When you’re busy working in an office, cleanliness probably isn’t your main concern. But with fall comes the start of cold and flu season, and large groups in enclosed spaces create the perfect breeding grounds for bacteria and viruses. It’s important to take the time to ensure your workplace is properly prepared to have a healthy season. You can protect yourself and your coworkers by following the office cleaning guide below.

Tips for Office Cleaning This Fall

1. Organize Your Desk

If you ever find yourself with free time, take a few minutes to clean and organize your desk. Clear the surface as completely as possible and wipe it down with a cleaner. Get rid of loose papers, sticky notes, staples, and other supplies you no longer need. Rearrange your workspace for both aesthetic value and efficiency.

2. Clean Out the Kitchen

As a shared space with a lot of food, trash, and foot traffic, staff kitchens are especially guilty of harboring potential infections. Make sure nobody is leaving food or beverages out in the open, and clear expired goods from refrigerators and pantries. Make sure everyone pitches in to keep the area clean.

3. Safely Sanitize Electronics

You might not think about how dirty your electronics are, but the fact is, they need cleaning much more often than most supplies. Keyboards, phones, calculators, and other electronic devices are touched and used continuously throughout the day. They need to be cleaned regularly, but be careful not to damage your devices. Never spray solutions directly onto electronics, and consider using wipes specially made for them.

4. Deep Clean the Floors

Dirty carpets are hotbeds for allergens and bacteria. They’re an important part of office cleaning, particularly after a full season of tracking in dust, dirt, dander, and other irritants. Schedule a deep cleaning from a janitorial service to refresh the flooring and make the air safer to breathe.

5. Call in the Professionals

While many tasks are small and can be done during your downtime, every business needs an office cleaning service. Employees don’t have the time to do all the cleaning required to maintain a healthy, hygienic environment, so hiring a commercial cleaning company is a must. They have the tools, time, and materials to make your office shine.

Don’t let your coworkers or employees succumb to seasonal illnesses this fall. Rely on Compass Cleaning Solutions to keep your workspace spotless. Their expert office cleaning service uses green, unscented products to ensure the health and safety of workers. From washing windows to sanitizing carpets, there’s no surface they can’t handle. Fill out their form online or call (877) 221-1213 to receive a free quote.