Why commercial cleaning should be considered past the pandemic!

Businesses around the world have been hit hard by COVID-19, many having to shut their doors, some even permanently. We now ALL know the importance of a clean working environment and how it can benefit our employees,  our clients and for some our lively-hoods. However, looking back at history, we are doomed to repeat what we did before.

Before the pandemic, many businesses lacked any kind of cleaning regime and was done sporadically by employees. The risks of catching a cold or an illness at work were high because the workplace was just not clean. And even though, in the not too distant future, the Coronavirus may disappear, we must remember that colds and flu are still very present. 

The Hard Facts! 

It may not seem like it, but regular contract cleaning does in fact add value to your company. A staggering 80% of common illnesses, such as infections and cold,  are passed on by touch alone*. And believe it or not 33% of people do not use soap to wash their hands with bacterias from hands being preserved for hours, even months on surfaces, which causes the spread of infections between individuals. 

From 2019 to 2020, in Great Britain there were a whopping 1.6 million who suffered from illness which was work related – a significant 5.3% of the 33 million working population! That combination of work-related illness and injury led to 38.8 million lost days of work. Of course, all of that came at a cost, but just how much will likely surprise you; from 2018 to 2019, it is estimated that illness and injury from the workplace cost around £16.2 billion!  

The Goal of Commercial Contract Cleaning

Regular cleaning within your workplace will ensure your employees spend less time away from the office and will increase happinesses because they are healthier. Happy employees = increased productivity. So it seems strange why pre-pandemic, any employer would choose not to have a cleaning regime in place?

The goal of frequent commercial cleaning contracts is to minimise risk in any workplace or customer facility, that is humanly possible. We know how important it is to ensure customers feel safe and enjoy their visit when they attend a restaurant, a golf course or even a cinema, and that employees are healthy and happy at work. By introducing regular cleans and signs to show that the establishment is a clean and healthy environment, customers and employees can feel better knowing the establishment is taking preventative measures for their well-being. 

The pandemic has put a strain on everyone

We know that COVID-19 has put a massive strain on every industry and has provided cleaning companies like us many opportunities to aid businesses and offer our expertise to make people feel safer. However, when the pandemic is over, it is so important to not forget that infections and illnesses are just as much of a problem and should be treated with importance. 

Frequent Cleaning in the Workplace
Scheduling regular commercial cleaning from a professional company will help safeguard your employees and increase their trust and confidence to be back at work.  The Cleaners for you are a professional cleaning company offering commercial cleaning services to businesses within Kent and London. Take the first steps to protecting your employees and get in touch with us today to find out how we can help.

*Source: University of Arizona Study. 

*Kelly A. Reynolds, Paloma I. Beamer, Kevin R. Plotkin, Laura Y. Sifuentes, David W. Koenig & Charles P. Gerba (2015): The healthy workplace project: Reduced viral exposure in an office setting, Archives of Environmental & Occupational Health