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.