Simple Habits for Keeping the Workplace Clean

Maintaining the cleanliness of your office is not just the responsibility of cleaners and janitors. Everyone using the working space can also help out in keeping their work environment not only tidy but also hygienic. Here are just some of simple habits to make this possible:  

Hand Washing is a Must

A number of germs are being passed on from person to another by touching. This is why it is important that hand washing is regular habit for people congregating in a particular space like an office. If your office has the budget, touchless soap dispenser is a great investment.  This ensures that the time and effort spent in correct hand washing will go to waste.

Discourage Eating on Desks

This is a controversial tip because there are many office workers who like the convenience of eating at their desk. If you can’t stop workers from eating, remind them to clean up crumbs with disinfectant wipes and empty their trash bin with food before they leave. This policy may not be received well by workers at first, but the management can do their part and let workers understand the benefits of creating this habit.  

Use Disinfectant Wipes Regularly 

Disinfectant wipes are light, accessible and easy to use. It’s the perfect simple tool for cleaning surfaces like desks. To maximize the benefits of disinfectant wipes, make them visible and accessible to all staff members. This is the first step in creating the habit of wiping down desks and chairs in the workplace. 

Plan a Regular Decluttering Session 

Decluttering is a good habit because it encourages productivity. For instance, piling stuff on the desk randomly will most likely cover up other important office tools.  However, it’s so easy for any staff member to get caught up with work and forget about the clutter they are making.  One way of reminding your staff about decluttering is actually to regularly conduct a session for it. This can be scheduled twice in a week. This is a good time for your staff members to slow down and get organized. The act of consciously decluttering their desk may also help them realize that they should also declutter their mind. 

The steps presented above may be quite simple but you will be surprised that many offices neglect to observe these practices. A clean office is something not only management should care about because in the end, everyone would benefit from doing their part.  A clean space means less chances of contracting illnesses, leading to workforce efficiency and productivity. 

You had a plan when you went into your last building project, now be sure you know what you’ll be getting from the crew coming to clean up after you. At PCM Building Services, we offer three levels of construction clean up: Rough construction cleans, final cleans, and touch-up cleans.

 

Rough Construction Cleans

When the construction crew is about to go home, it’s time to call for a rough construction clean. This is a basic clean, where we take care of dirt, debris, and trash surrounding the construction site.  Surfaces are cleaned, and the property is ready for a walk through by inspectors or others who need access to the property.

 

Final Cleans

Next, after the inspectors have signed off on your construction, plan for the final clean. You want to have the site ready for the owner to walk through. It’s all about presentation, and this clean gives a real sense for the completed project. We make sure that every detail of the job site is clean and presentable, transforming the construction site to a real place to move into.

 

Touch-Up Cleans

Before a buyer or new owner moves into the home or occupies a building, be sure to do a touch-up clean. Potentially many people have walked through the site since even the final clean, leaving the place not so clean. Besides that, time may have passed, leaving cobwebs and dust to build up. With touch-ups, we make the place move-in ready, so that there is no additional work for the buyer moving in to the site. This helps you confidently hand off the keys, with no excuses of things left undone.



Now, you can be satisfied with a completed project. Whatever your cleanup needs are, PCMReno will make sure as much thought goes into the cleanup as you put into the construction!

PCM Building Services' commercial cleaning is customized to meet the needs of the client whether it's in a commercial, institution, and industrial market. If interested in one of our many great services, please request a bid by telling us what you need and get an affordable price in return. 

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