The hot and humid summer atmosphere invites millions of bacteria, molds, and dust particles in your office. And as they accumulate, they can potentially harm the health of everyone in your office.
Summer is also a time for breaks and trips to the ocean. But after a short summer break, some might find it difficult to readjust to the work schedule. This becomes especially true if the office is left in chaos.
For everyone’s benefit, we need to maintain the health and productivity of the workforce in the summer. Here are a few summer cleaning tips you should keep in mind.
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Avoid the buildup of molds and mildew.
Molds and mildew thrive well in humid summer environments. These fungi generate tiny spores, which can be extremely harmful when inhaled. They may cause respiratory problems; nasal and sinus congestions; eye, nose, throat, and skin irritations; and even headaches. Molds are a pain to remove, so as early as possible, we need to prevent them from forming. We can avoid them by using dehumidifiers, fans, AC units, and open windows.
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Do not overwork your AC unit.
Because of the summer heat, it may be necessary to use our AC units to keep ourselves cool. However, the more we overwork our AC units, the more likely will they overheat and not function effectively. To avoid overworking the AC units, we can clean the air filter and fans regularly.
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Avoid eating at your desk.
With busy schedules, employees have no time for full-hour breaks and would rather eat at their desks. This may be convenient for some, but not when they realize that they attract rats and insects. Also, eating at your desk will make it look dirty. To avoid this, try to eat your meals and snacks in the break room.
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Get rid of perishable items.
Most food will spoil more quickly in the summer heat. That’s why you shouldn’t keep your food in your workspace or in the break area for a while. You should either consume them immediately, put them away in the fridge, or dispose of them if they’re spoiled.
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Reduce clutter.
With a busy schedule, most employees would ignore the pile of old notes and reminders on their desks. Some even hold on to random junk which they think would be important later in the day. It’s best to get rid of this worthless clutter and limit your desk stuff to frequently-used items. You may keep the other not-frequently-used but still essential things on your drawers.
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Remove unnecessary papers you no longer need.
Aside from unnecessary junk, you should also get rid of documents and files that you no longer need. These piles of papers could also make your workspace hotter, so you should definitely get rid of them. For your relevant documents, you should put them on your file cabinets.
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Organize your desks and drawers.
Now that you disposed of all those unimportant stuff, you can do a better job at organizing your desk. You can label your desk and drawers so you can put away your stuff easier in the future.
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Organize your file cabinets.
Also, you should put away your pertinent documents properly in your file cabinets. You can also label and organize them according to the topic/subject, date, or level of importance.
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Put things back on their intended places.
Aside from your own personal workspace, it would also be useful to keep the other things in order. For example, the trash bins and cleaning materials must be kept in or returned to its proper place.
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Clean your own workspace.
Who better to clean your workspace than you? After all, you use that workspace, and you should have the responsibility to keep it clean. Here are a few summer cleaning tips: clean up your workspace at the end of your shift. Also, make sure that your space is clean before you start your day.
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Clean your electronic items.
Common electronic items, such as your phone, computers and fans, are very prone to dust. By wiping down your electronics with disinfectant wipes, you can help eliminate dust buildup in your office.
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Clean the flooring and windows.
In the summer, floors and windows tend to gather dust more than any other season. People bring in more dust and dirt onto the floor, and open windows invite more dust in. These floors and windows should be cleaned regularly to maintain the office’s good condition.
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Follow a cleaning schedule.
A few times in a year, there must be a general cleaning to be planned by the office manager. Because of the buildup of molds and dust, summer is an ideal time for this. When a cleaning schedule is set, everyone should follow and prepare all their stuff before the cleaning date.
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Schedule your clean up before your vacation.
As said earlier, summer is a time for a vacation. But who would want to return to an untidy office? Before you pack on your own trip, you should allow a few hours to tidy up your workspace.
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Hire professional cleaning services in the summer.
While everyone should take part in keeping the office clean, they are not experts in office cleaning. After all, cleaning their own workspace is not their primary job. With expert summer cleaning tips and services, you are assured that your office will be free from those dust and molds.
Prestige Property Services is a team of expert cleaning professionals who does the cleaning job for you. We bring you these summer cleaning tips as well as actual cleaning services. If you work in Los Angeles or Orange County, you can contact us at (714) 224-0301.
