Workplace Cleaning – Cupboard essentials
Did you know that the average employee’s desk has around 10 million bacteria? That’s around 100 times more than a kitchen table or 400 times more than an average toilet seat? It’s no surprise then that the workplace can be a highly unsanitary place even without appearing physically unclean.
Scary facts out of the way, you’ve decided to get on top of the workplace cleaning and want to make sure you have everything you need to keep the place up to a good standard of hygiene for the safety of anyone who comes onto your premises. Or maybe you’ve just employed a cleaner and they require equipment and products to be provided. Don’t know where to start? Here is a list of essential products that you should have in your workplace cleaning cupboard to get you started:
Cleaning Supplies:
Multi-purpose cleaner – Eg: Sterizar Hard Surface spray / 5Litre solution. This can be used around the workplace on a variety of surfaces and in lots of different environments. As well as the usual hard surfaces and touch points, this product is also suitable for stainless steel in kitchens, soft play in nurseries or education settings and is even effective on mirrors and much more. The unscented product is tested food safe, is safe for use around children and provides long-lasting protection.
Toilet Cleaner and Descaler – Eg Clean Up Toilet Cleaner and Descaler. This product removes limescale and soiling quickly and effectively. Regular use will help to prevent build-up of limescale and keep drains and outlets free from odours. With communal toilets having high traffic, they are therefore more susceptible to build-up. Use this product regularly to treat and prevent scale, stains and odours.
Degreaser – Eg Clean Up Universal Cleaner & Degreaser. The communal kitchen can be a hotspot for germs and bacteria, and seeing as this is where food is stored and prepared, it is the last place you want all the germs to be! Getting rid of dirt and grease by having a good degreaser can help keep germs at bay.
Floor Cleaner – Eg – Lemon Floor Gel. This 5 litre floor gel with a fresh lemon scent is the perfect solution to your everyday floor cleaning. Floors are a high traffic area for germs and must not be forgotten about. As a part of the Clean Up range, our Lemon Floor Gel is an excellent value but still good quality everyday floor cleaner suitable for anyone in any industry.
Polish and Dusting Cloths – Eg – Mr Sheen Furniture Polish. Not only does this product remove dust, but it can remove dirt and fingerprints and helps to prevent dust from settling again once the area has been treated. This can be used on a variety of surfaces and leaves a pleasant fresh scent behind. Use dusting cloths with this product which are perfect for cleaning, polishing and dusting all surfaces and are perfect for removing all dust.
Cleaning Cloths and scourers – There are different types of cloths and scourers for different tasks. You may need sponge scourers for washing up or cleaning, which have a sponge on one side and a scourer layer on the other. They have anti-grease technology and are specially shaped for easy grip. The green scouring pads can be used for tough clean-up jobs indoors or outdoors and can clean tough, baked on mess. Galvanised pot scourers have heavy duty construction and can remove extra tough burnt-on mess with ease.
Gloves – Household gloves are suitable for use in many situations. They can be used for washing up, for cleaning washrooms, kitchens and any other general cleaning. Household gloves are designed to protect the wearer from any chemicals or dirt that would otherwise touch the skin. They have grip technology for safety and offer protection against scalds (for example, from hot water).
Mop and Bucket – Eg – Combo Bucket & Wringer Set. This is the perfect combination for floor cleaning. The wheels on the bucket are non-marking and make for easy manoeuvrability as you go along so you don’t need to keep picking up a bucket of water (which carries the risk of spillage). The 23 litre buckets feature molded-in measurement graduation which makes diluting your floor cleaners simple, and the set itself is lightweight and compact so doesn’t take up all the space in the cleaning cupboard. This also has a ‘Caution’ sign on the side for the safety of people passing by.
Broom and Dustpan and Brush – Eg Lobby Dustpan and Brush. This dustpan and brush set is a handy product to have as it is similar to both a broom and a dustpan and brush. It is tall and can be used at standing height to prevent any back damage on the person using it. Use the sturdy brush to sweep debris into the dusptan without having to get to floor level. It features a slight cover on the top to keep any debris from flicking out of the dustpan.
Refuse Sacks – Good quality bags for waste disposal are essential and it is important to dispose of your waste correctly. There are plenty of bags and sacks to choose from depending on what your refuse needs are. They range from household waste swing liners to heavy duty refuse sacks that can hold up to 20kg. Compostable bags of different sizes for food waste are also a good option if your organisation is trying to be more eco-conscious.
Vacuum Cleaner – Eg – Henry Hoover. Use a good quality vacuum cleaner to maximise your efficiency when cleaning. Henry Hoover is the classic commercial vacuum cleaner and is reliable, effective and provides exceptional cleaning. This hoover is lightweight, easily manoeuvrable thanks to its four castors (wheels) and comes with different attachments and nozzles. It has a 10 metre cable and 9 litre replaceable dust bag and features a changeable intensity control making it suitable for more delicate surfaces.
Safety Signs – To ensure there is less of a risk of a slip or a trip. When there is cleaning in progress that may cause the risk of injury to a passer-by, there must be a sign of caution. Whether it’s a ‘wet floor’ sign or a ‘cleaning in progress’ warning, it’s important that people are warned of possible slip or trip hazards from cleaning products. Foldable signs do not take up much room in the cleaning cupboard and have a useful carrying handle.
Duster – Eg – Rainbow Telescopic Duster. Keep those cobwebs at bay with this telescopic extendable duster. The handle on this polyester duster extends to 119cm meaning that those hard to reach places can remain cobweb-free. Perfect for dusting ceilings as well as window and door frames and other places that are difficult to access because of their height.
If you require any more information, advice of specific products, get in touch. Email info@cugroup.com or call 01202 375511.
