We all know that there's two types of professional cleaner: those who clean for cleanliness and those who clean for appearance. There might not seem like much of a distinction at first glance and this presents a problem.
How do you know that something is actually clean and not just tidy? This is something that can potentially threaten the productivity of your business and workforce as much as anything else.
Speaking from a microbiological view, the spread of bacteria and germs is not halted by cleaning for appearance. You wouldn’t want to inspect things with a black light in this particular instance. Basically, it's all about 'high-touch points' and maintaining effective sanitisation of these areas.
1. How should high touch points be cleaned?
Laziness is not the leading cause of cross-contamination, and it's not the incorrect use of disinfectants: it's because the same cleaning supplies are used right throughout the building, from the bathrooms, kitchen area, and workspaces. So how can your cleaning staff most effectively kill and remove germs from the workplace?
Remember that what people consider to be clean varies from person to person and some would argue that strong chemical agents such as bleach do more harm than good over the long run. Cleanliness should be defined by a lack of germs, not by a noticeable sheen or an overpowering fragrance. It's not good enough to have your workstations look clean and tidy - they must BE clean, and this can only be accomplished by using a professional cleaning service.
2. What is the most effective way to disinfect and remove germs?
The best way to prevent the spread of germs is to ensure that surfaces such as desks and counters, computer keyboards, phones and door handles, etc. are cleaned with Colour Coded Microfiber Cloths to avoid contamination.
Cleaning just for appearance might improve the visual aesthetics of a room and provide a sense of space. It will also be quite pleasant for a person to exist in the room without feeling uncomfortable. This is probably how most of our homes are, but we're talking about commercial applications here, and this is definitely not acceptable. Click here to find more about cleaning commercial.
3. How do you deal with germs and avoid cross-contamination?
In addition, all cleaning staff should be asked to restrict the use of mops and buckets to specific areas and limit the use of paper towels as substitutes for industry approved cleaning equipment wherever possible.
By doing this, cleaners will be happy to make the transition and will probably be happier knowing they're not cleaning just for the sake of appearances. This is especially more important during the winter months when peoples exposure to germs is compounded by the closeness of the working environment. We should remember that it’s the cleaners who stand between the workforce and dangerous germs, so this is the perfect way to enforce stricter cleaning measures.
For businesses that want the assurance of having their building both clean and tidy, then know that Precise Commercial Cleaners can be entrusted with the health and safety of your premises and of your staff members. We will create a cleaning solution to specifically suit your own needs.
How do you know that something is actually clean and not just tidy? This is something that can potentially threaten the productivity of your business and workforce as much as anything else.
Speaking from a microbiological view, the spread of bacteria and germs is not halted by cleaning for appearance. You wouldn’t want to inspect things with a black light in this particular instance. Basically, it's all about 'high-touch points' and maintaining effective sanitisation of these areas.
1. How should high touch points be cleaned?
Laziness is not the leading cause of cross-contamination, and it's not the incorrect use of disinfectants: it's because the same cleaning supplies are used right throughout the building, from the bathrooms, kitchen area, and workspaces. So how can your cleaning staff most effectively kill and remove germs from the workplace?
Remember that what people consider to be clean varies from person to person and some would argue that strong chemical agents such as bleach do more harm than good over the long run. Cleanliness should be defined by a lack of germs, not by a noticeable sheen or an overpowering fragrance. It's not good enough to have your workstations look clean and tidy - they must BE clean, and this can only be accomplished by using a professional cleaning service.
2. What is the most effective way to disinfect and remove germs?
The best way to prevent the spread of germs is to ensure that surfaces such as desks and counters, computer keyboards, phones and door handles, etc. are cleaned with Colour Coded Microfiber Cloths to avoid contamination.
Cleaning just for appearance might improve the visual aesthetics of a room and provide a sense of space. It will also be quite pleasant for a person to exist in the room without feeling uncomfortable. This is probably how most of our homes are, but we're talking about commercial applications here, and this is definitely not acceptable. Click here to find more about cleaning commercial.
3. How do you deal with germs and avoid cross-contamination?
In addition, all cleaning staff should be asked to restrict the use of mops and buckets to specific areas and limit the use of paper towels as substitutes for industry approved cleaning equipment wherever possible.
By doing this, cleaners will be happy to make the transition and will probably be happier knowing they're not cleaning just for the sake of appearances. This is especially more important during the winter months when peoples exposure to germs is compounded by the closeness of the working environment. We should remember that it’s the cleaners who stand between the workforce and dangerous germs, so this is the perfect way to enforce stricter cleaning measures.
For businesses that want the assurance of having their building both clean and tidy, then know that Precise Commercial Cleaners can be entrusted with the health and safety of your premises and of your staff members. We will create a cleaning solution to specifically suit your own needs.