No one should have to work in a pigsty and as you would expect, hiring a commercial cleaning company goes a long way in providing a clean and hygienic workplace. A team effort however is required to leave your office free of clutter and tidy till the next time your cleaners visit. The benefits can be enormous, not the least of which is increased productivity. Use the following helpful tips to set you on the right path.  

Encourage staff to keep their desks tidy. One way to do this is by avoiding a buildup of paperwork on the desk. Paperwork should be organised daily. When this is done at the end of the day it not only has the effect of allowing cleaners to clean desks more thoroughly but also provides a clean slate for your staff to begin the next business day.

‘A place for everything and everything in its place.’ Never a truer word said. Everything in the office should have a place to be stored and should be tidily returned there when not in use. This will inevitably lead to a reduction of clutter around the office.

In the interests of reducing dust and bacteria, provide staff with microfiber cloths and disinfectant wipes. Encourage them to keep their desks, phones, computer screens and keyboards clean. Make use of coasters for coffee cups and clean up any spillages.

Finally, disposing of drinks and food stuffs in the office bin leads to bad odours throughout the office. Use the appropriate rubbish bins for disposal.

Have your staff follow each of the above commercial cleaning tips to help ensure that your workplace is kept neat and tidy in between visits from your regular cleaners. It will also assist in providing an organised workplace where your employees can deliver the best quality of work.