Your financial building is particularly prone to spreading colds and flu. Regardless of whether you’re a London office or an office in the South-East, any office anywhere is at risk. With nearly all employees and visitors using public transport as well as being a shared space, it means the probability of catching a sniffle, sneeze and cough is highly likely. In some cases, a cold can be minor, but for others, it could lead to a life-threatening situation. Because of this threat, it is essential you have developed a thorough cleaning schedule which will keep your staff and visitors safe.
We have previously spoken about the difference between cleaning, sanitising and disinfecting, their differences remain highly important. For anyone who owns a commercial building and is in charge of its maintenance should ensure they know what each term stands for as they directly link to your staff’s safety.
The entire of your property will need cleaning, but some areas will need more intense or more regular cleaning. Examples include toilet facilities, communal areas, the kitchen, desks etc. A professional cleaning company will be able to advise a strategic schedule which keeps the office looking great, keeps the building functioning and limits the spread of germs- all are essential for every business.
A popular way of germs spreading is through clothing. Regardless of whether staff wear uniforms, smart dress or any other item of clothing, all are methods of illness spreading. There are over 10 trillion germs lurking in the world, therefore all can survive for different lengths of time on clothing, making it difficult to pinpoint which surfaces have become infected. Due to this unknown, it is essential you are regularly and efficiently washing all clothes and any surfaces which they may come into contact with.
It is your responsibility to ensure all new employees are educated on the best practices for keeping the office clean, and therefore safe. Current staff also need to be reminded of safety measures to ensure standards do not slip, allowing germs to exploit and infect the office. Here are some examples of methods staff can implement into their working day to ensure they will not need to call in sick due to mostly preventable illnesses.
For more information about WINNS’ Cleaning Services or to book our cleaning services please contact us on 01702 719100 or or email us at info@winnsservices.co.uk