Do you feel like your office is full of sick co-workers? You might have heard the coughing, sneezing, nose-blowing and wheezing for several weeks by this point. Certain illnesses are highly contagious, and you certainly do not want to contend with them in the office. You also do not want to deal with bad allergies caused by an unclean environment as you try to work.



If you are fixed on keeping your workplace free of germs and allergy-causing dust, you need to focus on keeping it clean. Maintaining high standards for cleanliness in the office is a great way to stay healthy while at work. Read on to learn more about keeping your office hygienic.

The kitchen is a common place for germs to lie in wait because so many people use it each day. From the refrigerator door handle to the coffeemaker, sick co-workers may touch many things in the communal kitchen that other people will then touch.

Part of the ideal routine for cleaning the office kitchen should include cleaning out the refrigerator. Office refrigerators can be a major breeding ground for germs, especially when paired with expired food and items brought from home. Weekly cleanings are a great way to keep the refrigerator safe for everybody in the office to use.

Germs can spread quickly throughout the kitchen. Antibacterial wipes can do some work to keep counters and other surfaces clean, but you might want to consult with a full-time professional cleaner to ensure that this part of the office is cleaned from top to bottom.

Keyboards and computer mice are common places for germs to accumulate, especially because people handle them so much at different times throughout the day. Shared workspaces may be especially unsafe.



Encourage co-workers or staff members to use antibacterial wipes for computer equipment they touch. A professional can come in and clean the floors underneath work surfaces to deter the problems, such as allergies, often prompted by dust.

The bathroom is often a hot spot for germs. Cleaning these rooms daily, including mopping the floors, is crucial. It is also important to wash door handles and faucet taps. Emptying out trash cans and stocking the bathroom with antibacterial soaps is important.



The bathroom should also contain items that will make it easier for co-workers and staff members to avoid passing on illnesses. You might want to keep a stash of tissues, masks and hand sanitizer in bathrooms to ensure that the office can stay healthy.

Preventative measures can only do so much to reduce the spread of illnesses around the office. Some people are bound to get sick anyway. The key is to do as much as possible in the workplace to ensure that you can keep your office a productive and safe environment.



In the workplace, you face many different issues with germs. Germs often hide in plain sight—something many people do not realize when they think about the germs that make them sick. Daily cleaning from the floors on up is critical. In fact, many areas go overlooked when one person is trying to shoulder the burden of cleaning the entire office. This does not have to be the case.

Do you think your office could use a boost in the cleaning department? JBI Complete Commercial Cleaning can help you keep your office hygienic and safe from bacteria and germs. Call us today to see how we can help you work toward building a better, cleaner and healthier office. We look forward to helping you.