The office break room is a valuable space for employee mealtime and quick conversations over coffee. However, this constant use makes it difficult to keep the space clean and sanitary, which is important for comfort, hygiene, and germ prevention. Your professional office cleaning service will ensure this area is spotless, but employees can also help out in the following ways.

How to Keep the Office Break Room Clean

1. Clean High-Touch Surfaces Regularly

Germs are most likely to accumulate on frequently touched surfaces, such as the handles of fridges, microwaves, coffee pots, and sink faucets. These areas should be sanitized on a daily basis. Any visible spills and stains should be removed using soapy water. To prevent germs, use a disinfectant, such as diluted bleach, to sanitize all high-contact surfaces.

2. Keep the Fridge Organized

A lot of food is left in the break room fridge, including forgotten lunches and shared condiments. If left too long, these items will become unhygienic.

Ask employees to throw out any leftover personal food before the weekend. Draw up an assignment list to have a different person check on the fridge’s cleanliness each week and throw out anything that’s past its expiration date. If your refrigerator has a tendency to get crowded, supply labels so that employees can put their names on food and the date they put it in the fridge.

3. Schedule Professional Cleaning 

Even if your employees try to keep the break room sanitary, they don’t have the time or expertise to do it to the standards of a professional office cleaning company. Professionals also cover all areas of the break room, including the floors, trash cans, sinks, and easily overlooked nooks and crannies. In terms of germ prevention, pest control, and aesthetics, a complete clean is important, as food debris and bacteria can be spread around the office on footwear.

4. Avoid Sponges

Bacteria thrive in damp, dark spaces, which means the holes in sponges frequently harbor germs. Avoid cleaning dishes or surfaces with sponges, and instead use brushes, silicone scrubbers, or disposable cloths. For the best results, situate a container next to the sink to store these cleaning utensils.

To keep your office break room spotless and free from germs, contact Final Touch Cleaning Services in Dayton, OH. This local small business uses a 40-point checklist to ensure thoroughness, and they offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for 48 hours after service. They provide residential or commercial cleaning, including office cleaning that’s tailored to meet the unique needs of your space. Call (937) 521-6243 to arrange a free quote or visit them online to find out more about their services.