Can you spot all the germs in this photo? Okay, neither can we. But there are a lot of them!
With some local regions looking at forecasts upwards of two feet of snow this weekend, it’s safe to say that winter is officially here. One of the worst side effects of the cold season is that it’s also, well, cold season. The common cold likes to run rampant during the winter, and shared spaces are optimal for sharing the germy love. Nobody likes getting sick at work. A professional office cleaning of your office space is a huge step toward preventing a cold outbreak at work, but first here are some tips you can employ to keep everyone in the office up and running between professional office cleanings.
Know Where Germs Like to Hang Out
Bathrooms, duh. Door handles and knobs, sure. But what about the less obvious places? How about in the break room where you handle your lunch? Like maybe countertops, microwave buttons, or coffee pot handles? Think about surfaces that get touched frequently, or may interact with not-quite-so-clean hands or materials. Now that you’ve thought about them: clean, clean, clean! Disinfecting wipes are an easy office cleaning supply to keep around, and simple precaution to prevent people from getting sick at work.
Keep Coughs and Sneezes to Yourself
We learned in elementary health class that sneezes can send germs flying at up to 100mph. At the same time, we learned to cover our mouths when we cough and sneeze, to protect classmates from getting sick. That practice remains just as important in the workplace (and everywhere else in adult life). Beyond just the simple action, a good technique to employ is to cover up with the inside of your elbow, rather than your hands, as an excellent way to minimize spreading of germs. You don’t go around opening doors or picking up coffee pots with the inside of your elbow, do you? Regardless of your method, you should always try to wash your hands after you cough or sneeze, just as a good habit to keep.
If You Need a Sick Day…Take One!!
It’s not uncommon in our society to feel pressures to maintain productivity no matter how sick you might feel. Even the best office cleaning practices aren’t foolproof, and sometimes you will get sick at work. If this happens, it’s okay — even recommended — to take the day off and focus on getting better. One of the few things worse than getting sick at work is being sick at work, as you run the risk of infecting others. Do yourself and your coworkers a favor and grab a mug of tea and stay in bed for the day if you need to.
Even if you follow these tips to the T, there’s still a good chance that some germs survived your cleaning spree. To further reduce the likelihood of someone getting sick at work, have a professional office cleaning done by a janitorial service.
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