How to clean and protect your office during the pandemic

How to clean and protect your office during the pandemic

The new decade has proven to be unpredictable and scary for many people around the globe. With several countries slowly easing their lockdown restrictions, many companies are now faced with the issue of protecting their workers and ensuring that their offices are clean and safe. In this current climate, regular office cleaning is making way for rigorous, thorough routines that will not only curb the spread of the virus but, give office workers and clients reassurance that their health is not at risk. If you are planning on reopening your business but aren’t certain about what steps to take to protect your office during the pandemic, here are some tips that you might find helpful:

1- Consider getting professional help

A lot of your local cleaning services should be well trained and equipped to handle such a serious outbreak. If you are unsure about how to clean your office or what supplies and tools you will need to protect workers, I strongly recommend getting the help of a professional. Not only will this save you time and money but, it will also help you avoid a potential outbreak. Here in London, cleaning services are ready and willing to help you provide a safe working space for your employees at affordable rates and flexible schedules. 

2- Disinfect immediately after cleaning

While professional office cleaning services should offer this service, if they don’t, you can buy an approved disinfectant to spray all over your office before allowing anyone entry into the building. In most cases, regular bleach and water sprays should do the trick but, you can buy alternative disinfectants if bleach is too harsh a chemical for your furniture. You should also invest in disinfectant wipes that will be used to wipe furniture, stationery and other surfaces throughout working hours as well as alcohol-based hand sanitisers for both employees and incoming clients.

3- Provide disposable masks and gloves for office use

Masks and gloves serve as precautionary equipment to protect employees from coming into contact with contaminated surfaces, people and objects. Once they have been used, they should be thrown into the trash immediately. I also recommend disinfecting phones, bins or any other surfaces people come into contact with during the day.

As the world slowly begins to recover from the lockdown, it is important to prioritise cleanliness in your office to ensure that people in the building are kept safe at all times.