2020 Is a good year to start paying more attention on health, especially if your employees are constantly taking sick leave. Employees spend an average of 8 hours a day in your office which is plenty of time to spread germs around the office space. Every time someone picks up a cup, touches a door or borrows the stapler, germs are transferred to these objects. Every time you exhale, bacteria and germs are released into the air and others in the workplace inhale these germs. And every time you take a breath, you also inhale in all elements that are trapped in the office including dust, germs, microscopic organisms, pollen, skin cells and much more. 

With one third of their time spent at the office, it is no wonder that diseases are so easily spread across an entire workforce. An unhealthy office environment can have a huge impact on your company. Employees are constantly taking sick leaf and their productivity can be affected even if they do stay on the job despite illness.

It just feels better to work in a healthier office environment and with these tips you can transform your office into an area that is much healthier and better to work in.

Get Professional Carpet Cleaning

Carpets are the main culprit in offices. Every small particle that enters your office will eventually become logged into the carpet fibres. This includes sand, dirt, grime, pollen, dust, allergens, pet hair, skin and so much more all of which can affect the health of your employees. It is important to get office carpets professionally cleaned at least once every six months. Professional cleaners like Complete Carpet Restoration, use steam cleaners to eliminate bacteria and remove debris from the fibers. The cleaning products they use are also designed to eliminate bacteria and to refresh your office and industrial dryers are used to effectively dry carpets which prevents mould and mildew growth.

Declutter

Cluttered offices are much harder to keep clean. It is important to constantly declutter and to keep office spaces organised so germs and bacteria won’t be able to hide away in your office.

Disinfect Surfaces

Your office surfaces needs to be disinfected every week. It is best to use environmentally friendly cleaning products to wipe down all desks, counters, doors and more. If your office space is particularly busy or endures a lot of traffic daily then it is best to disinfect surfaces more frequently.

Invest In an Air Purifier

Air purifiers are designed to capture toxins and harmful particles. Purifiers also removes smoke and bad odours from y our office environment. These devices are especially handy if you have employees with lots of allergies or during winter time when everyone is so vulnerable to the common cold.

Get a Humidifier

Dry office temperatures are not too healthy for your skin or lungs. The dry air also makes particles like dust more airborne and increases the likelihood of breathing these items in. With a humidifier your office your skin will look and feel better and paritcles in the office are weighted down. 

Allow Fresh Air into the Building

Most businesses try to keep windows closed for security reasons and to keep dust out of the office. But if your office is particularly crammed then it is better to allow lots of fresh air into the building daily. Fresh air helps remove toxins from the room and reduces the amount of bacteria that you inhale while spending time at work.

A healthy office environment isn’t just good for your workforce. Clean, tidy and organised office spaces also looks more professional and promotes a positive corporate image.