The average adult spends more time awake in work than at home. Here's why you should keep the cleanliness of work at an all-time high.
Most people devote some time out of their busy schedules every week to clean and tidy their home, to ensure it is always kept in tip top condition, so why should your place of work be any different? The average adult spends more time awake in work than at home, so surely you should keep the cleanliness of work at an all-time high! You could be surprised at how a clean workplace can make a difference, especially when it comes to productivity throughout the day. Hygiene in the office can be a factor in this; take a look at how a clean and tidy office can impact productivity.
REDUCING SICKNESS
With the average worker losing around nine days a year at work due to sickness, isn’t it time you took action against this? Office furniture and equipment can often be a breeding ground for germs and bacteria; in fact, the average keyboard can harbour up to 7,500 bacteria at any one time. It is this that can aid the spread of germs and illnesses around the office. Viruses such as the flu can survive on hard surfaces such as your desk for 24 hours.
