A clean and organized office not only promotes a healthy work environment but also boosts productivity. Here are seven essential tips to keep your office space in top shape:

1. Designate a Cleaning Day

Choose a specific day and encourage all employees to participate in a cleaning session. Provide extra trash cans, recycling bins, and cleaning supplies. Recycle old newspapers, outdated reports, and dusty files. Encourage staff to declutter their desks and clear the endless piles of paper that seem to accumulate around the printer.

2. Clean Desks and Equipment

Old coffee mugs, office phones, and other items on desks can become breeding grounds for bacteria, according to recent studies. Wipe down desks, chairs, and cubicles with water and soap to remove food and drink stains. Use disinfectant wipes to clean telephones, keyboards, and computer mice. Don’t forget to clean upholstered office chairs and other fabric furniture.

3. Vacuum Thoroughly

Vacuum carpets and floors to remove dust and debris, especially in corners and behind furniture. If necessary, schedule a professional carpet cleaning service. Don’t overlook high spaces where cobwebs and dust can accumulate—use a vacuum's dust brush to clean light fixtures, blinds, window treatments, vents, and trim around doors and windows.

4. Let the Sun Shine in by Cleaning Windows

As days get shorter during the fall and winter, clean windows to let in as much natural light as possible. Wipe down all windows, including sills and tracks. Remove and clean window screens, and install storm windows if necessary. This is also a good time to check for any leaks or cracks in the windows.

5. Deep Clean Tile Floors

Ceramic tile floors are great for high-traffic areas because they’re durable and low-maintenance. However, they need a deep scrub occasionally to remove dirt buildup. Fall is the perfect time to schedule a professional tile and grout cleaning. Technicians use cleaning solutions that combat harmful bacteria and other germs on tiles and grout. With specialized commercial equipment, they safely scrub the surfaces to make your office floors look new again.

If your office has tile floors in the restrooms, this is also an excellent time to deep clean them, especially if you’ve noticed persistent odors that don’t go away with regular cleaning.

6. Review Restroom Cleaning Routines

Restrooms are often overlooked in cleaning schedules, but buildup of uric scale in toilets and urinals or black stains under toilet rims could be signs that it’s time to call in a professional cleaning service. A deep clean of all fixtures in your restroom will remove uric scale and other grime that may be feeding odor-causing bacteria. Finish off with an electrostatic spray coating of a powerful germicide on all restroom surfaces to keep fighting germs and bacteria until the next cleaning.

7. Clean the Kitchen or Break Room

Just like restrooms, kitchens and break rooms are notorious for harboring germs. Start with the fridge. Notify employees in advance that you’ll be cleaning it out, so they can remove their items. Discard anything expired, forgotten, or questionable, then clean the inside and outside of the refrigerator with warm, soapy water.

Scrub the sink, countertops, table, and chairs to remove food residue and grime.

While most of us don’t enjoy cleaning, everyone appreciates working in a clean environment. Studies show that cluttered workspaces can lead to stress and anxiety, so keeping the office clean can improve employee well-being and productivity.

By following these office cleaning tips, you’ll create a healthier, more organized workspace for everyone.