5 Big Benefits of Hiring A Recurring Office Cleaning Service

 5 Big Benefits of Hiring A Recurring Office Cleaning Service

Successful business owners and facility managers are aware of the many benefits of hiring a recurring office cleaning service to help keep their workplace clean and presentable. Studies show that a clean, clutter-free office helps shape people’s perceptions of companies, their products, services, and individuals, creating a positive first impression. A clean, clutter-free work environment also leads to increased employee happiness, job satisfaction, and productivity – while minimizing absenteeism due to work-related illnesses.

In this article, we are going to dive deeper into five big benefits of hiring a recurring office cleaning service and how your own workplace could benefit from a professional cleaning service:

1). Make A Good First Impression

You never get a second chance to make a first impression. And just like your company website, social media, and other online platforms, your brick-and-mortar office space can help shape the way people perceive your business, brand, and professionalism. Sending the right message to potential customers is among a company’s most important and valuable assets, and when it comes to the mind of the average consumer, a clean, well-maintained, and professional-looking workplace implies superior quality products and/or services.

A clean office can help to convey that you are a successful company and instill confidence and trust. But if the first thing people notice is a disheveled reception area, scuffed up floors, soiled and stained carpet, untidy workstations, and overflowing wastebaskets, what kind of message are you sending about how you conduct business, your attention to detail, and how you take care of your employees, let alone a client?  

Whether you are in the food industry, have a consulting business, or own a car dealership, consumers will be judging your brand and professionalism (consciously or unconsciously) based on how your office, building or facility looks and feels, and that includes any products or services you might be offering. If you have worked hard on creating and enhancing your professional image, the last thing you want is to make a bad first impression and drive consumers away –  all because of a dirty office.

2). Increased employee happiness, job satisfaction, and productivity 

Employee happiness and job satisfaction have increasingly become imperative in business. Studies show that a dirty, cluttered, and disorganized work environment can directly impact employee morale, concentration, and the ability to work more efficiently, which can lead to a decline in productivity.

On the other hand, a clean and clutter-free office creates an environment where employees feel appreciated and cared about. They are also able to focus better on their tasks with fewer distractions. Scientists at the Princeton University Neuroscience Institute have used MRI and other approaches to show that our brains like order, and that a constant visual reminder of disorganization drains our cognitive resources, reducing our ability to focus.

They also found that when the workplace clutter was cleared out, employees were more content, better able to focus and process information, and their productivity increased. Considering the average person spends about 8 hours a day in the workplace, businesses would benefit greatly from making sure they provide a clean, clutter-free work environment that’s also comfortable and conducive to performing tasks efficiently.

The happiness of a company’s employees should be at the top of every manager’s agenda and hiring a recurring office cleaning service can help with that.

3). Reduction in work-related Illnesses and employee absenteeism 

How clean is your office breakroom, kitchen, workstations, and restrooms really? One of the most detailed and comprehensive studies ever conducted on identifying common workplace hot spots where germs can lurk was carried out by Kimberly-Clark Professional and aided by Charles Gerba, Ph.D., a microbiologist at the University of Arizona.

Findings from the study showed that the average desktop harbors 20,961 germs per square inch. That’s in addition to 3,295 on the keyboard, 1,676 on a mouse, and a staggering 25,127 on the phone. But the place where office workers eat and prepare their lunches topped the list of office germ hot spots, with the sink and microwave door handles found to be the dirtiest surfaces touched daily.  

Another study done by Dr. Lisa Ackerley, an environmental health practitioner, revealed that the main cause of germs in the workplace is poor personal hygiene, with nearly 50% of office workers in the survey admitting they don’t wash their hands after visiting the bathroom.

“The number of sick days taken by employees could be significantly reduced if businesses implemented a better overall cleaning routine and employees improved their personal hygiene,” says Ackerley. Workplace illnesses are more than just a nuisance. In some cases, such as with a highly contagious virus like COVID-19 or influenza (flu), it can completely shut an office down.

healthy, productive employees promote healthy businesses 

The Integrated Benefits Institute, a leading research organization in health and productivity, says poor health costs the U.S. economy $576 billion a year, according to new research. Of that amount, 39 percent or $227 billion is from “lost productivity” from employee absenteeism due to illness – or what researchers called “presenteeism” (when employees report to work but illness keeps them from performing at their best).

Maintaining a clean workplace can help reduce the possibility of catching a common cold or flu by up to 80% according to findings collected from The Healthy Workplace Project, a study conducted by Dr. Charles Gerba. Correlations showed that as hygiene and cleanliness increased, employee absenteeism decreased.  

4). Improved air quality and overall health and wellness

Indoor air quality is another factor that can greatly influence the performance and the health of your employees. An indoor air pollution problem can exist when a limited amount of fresh air is circulated throughout the workplace or building (“tight building syndrome”), the air is circulated at too fast a rate within the workplace, toxic substances are present in the office environment, or outside air circulated into the workplace is polluted.

