Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus and Flu Germs by Regularly Cleaning These Touch Points
Flu season can make it almost impossible to keep common areas in the workplace clean and disinfected at all times. And don’t get us started on the coronavirus. Within an office environment, there are certain touch points that can pose the most threat.
By paying special attention to these areas, you can reduce the impact of flu germs and coronavirus in the workplace. If you work with a professional cleaning service, discuss these 10 specific areas with them.
Doorknobs and Locks
Unless the offices have automatic doors, everyone entering and exiting the workplace must use the doorknob to get in or out. This is a prime spot for germs to accumulate, not to mention the fastest ways for germs to spread from person to person.
Doorknobs should be disinfected continuously throughout the day during coronavirus and flu season, especially to prevent the spread. Not everyone uses the door locks, but why not disinfect them too when doing to the knobs.
Light Switches and Plates
Have you ever really looked at light switches and plates when turning on or off the lights? They can get quite grungy if not cleaned regularly. Look closely to see caked on fingerprints that have been there for who knows how long. And how often do you think they are disinfected?
Since most light switches are close to the door, give these a quick wipe down when disinfecting the doorknobs.
Any Handles in the Offices
There are handles all over the office that a variety of people touch throughout the day. From the handles on your desk to those in the break room, these all should be disinfected regularly. They can accumulate just as many bacteria and germs as doorknobs. Make sure to include the handles on kitchen appliances such as coffee machines, refrigerators, microwaves, and dishwashers.
Hand Railings
If there are hand railings in your office do not forget about disinfecting them. In fact, if you can, avoid coming into contact with them all together. Make sure your cleaning service pays attention to them on a daily basis.
Toilet Flushers
This should go without saying, but make sure your cleaning service disinfects the bathroom’s toilet flushers every day, if not more frequently. Also have them disinfect the handles to each individual partition in the bathroom. These can often be neglected if you don’t have a credible cleaning service. In general, bathrooms should be cleaned and disinfected regularly. During coronavirus and flu season, they can use extra special attention.
Faucet Handles
These are another touch point that gets used quite often during the day by many different people. Therefore, they can also become quite germy rather quickly. This includes faucets in the bathroom as well as the break room area. They need regular cleaning and disinfecting.
Soap Pumps
If your office uses manual soap pumps, these should not be overlooked. They should be cleaned and disinfected regularly as well as replaced to avoid germ and mold buildup.
Telephones
All telephones in the offices need constant cleaning especially those shared by more than one person. There should be disinfecting wipes close by for regular use. This is also true for your smartphone even if you are the sole person using it. Germs can be airborne. If you put the phone near your mouth, you want to make sure it is disinfected as well.
Computers and Hardware
As with telephones, computers, keyboards, and mice get used every day and sometimes by multiple people. Disinfecting wipes should be available and used on these devices throughout the day.
Remote Controls
If your office has TVs, DVD players or any other electronics do not forget to disinfect the remote controls. These are often neglected but can carry a lot of germs since they do not get cleaned that often.
Paying special attention to these touch points and keeping them disinfected throughout the day will help reduce the spread of germs during coronavirus and flu season. As most of these areas are constantly touched by many different people, they have the most potential to carry and spread germs.
Talk to your cleaning service provider to ensure they are stepping up their game during coronavirus and flu season. You can also refer to The Dirtiest Places in Your Office and Best Practices for Cleaning and Disinfecting During Flu Season for more tips from us on keeping your work environment safe.
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