Working in an office for eight hours or more in a day not only gives you access to a regular paycheck; it also exposes you to different types of disease-causing bacteria and viruses. The work desk alone is 400 times dirtier than the bathroom toilet.
Shocked? It’s a fact that your modern office. Yes, that place where you stay for most hours of the day in your daily life for years and ever since you were hired.
The workplace is also home to that scary thing called germs. Arm yourself with the right information to prevent sickness by knowing which areas in your office are the most germ-infested. These are the following:
Bathroom
They say that the office bathroom is the face of the company that you are working for. So, if your office bathroom is clean and disinfected on a regular basis, lucky you.
Unfortunately, for some, the bathroom remains one of the most germ-infested areas. A study conducted by experts in public restrooms reveal that there are around 77,000 traces of different types of bacteria and other disease-causing microorganisms that dwell in there.
Just imagine the presence of streptococcus, shigella, E. coli and fecal bacteria and you wouldn’t want to use the bathroom again.
The bad news is that your office bathroom is not far from the so-called public restroom. It is also used by many people with whom you do not have any idea about their lifestyle and in what health condition they are in.
Work Station
Your computer keyboard, mouse, desk and many other things in your work station are infested with too many bacteria. The computer keyboard alone has three times more bacteria than the toilet. Your computer mouse may also have around 1,600 bacteria per square inch.
What’s worse is that if you have the habit of eating at your desk while working, the bacteria and viruses that live there could also be much more than expected!
Although you can eliminate up to 100 percent of bacteria in your keyboard just by using wipes, you may not always have the time to do so. This is when the need to hire professional cleaners to do the cleaning becomes imperative.
This way, workplace employees do not have to worry about accumulating dirt and germs while in the office. Professional cleaners also know very well which areas need to be sanitized and disinfected. This translates to a safer and cleaner workplace for everybody.
Pantry
Office pantries are also among the most germ-infested areas in the workplace. The fridge alone can be home to millions of bacteria caused by long-forgotten lunches that are already decomposing.
Unfortunately, the fridge doesn’t kill any bacteria but it only slows down its growth. In fact, research reveals that listeria monocytogenes can multiply in a dirty fridge just like in any other places with cold temperatures.
Not to mention the hand-to-hand or hand-to-food contact that employees and workplace staff are doing each time they visit the pantry. This daily routine accelerates the spread of streptococcus, hepatitis A, staphylococcus and noroviruses.
Elevator
The germs that accumulate in the elevator are due to the fact that so many people are pressing those up and down buttons every day. The people who press these buttons not only include workplace employees and staff. How about your guests, flower delivery guy and that man from your favorite pizza house?
The amount of dirt that lives in the elevator is too many to count considering the fact that we do not have any idea what these people are touching or what illnesses they have as they press those elevator buttons.
Put an end to your bacteria-ridden experience each time you go to work. Make sure you always have with you an alcohol or hand sanitizer if frequent hand washing is not always possible.
Of course, hiring an expert to clean up and disinfect your workplace is the best action to take to ensure that the workplace no longer harbors germs that could cause sickness among employees.
However, remember that proper hygiene always starts in you. So, observe cleanliness and adhere to recommended sanitation and safety protocols.
Most of all, keep in mind that the coronavirus is not the only enemy that we have when we talk about germs. Stay safe against germs and you’ll stay healthy and productive at work.
To keep your office clean and germ-free, contact the trusted and professional Performance Cleaning team at 1300 867 872. You may also check out our service areas by visiting this link.