3 of the Dirtiest Surfaces in Your Office
After washing your hands in the restroom at your office, you might use a paper towel to open the door, being careful not to touch the handle. It’s a dirty restroom, after all. A moment later, you might walk into the break room, pop some leftovers into the microwave and take your lunch break. Have you ever considered that the microwave door handle could actually be dirtier than the doorknob of your bathroom?
In a study conducted by Kimberly-Clark Professional, microwave door handles were the second dirtiest surfaces in the offices tested. Bathroom door handles didn’t even make the top five. Wondering where else germs might be hiding? The following are three other surfaces you should be sure not to miss.
Sink Faucet Handles
The sink faucet handle in your break room could be the dirtiest surface in the entire office. It probably doesn’t get cleaned on a regular basis, and everyone touches it before washing their hands. It’s possible your break room sink faucet handle contains bacteria, mold, yeast, and other contaminants.
Keyboards
The keyboards in your office probably get dusted on a regular basis, but has anyone thought of disinfecting them? Especially if the keyboard is shared by multiple employees, it is going to contain a host of contaminants. Even when the keyboard is primarily used by one person, that one person could bring in viruses, dirt, bacteria, and more.
Vending Machine Buttons
Everyone wants a snack or a soda at some point during the workday, and if the office has a vending machine, it probably sees plenty of traffic. A lot of professionals will wash their hands before eating lunch, but fail to do so before grabbing a snack at the vending machine. This increases the chance of bacteria, viruses, and other buildup on the selection buttons.
Contact a Professional Cleaner
With the current COVID-19 situation, cleaning and disinfecting is probably high up on your to-do list. Be sure to pay special attention to the above surfaces to keep your office safe and clean. To be sure all those forgotten surfaces are properly cleaned, contact the professionals at Ultimate Cleaning Solutions by calling 562-203-7963 or emailing us today.
Why You Need To Clean Fitness Facilities More Often
It goes without saying that fitness centers and the equipment they hold need cleaning. Yet, some gyms do not clean up often enough. They may do routine cleaning once per week followed by a deep cleaning on a monthly basis. This approach to cleaning negatively affects customer experience. Here are a few reasons why thoroughly cleaning gyms more often will benefit your customers.
Health Concerns
The COVID-19 outbreak that took America by storm caused many Americans to question the cleaning practices of some of their favorite businesses. Many companies were forced to justify their cleaning practices to reassure customers, but there were some customers that never had to question those practices to begin with. Wouldn’t you like to manage the company they trusted?
Seasonal and Indoor Allergies
Many people get allergies during the spring. When people enter and exit the gym, they bring pollen inside which makes the situation worse. Even when people do not suffer from allergies, air quality is reduced by both constant sneezing and the pollen. Cleaning up helps to reduce the causes and aftermath of these issues.
Environments and Aesthetics
Even without pollen, there are other environmental concerns to consider. When people sweat in the gym, it begins to create an odor. This can make the gym an unpleasant place to work out. Sweat also begins to leave permanent marks on machines, making them look faded and more worn than they really are.
Customer Satisfaction
Customers deserve a clean and healthy environment to work out in. Happy customers lead to repeat business and are more likely to stay at your facility than your competitor’s. It also helps your gym attract a higher-end clientele that is willing to pay a little extra for perks, privacy, and prim-and-proper cleaning.
Are you still trying to find the right cleaning company to give your gym the regular cleaning your customers deserve? Contact Ultimate Cleaning Solutions by calling 562-203-7963 or sending us an email today for more information.