Count how many times you touch your computer mouse or door handle?
Nowadays it’s becoming more common for companies to embrace flexible working. This means using shared spaces. These spaces have less barriers and more touchpoints. Thus more possibilities for germs and bacteria to spread.
All the more reason to pay extra attention to your cleaning routines.
Frequency of cleaning
Compared to a ‘standard’ office. Open office spaces result in more direct contact between coworkers. As well as, Increased traffic, bathrooms, and common areas. These areas are port of the daily routine cleanings.
Be mindful of touchpoints
We pinpoint the touchpoints. These areas are often touched by people as they go throughout their days. Think of desks, phones, computer mouse, and more obvious: the toilet flush button). They must not only be clean, but also disinfected. A few examples of these areas are:
- Desks
- Phones
- Computer mouse
- Light switches
- Door handles
- Sides of doors
- Office supplies (such as the stapler)
- Touch screens
- Elevator buttons
- Cabinet handles
- Buttons on the tea/coffee machine
- Appliances (microwave, sink, electric kettle)
- Tables and countertops
- Bathroom door handles
- Bathroom fixtures (toilet roll holder, faucets, trash can)
- Trashcans
- Towel dispensers
- In conference rooms: whiteboard, pens, remotes
- Window handles
- Backrest and armrests of office chairs
It’s recommended to clean touch points several times a day. As well as, disinfect the areas when nobody is around.
