Hiring professional office cleaning services may seem like yet another expense. However, it makes more sense to think of it as an investment in your business. It’s estimated that American businesses lose billions of dollars every year due to unexpected employee absences, decreased productivity, and negative reputations. 

The good news is that you can prevent your business from being among those statistics. Stephco Cleaning & Restoration explains.

Overview: What Office Building Disinfection Services Do

Not all office cleaning services are the same. Most commercial cleaning companies break down their service offerings into two categories.

Janitorial services are scheduled several times a week and typically include:

• Trash removal and replacing bin liners
• Restroom cleaning and restocking supplies like soap and paper towels
• Sweeping and mopping hard floors
• Vacuuming carpets and rugs
• Dusting surfaces, desks, and common areas
• Sanitizing high-touch surfaces like door handles, light switches, and elevator buttons
• Cleaning shared spaces such as break rooms and kitchens

Commercial deep cleaning is a periodic service, usually once a month, and includes:

• Carpet cleaning and extraction
• Hard floor stripping, waxing, and finishing
• Tile and grout deep cleaning
• Pressure washing exterior surfaces
• Window washing (interior and exterior)
• Upholstery and furniture cleaning
• Post-construction cleanup
• Disinfection and sanitizing services

Both of these services are necessary for maintaining a healthy work environment.

The Cost of Skipping Office Cleaning Services

Foregoing a professional cleaning may not seem to have an effect right away, but after a while, people will notice. And not just employees, either.

More Sick Days

It should go without saying that an unclean workspace attracts more germs and allergens than a freshly cleaned one. Employees who are regularly exposed to these germs and allergens generally:

• Take more sick days
• Spread germs to coworkers, who also take sick days
• Have lower morale
• Are less productive when they are at work

At Stephco Cleaning Services, we do more than empty trash bins. Our experienced and trained staff use eco-friendly cleaning products to sanitize and disinfect surfaces for a healthy workspace.

High Turnover Rates

American employees spend 40 or more hours a week at the office. That’s a significant part of their waking lives! Facing an unsanitary work environment day after day, week after week, month after month can lead to discomfort, stress, an inability to focus, and overall dissatisfaction with their job. Unhappy employees are more likely to leave their jobs, leading the company to spend even more money on replacing them.

When your employees know that you’ve invested in their well-being, they’re more likely to stick around. Stephco’s regular janitorial services make sure employees arrive to a fresh, clean workspace every day.

Liability

A clean work environment isn’t just an investment in your employees’ well-being and satisfaction. It’s the law. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established standards to prevent health hazards, unsafe workplace conditions, and other preventable risks to employees. In addition to structured sanitation programs, professional cleaners provide regulatory awareness and ongoing documentation for businesses.

Stephco’s expert cleaners maintain thorough checklists to keep your office OSHA-compliant for sanitation and cleanliness.

Negative Reputation

Whether you run a shop that’s open to customers or own a professional building where employees meet with clients, a well-maintained building makes a positive first impression. A negative first impression can lead to poor online ratings, lack of repeat business, and even deter first-time customers and clients. 

Among other services, Stephco provides window and entryway cleaning so your office will look its best right from the start.

Asset Damage

One major but often forgotten cost of avoiding professional cleaning services is the damage neglect can do to the furniture and other interior assets. Floors, especially in high-traffic areas, require regular specialized care to maintain their appearance and reduce the risk of mold, mildew, and dust build-up. Wood surfaces, such as countertops or conference tables, will start to deteriorate if not properly dusted and waxed. And anywhere food or water is allowed to stagnate will attract harmful bacteria, mold, and pests.

Stephco offers a wide range of cleaning services that can be tailored to your office’s specific material needs.

FAQ: The Cost of Skipping Office Cleaning Services

Q: How often should I have my professional office space cleaned?

A: We strongly recommend regular janitorial services at least every other day, but preferably every day. This includes emptying waste bins, sanitizing high-touch areas, vacuuming, and sweeping. 

We recommend a deep cleaning of the entire building at least once a month. This includes carpet and upholstery shampooing, scrubbing hard floors, window cleaning, and HVAC duct and vent cleaning.

Q: Is there anything I can do between cleanings to maintain a healthy office environment?

A: You can help prevent the buildup of potentially harmful toxins and allergens, as well as reduce the risk of pest infestations, by implementing an office culture of:

• Desk and cubicle decluttering
• Emptying food from the fridge every week
• Cleaning or reporting food or other spills immediately
• Wiping down kitchen and breakroom counters and sinks daily

These are simple tasks that anyone can do between janitorial services and deep cleans.

Q: Will regular office cleaning interrupt my employees’ workflow?

A: Not at all! A reputable cleaning company like Stephco will offer flexible cleaning schedules, such as evenings and weekends, to minimize office disruption. Before you hire a professional office cleaning service, ask them about their scheduling options.

Keep a Healthy Workspace With Stephco Cleaning & Restoration

Let Stephco Cleaning & Restoration help you create a safer, healthier workspace that keeps everyone feeling their best, improves morale, and reduces sick days. 

Serving Holbrook, MA, and surrounding communities, we offer reliable commercial cleaning services you can depend on. Contact us for more information on services and scheduling.