The CDC (Center for Disease Control & Prevention) has guidelines to prevent the spread of disease. During the winter, colds and flu are expected to spread in the office. Preventing the spread of disease needs to be done year round. Some people are susceptible to getting the cold or flu from going from cool office buildings to the hot and humid outdoors.
It is natural to think that cleaning, wiping, and spraying is the way to prevent disease and office personnel vigorously work to keep the environment clean. The thing to consider is the ventilation that the office has. Some cleaning products can trigger asthma attacks and make people more susceptible to becoming ill. Using cleaning products that are safe and do not require ventilation is important.
When cleaning and disinfecting office furniture follow the manufacturers’ directions. If the furniture is older and the instructions are no longer available, determine the material of the surface that you need cleaned and look online for cleaning and disinfecting instructions.
When stronger cleaning agents are needed, it is best to do it at the end of the day when everyone is about to leave the office. Spraying the following with a disinfectant before leaving the office will help prevent the spread of disease:
- Door handles
- Phones
- Restrooms
- Reception chairs
- Drinking fountain handles
- Cabinet handles
Office equipment control panels, keyboards, and other electronic equipment that cannot be sprayed can be wiped with disinfectant wipes that are made for electronics.
No matter how clean your office is, wash your hands often and use hand sanitizer. Have hand sanitizer available for customers and clients available in the reception area.
If you bought your office furniture from a reputable and experienced company like Corporate Design Choice, you can contact them about recommended cleaning instructions for your office furniture.
