06/12/2020
4 Benefits Of A Clean Office Environment
Less Illness - Itâs no secret that your keyboard makes a prime breeding ground for bacteria. What you may not realize, however, is just how much bacteria can be found on your keyboard at any given time. One study tested office items and found that keyboards contain, on average, over 3.5 million CFU (colony-forming units, the standard measurement for bacteria) per square inch. Thatâs over 20,000 times more bacteria than a toilet seat (which clocks in at a mere 172 CFU per square inch)! Whatâs worse, the particular bacteria commonly found on keyboards is more likely to make you sick than other types of bacteria. Making sure that keyboards, door k***s, and other commonly-used surfaces are disinfected regularly can keep your entire staff healthier and more productive.
Improved Air Quality - Dust, dirt, and allergens trapped in carpets and other soft surfaces (as well as surface dust on furniture) can contribute to poor air quality in an office. Over time, air quality will worsen, and may contribute to employee illness, allergies, and asthma issues. Having your office cleaned regularly, or creating a schedule for employees to share cleaning tasks will help keep your office air clean and irritant-free.
Boost Productivity - Yes, weâve established that a clean office is a healthy office, but a clean office is also a productive office. Cluttered desks can increase levels of stress, and environments free of clutter have been found to improve mental health and lower levels of stress and anxiety. When employees are free from the mental burden of a cluttered work space (and they donât have to dig through a stack of papers on their desks to find things they need), theyâre able to fully focus on their work and tackling those to do lists!
Professional Reputation - You donât get a second chance to make a first impression, and having a dirty, disorganized, or cluttered office looks unprofessional. Visitors, clients, and prospects may question your ability to conduct business if it looks as if you donât care about and prioritize your officeâs appearance and cleanliness.
No matter the size of your office, it makes sense to have your space professionally cleaned on a regular basis. The benefits far outweigh the costs, and having a happy, healthy, productive staff is priceless!