How Tell If My Workplace Clean

The remote
workdays are slowly coming to an end and it’s time to adjust back into the
office. Stratus Building Solutions understands that having a safe, healthy
work environment is a necessity in today’s world.  As experts in the
commercial cleaning industry, we came up with a few things to look out for
when re-entering your workplace to make sure things are up to the current CDC
cleaning recommendations: 

Surfaces
To Clean And Disinfect In An
Office

Walking up to your workplace for the first time in a
while can be a little nerve-racking and
scary. As
you approach the entrance here are some key things you should look out
for:

• Windows:
   They
  are the first impression when looking at a building. You do not want to see
  any smudges, streaks, or handprints. If you see any of this on the windows,
  you may want to remain alert while inside. 

• Doorknobs:
  Were so used to just reaching out nonchalantly to open a door, not even
  taking a real glance at the knob. A doorknob is one of the most touched items
  in a building! Taking a second to look and make sure it’s free of dirt and
  grime buildup is a good indication that your company is off to a good
  start. 

Now
we made it inside! Here are some key things to look out for while
inside:

• Sunlight:
  Yes sunlight. Sunlight through windows can illuminate floating dust particles
  which can allude to indoor air quality concerns. You want to make sure your
  office has good ventilation.

• Floor:
  Looking at the floor is a good telling sign if the facility is being cleaned
  every day, especially if you go to the office in the morning. You should be
  able to tell easily if the floors have been vacuumed or mopped before
  business hours. 

• Trash
  cans:
  While walking to your desk, take a look at the trash cans and see if they are
  empty. Taking out waste should be removed daily.

• Hand
  sanitizer:
  Take a look around and see if there are hand sanitizer dispensers set up
  across the building. 

• Your
  desk:
  Finally made it to your desk. Now is your computer screen clean or dusty? The
  same goes for the keyboard, mouse, and the whole desk
  itself.

• Restrooms:
  This area is really important to maintain as it sees a lot of high-foot
  traffic. Look to see if the toilets are clean and stocked with toilet paper
  and seat covers. Once at the sink, make sure the sink itself is clean and
  plenty of soap nearby. Lastly, see how well-stocked the towels are and when
  leaving look for a hand sanitizer station nearby.  

The pandemic has altered the way many people view
cleanliness, as cleaning expectations are now higher than before. It’s okay
to ask your boss or supervisor what steps are taken to help stop the spread
of germs. Recommend a professional
cleaning service
if your company does not already have one. Stratus
Building Solutions
is the leader in green cleaning providing services to over 10,000 customers.
Simply contact
a location near you for a free consultation.