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In the past year or so, it’s definitely felt as if we’ve moved into a post-covid era. It’s no longer in the news, people aren’t really testing anymore, and you’d be forgiven for thinking that it’s gone away. Unfortunately, it’s still around, with cases rising around the world. Even if we ignore the continuing threat posed by covid, it’s still simply not viable to ignore cleaning your office as we move into the future – here are the three main reasons why this is the case.

1.   Health and Safety

Covid isn’t the only risk to the well-being of employees that cleaning aims to mitigate. Maintaining a clean work environment is crucial for a wide range of reasons; even before covid, employers still tried to limit the spread of other viruses and illnesses in the workplace.

Dust and other dirt can also present a health risk to employees, especially for those who suffer from dust allergies. An untidy, unclean workplace with objects and dirt on the floor can also pose an issue in the event that the building needs to evacuate, causing bottlenecks and potentially leading to slips, trips and falls.

It’s important to be aware of your Health and Safety related obligations, so that you can remain compliant with any relevant legal requirements. Working with a facilities management provider such as SMC Premier can often make this process a lot more manageable.

2.   Enhanced productivity

A dirty workplace doesn’t just potentially lead to illness and allergic reactions, it also tends to have a negative effect on worker productivity. An untidy, dirty environment can be a significant cause of distraction, not to mention how much harder it can make it to find things.

While you can encourage your employees to tidy up after themselves, this can often become more difficult when things get busy. It’s often a lot more effective to let them do their thing, and then hire a cleaning service to sort out the mess they leave behind – within reason, of course.

3.   Maintain your brand image

In many cases, your offices will be the physical representation of your business that you show to your partners and clients. As a result, it’s important that you keep it as clean as possible, so that you can put your best foot forward. No matter how good your product or service is, if people come in for a consultation and see a filthy office and meeting room, they’re probably not going to trust your brand or believe that you’re able to operate to a high standard.

Even in a post-covid world, cleaning should remain a priority for all businesses. Besides it being a regulatory requirement to provide your employees with a safe, clean work environment, it also comes with a number of benefits. From the positive impact it can have on improving employee productivity, to the need to display your brand and business in a positive light to partners and clients, office cleaning is absolutely not something that you can afford to ignore.