Keeping your work area clean can be a pain at times. When your employees are at work, you want them to focus on getting the job done. Office building cleaning is probably the last thing on their mind during a hectic work shift. Nonetheless, maintaining a clean and tidy workspace is of paramount importance.
When it comes to office building cleaning, you should not ignore those places that are not so visible. While it may be difficult for dust to reach those tight areas, eventually, you have to clean them. Failing to address dust accumulation can lead to serious health issues such as asthma and allergies.
Do you oversee the cleaning of your office facility? Are you considering outsourcing this task? Either way, you have to identify difficult-to-clean areas in your office and how to effectively clean them.
Ceilings and moldings
When was the last time you entered a room and looked up? You might not realize that cobwebs and dust deposits have already accumulated in the ceiling. The best approach is to whisk them away with a duster or broom – preferably with an extendable handle. Make sure that your cleaning tool actually picks up dust and not just scatters it around.
Cleaning the ceiling is especially essential if you are planning to deep clean your carpets and floors. If your in-house cleaning crew cannot do it, contact a cleaning company that provides dusting services.
Tall furniture and cabinet tops
The extendable duster is also a valuable cleaning tool for tall furniture and cabinet tops. For these hard-to-reach areas, you need a duster with a pivoting head so you can adjust the angle.
However, sometimes dusters are not enough. The buildup of dust and grime is particularly tricky to clean. If you see a sticky substance on top surfaces, wipe it with a sponge dipped in grease-fighting dish soap and rinse with a clean rag.
Window blinds
How many times do you inspect your office windows? You probably don’t realize how much germs accumulate in those window tracks. Cleaning your window blinds requires minimal effort if you have the right duster.
If you are using a static duster, close your window blinds and clean one side at a time. And then wipe away the dust from top to bottom.
Another innovative cleaning tool is the microfiber duster. With three blades wrapped in microfiber cloth, it can clean multiple blinds in a single swipe.
Keyboards
Do you have a rodent problem in the office? The culprit is most likely food. And where do most people eat? In front of a computer keyboard!
Food crumbs can easily lodge between keys. To clean those hard-to-reach crevices, gently turn your keyboard or laptop upside down over a garbage can. Then, spray a can of compressed air to blow those stuck crumbs and debris away. You can also run a special tech-cleaning putty over the keys to trap crumbs.
Fridge and microwave
With people bringing lunches to work, the fridge and the microwave take so much daily abuse. And grime from hundreds of reheated meals can be tough to remove.
Even more challenging are the tricky angles around the fridge and microwaves, which can be difficult to reach.
One of the most neglected areas in your office kitchen is the bottom of the refrigerator. If you look underneath, you will likely see a thick layer of dust and crumbs hiding down there.
To clean these hard-to-reach areas, invest in a slim microfiber duster that can easily slide through narrow spaces. Or you can wrap a broom with a microfiber cloth and hold it in place with a rubber band.
Behind the toilet
When cleaning office bathrooms, the hardest places to reach are the floor and wall behind the toilet. There is very little room to maneuver between the toilet and the wall. And cleaning mops are not designed to move around this tight space. If this area is not properly cleaned, it could quickly become a mold and mildew problem.
The tried-and-tested approach is to wear rubber gloves, crouch down on the floor, and clean the corners. Remove dust and dirt with a strong-bristled brush and wipe the area with a disinfectant cleaner. Be sure to dry the floor and wall behind the toilet after cleaning.
Bathroom fixtures
Office building cleaning should include all plumbing fixtures. However, many cleaning companies end up missing these hard-to-reach areas – leaving germs behind. An experienced office cleaning service such as Prestige will never miss these spots.
Faucets in both the bathroom and kitchen can be a breeding ground for bacteria. With awkward shapes and crevices, they can be difficult to clean. Make sure that your janitorial staff thoroughly cleans the faucets in every facility.
Take Your Office Building Cleaning to the Next Level
Are you an office manager looking for someone to take care of these difficult to clean areas? Prestige Property Services is here to help.
We understand how crucial it is to create a healthy workplace for your employees. And we will work with you to develop a cleaning program that is tailored specifically to your needs.
With decades of experience in office building cleaning, we are able to provide a complete range of services. These include high dusting, carpet cleaning, and window washing.
If your business is located in Orange County or San Bernardino, call us today.
