When you’re working in an office, one of the areas that can be overlooked when cleaning is the actual equipment in use, particularly computer mouses. From the mouse itself to the mouse pad and the equipment around it, your computer mouse is often something that can be overlooked when you think about cleaning your desk. [...]
If you spend any time on your computer, you've probably noticed that your screen can become rather filthy over time. Not knowing how to clean a computer screen is usually what puts most people off doing so. Many people are afraid that they'll damage their monitor by cleaning it, which simply isn't true if you [...]
Office kitchens are heavily used; most employees have at least one meal in there during the course of the day, and sometimes as many as two or three, depending on their working hours. And, of course, little time is given to clean-up after meals as the employee will be needing to get back to the [...]
Windows need work to keep them clean and sparkling. With the gloomy days and dark nights still firmly set in until spring has sprung, maximising daylight and ensuring your home or workplace feels fresh and bright can well depend on how spotless the windows, skylights, frames and sills are. Natural light makes us feel better [...]
Computer maintenance is important not only to protect the computer and its value, but to also give a professional image. If you have business partners or clients coming to your desk, a tidy and clean environment is key - pardon the pun. Start by making sure your keyboard is sparkling clean to give the right [...]
Vertical blinds have become an elegant and classy design touch in office spaces and homes throughout the UK. Both functional and stylish, they provide privacy and a straight-lined clean and professional finish. Unless you have them in your home or are a business owner, what you don’t know about vertical blinds is that they can [...]
We recently surveyed over 650 members of the public workforce to gain an understanding on how often their workspaces and equipment are cleaned. This was in addition to research done by Printerland in May 2018 which found that the average desk harbours 400 times more bacteria than the average toilet seat. GCC Facilities Management provide [...]
Most of us have been brought up to pick up after ourselves and leave a room that you are sharing with others clean and tidy. However when it comes to toilets in public buildings such as retail centres/shops and leisure facilities, and even offices, many adults also seem to think that someone coming into clean [...]
The clocks are due to go forward soon and the nights are getting shorter and, if we’re lucky it can even mean warmer days with lots of sunshine. Unfortunately one of the downsides of the sun streaming in through windows and open doors is that you suddenly notice where winter grime has built up and [...]
A recent study has shown that germs on a door handle can spread within 2 to 4 hours to 40-60% of people touching the same surface. Regular and thorough cleaning to NHS Infection Control standards will help to reduce the spread of germs due to cross-contamination. GCC Facilities Management plc have 40 years’ experience [...]
