We all think that the office restroom is steaming with bacteria and germs. The bathroom is usually one of the cleanest spaces in the workplace (if you are regularly cleaning it)! Instead, the place that’s usually the dirtiest and full of the most bacteria is the breakroom or office kitchen.
How dirty is the kitchen?
The idea that the office breakdown or kitchen is the dirtiest place in the workplace is upsetting. That’s supposed to be your safe place, where you can relax and enjoy a meal! But, unlike the office restrooms, the breakroom usually isn’t cleaned as thoroughly or as often. As a result, high-touch hotspots like the communal coffee pots, drawer handles, and vending machine buttons are covered in bacteria and germs. According to a study from the University of Arizona, the surfaces in an office that tested highest for contamination are sink faucet handles, microwave door handles, refrigerator door handles, water fountain buttons, and vending machine buttons. Most of these surfaces were found to have ATP levels of 300 or higher, indicating high contamination levels.
What can you do to keep your office kitchen clean?
If you’re thoroughly grossed out now, we don’t blame you! We recommend establishing kitchen usage guidelines for employees, such as asking them to wipe down handles with disinfectant wipes, cover food while microwaving it, and store food in airtight containers in the fridge. Simple practices like these and others can go a long way to help keep your office breakroom and kitchen clean! We can also take care of cleaning your office kitchen as part of your cleaning services.
Get a MicroShield 360 treatment too
Did you know the MicroShield 360 treatment is FDA approved for direct food contact surfaces? That means we can offer this anti-microbial surface treatment for your office kitchen and breakroom, which is a great way to cut back on germs and bacteria. The solution adheres to various surfaces and forms a protective barrier that prevents the growth of bacteria, mold, and fungus growth between cleanings for up to one year. We spray the solution using electrostatic technology, so every surface is evenly coated and offer regular spot checks throughout the year to ensure it’s working. If you’re serious about preventing the spread of bacteria and germs in your office breakroom, a MicroShield 360 treatment is a big help! Call us today to schedule a treatment for your workplace.
