We all put deep cleaning tasks aside, usually because they’re dirty or take a long time to complete. Unfortunately, leaving it for as long as possible will only make the build-up worse and harder to get rid of. Deep cleaning jobs don’t need to be done as regularly as other daily cleaning tasks, but they should be completed monthly.
These bigger cleaning jobs may be unpleasant, but they pay off massively. By ensuring you deep clean your workplace, you will ensure you’re getting to all those hard to reach places often overlooked. A clean workspace is better for the health of those using it, but it will also boost the productivity and mood of employees.
Why Deep Cleaning Is More Important Than Ever
Ensuring you deep clean your workspace has become even more important than ever before. Since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic, it is essential that sufficient cleaning is carried out regularly to manage the spread of infections and viruses. Germs and bacteria can linger in those areas, often missed by a once-over quick clean. The accumulation of dust is also harmful to respiratory health, which is essential to maintain to prevent serious illness.
To achieve an effective deep clean, you will need to reach places you typically avoid. Think attention to detail. You want to clean absolutely everything, top to bottom, including light fixtures, switches, behind desks, and in cupboards. Leave no stone unturned and no handle un-wiped. You can deep clean your workspace by either carrying out the task yourself or employing a professional cleaning company to do the work for you. It is worth noting that a deep clean is likely to take a good chunk of time to complete, so you should set aside the time to get it done properly.
Cleaning Hard-to-Reach Places:
Blinds
Many modern workspaces and offices use slatted blinds on their windows, which are notoriously tedious to clean! They can be tricky, but luckily there are ways to make the cleaning process more manageable. The dustier your blinds, the more dull and dingy your room will look as the light struggles to get in. You can purchase specific blind cleaning tools, which are better than dusting with a cloth.
Ceiling Fans & Vents
Vacuuming your air vents and fans will help remove the majority of the dust collected. You can then take a damp cloth and wipe it around the vents to remove any dirt left behind. Before you vacuum the floor, you should do this to avoid any unnecessary dust buildup. Avoid using chemicals to clean your fans and air vents as they can leave a sticky residue causing more dust to gather on them.
Keyboards
Over time a build-up of dirt and debris in your keyboard can potentially damage your keys and sensors. You can carefully vacuum any dust from in between the keys and follow it up by wiping with a damp cloth or disinfectant wipe. A great tip is to detach the keys from the keyboard, take a slightly wet cotton swab and carefully wipe any dirt and dust inside the keyboard.
Tips For Deep Cleaning:
De-Clutter
It is important before you start cleaning that you get rid of any clutter and rubbish that is lysine around. This will make the cleaning process much easier and help you get to all the areas you need.
Plan It Out
This step is handy if you have a large area to clean or clean multiple rooms. Planning out where you need to deep clean beforehand and getting all of the cleaning products you need at the ready will help to make the whole process a lot quicker and easier.
Stock Up On Good Cleaning Products
Ensuring you have the right products can mean whether your cleaning task is easy or difficult. Using top-quality products will help you achieve a deeper clean with more ease.
Invest In a Good Vacuum Cleaner
Dust and debris can build up very quickly in the fibres of a carpet. Depending on your workspace, you may have hard flooring that accumulates dust or a carpeted floor. Either way, it is worth your while investing in a good strong vacuum cleaner to ensure you are thoroughly cleaning your floors.
Vacuuming Tips:
Dust Beforehand
Before you get started, you will save yourself a lot of time and unnecessary cleaning if you dust all of your surfaces, to begin with. If you vacuum before doing this step, you will simply brush dust back onto the floor you have just vacuumed.
Edges First
Start at the edge and work your way in. A quick vacuum often misses the corners and edges of a floor or carpet, which is where the majority of dust accumulates. Use the detail nozzle on your vacuum head to clean the edges before vacuuming the middle.
Vacuum Horizontally & Vertically
This step is particularly important for carpets. It may seem like you are vacuuming your carpet twice, but it is essential to ensure that all dust and debris are lifted out of the carpet fibres. By vacuuming in both directions, you will be able to access more of the dirt trapped there, leaving your carpet looking cleaner for longer.
Take Your Time
Rushing around with the vacuum might do the job for an everyday clean, but there will be lingering dust left behind. By taking more time out to complete this cleaning task, you will ensure that you don’t miss any spots on your flooring, and you will give the vacuum a chance to draw up more dirt out from the carpet fibres.