Germs spread around the workplace like wildfire, hiding on unexpected surfaces, and resulting in various levels of illness. And it’s not just in office environments. It happens in warehouses, retail stores, and of course, healthcare facilities. So it’s obvious that a clean workplace is important, and it’s my job to tell you why.
Healthy employees. It doesn’t take a genius to figure this one out. Check out the stats on this info-graphic by the ISSA. Sick days cost businesses more than $225 billion dollars each year and result in 54% loss in productivity. Keep your employees healthy by keeping your work environment clean and you will reap the rewards of fewer sick days. Make sure your team is focusing on daily disinfecting of surfaces, vacuuming carpets, washing floors, and sanitizing restrooms to minimize the spread.
Cleanliness breeds satisfaction.You know the feeling when you walk into a room and it’s spotless and smells lemony fresh? It makes me giddy, because I know I’m walking into a clean space. It also improves my energy and satisfaction. The same goes for employees. A dirty office affects morale. Honestly, would you want to put your lunch in a dirty fridge, or look past a dirty window ledge or blinds to see outside? Keep a space clean and keep your employees feeling like their workplace is appreciated.
Improved productivity. A dirty environment can be wreaking havoc on your employees and they may not even realize it. I’m talking about the effects that lingering dust and germs can have on their breathing, energy levels, headaches or skin. They may be feeling a lack motivation or initiative due to these unsuspecting causes. Improved cleaning practices and quality janitorial cleaning supplies will positively impact the overall health of employees.
It’s your image at stake. It’s not just your employees who interact with your spaces each day. It’s also your suppliers, potential and current clients, business partners and prospective employees. Word spreads just as fast as germs, so make sure you have the right cleaning strategies in place from the front door, to the forklift, to the restrooms, to the boardrooms.
Preserves assets over the long term. Let’s switch gears from people now and talk about the expensive assets in your building, particularly carpets and hard floors.Investing in commercial carpet cleaning equipment or commercial floor scrubbers can make the cleaning process more effective and efficient. This not only makes your carpets and floors last longer, but also improves the time it takes for your janitorial staff to clean them.
I bet you didn’t think workplace cleanliness was this important. If you’re ready to put the right cleaning products in place to ensure your workplace stays healthy, and that your staff cleans effectively, reach out to us and we’ll put together a customized package just for you.
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