Although caffeine is said to be antibacterial, your coffee machine could be hosting a variety of pathogenic bacteria… contaminating every employee craving that coffee buzz. Your drip tray? Yes, over 60 germs are currently living there. It has been found that the capsule container is where the deadly germs start to multiply, then quickly spread to the rest of the machine, including the drink itself. You may be thinking ‘we regularly rinse our machine’, a rinse is simply not strong enough to kill bacteria- your health is at risk every time you take a sip.
One of the most frequently found germs in drinks machine is Pseudomonas. This is a strain of bacteria which is pathogenic, this means it has the potential to significantly harm those with weaker immune systems. Second most common is Enterococcus. This is a germ which can cause water infections, heart infection and digestive issues. With such prominent risks in your everyday office life, it is essential you implement every prevention technique possible- this includes adding coffee machine cleaning to your cleaning schedule.
However, the process can be time-consuming if you choose a complicated appliance. Ensure when you are looking at which machine to buy that you purchase one that is quick and easy to properly clean (again, rinsing does not count!). If not, your professional cleaner will be wasting precious time focusing purely on the drinks appliance, rather than the other necessary areas. We have found with our own clients that they experience this problem often and are now taking more care when choosing the office hot drink machine. Most cleaning services are contracted on an hourly schedule, therefore it is essential you make sure your office is tidy and clear; as well as only having equipment which is effortless to disinfect as you could be wasting your business’ money, time and energy. Make this something to consider next time you purchase any equipment for the office.
WINNS Services has been established for over two decades providing cleaning services to clients. We pride ourselves on exceeding expectations and working with clients to offer the best solution to their queries. If you are wondering whether you would benefit from having a professional financial building cleaning service, call us on 01702 719100 or email us at info@winnsservices.co.uk