In part, air quality problems are created and compounded by the “sealed buildings” in which many people work, according to Communications Workers of America (CWA). The design of these buildings, intended to reduce energy costs, has been identified as a major source or contributor to worker-reported health symptoms.

A clean and clutter-free work environment reduces dust, particulate matter, and mold levels. Carpets, rugs, and upholstery need to be vacuumed regularly using a HEPA filter. Curtains and blinds also need regular cleaning. Be sure to remove any furniture, boxes, storage units, chairs, or anything else that could be blocking the path of air vents. If air is not able to circulate properly, it can lead to an office that feels stuffy, which can result in a myriad of health problems.

Lack of airflow allows for indoor air pollution to build up and cause health issues like asthma or “sick building syndrome” (condition affecting office workers, typically marked by headaches and respiratory problems, and attributed to unhealthy or stressful factors in the working environment such as poor ventilation). Businesses need to make sure they’re maintaining a safe and healthful workplace, i.e., one that is free of hazardous contaminants and supplied with clean, fresh air.

Keeping your office clean will help ensure that fewer pollutants have a chance to build up, mix with the air, and potentially make your employees sick. Hiring a recurring office cleaning service can help keep your office clean and reduce airborne dust, germs, and other particulate matter contaminants.

5). Better use of time and resources

Employees shouldn’t have to spend valuable office time doing housekeeping chores like vacuuming the lobby, restocking the paper towel dispensers in the restrooms, or cleaning the employee break room. With hired professional cleaners on the job, more work hours can be focused on actual company business and productivity. Time is money – after all. A professional cleaning service can also perform cleanings after hours, without disruption to office operations.  

Another major benefit of hiring a recurring cleaning service is cost savings. Imagine how much money you will need to spend on cleaning supplies and equipment by not hiring a cleaning service. Not to mention the costs involved in maintaining expensive cleaning machinery and making sure cleaning supplies are well-stocked and stored.

A professional recurring office cleaning service will bring to the job whatever supplies and state-of-the-art equipment are needed. Professional cleaners are also trained and experienced. They will know what cleaning products and supplies to use for each task and how to clean more efficiently and effectively. 

Do you have the right products, materials, equipment, commercial cleaning experience, and manpower to keep your office clean, healthy, and looking its best at all times? If not, it may be time to bring in the office cleaning professionals! 

Why your office space or building needs Cleanstart  

Cleanstart is a professionally run cleaning company with over 25 years of experience in the commercial cleaning and janitorial industry. We promise to clean and maintain your office/building using the most effective cleaning products, processes, and state-of-the-art equipment.

Whether you are looking for a daily, weekly, or monthly recurring office cleaning service, we can accommodate your needs and schedule without disruption to your business operations (after-hour cleanings are available).

Our stress-free services

When you hire Cleanstart, you can be assured that each of our cleaning crew members undergoes extensive vetting and receives a background check before they are hired. Our cleaners are thoroughly trained in all aspects of professional cleaning, including the latest technologies, tools, products, equipment, quality standards, and safety. We are a licensed company and fully insured for your protection. Our cleaning professionals are bonded and covered by worker’s compensation insurance.

In addition to our recurring office cleaning services, we provide one-time deep cleanings, emergency cleanings (fire and flood), post-event cleanings, post-construction/renovation cleanings, move-in/move-out cleanings, and viral cleaning and disinfecting (electrostatic spraying) services.

Our Customer Satisfaction Guarantee

You can count on Cleanstart for consistent, quality cleaning services with every visit. We stand behind and believe in the quality of our services. If you are dissatisfied with any aspect of our service, we will gladly correct the issue within one business day at no additional cost to you. Our goal is to build strong relationships with our customers and establish trust.

Simply put, we care about our customers and want to provide the best cleaning services possible. Whether you need a one-time clean or looking to hire a recurring office cleaning service for daily, bi-weekly, weekly, or monthly visits, our cleaning pros are standing by and ready to make your office sparkle and shine!

We proudly offer: 

✓ Over 25 years of experience in the commercial cleaning and janitorial industry
✓ Thoroughly trained and vetted cleaning professionals
✓ Commitment to the highest quality clean
✓ Local, licensed, insured, & bonded service
✓ 24/7 cleaning options & support
✓ Customized cleaning solutions
✓ One-time and recurring office cleaning services
✓ 100% satisfaction guarantee
✓ OSHA, HIPAA, EPA, CDC, AORN compliant
✓  A+ BBB-rating

If you would like to learn more about our quality, recurring office cleaning services, or schedule a cleaning visit, please give Cleanstart a call today at (253) 921-2593 or request a free online cleaning quote!    

We service for the following Greater Puget Sound locations: 

Auburn, Bellevue, Bellingham, Bonney Lake, Bremerton, Factoria, Fife, Gig Harbor, Kent, Lakewood, Olympia, Puyallup, Renton, Seattle, Tacoma, Tukwila, University Place, King County, Kitsap County, Pierce County, and Thurston County.

5013 Pacific Hwy E unit 16 Fife, WA 98424 • Phone: 253.921.2593 • Email: Caleb @ thecleanstart.com