We often find ourselves edging away from the co-worker with the slightest cough and sniffly nose. Whilst, in reality, the battle with the germs kicks off much closer than you can think – starting from the innocent common office desk. Just because an office space seems spotless, doesn’t mean it’s free of bacteria and germs. Bacteria lurks where you least suspect. Research shows that the average desk conceals 400 times more disease-causing grime than a toilet seat, as well as germs on the typical office fax machine which is surprisingly 3 times greater than that on the bathroom door. It’s an alarming situation when the bacteria in your office can inflict employees with numerous diseases resulting in employee absenteeism. How do we avoid or reduce these dangers; Most cleaning companies are well equipped to disinfect everyday office items such as computers, CPUs, telephone equipment etc. Before hiring a cleaning firm, you must verify about their regular cleaning service should include: Keyboard and mouse cleaning Screen cleaning Printers and fax machines Servers and cables Telephones, Dictaphones Restroom sink-faucet handles Microwave door handles Refrigerator door handles Water fountain buttons Vending machine buttons, Our hands are efficient tools to spread 80% of overall … Continue reading Germs and Bacteria Found in Our Offices