{"id":2438,"date":"2020-06-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-01T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/70.32.23.59\/~libdot\/2020\/09\/07\/redefining-office-space-cleaning\/"},"modified":"2020-12-04T16:35:51","modified_gmt":"2020-12-04T16:35:51","slug":"redefining-office-space-cleaning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lib.space\/en\/redefining-office-space-cleaning\/","title":{"rendered":"Redefining office space cleaning"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Many workers are returning to the office. This can be a source of concern and stress. Employers must guarantee them safe and productive spaces to preserve their health while minimizing the risk of contamination. The necessary adaptations must be made at various levels, namely the adaptation of physical spaces (ensuring the distance of 2m, modifying the ventilation system, etc.), the organization of work (favoring remote work, avoiding non-essential face-to-face meetings, etc.) and communications (keeping employees well-informed and well-trained when it comes to the new sanitary measures).<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2506 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lib.space\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/redefining-office-space-cleaning.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"392\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lib.space\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/redefining-office-space-cleaning.jpg 392w, https:\/\/www.lib.space\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/redefining-office-space-cleaning-300x276.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 392px) 100vw, 392px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>One of the most important sanitary measures that will have to be implemented is of course the cleaning and disinfection of everyone&#8217;s hands and facilities, as well as private and common workspaces.<\/p>\n<p>A set of means will therefore have to be put in place to make workspaces safe and thus limit the risks for employees to contract COVID-19.<\/p>\n<h3>Furniture<\/h3>\n<p>\u2022 Implement improved cleaning protocols in office buildings.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Schedule an initial thorough cleaning before employees return to the office.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 During the day, clean frequently and disinfect surfaces properly according to each cleaning product&#8217;s instructions.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Choose antibacterial materials.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Choose electrostatic cleaning options that consist of spraying an electronically charged mist on surfaces or objects.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Clean up work environments by eliminating all unnecessary furniture and accessories.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Make sure that the efforts and changes made in terms of cleaning and disinfection are made known to the employees.<\/p>\n<h3>Workspaces<\/h3>\n<p>\u2022 Ask your employees to remove all personal or unnecessary items from their desks and\/or workstations to facilitate complete daily cleaning.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Plan more regular housekeeping for work surfaces.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Provide individual recyclable placemats to cover shared work surfaces.<\/p>\n<h3>People<\/h3>\n<p>\u2022 Make handwashing mandatory before and after using common areas.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 To give your employees peace of mind, make sure they always have a &#8220;personal cleaning kit&#8221; on hand including disinfectant or antibacterial hand wipes. You can even distribute a personal disinfectant kit.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Ensure that maintenance personnel are properly trained in the new, improved and more frequent cleaning and disinfection measures.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2507 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lib.space\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/redefining-office-space-cleaning-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"730\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lib.space\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/redefining-office-space-cleaning-1.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.lib.space\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/redefining-office-space-cleaning-1-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Common areas<\/h3>\n<p>\u2022 Install disinfectant stations and disinfectant wipe dispensers in strategic places (such as the various entrances, reception, open areas, toilets, cafeteria, etc.) as well as signs indicating the instructions to be followed for hand washing and disinfection.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Ensure workers disinfect areas and objects after using them.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Introduce new tools to reduce contamination such as faucets, paper dispensers and non-contact flushes.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Adapt everything that will be touched by several people: switches, thermostats, photocopiers, trash cans, blinds, etc.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Use a NanoSeptic&#x2122; hands-free door opening system that provides continuous self-cleaning surfaces using mineral nanocrystals to create an oxidation reaction.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Adopt the entire range of NanoSeptic&#x2122; products (desk and counter mats, mousepads, tissue box covers, NanoSeptic &#x2122; film skins for door handles, etc.) for more security.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Place cleaners and disinfectants in each conference room as well as at reception for quick and easy surface cleaning.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 At the reception and in waiting areas, choose individual chairs rather than multi-seat sofas. Also, remove all accessories to facilitate cleaning and disinfection.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Set up UV light disinfection stations or antibacterial wipes to clean the phones. Cell phones are a proven source of cross-contamination. Did you know that the majority of people touch their cell phones between 2,000 and 5,000 times a day?<\/p>\n<p>To learn more on how to adapt your workspaces to COVID-19, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lib.space\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">contact the Lib. experts<\/a> and check out the free documentation they\u2019ve made to help you.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Employers must provide safe and productive spaces to their employees.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3185,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v16.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Redefining office space cleaning - lib.space<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lib.space\/en\/redefining-office-space-cleaning\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Redefining office space cleaning - 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