On average, your desk has 20,961 germs per square inch. Your keyboard and mouse have over 4,000 germs. Desk cleaning is important to eliminate bacteria and keep yourself free of sickness.
Your desk could harbour:
- Salmonella
- E. coli
- Cold and flu viruses
To help prevent yourself from catching a virus, you should make sure that high-touch areas, such as desks, computers and phones, are cleaned regularly. But what can you do to keep your desk cleaner?
Essential Cleaning Products
To help keep your desk cleaner, you should keep a supply of essential cleaning products. Not only will this mean your desk is always clean, you will also never run out. To ensure your home office cleaning is beneficial, here are some essential cleaning products:
- Surface wipes are a great way to keep your desk germ-free and an easy way to keep your desk cleaner. At £3.42 per pack, they are a great addition to your home office cleaning supply.
- Disinfectant spray helps prevent the spread of viruses from your desk. To make sure you kill germs, you have to leave it on the surface for five minutes. Disinfectant spray at £2.29 per bottle is a great way to keep your desk cleaner.
- Hand Sanitiser helps you stop the spread of germs from your hands to your desk. Using hand sanitiser is a simple but effective way to maintain hygiene and also prevent the risk of bacteria spreading to other areas of your house.
- Cleaning Cloths are a fantastic way to make sure your desk stays clean. They need to be durable so they can be used frequently. From just 50p each, microfibre cloths are an essential cleaning supply to have.
Work-From-Home Cleaning Tips:
1. Clean and Wipe Down Surfaces
Making sure surfaces are clean can help reduce the amount of dust and dirt on your desk. Using microfibre cloths is a great way to wipe down your desk frequently. Not only can it reduce the amount of bacteria, it can also help prevent allergies from dust particles.
2. Disinfect High-Touch Areas
High-touch areas, such as your desk, keyboard and mouse, should be disinfected regularly to help prevent the spread of germs. Cleaning your desk will help remove germs and bacteria, however, disinfecting will kill anything on the surface.
3. Cleaning Your Keyboard, Mouse and Screen
Before you clean anything electronic, it is important you turn them off or unplug them. Cleaning your items, such as keyboards, helps reduce the amount of bacteria on them. As well as this, it helps maintain how they function.
To clean your keyboard, you should:
- Turn your keyboard upside-down and gently shake to remove any loose debris.
- To remove the remaining dust and dirt, you can use compressed air to blow it out.
- Use a disinfectant wipe to clean the keys. A wipe is the best way to clean a keyboard as they prevent liquid going into the circuit.
- Let your keyboard completely dry before using it again.
To clean your mouse or touchpad, you should:
- Use a disinfectant wipe to clean all sides and the scroll-wheel on your mouse.
- If you have a touchpad, clean with a disinfectant wipe. Be careful that excess moisture doesn’t get into your laptop.
- Let them dry before you use them again.
To clean your screen, you should:
- Never use glass cleaner, disinfectant or harsh chemicals when cleaning your screen.
- Use a damp microfibre cloth to wipe down and clean your screen.
4. Make Sure Your Desk is Tidy
Making sure your desk is cleaner also means making sure it isn’t cluttered and disorganised. Having a clean desk can help boost productivity and is easier to get your work done.
Keeping food on your desk is never a good idea and attracts more bacteria. A small bin next to your desk can help keep your area tidy and free of anything that might spread germs. You can stay stocked up on pedal bin liners to make sure your desk stays clean and tidy.
5. What You Should do Daily
- Clear your desk of any food items, cups and plates.
- Wipe down your mouse and keyboard before you leave for the day.
- Disinfect your desk to keep it germ-free.
- Keep the floor around your desk clean and tidy.
- Not a daily task, but items such as pen pots should be cleaned to prevent the build up of dust.
Keep Your Desk Cleaner With Galleon Supplies
As advised in this article, work-from-home cleaning is essential. Making sure your desk is clean and organised can help you be more productive and also prevent the amount of germs in your home.
By buying your desk cleaning products from Galleon Supplies, you can easily keep your workspace tidy. Get in touch with our friendly team to ensure your desk stays clean and germ-free.
