are hotspots for germs, due to the communal use of items including desks, keyboards, and phones. This can result in:
Not all areas in the shared office are a hotspot for germs, which is why you need to focus on:
In order to reduce the spread of germs in a shared office space, you will want to put an effective cleaning schedule in place. This should include:
Washing your hands regularly is a very simple, yet highly effective way to reduce the spread of germs in shared office spaces. We recommend adding hand sanitisers at entry points and in common areas. Studies have found that shared offices with accessible sanitisers tend to have a lower absenteeism level.
Encourage your employees to get on board when it comes to workspace hygiene. You can provide them with disinfectant wipes, that can be used to clean desks and chairs, wile providing rubbish bins with lids to prevent contamination, and encourage a clutter-free desk policy.
Contact-less solutions can reduce the spread of germs in shared offices spaces. You can consider adding touch-less payment systems in vending machines to automatic doors and motion sensor lights.
When your employees are informed on how to reduce germs, you have your first line of defence covered. Conduct workshops on reduction strategies to sharing a regular newsletter with hygiene tips.
When it comes to the cleaning products you use, you need to ensure that they are effective in reducing germs in your shared office space. This can include alcohol-based cleaners, disinfectant sprays, and eco-friendly products that are less harmful on your employees and the environment.
While you can put steps in place within your office, using a professional office cleaning company is the best solution to reducing germs. Our cleaners are trained and experienced, using state of the art equipment, cleaning products, and processes that are quick and effective at removing germs and providing you with a safer and more hygienic workspace.
When you prioritise cleanliness in the workspace, you can reduce the spread of germs in shared office spaces, providing employees with a hygienic area where they can be productive. Get in touch with Sloane Cleaning Services today to find out more.