The average desk is contaminated with even more bacteria than a public toilet.
Use these office cleaning tips to banish germs from your workspace.
Your workspaceincluding your desk, keyboard, and coffee cupis abacteria hotspot.
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When you sit down to work, you’re surrounded by thousands (perhaps millions) of germs.
The simple cleaning tips below can help you avoid getting sick.
These unhealthy habits can lead to a workspacein the office or at homefull of germs.
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By comparison, the average officetoilet seathas a small fraction of those amountsabout 59 bacteria per square inch.
That’s something to think about when you’re eating lunch while taking calls or typing emails.
These bacteria-ridden office surfaces can lead to serious illnesses and infections.
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Consider wiping down your most frequently touched office surfaces every evening before you log off.
Then follow these cleaning practices to disinfect your desk and other office items regularly.
Take care not to soak the surface, and immediately wipe away any excess moisture.
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Disinfectant wipes also work well to clean your desk phone.
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