It only takes one sick employee to spread germs around the office and potentially put your entire team out of commission. Professional commercial cleaning companies know how to disinfect offices, but knowing where viruses and bacteria accumulate can help keep you and your employees healthy. Keeping the following areas clean can prevent infections, reduce sick days, and boost productivity.

Where Are the Most Germ-Infested Places in Any Office?

1. The Break Room

With expired food, crumbs, and moisture, break rooms can create an ideal environment for bacteria and an opportunity for viruses to jump from person to person. Even if you have commercial cleaning services, clean out the refrigerator once a week, and ensure all surfaces are sanitized every day.

2. Bathrooms

Germs can coat every surface of the bathroom, including stall doors, sinks, and even mirrors. Fortunately, the majority of the bacteria found in work restrooms is harmless, and most pathogens can be destroyed with soap and water. Encouraging your employees to wash their hands after  they use the restroom can keep your entire team healthy between commercial cleanings.

3. Phones & Keyboards

Phones are touched frequently and held up to a person’s face, which gives them more chances to pick up germs. If your employees share phones, keyboards, or work stations, have everything wiped down and sanitized daily, including handsets and desk surfaces.

4. Water Fountain

The communal water fountain may look shiny and clean, but at some point, almost everything in your office will likely come into contact with it. This makes fountains a common vector for germs, so be sure your fountain is thoroughly sanitized at least once a week. Alternatively, you could provide a large bottle of water and encourage employees to use their own cups or bottles.

Keeping your office spotless may seem impossible, but maintaining a healthy environment can be effortless with the help of Office Sweep. For over 20 years, they’ve provided reliable, high-quality commercial cleaning services to companies throughout the Texarkana area, using the most advanced tools on the market to deliver exceptional results on every job. Visit their website for more on their array of commercial cleaning services, or call (903) 244-2980 to request an estimate today.