Regular Office cleaning is a key service to maintain a productive and clean working space. Many organisations find that outsource their cleaning needs to a third-party supplier. This helps ensure consistency of cleanliness, while allowing employees to stay focused on their own jobs. Rather than juggling cleaning tasks.
However, there’s no point employing outside cleaners without clear standards and expectations for the whole office. Cleaners need focused cleaning frameworks to follow. Likewise, employees need to know what tasks they are expected and not expected to do. With all parties pulling in the same direction, you can ensure maximum cleaning impact for your organisation. GCC have created 3 quick hacks
GCC have created 3 quick hacks on how everyone can help maintain a clean workstation and office.
1. Create a Workplace Cleanliness Mission Statement
Mission statements are brilliant for all aspects of our lives we want to improve on, both personal and professional.
Create a clean working space mission statement for employees to follow. This should outline the value, productivity and comfort that come from a clean, organised office.
Employees will know they must maintain clear and tidy working spaces. Especially in communal areas. Make sure employees keep chairs and tables clear when not in use and turn lights off when not in rooms. For the kitchen, keep it clear of clutter, know what items go in which bins and don’t let crockery pile up in the sink.
This way, all employees will know the standards they should all be following. Daily life in the office will be more organised, and your cleaner won’t have to spend time on busywork fixing small issues, instead of focusing on giving your office a thorough focused clean.
2. Team Working Space Clean-Outs
Allocate half an hour each week or fortnight, perhaps on a Friday afternoon, where everyone does a little tidy up. Have employees clear their workstation, recycle their unneeded papers and throw away any junk lying around.
It’s much easier to assess your own workstation if others around you are doing the same and your eyes won’t be clouded with the surrounding mess.
Have a rota of staff who check through the kitchen and communal fridge, throwing out any old and unclaimed food items. This way, you prepare your surroundings for deeper cleaning by your cleaner instead of them spending time sorting through the fridge or throwing out rubbish which should already be gone.
3. Organise Your Surroundings and Working Spaces
Making it easy for staff members to keep the office stocked, organised and tidy will make the rest of your cleaning process smoother and more structured.
Make sure office bins are plentiful and clearly labelled. Ensure consumables like paper towels, toilet paper, hand soap and drying up cloths are easy to find and replace if necessary.
Staff will know where everything they need is stored, and they’ll be much more eager to pitch in and help make sure communal tasks are taken care of. This gives everyone a sense of ownership of their office, avoids unnecessary mess and allows your cleaner to concentrate on the more involved and important cleaning activities.
Quality, Clean Working Space for All
By setting clear standards and tasks for your staff you can make sure the hard work your cleaner does is maintained and boosted over the course of the work week. Your staff will be happier and more productive and your cleaner will be able to focus on their vital work.