Winter is hard on offices. People come in soaked, salt and grit get walked through reception, windows stay shut and colds spread round the team faster than you can say sick day. If your workplace feels grubbier from November to March, you’re not imagining it.
Glenrothes has a big mix of workplaces, from small offices in the town centre to units on the industrial estates. Whatever kind of space you’ve got, the same winter problems tend to show up. Here’s a practical checklist to stay ahead of them.
Entrances And Floors
Your entrance takes the worst of the weather. Wet footprints aren’t just untidy, they’re a slip risk too.
- Put down proper entrance matting and make sure it’s cleaned regularly
- Mop hard floors more often when it’s wet, especially near doors
- Hoover carpets frequently so grit doesn’t get ground into the fibres
- Keep an eye on salt marks on carpet and hard floors, as they get harder to shift the longer they’re left
Kitchens And Break Areas
In winter, more people stay in at lunch. That means more hot food, more mugs and a fridge that fills up fast.
- Clean worktops, sinks and taps daily
- Wipe the microwave, kettle and fridge handles, as everyone touches them
- Clear out the fridge every week, and be strict about it
- Empty bins before they overflow
Washrooms
Washrooms need extra attention when bugs are going round. Regular cleaning of toilets, sinks, taps and door handles, and keeping soap and paper towels stocked, goes a long way.
High Touch Points
Door handles, light switches, lift buttons, printers, phones, keyboards and shared desks are where germs spread. Giving these a wipe every day during winter is one of the simplest ways to cut down on sickness in the team.
Air And Dust
With windows closed and the heating on, dust builds up quicker than you’d think. Dust radiators, vents, window sills and high ledges regularly. It makes the place feel fresher and helps anyone with allergies.
Plan Around Your Working Hours
Nobody wants a hoover going during an important call. Plenty of businesses book their cleaning early in the morning, in the evening or at weekends so it doesn’t get in the way. We offer daily, weekly and contract office cleaning with early morning, evening and weekend visits, so the work fits around your team rather than the other way round.
Do A Proper Reset Before The New Year
If your office hasn’t had a deep clean in a while, the quieter days between Christmas and New Year are a good time to do it. Carpets, kitchens and washrooms can all get a thorough going over, so everyone comes back in January to a fresh start. If your carpets need more than a hoover, have a look at our carpet cleaning service too.
Office Cleaning In Glenrothes
We clean offices and workplaces in Glenrothes, Markinch, Thornton, Leslie and right across central Fife. You can see everywhere we go on our areas we cover page. For a quote that’s based on you’re building and your hours, request a free quote or call us on 01592 214138.
