Learn More About Germs in Your Office

Common Places for Germs in Offices



It is important to keep a clean environment, but clean and disinfected are two different things. Some areas in an office don’t need to be disinfected as frequently, due to low or absent interactions. Highly active zones in an office, however, should be disinfected daily especially if there are a lot of employees. Some common things that need regular disinfecting include desks, phones, and other electronics found in an office. Some unexpected areas that have germs include breakroom sink handles, microwave handles, refrigerator door handles, water fountain buttons, and vending machine buttons. You can help prevent the spread of germs by placing hand sanitizer stations throughout the office and disinfecting regularly. Keep reading to see the benefits of disinfecting and tips on reducing the spread of germs.

Benefits of Disinfecting

By disinfecting office appliances and surfaces regularly, you are making huge difference in your employees’ health and wellbeing. Not only will the space feel cleaner, but the risk of illness spreading to more employees is reduced. Reducing illness chances not only saves you time and money, but also saves your employees time and money by allowing them to save sick days and reduce the chance of having to go to the doctor.

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Tips to Reduce Spreading Germs

The best way to stop sickness from spreading to prevent germs from spreading. One way to help prevent sickness is washing your hands regularly and properly. The proper way to wash your hands is to wash your hands for 20 to 30 seconds, and to do so once you arrive at the office, after the restroom, and before/after eating. Another way to help stop illness from spreading is to get vaccines to prevent or lessen the symptoms of an illness, and to take care of your body. For your body to be healthy, it needs regular rest, sleep, exercise, and a balanced diet to keep energy levels stable. This helps your body not only feel better, but also can help you recover quicker from being sick or even stop you from getting sick.

Conclusion

In order to prevent employees, clients, and customers from getting sick from lingering germs it is best to disinfect regularly. It also helps to have stations available to sanitize or wash hands in order to reduce the number of germs in the first place. Disinfected businesses are more productive as the employees are not getting sick or fatigued as frequently, allowing your company to maintain a healthy and happy environment to work in. If you are needing an commercial cleaner to help disinfect your office space, give ProImage a call today to learn more.