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There are a number of factors which have contributed to this shift, most notably the Covid-19 pandemic which has led to organisations reevaluating their expectations of cleaning and hygiene. This increase in expectations has been seen by both employers and employees to ensure work environments are clean, hygienic, presentable and clutter free. Companies have also found it increasingly challenging to recruit cleaning operatives inhouse since Covid-19 and Brexit. This coupled with the resource required to manage an individual cleaner or team inhouse and deal with any HR matters, makes outsourcing to a cleaning company more attractive and eases any operational burdens.
Companies who manage their cleaning inhouse may feel like they are saving money, but it can cause the company issues. Such as not having an effective cleaning schedule in place, relying on employees and difficulty maintaining high levels of cleanliness. Furthermore, health and safety pose a significant cost to a business, particularly those with ISO certifications. A commercial cleaning company will manage these aspects to ensure the company is compliant in all areas including training, risk assessment and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH).
Here are some of the reasons why you should consider hiring a professional commercial cleaning company: The benefits of employing a professional contract cleaning company Time and cost savings Expecting employees to carry out cleaning duties in addition to their day-to-day responsibilities is not the most productive use of their time. Appointing a professional commercial cleaning company will ensure high levels of cleanliness are continuously maintained and health and safety standards are met. This will also enable the employees to focus on business operations rather than cleaning tasks. Furthermore, if a cleaning operative is ill or on annual leave, a replacement will be provided to undertake the cleaning tasks, this will be more difficult to manage internally and may result in the cleaning not being done or being done to a subpar standard.
A professional cleaning company will also conduct regular stock checks and replace key items like disinfecting wipes, hand sanitiser, paper towels, and toilet paper before they run out. They will also ensure extra supplies are stocked during times of increased illness, such as the winter season.
Reduces sickness The ONS estimated 185.6 million working days were lost because of sickness or injury in the UK in 2022, equivalent to 5.7 days per worker. The most common reason for sickness absence was minor illnesses, accounting for 29.3% of occurrences.
Office Cleaning 2 - improving indoor air quality High contact areas such as work surfaces, desks, light switches, door handles, telephones, toilets, communal spaces and shared equipment can harbour bacteria and viruses if they aren’t regularly cleaned and disinfected. The average desktop harbours 20,961 germs per square inch and that’s in addition to 3,295 on the keyboard and 1,676 on a mouse and a staggering 25,127 on the phone. Without regular cleaning there’s an increased chance of these surface germs spreading from employee to employee, which will then lead to increased sickness and absences amongst staff.
Hiring a professional commercial cleaning company to clean the premises will keep germs and bacteria at bay and create a safe and clean space.
Employee morale Dirty environments can negatively impact the morale of employees. Cluttered workspaces, dirty toilets and untidy common areas can lead to stress and a lack of focus amongst employees. Nobody wants to spend eight hours a day in a disorganised and stressful environment.
A clean and tidy workspace creates a positive and uplifting atmosphere. A professional cleaning company will take into consideration your equipment, processes and cleaning requirements and design a bespoke cleaning schedule to meet the business’s needs. They will also offer flexible working hours and days to ensure the cleaning services provided are at a time which suits the business. Higher frequency of cleaning and the visibility of these services will more likely give employees motivation,