Regular office cleaning is an important part of keeping your employees healthy and productive. It might surprise you which surfaces in your office building attract the most germs. Here’s a breakdown.

What Are the Dirtiest Places in Your Office?

1. Break Room

A study that swabbed almost 5,000 surfaces in an office building found that parts of the break room are some of the dirtiest in the office, even more so than the bathroom. Some of the hot spots include the break room sink, microwave door, and refrigerator door handles. These surfaces need to be maintained regularly by office cleaning professionals. In addition, consider appointing an employee to wipe these surfaces down after lunch.

2. Cubicles

Unfortunately, your office or cubicle isn’t safe from germs and viruses. Keyboards, computer mice, and office phones are some of the dirtiest surfaces in the building. Your office keyboard could have three times as many germs as the average toilet seat. To combat this, keep disinfecting wipes at your desk and wipe things down at least once a day.

3. Water Fountain & Vending Machine

Other germy communal spaces include the water fountain and vending machine. These surfaces are often touched by many people throughout the day, and the water fountain is often touched by people exiting the bathroom. Don’t neglect these surfaces during regular office cleaning.

4. Bathroom

The bathroom actually ranks below the other places on this list in germ levels. This is because they’re often more thoroughly cleaned than other areas, and employees are more conscientious about bathroom germs. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t use caution in the bathroom, though. Consider installing hands-free faucets, toilet flushers, soap dispensers, and paper towel dispensers. If your office doesn’t have these features, use a paper towel to turn the water on and off. You should also do your best not to touch the door handle while you exit.

Final Touch Cleaning Services is the team of office cleaning professionals you need. Located in Dayton, OH, they have a 40-point checklist that each cleaner must complete to ensure quality assurance. They offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee, and they can be hired for one-off cleaning services or for regular appointments. Visit their website or call (937) 521-6243 for a free quote today!