There are many items around the workplace that often get overlooked when it comes to cleaning, and you’d be surprised at how much dust and grime can build up on them over time.
Office chairs
Because of dirt, salt, and debris that gathers on the bottom of shoes, the bases of office chairs are easily one of the dirtiest surfaces in an office but are often overlooked when cleaning.
Walls
If you run your hands along the wall and feel dust, it may be time to give your office walls a good scrub. You’d be surprised how much dust and grime can attach itself to the walls of your business.
Doorknobs
Doorknobs are one of the most commonly touched surfaces in an office.
Pro Tip: Make sure they are cleaned and disinfected regularly to prevent illness in the workplace.
Picture frames
The tops of picture frames can become incredibly dusty, and the
glass is notorious for attracting fingerprints. Pro Tip: Don’t forget to dust them off and clean the glass to keep your photos bright.
Vents
Over the winter, heating systems are constantly running, which can result in dust getting trapped in your vents.Pro Tip: Ensure you clean your vents regularly to keep the air circulating in your business as clean as possible.
Baseboards
Dust can accumulate on baseboards throughout the year, but since baseboards aren’t at eye level, they are often forgotten when cleaning.
Under and behind the printers and copiers
The copy room is a place where employees congregate throughout the day but is often only cleaned on a surface level.Pro Tip: Move and clean under and behind these machines at least twice a year.
Ceiling Tiles
If your business has acoustic tiles on the ceiling, it is important to remember to clean them. The rough texture of these tiles allows them to collect a lot of dust throughout the year.
Office plants (living & not living)
Dust and cobwebs like to rest on forgotten artificial, and living, plants in the workplace. Pro Tip: Dust your office plants every so often.
Light fixtures
Look up. Do your fluorescent light fixtures look like a fly burial ground? If yes, it’s probably time to give them a nice cleaning.
Is your business looking for a cleaning company that pays attention to detail? Alliance Building Maintenance can help! Our commercial cleaning experts are here to offer you a free quote for your building maintenance and cleaning needs. Call us at (780) 447-2574 or email us at support@alliancecleaning.ca to get started.
