How to Spring Clean Your Office

2/2/2022 (Permalink)

There’s something about spring that makes us want to clean up and start fresh. Maybe it’s the vibrant colors as trees begin to leaf and flower. Maybe it’s the warmer temperatures that wake us up from our winter hibernation. Whatever it is, the same urge follows us to our workspace, and we feel compelled to spring clean the office. 

But cleaning an office space can feel overwhelming, depending on how big and how messy the office is. So here are some ways to make spring cleaning your office space less overwhelming. 

Make it a team effort. Chances are you share the office with other employees. If so, then it shouldn’t fall on you alone to do the cleaning. If your colleagues aren’t so excited about a clean office, schedule a time during office hours when everyone can clean together. Assign each of them a manageable task that they can do in a short period of time. If there is a lot to do, then schedule more cleaning times, but make sure to spread them out. 

Divide and conquer! Instead of cleaning the entire office, break the office into smaller sections, and clean one section at a time. For example, today you can plan to clean up one room and tomorrow the next. If you have a plan of attack, then cleaning won’t feel overwhelming. And the great part about breaking the task into smaller tasks is that you can create a list and check off the tasks as you complete them. It’s so satisfying! 

As you clean, remember that cleanliness and sanitation is more important than ever. Take the time to thoroughly clean all furniture and surfaces with disinfectant. Do the same for keyboards, mouses, telephones, door handles and lightswitches. Any surfaces that get a lot of hand traffic should be thoroughly cleaned daily. 

If you’re looking for a certified cleaning program that will keep your employees safe, your local SERVPRO franchise can help with the following: 

• Air Ducts and HVAC
• Biohazard
• Carpet and Upholstery
• Ceilings, Floors, and Walls
• Document Restoration
• Drapes and Blinds
• Odor Removal
• Sewage
• Trauma and Crime Scene
• Vandalism

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