On average, we all spend close to 200 – 230 hours per week in our place of work, during this period we want our employees to be very productive creative, enjoy working there, achieve their goals, meet their KPIs and most definitely surpass it, (Typical Employer thoughts… LOL).
Providing your employees with a clean office can have a variety of positive effects. It can motivate your workforce allowing them to focus on their goals, sends of a ‘we care’ message that can also prevent the spread of germs and reduce Occasional Sick Leave and can reflect positively on your company’s image, when clients visit.
This is true for all businesses, whether you’re a start-up or an established company. Well-maintained offices can have positive effects on the wellbeing of every person. It can have a domino effect on the working environment, the work produced and the company’s future.
Here are a few advantages to having a clean environment for your business.

Improved Motivation
Ask yourself, would you rather walk into a messy and dirty office and know that you have to be there for at least eight hours, or walk into a clean office and have the time fly-by?
Nothing could be nicer than be greeted by a clean and organised desk that is waiting for you to start the day on a positive note. A clean desk can give you a clear head, readying you for the day’s activities.
Working in a clean environment can get your employees in the mood to work to the best of their ability and can give them a sense of pride. Today is a new day and it will be the day when I achieve my goals and exceed expectations.
It isn’t just the desks and surroundings that need to be cleaned. It has been said that a computer keyboard is dirtier than the average toilet and are home to an estimated 3,295 microbes per square inch, which leads us to the next point.

Health
"A clean environment improves people’s sense of wellbeing and reduces anxiety” Richard Caines, Mintel analyst.
Germs thrive in stuffy, warm environments so it is important to have a good ventilation system or to open windows regularly. To kill germs you first need a cleaner that actually kills germs such as bacterial cleaners. These products kill up to 90% of germs and can prevent them from spreading, which can also help to reduce illnesses among your staff.
Your Company’s Image
Would you like to work for a company that didn’t pride themselves in offering their employees a clean office environment? Didn’t think so. It’s these kinds of things that can tarnish a company’s reputation and image. A well maintained office space not only attracts employees and keeps the current workforce happy; it can also impress prospective clients when they come in for a meeting. You’re not just selling your services and credentials, you’re selling the company as a whole so make sure you’re represented in the best light.
It’s extremely important to create a clean and welcoming environment, whether you’ve employed cleaning staff, are contemplating employing a cleaning service or are doing as much as you can yourself. There are so many advantages to obtaining a well maintained office not only in the short term, but in the long term as well.
The positive effects clean environments can have on business has been written by Click Cleaning, who stock a vast range of cleaning products that are available to bulk buy – perfect for companies who want to curb spending without it effecting the final finish.

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