Instead of cluttering the office cupboards and drawers with a variety of cleaning products, you could try these ordinary household items that you can find under your kitchen or bathroom sink. In between commercial cleaning appointments you should keep an eye on the workspace and make efforts to keep the area as clean as possible. It’s important to maintain a clean and tidy work environment because studies have found there is a link between office cleanliness and employee happiness. Below are a number of household items you could make use of in the office to maintain a clean working space.
Newspaper
It’s a little known trick that newspaper can be used to clean glass windows and doors without leaving streak marks. Instead of purchasing expensive paper towel to use just once, you should bring in last week’s newspaper, add a little bit of water and you’ll be equipped to clean glass surfaces in no time. The paper and ink acts as a light abrasive to provide an excellent clean.
Shaving Cream
Need to remove marks, paint or glue from an office table? Shaving cream will do the trick! Spray some shaving cream over the area and spread it using a dry sponge. Leave the shaving cream on the surface for 20 minutes and when you return wipe it away with a damp cloth.
Baby Oil
If you have any chrome or stainless steel details in the workplace that are looking a little worse for wear, simply apply a few drops of baby oil with a soft cloth and buff with a towel. This will clean any marks or residue off the surface and leave a glossy finish. Repeat if needed.
Nail Polish Remover
Your work keyboard could host a number of harmful bacteria. To ensure a clean and healthy workspace it is suggested everyone cleans their keyboard on a weekly basis. To clean, shine and sanitise your keyboard, dip a cotton swab into nail polish remover and wipe over as well as in between the keys. This will also act as a disinfectant because of the ethanol and acetone content, leaving your keyboards looking brand new.
Aluminium Foil
To remove rust or stubborn stains on chrome surfaces in the office try scrunching up aluminium foil into a ball and scrubbing it onto the troubled areas. This will remove residue on the chrome and leave a lasting shine.
Fabric Softener
To keep your computer screens free of dust, fingerprints and distracting marks use fabric softener on a damp cloth and wipe down the screen. The fabric softener, combined with the water in the damp cloth, will remove any dust and residue left on screens for a streak-free finish.
Denture Tablets
If the glasses in the office kitchen are looking a little worse for wear, you should try denture tablets. Clean off mineral deposits and stains from your glasses by dropping in one or two denture tablets along with some water. Once the fizzing has stopped, rinse out with water.
Keeping your workplace clean is very important, but it doesn’t need to cost a lot of money on expensive products. To ensure a detailed cleaning service for your workplace you can hire Brisbane professional cleaners who take care of the hard tasks for you. Gretams can help you maintain a healthy, happy and organised office environment to maximise productivity. To find out more about our services book a free cleaning assessment today through our website or call us on (07) 3892 4900.