Every fall and winter, colds and flu work their way through offices. Cleaning can't stop every illness, but focusing on the right surfaces at the right time helps reduce how germs spread between coworkers. Here's a practical plan for the season.
During peak season, consider disinfecting high-touch points more than once a day in busy areas. A day porter can wipe down touch points midday and keep restrooms stocked.
Disinfectants work best on clean surfaces. Products should be EPA-registered and used according to label directions, including the required contact time.
Soap, paper towels, tissues and hand sanitizer should never run out, especially during cold and flu season. Place sanitizer near entrances, elevators and break rooms.
When illness is spreading, a deep clean can refresh the space and work to slow the spread in it's tracks. Cleaning high-touch points, corners, edges, floor to ceiling, working to disinfect as much of the facility as possible. Electrostatic spraying can address entire rooms and reach tops, sides and undersides that wiping along may miss.
Cleaning works best alongside good habits: handwashing, staying home when sick and wiping down shared equipment. Simple signage in restrooms and break rooms helps.
Set your seasonal plan with your cleaning provider before illness peaks, so added services are ready when you need them.
Legacy Cleaning offers office cleaning and disinfection services across the Twin Cities, Mankato and St. Cloud. Request a free walkthrough to plan your cold and flu season cleaning.