Research shows that a clean and hygienic office boosts workplace wellbeing, enhances productivity and reduces absenteeism. It also has a key role to play in keeping staff healthy and creating the right impression of businesses and brands. Many companies employ a professional service contractor to manage their daily office cleaning, and in this blog we look at the 5 benefits of a clean and hygienic office.

  1. Confidence of returning employees

Since the COVID-19 restrictions were lifted in July, people have been encouraged to return to the office.  For some, this will be the first time in over 18 months that they have been back – understandably there may be some concern.  So the focus for employers is to instill confidence through a range of measures including effective and regular cleaning.

Regular and effective cleaning

Using professional products including proven anti-viral cleaners will ensure the levels of germs and pathogenic viruses including Influenza A (H1N1 and Swine Flu) are significantly reduced.  Staff can assist the process by ensuring their desk is clear of any items so the cleaning teams can fully sanitize areas every evening, as cleaning staff typically have been instructed not to touch or move these.

High frequency touchpoint sanitisation

High frequency touchpoints in the workplace include door handles, door push plates and operating buttons on appliances such as coffee machines and printers.  Regular sanitisation of these identified areas will reduce the risk of cross contamination and infection.

Trained cleaning staff

Cleaning staff need to know how to clean and sanitise effectively and implement this in their day to day routines.  Training will cover aspects such as chemical contact time and which cloth to use for maximum effect.

  1. Prevent illness

It’s not just COVID-19, but other germs, bacteria and diseases have the opportunity to spread more in an unclean environment.  Absenteeism through, for example, catching colds and flu is not only an inconvenience to individuals, but it also costs business many thousands of pounds each year and has a detrimental effect on the bottom line.

By maintaining effective cleaning and hygiene routines, germs levels reduce and prevented from spreading.  Pathogens can live on hard surfaces such as desks for long periods of time so regular cleaning and sanitizing is essential to reduce the risk.

  1. Employee wellbeing

Staff spend a large amount of time in the office and need to feel happy and comfortable in that environment to perform at their best.  Working in a clean and hygienic office enhances their feeling of wellbeing and demonstrates that their employer has invested in providing them with the highest quality work environment.

  1. Increases productivity and motivation

Let’s face it, dirt and mess can be very distracting!  Cleaning removes these distractions, helping employees to better focus and concentrate on their tasks.  A part of workplace productivity is employee motivation, and a clean workplace signals to staff that they are valued and respected.  There are also additional benefits such as improving staff morale and of course employee retention.

  1. Creates a good impression

First impressions count!  A clean, tidy and hygienic workplace instills confidence and projects a positive image which is good for business.  An office should be an enjoyable place in which to spend time, welcoming visitors and showing an attention to detail.  Nothing says unprofessional more than dirty floors, messy reception desks or overflowing bins in the workplace.  A well-kept workplace implies efficiency and quality.

TemcoUK Facility Services – experts in daily office cleaning

Temco is a professional and experienced contract cleaning company specializing in the provision of daily office cleaning services.

We are agile with a focus on consistent service excellence.  In these challenging times we understand that a clean and hygienic office is more important than ever and plays a significant role in providing confidence for staff returning to the office.  Our fully trained cleaning teams will work to agreed schedules and safe ways of working so that you have total confidence that your workplace is clean and hygienic.

Temco has an excellent record of professionally managing contracts to ensure that the right staff, at the right time clean using the right chemicals and follow the right processes.  If you would like to find out more or to discuss your office cleaning provision please download our brochure here, call on 01895 520370 or email hello@temco-services.co.uk.