Stratus Building Solutions Shares Hot Spots Office Germs Avoid During Flu Season

It’s tight, it’s frigid and it’s relentless.  The winter
has a stranglehold on the country and there appears to be no end in
sight…especially since the groundhog saw his shadow!

Unfortunately, the same can be said about the flu
epidemic that has plagued 49
states and Puerto Rico. This is the first time in history where the
entire continental U.S. has been impacted by the flu. 51 of 54 of the U.S.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s jurisdictions are reporting
regional or widespread activity.

That’s why we are sharing dangerous “Hot Spots for Office Germs”
to avoid during flu season at Stratus Building
Solutions.  As the nation’s
leading green commercial cleaning and janitorial services franchise,
we’re here to help your office stave off the flu invasion, as the emergence
of more strains threatens offices from coast to coast.

It truly is scary out there.  This season’s flu outbreak is
tormenting everything and everyone. It’s forcing hospitals to implement
visitor
restrictions.
The epidemic has forced the closure
of schools in at least 12 states. It’s even affecting some of the
country’s
craziest college basketball fans.

You’ve heard it by now, the single greatest defense to prevent the
flue each season is to get a flu vaccine each season. As of November 2017,
only four
out of 10 Americans had received the flu vaccine.

We say all this to let you know there’s a good chance you’ll need
Stratus Building Solutions. Why? Despite data that indicates otherwise,
people will go to work even though they shouldn’t.

Of course, there are often economic factors playing into the
decision as lower paid workers tend to show up sick at a higher percentage
than those working higher-paying jobs. Others show up sick out of concerns
they’ll leave their colleagues in a lurch. No matter the reason, people
showing up to work sick is going to happen.  And since we unfortunately
can’t clean your office every hour, on the hour, we’re here to help you
protect yourself with some quick advice.

As the nation’s leading green commercial cleaning and janitorial
services franchise, we are on a mission to help protect thousands of local
office employees from getting the flu this season. The situation is
serious…and we are serious about fighting the flu.

For example, while most people know to avoid popular “touch
points” (surfaces people consistently touch, like door knobs), we’ve
identified three more everyday areas and products found in offices nationwide
that can be “Hot Spots for Office” germs. These include:

• Women’s make up cases and purses:
  women’s offices often contain more than 2x the germs as their male
  colleagues. Make-up cases and purses have the most bacteria.
• Office sink sponges and soap
  dispensers: If you must use sponges, microwave them frequently
  or put them in the dishwasher.   And yes – the push down soap
  dispensers are often among the dirtiest places in the office!
• Men’s wallets and cell phones:
  Should be wiped off regularly because they’re rarely cleaned.

Cleaning is in our DNA. It’s who we are. We do it in a way that
keeps you protected while protecting the environment as well. We offer a
range of special services, customizable options, state-of-the art cleaning
equipment with air-quality improvement components, Green Seal Certified
biodegradable and non-toxic Stratus Green Clean
chemicals. We provide services to a large range of clients, from schools, to
medical offices, shopping centers, warehouses, dealerships, religious
centers, daycares, retail stores, gyms and yes, professional offices.

Typically, flu season peaks between December and February. This
flu season has been anything but typical. That means it may require staying
vigilant about your health and cleanliness for months to come. Our goal at
Stratus Building Solutions, the nation’s leading green commercial cleaning
and janitorial services franchise, is to make your office a safer, healthier
place to work while helping your employees reduce the potential of catching
the flu this season…so avoid those “Hot Spots for Office Germs” and wash your
hands with warm water regularly!