Winter can be a pain. Freezing temperatures, snow, slush, salt. Let’s face it, most of us are just counting the days until spring. And winter can be even more treacherous if you work in an office that isn’t well maintained. Illness from germs and accidents from slippery floors are just a couple of winter issues. Here are 3 tips we think you should always take into consideration during the cold winter months:
1.) Attend to Entranceways
One of the biggest hazards during the winter months are slippery floors brought about by snow and slush. Building entranceways, where foot traffic is at its highest, are generally the biggest culprit. Most of the time, a heavy-duty rug or mat is the best solution. This will trap the precipitation brought in from the outside. Furthermore, mold issues will be reduced in your office’s carpeting. Without such a mat, winter salt and slush can stain entranceway carpets and make a bad first impression on potential customers. Make sure to have a commercial cleaning company regularly clean your carpets to maintain the carpet’s lifespan and ensure your entranceway continues to looks professional during the winter months.
2.) Clean Those Windows
Simply put, having crystal clean windows lets in more light. This helps during the winter in multiple ways. First, it brightens up the office. Even during those all-too-common overcast days, a dark workspace can hurt employees’ eyes and make people feel melancholy and less motivated. Second, natural sunlight helps to maintain clean and dry air within the office. Third, it can actually help in absorbing excess moisture on hard flooring and carpets to avoid accidents and mold build-up.
3.) Eliminate Hidden Germs
As we all know, cold weather brings about more cold and flu symptoms, especially in common areas around an office, which are well-known breeding grounds for germs. So make sure every inch of your office is cleaned and professionally disinfected regularly to help protect your employee’s immune systems, and reduce the amount of employee sick days.Green Mountain Group would love to care for your carpets, windows and office space during these long winter months.
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