The office break room is the perfect place for a quick recharge during the workday. However, if the break room is dirty, disorganized, or unsanitary, it won’t be a very welcoming space for workers. While a professional cleaning service ensures your office is cleaned and sanitized on a consistent basis, you and your staff can take additional steps for an even better break room result.  

How Can I Keep the Office Break Room Clean?

1. Organize

Encourage workers to put away cutlery and other items in the break room by clearly labeling drawers and cabinets. You can also set up a station for things like cups, straws, condiments, and other commonly used items by placing bins and storage containers in a certain section of the break room. Making sure items have an easily identifiable “home” means the staff will be more likely to clean up after themselves. 

2. Delegate 

Purchase a dry erase board and hang it in an obvious spot in the break room. On the board, write daily/weekly duties and assign a member of the staff to fulfill them. For example, one person is responsible for clearing out old leftovers from the fridge, another for running the dishwasher, etc. When everyone pitches in equally, it’s much easier to maintain a pleasant and orderly break room. 

3. Stock

Your break room should be stocked with hand soap, sponges, anti-bacterial cleansers for counter surfaces, paper towels, brooms, and other essential cleaning supplies. These items are vital for general tidying, as well as addressing any spills or mishaps that occur throughout the day. Make sure employees know where to find the cleaning supplies, and how to properly use them in the break room. 

When in search of personalized cleaning service for your Texarkana office, experience matters. Office Sweep owner Judy Nelson Moissier brings over two decades of experience to the table, which she passes on to her skilled and dedicated staff. Her office cleaning team is prompt and reliable, and you can rest assured of a thorough clean for the entire area. Please call (903) 244-2980 to learn more about scheduling a cleaning service at your office. You can also learn more about their services by visiting the website.