Every year it follows the same pattern. The weather cools off, the windows close, the heat kicks on and everyone spends more time indoors in shared spaces. Before long, half the office is sniffling and the box of tissues on the front desk is running low.
No cleaning company can promise to stop anyone from getting sick, and you should be wary of any that does. What a good cleaning routine can do is keep shared spaces cleaner and more sanitary during the months when people are indoors the most. So with cold and flu season coming, is your office cleaning routine ready?
Why Fall Is the Time to Review Your Cleaning Routine
The cleaning schedule that worked fine in July may not be enough in December. In the colder months, more people are inside for longer, windows stay shut, and the same door handles, keyboards and coffee makers get touched over and over.
That doesn’t call for panic. It calls for a sensible look at your routine and a few adjustments before the season is in full swing.
High-Touch Surfaces That Deserve Extra Attention
Think about the things everyone in your office touches in a single day.
Door Handles, Push Plates and Light Switches
Entry doors, conference room doors, restroom doors and light switches are touched by nearly everyone, often dozens of times a day. They should be cleaned and sanitized on a regular schedule.
Shared Electronics
Shared keyboards, phones, printers, copier buttons, conference room remotes and touchscreens are easy to forget. They need cleaning with products that are safe for electronics.
Elevator Buttons and Handrails
In multi-tenant buildings, elevator panels and stair railings are touch points for everyone in the building, not just your team.
Shared Spaces That Need a Closer Look
Kitchens and Break Rooms
The office kitchen is one of the busiest spots in the building. Refrigerator handles, microwave buttons, coffee machines, faucets, counters and tables all need regular cleaning. Sponges and dish towels left sitting around are worth replacing often.
Restrooms
Restrooms need consistent cleaning and restocking. Soap, paper towels and hand sanitizer should never run out, especially during cold and flu season, when people are more conscious of hand washing.
Desks and Workstations
Personal desks tend to collect crumbs, coffee spills and dust. Many businesses ask staff to keep desks clear at the end of the day so cleaning crews can wipe down surfaces properly.
Lobbies, Conference Rooms and Common Areas
Anywhere visitors and employees gather needs regular attention, from reception counters to conference tables and the arms of lobby chairs.
Is Your Office Cleaning Routine Ready? A Quick Self-Check
Ask yourself a few questions. Are high-touch surfaces cleaned daily, or only when someone notices a mess? Is the break room cleaned more than once a week? Do restrooms ever run out of soap or paper towels? When was the last time carpets and floors got a deep cleaning? If any of those answers make you pause, it may be time to adjust.
How a Professional Cleaning Partner Helps
A professional crew brings consistency, and consistency is what matters most. Cleaning checklists, the right products for each surface, and a set schedule make sure nothing gets skipped when things get busy.
ALG Services provides commercial janitorial services and customizable office cleaning programs throughout Bucks County and Montgomery County. We can increase the frequency of touch point cleaning during the colder months, add break room and restroom visits, and schedule deep cleaning of floors and carpets, all built around your hours.
We bring decades of experience, the trust of the businesses and communities we serve, and a commitment to excellence to every building we clean. For the outside of your property, we’ve also been servicing the Main Line area for over a decade for all of its exterior washing.
Get Ready Before the Season Peaks
Cold and flu season is coming whether we like it or not. The best time to tighten up your cleaning plan is before the first wave of sick days. Take a hard look and ask, is your office cleaning routine ready? If it isn’t, we’ll help you build one that is.
Contact Us today for a free quote.