When you come into work, you expect to find a bustling office environment, coworkers and staff hard at work making sales, developing products, and improving services. What you don’t expect to find is pockets of germs and bacteria all over your office. It’s no surprise that it’s easy to get sick at work, and there are some common germs in your office that can leave you very sick. But where are you coming into contact with these germs? Join Augie’s Janitorial Service, Detroit’s preferred facility management company, as we highlight some common places to find germs in the office.
Your Desk
Your desk is the center of your work universe. It’s where the action happens, where you close sales, craft clever ideas, and so much more. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the places you’re most likely to come into contact with harmful bacteria and germs. That’s because your desk is home to many of the most germ-infested objects in any office. Your phone, headset, keyboard, mouse, and even your coffee mug are hotbeds of activity for bacteria. Some estimates suggest that more than 10 million germs can be found on the average work desk, nearly 400 times more than a toilet seat.
The Water Cooler
As in nature, where animals gather around the watering hole, humans naturally gather around the water cooler at work. It’s perhaps the ideal place to share office gossip, take a break from the grind, and get a glass of refreshing water. It’s also a great place to share germs and bacteria with your coworkers. Because so many people are handling the same spout, the water cooler is often found to be home to more than 2.7 million germs per square inch.
The Soap Dispenser
After you’ve finished your business in the bathroom, you naturally go to wash your hands. Surprisingly, the soap dispenser, the very device that gives you the products you need to keep your hands clean is often rife with germs, fecal bacteria in particular. This is because many people are not thoroughly washing their hands after they finish using the toilet, and others do not wash their hands at all. While this may be a prime spot for germs, you don’t have to worry about spreading them any further if you take the time to wash your hands properly and thoroughly.
The Printer And Copier
These devices are notorious for never working when you need them most and also for spreading germs and bacteria in your office. Because they are used by so many different people throughout the day, it’s not uncommon for a copier or printer to be touched more than 300 times a day. This makes it a breeding ground for disease, especially the touch or keypads.
Common Germs Bested By Uncommon Service
Worried about the spread of germs in your office? Worry no more! Augie’s Janitorial is your local Detroit commercial cleaning service that can quickly and easily keep your office germ-free and feeling fresh. We develop an individual cleaning plan for each of our clients, ensuring that your office is always given the thorough cleaning it deserves. Contact us today to schedule your commercial cleaning services in Detroit.